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YMCA - Indoor Spa (Female)

79 James St S, Hamilton ON L8P 2Z1 · Indoor Spa

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Inspection summary

YMCA - Indoor Spa (Female) has been inspected 21 times by City of Hamilton Public Health Services since June 27, 2022. The most recent inspection, on July 16, 2026, found no infractions.

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

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 clients. In personal service settings like salons, spas and tattoo studios, higher-risk findings are the ones that could spread infection from one client to the next, through broken skin, blood or instruments that were not properly cleaned and sterilized.

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 8, 2026. For example: Where provided, steps used for entering and exiting the spa meet requirements.

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Disinfectants must be the right type for the job, mixed to the correct strength, labelled and replaced on schedule. A disinfectant that is expired or diluted too much may not kill germs on tools, so these findings are treated seriously.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 19, 2024. For example: All components of the filtration, recirculation, and chemical feed systems are in continuous operation and maintained in proper working order.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    Clean and used instruments, towels and supplies must be kept apart, and products such as wax, creams and inks must be dispensed so they cannot be contaminated between clients (no double-dipping). Mixing clean and dirty items is a direct route for infection.

    Recorded once on August 19, 2024. For example: Spa, deck, equipment, sanitary facility and adjoining areas kept in a safe and sanitary manner and free from hazards.

  • Cleaning, disinfection and sterilizationHigher risk

    Tools that touch clients, such as clippers, nail files, footbaths and tattoo equipment, must be cleaned and then disinfected or sterilized to the level the risk requires. Inspectors check disinfectant contact times, sterilizer test results and how clean tools are stored. Items that cannot be properly cleaned must be used only once.

    Recorded once on October 2, 2023. For example: Sanitizer levels in compliance

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, client records, sterilization logs and required signage. Client records matter because they let health officials contact people if an infection is linked to the business.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 8, 2026. For example: Daily records complete, signed, and maintained.

About this data

These results come from City of Hamilton Public Health Services, 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 Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Where provided, steps used for entering and exiting the spa meet requirements.
      • Ensure bands of contrasting colour are applied along the entire juncture of the side and top of the edges of each step.
    • Daily records complete, signed, and maintained.
      • Record water temperature every two hours while the spa is open.
      • Record the estimated number of bather uses during the operating day.
      • Record whether spa was drained, inspected and refilled (where applicable).
      • Record any emergencies, rescues, or breakdowns of equipment that have occurred.
      • Record the time of day that the emergency stop button is tested, where applicable.
      • Ensure emergency phone is tested to confirm that it is in operating condition.
      • Record time of day emergency phone was tested and the name of the person who performed the test.
      • Ensure ground fault is activated during the daily use period.
      • Record type and amount of any chemicals added manually to the spa.
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Where provided, steps used for entering and exiting the spa meet requirements.
      • Ensure bands of contrasting colour are applied along the entire juncture of the side and top of the edges of each step.
    • Daily records complete, signed, and maintained.
      • Ensure emergency phone is tested to confirm that it is in operating condition.
      • Record time of day emergency phone was tested and the name of the person who performed the test.
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Complaint

    0 infractions

  10. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • Spa, deck, equipment, sanitary facility and adjoining areas kept in a safe and sanitary manner and free from hazards.
      • Maintain the change rooms, toilets, showers and connecting corridor free from hazardous obstructions.
    • All components of the filtration, recirculation, and chemical feed systems are in continuous operation and maintained in proper working order.
      • Ensure all components of the filtration, recirculation system and chemical feeders are maintained in good working condition.
    • Total alkalinity is between 80 mg/L (80 ppm) and 120 mg/L (120 ppm).
      • Maintain total alkalinity between 80mg/L (80ppm) and 120 mg/L (120 ppm).
  11. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • Spa water heater equipped with an operational tamper-proof upper limit cut-off switch.
      • Ensure an operational tamper-proof upper limit cut-off switch is provided.
      • Ensure cut-off switch is independent of water temperature thermostat.
      • Ensure cut-off switch prevents water temperature from exceeding 40°C.
  13. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Sanitizer levels in compliance
    • Total alkalinity is between 80 mg/L (80 ppm) and 120 mg/L (120 ppm).
  15. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • Water facility inaccessible when closed.
  17. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • Results of any inspection conducted by a public health inspector are posted in a noticeable location in accordance with the inspector's request.
  18. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Water facility inaccessible when closed.
      • Ensure there is no access to water facility when closed.
    • Manual chemical testing in compliance.
      • Ensure that the chlorine or bromine residual, total chlorine, alkalinity, pH and water clarity are manually tested one half hour before bathers are admitted and at intervals not greater than 2 hours while the spa is in use.
  19. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Water facility inaccessible when closed.
    • Daily records completed, signed and maintained.
  20. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  21. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

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