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The Melville - Outdoor Pool

1189 Melville St, Vancouver BC V6E 4T8 · Pool

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

The Melville - Outdoor Pool has been inspected 18 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since May 13, 2015. The most recent inspection, on July 10, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality, Chemicals and toxic substances and Food temperature control.

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 44 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on September 17, 2025. For example: The pool combined chlorine level 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 17, 2025. For example: Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location

  • 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 once on July 25, 2016. For example: The pool water temperature 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 17, 2025. For example: Adequate safety equipment is provided

  • 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 once on May 9, 2023. 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.

18 inspections

  1. Routine

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    6 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 alkalinity is properly maintained
      • Total Alkalinity is too high and is not at a level to maintain chemically balanced pool water.
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
    • 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 equipment is regularly tested for safety and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications
      • Flow meter is not functioning correctly
      • Skimmer does not adequately draw surface water from the pool.
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Required pool records are not available on request by a health officer
  3. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  4. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Results of water testing are inadequately recorded.
  5. Routine

    0 infractions

  6. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The water is clear so that the pattern of the main drain is clearly visible
    • The pool does not present any suction or entrapment hazards to pool patrons
    • The pool is clean, clear of obstructions, and adequately supplied
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
  7. Routine

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  9. Routine

    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 pool cyanuric acid stabilizer level is properly maintained
      • The cyanuric acid stabilizer level is greater than 80 ppm
    • The operator maintains the pool in good repair.
    • Daily pool records are adequately maintained and available on site
      • Required pool records are not available on request by a health officer
  10. Routine

    7 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 pool combined chlorine level is properly maintained
      • The pool combined chlorine level is greater than or equal to 1.0 ppm
    • The pool cyanuric acid stabilizer level is properly maintained
      • The cyanuric acid stabilizer level is greater than 80 ppm
    • The pool is regularly maintained and kept in good repair by an appropriately trained person
    • 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 not readily available to employees.
    • 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.
  11. 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 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.
      • Soap and/or single-use hand towels are not available in the dispensers.
    • 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 not readily available to employees.
    • 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.
  12. Routine

    0 infractions

  13. Routine

    2 infractions

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

    5 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
    • The pool water temperature is properly maintained
    • The pool cyanuric acid stabilizer level is properly maintained
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
  15. Routine

    4 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
    • The pool alkalinity is properly maintained
    • An operator of a pool has prepared, maintains, and follows a written pool safety plan to ensure the health and safety of pool patrons
    • Adequate pool supervision and/or safety equipment is provided
  16. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • The pool cyanuric acid stabilizer level is properly maintained
  17. Routine

    7 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a pool is valid and is posted in a prominent location.
    • The pool disinfectant is properly maintained
      • Free available chlorine is in excess of 10 ppm.
    • The pool cyanuric acid stabilizer level is properly maintained
      • The cyanuric acid stabilizer level is greater than 80 ppm
    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • “No lifeguard on duty” sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
      • Chemicals are stored directly on the floor.
    • 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.
    • Adequate pool supervision and/or 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)
  18. Routine

    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
    • Pool rules are posted prominently within the pool enclosure
      • “No lifeguard on duty” sign missing, incomplete, or not clearly visible to the public
    • Chemicals are stored in a safe manner and location
      • Chemicals are stored directly on the floor.
    • 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 not readily available to employees.
      • Employees are not adequately trained according to the Pool Safety Plan.

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