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Hassen Arena

3375 Pleasant Valley Blvd Armstrong BC V0E 1B0 · Restaurant - Food Service

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Inspection summary

Hassen Arena has been inspected 5 times by Interior Health Authority since August 17, 2016. The most recent inspection, on September 11, 2025, found no infractions.

1 of 5 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: Cleaning and sanitizing 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 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2024. 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 17, 2016. For example: 4 - Are proper refrigeration, freezing and thawing procedures followed?

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2024. For example: 1 Does the operator have a valid operating permit or approval to operate?

  • 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 August 17, 2016. For example: 12 - Is the contact information the same?

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded once on August 17, 2016. For example: 14 - Are the premises, equipment and utensils designed and maintained to ensure safe and sanitary food handling?

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.

5 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): They have been washing the slush machine and then running vinegar through it, BUT vinegar is NOT a sanitizer. After washing, please sanitize with the manufacturer's recommended product. For example, https://www.amazon.com/Diversey-90234-Sani-Sure-Sanitizer-Equipment/dp/B0B6789L3R?th=1
    • F3.1 Does the operator have a valid operating permit or approval to operate?
      • Observation(s): Please publicly display your food permit with your annual decal affixed to it. If you have lost it then please contact our office at 250-833-4106 to order a new one.
      • F3.1A A valid permit to operate must be posted in a conspicuous location.
  3. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): F2.3C - Slushy machines are washed but not sanitized. Manufacturers specification indicates that machine parts should be sanitized with 100ppm bleach solution. Manufacturers instructions must be followed for proper washing and sanitizing.
      • F2.3C Clean in place warewashing procedures must provide sufficient washing and sanitizing action to remove contamination.
  4. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • F3.7 - Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): No food safety plan. Ensure a plan is done up for fries and forward to me for review. Template provided.
      • F3.7B - Operator must maintain a food safety management procedure that includes all potentially hazardous foods.
      • F3.7C - Food safety management procedures must identify all critical control points.
      • F3.7D - Food safety management procedures must include critical limits for all critical control points.
      • F3.7E - Food safety management procedures must include procedures to be followed to ensure adherence to the critical limits.
      • F3.7F - Food safety management procedures must include the actions to be taken in the event the critical limits are not adhered to.
    • F3.8 - Are the sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): No sanitation plan. Ensure a plan is done and forward to me for review. Template provided.
      • F3.8A - Written procedures must include cleaning and sanitizing requirements for the establishment and all equipment and utensils.
      • F3.8B - Written procedures must include a list of all cleaning and sanitizing agents, including their concentration and uses.
      • F3.8C - Written procedures must include a list of all pesticides used in the establishment, including uses and storage requirements.
  5. Monitoring

    5 infractions

    • 4 - Are proper refrigeration, freezing and thawing procedures followed?
      • Observation(s): Display cooler temperature satisfactory. Primarily pre-packaged drinks stored. Perishables may be stored. Ensure an NSF thermometer installed and monitor temperatures on temperature log provided during the season.
    • 12 - Is the contact information the same?
      • Observation(s): New General Manager will be added to facility contacts.
    • 14 - Are the premises, equipment and utensils designed and maintained to ensure safe and sanitary food handling?
      • Observation(s): Orderly concession. Stand-up freezer is due for defrosting prior to opening for the Winter Season.
      • 14.3 - The premises must be properly constructed and maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition.
    • 17 - Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): Provided Food Safety Plan Template during inspection to be completed and available on-site for food handlers. The Cook-serve template will be used for fries and possibly pre-cook frozen chicken nuggets this season.
    • 18 - Are the sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): Provided Food Sanitation Plan Guideline/Template during inspection to be completed and available on-site for food handlers. Ensure facility cleaned and sanitized prior to the IPE as the concession may be used for selling pre-package low risk snack items.

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Reviews

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  • Susanne Louie

    Good to know, our local have a youth activity for roller skating! 🛼

  • Meghan Budd

    Jessica helped us with our birthday party this past weekend and everything was great! We chose a sports party and the boys loved the big clean open space of the arena. Even though we brought our own sticks and helmets, there were lots of sticks provided and a basketball hoop and plenty of balls. The boys enjoyed roller blading. The party room was all set up and was great for feeding them pizza (from JJs) and cake. A really fun and affordable 2 hour party. Thanks to Armstrong rec. (and Jessica) an awesome party experience.

  • Enya Gourlay

    My favorite wish they were open more on weekdays

  • Diana Riley

    A good spot to have an indoor market. Clean bathrooms.

  • T S

    Rollerskating like the good ol days! I most certainly felt my childhood flash before my eyes. Great memories now and then. And my son had a blast too. Perhaps we will carry on the tradition.

  • Susanne Louie

    Good to know, our local have a youth activity for roller skating! 🛼 …

  • Meghan Budd

    Jessica helped us with our birthday party this past weekend and everything was great! We chose a sports party and the boys loved the big clean open space of the arena. Even though we brought our own sticks and helmets, there were lots of …

  • Enya Gourlay

    My favorite wish they were open more on weekdays

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