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Sunnyvale - Swirl Pool

7700 St Albans Rd, Richmond BC V6Y 3Y4 · Hot Tub

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Sunnyvale - Swirl Pool has been inspected 18 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since May 12, 2015. The most recent inspection, on February 7, 2024, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality, Food temperature control and Chemicals and toxic substances.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 35 times across 16 separate inspections, most recently on February 7, 2024. For example: The pool alkalinity is properly maintained

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 18, 2018. For example: The pool water temperature 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 August 3, 2017. 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 23, 2024. 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 June 20, 2019. 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.

18 inspections

  1. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Total Alkalinity is too low and is not at a level to maintain chemically balanced pool water.
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
      • The pool water is not being recirculated at the design flow rate.
  2. Routine

    5 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is less than 1.5 ppm at temperature above 30°C.
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Total Alkalinity is too low and is not at a level to maintain chemically balanced pool water.
    • 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 water testing are inadequately recorded.
      • Required pool records are not available on request by a health officer
  3. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

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

    4 infractions

    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • 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 pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
      • The pool is not kept clean and clear of obstructions.
  5. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  6. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • Safety rules sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
  7. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • Safety rules sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
  8. Routine

    5 infractions

    • 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
    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • Safety rules sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
      • Soap and/or single-use hand towels are not available in the dispensers.
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Hot water provided in pool facilities is ≥ 49°C
  9. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool water temperature is properly maintained
      • The hot tub temperature is in excess of 40°C
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
  10. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  11. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
  12. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • The pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
  13. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
  14. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
    • 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.
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
  15. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
  16. Routine

    5 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 combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
      • Pool water is not circulated through the skimmers or overflow gutters at minimum 50% of the design flow rate while the pool is in use.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • The pool filter does not effectively filter the pool water
  17. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool water temperature is properly maintained
      • The hot tub temperature is in excess of 40°C
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • 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.
    • 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.
  18. Routine

    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
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm

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