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Armstrong Spallumcheen Outdoor Aquatic Centre Food Concession

3347 Park Dr Armstrong BC V0E 1B2 · Restaurant - Food Service

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4.2 / 5 (41)

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Inspection summary

Armstrong Spallumcheen Outdoor Aquatic Centre Food Concession has been inspected 8 times by Interior Health Authority since August 4, 2016. The most recent inspection, on June 12, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 8 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: Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

The last 4 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on May 29, 2019. For example: 3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on August 4, 2016. For example: 4 - Are proper refrigeration, freezing and thawing procedures followed?

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on May 29, 2019. For example: 6 Are the FOODSAFE training requirements being met?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on May 29, 2018. For example: 1 Are proper cooking procedures followed?

  • 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 May 29, 2019. For example: 1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?

About this data

These results come from Interior Health Authority, 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.

8 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring

    3 infractions

    • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
      • Observation(s): No chlorine test strips
      • F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): 1. Bleach sanitizer bucket at approximately 0ppm 2. Bleach and soap being mixed for ware washing. Do not mix bleach and soap.
      • F2.3B Manual dishwashing procedure must provide sufficient washing and sanitizing action to remove contamination.
      • F2.3D Sanitizer solution must be available and kept at the correct levels for adequate sanitizing action.
    • F3.6 Are the FOODSAFE training requirements being met?
      • Observation(s): No one in food facility with current FoodSafe - there must always be at least one person in the food facility with current FoodSafe.
      • F3.6A Operator must have valid FOODSAFE certificate or equivalent training.
  6. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F1.1 Are proper cooking procedures followed?
      • Observation(s): Probe thermometer not available for verifying internal cooking temperature of chicken fingers.
      • F1.1B Internal cooked food temperatures must be verified by the operator.
  7. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  8. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • 4 - Are proper refrigeration, freezing and thawing procedures followed?
      • Observation(s): Temperature of fridge good. Monitoring log maintained. Good The NSF thermometer is broken and requires replacement with another accurate NSF thermometer.

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Reviews

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  • Christian Flaten

    The Armstrong Pool is a fantastic place to spend a summer day! It’s always well maintained and super clean, which makes a big difference. The atmosphere is fun and relaxing, perfect for families. It’s very kid-friendly, with lifeguards who are always alert and doing a great job keeping everyone safe. I’ve been going to this pool since I was a kid, and it’s still just as great now as it was back then. Whether you’re going for a swim, cooling off, or just enjoying the summer sun, Armstrong Pool is the place to be!

  • Mr Xy

    Wrong adress and my good lord, you don’t make any effort with communicating your closures for the countless stuff you have going on there.

  • Roberto Alvarez-Amador

    Lovely outdoor pool. I came here and had a great time, even though it was quite busy. Some of the other reviews seem a little uncharitable to the staff. My impression was that they all really enjoy working at the pool, and take care to follow their procedures regarding pool capacity. They were constantly checking on the children, making sure they were safe and having fun. They even opened the slide for a while when the conditions were right for it. This is a great spot for families/parents with young children, as there is a nice shallow area with nice fountains.

  • Stephanie Hendy

    Fantastic outdoor pool, not heavy on the chlorine. Has two outdoor whirlpools as well.

  • S Bandana

    absolutely beautiful pool with an absolutely awful incompetent teenage staff that just stops taking customers after it hits capacity and then stop because they are too lazy to count the heads leaving. A great place to dissappoint your kids to a non caring staff, we dont even bother anymore and go to other towns and cities and pools despite living 3 minutes away from this pool. Absolutely sad, the management should be fired and so should the staff. So dumb because they are losing money by not monitoring these unreliable teens also as they turn away hundreds a week.

  • Pat and Rose Young

    This pool overall is fantastic, BUT with that said there capacity policy needs major work and more thought. You have locals and other communities showing up to a practically empty pool and unable to get in because you sold out on your capacity. With the thought those who have a wrist band may come back. We only have one pool here and to us locals with small children we all deserve the opportunity to enjoy it. If someone leaves the pool that should be it. If someone leaves and wants back in then you should have a different ticket for that. Like a in and out day pass or something. There has got to be a better way, because I know when I got there, multiple upset folks being turned away with there little ones. Worst part was going around to the spray park to see the pool practically empty. Please come up with a better system.

  • Sierra B

    The pool outside is a nice pool, great outdoor setting. The pool rules and staff need major work...my son was in swim kids lesson and after the second class he was crying and didn't want to join the rest of his classes. His sister remained in the class and I figured if he could splash around in the kids pool during her lesson I wouldn't worry about asking for a refund. The last week we were given issues about him needing a lifeguard directly beside him in order to be in the pool...the water is ankle high and a parent was beside him. They have a lifeguard but apparently it's for the Aquafit class and he could not be in the pool. That being said I asked for my refund and was told I had to ask the first day of class not the last...clearly I was not being heard about why I waited to ask, as I thought his use of the pool would not be a problem. When it was, I wanted a refund. Since the staff were not willing to offer a solution I will not ever be returning.. too bad because locals are who keep your pool up and running and I'll be spreading the word to go elsewhere.

  • Amy Flater

    Great outdoor pool with lots of seating areas and shade. Even picnic tables with umbrellas. There is a shallow toddler pool and a deeper side with a diving board and a big waterslide. Something for the whole family. And the concession is priced well with treats!

  • Christian Flaten

    The Armstrong Pool is a fantastic place to spend a summer day! It’s always well maintained and super clean, which makes a big difference. The atmosphere is fun and relaxing, perfect for families. It’s very kid-friendly, with lifeguards who …

  • Mr Xy

    Wrong adress and my good lord, you don’t make any effort with communicating your closures for the countless stuff you have going on there.

  • Roberto Alvarez-Amador

    Lovely outdoor pool. I came here and had a great time, even though it was quite busy. Some of the other reviews seem a little uncharitable to the staff. My impression was that they all really enjoy working at the pool, and take care to …

  • Stephanie Hendy

    Fantastic outdoor pool, not heavy on the chlorine. Has two outdoor whirlpools as well.

  • S Bandana

    absolutely beautiful pool with an absolutely awful incompetent teenage staff that just stops taking customers after it hits capacity and then stop because they are too lazy to count the heads leaving. A great place to dissappoint your kids …

  • Pat and Rose Young

    This pool overall is fantastic, BUT with that said there capacity policy needs major work and more thought. You have locals and other communities showing up to a practically empty pool and unable to get in because you sold out on your …

  • Sierra B

    The pool outside is a nice pool, great outdoor setting. The pool rules and staff need major work...my son was in swim kids lesson and after the second class he was crying and didn't want to join the rest of his classes. His sister remained …

  • Amy Flater

    Great outdoor pool with lots of seating areas and shade. Even picnic tables with umbrellas. There is a shallow toddler pool and a deeper side with a diving board and a big waterslide. Something for the whole family. And the concession is priced well with treats!

  • Chris Terry

    We went on Canada 🇨🇦 day staff were friendly and helpful we were dieing of heat the pool was fantastic 👌 will be back moving there from Vernon.i can't wait. …

  • Colleen

    Relaxed, not too busy, great for the kids!

  • Braidy Webb

    Why would they choose to close down for a full Saturday on the July long weekend, this is a summer seasonal pool and they choose to be close on 1 of the 2 long weekends. Annoying

  • Debbie Ross

    Drove up from Vernon because website says it was open 12:30pm-5:00pm for public swimming. Get here and it is closed - July 2. Disappointing for 8 year old

  • Sheepy Sleep

    Pools were heated and so the cloud and rain were no issue. The kids had a blast!!

  • William Monks

    Great family place to have fun and cool down during hot summer days! Friendly staff and clean facilitie.

  • Naomi Osborn

    Great, clean pool. Great swim instructors in a healthy outdoor setting.

  • Joshua Dickau

    We love the Armstrong pool!!

  • Leland Sinclair

    I really really really love this place my cousin works here and every time I come to there house I go there

  • Olivia

    It's great and wonderful people!

  • Jeremy K

    Best outdoor pool in the Vernon area!

  • A Marta

    Great staff, great pool, great location

  • Mel Williams

    Love this place great hang out for my kids!!!

  • Laura Nyberg

    I love it

  • Kim Pateman

    Good pool

  • Paige Oneal

    really really nice pool

  • danielle gatzke

    Lovere

  • Deanna Farrow
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