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Surfside - Outdoor Pool

1395 Beach Ave, Vancouver BC V6E 1V7 · Pool

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Surfside - Outdoor Pool has been inspected 17 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since July 8, 2015. The most recent inspection, on May 12, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 17 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality.

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 28 times across 16 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2026. For example: The pool pH level is properly maintained

  • 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 14 times across 13 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2026. For example: Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Decks, ladders, fencing, drains, washrooms and signage must be in good repair. Damaged drain covers or broken fencing can be real safety hazards, while most other upkeep issues are lower risk.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 8, 2026. For example: The water is clear so that the pattern of the main drain is clearly visible

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.

17 inspections

  1. Routine Follow-up

    3 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 high 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
      • The pool chemical test kit is absent/not in good condition and/or cannot produce accurate readings for required chemical parameters.
  2. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The water is clear so that the pattern of the main drain is clearly visible
      • The deepest point of the pool or the pattern of the pool main drain is not clearly visible.
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Total Alkalinity is too high 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
      • The pool chemical test kit is absent/not in good condition and/or cannot produce accurate readings for required chemical parameters.
    • 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.
  3. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • Adequate safety equipment is provided
  4. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Adequate safety equipment is provided
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
  5. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
      • There is no observable flow of surface water over the skimmers
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Skimmer does not adequately draw surface water from the pool.
  7. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
      • There is no observable flow of surface water over the skimmers
  8. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Pool water velocity and recirculation rate is properly maintained
      • There is no observable flow of surface water over the skimmers
    • Adequate safety equipment is provided
      • Pool is not equipped with a throwing ring and/or the rope for the ring is not at least ½ the width of the pool plus 3 metres (N/A for pools < 10m²)
    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • “No lifeguard on duty” sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public at the entrance
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
      • The pool is not kept clean and clear of obstructions.
  9. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
  10. Routine

    5 infractions

    • The water is clear so that the pattern of the main drain is clearly visible
      • The deepest point of the pool or the pattern of the pool main drain is not clearly visible.
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
      • Soap and/or single-use hand towels are not available in the dispensers.
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
  11. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • “No lifeguard on duty” sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public at the entrance
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
  12. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Alkalinity is not between 80 ppm and 120 ppm
    • Adequate safety equipment is provided
    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • Safety rules sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
      • “No lifeguard on duty” sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public at the entrance
  13. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • Adequate pool supervision and/or safety equipment is provided
  14. Routine

    4 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 is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Numerical depth of water in the pool is not clearly marked
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
  15. Routine

    3 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Numerical depth of water in the pool is not clearly marked
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
  16. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
      • Numerical depth of water in the pool is not clearly marked
    • Pool equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
    • 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

    1 infraction

    • The pool pH level is properly maintained
      • pH level is not within 7.2 and 7.8

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