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Steamworks Men's Gym/Sauna - Hot Tub

123 W Pender St, Vancouver BC V6B 1S4 · Hot Tub

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Steamworks Men's Gym/Sauna - Hot Tub has been inspected 21 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since June 16, 2016. The most recent inspection, on July 30, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

5 of 21 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality and Chemicals and toxic substances.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people using the facility. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly cause illness or injury, such as water that is not properly treated.

  • Pool and spa water qualityHigher risk

    For pools, spas and splash pads, inspectors test disinfectant levels, pH and water clarity, and check safety equipment. Water that is not properly treated can spread skin, ear and stomach infections.

    Recorded 43 times across 16 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 2026. For example: The pool disinfectant is properly maintained

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Pool chemicals such as chlorine and acid must be labelled, stored apart from each other and handled safely. Mixing them by mistake can release toxic gas, so storage and handling problems are treated seriously.

    Recorded once on January 11, 2018. For example: Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Pumps, filters, chemical feeders and safety equipment such as lifebuoys, reaching poles and first-aid kits must be present and working. Missing safety equipment can matter a great deal in an emergency.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 23, 2018. For example: Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on January 11, 2018. For example: The hot tub enclosure has a clock and instructions for safe use of the hot tub, in clear view

About this data

These results come from Vancouver Coastal Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

21 inspections

  1. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is in excess of 10 ppm.
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
      • The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
      • Pool safety plan is not adequately developed.
  2. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
  3. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Total Alkalinity is too low and is not at a level to maintain chemically balanced pool water.
  4. Routine

    1 infraction

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 1.5 ppm at temperature above 30°C.
  5. Routine

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Total Alkalinity is too low and is not at a level to maintain chemically balanced pool water.
      • Total Alkalinity is too high and is not at a level to maintain chemically balanced pool water.
  8. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 1.5 ppm at temperature above 30°C.
      • Free available chlorine is in excess of 10 ppm.
    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
      • Nose of any step or ledge in the pool is not marked in a contrasting colour.
  9. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
  10. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is in excess of 10 ppm.
    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
  11. Routine Follow-up

    5 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a prominent location.
    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of water testing are inadequately recorded.
  12. Routine

    6 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a prominent location.
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 1.5 ppm at temperature above 30°C.
    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of water testing are inadequately recorded.
  13. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
  14. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
  15. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
  16. Routine

    6 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 1.5 ppm at temperature > 30°C
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Floating weir or skimmer basket is missing from the skimmer box.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing is inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH is tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid is tested and recorded at least weekly.
  17. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  18. Routine

    8 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a prominent location.
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The hot tub enclosure has a clock and instructions for safe use of the hot tub, in clear view
      • Clock prominently displaying the time is not present or in clear view
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Staff have inadequate knowledge or training for pool operation.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • The pool chemical test kit is absent/not in good condition and/or cannot produce accurate readings for required chemical parameters.
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
      • A cross-connection control device is not present on the make-up water line
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
      • The ventilation in chemical storage areas is inadequate.
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
      • Employees are not adequately trained according to the Pool Safety Plan.
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of daily water testing is inadequately recorded: Free Available Chlorine, Combined Available Chlorine and pH is tested and recorded at least twice daily; Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid is tested and recorded at least weekly.
      • The amount and types of chemicals added to the pool water is inadequately recorded
  19. Routine

    0 infractions

  20. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  21. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained

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