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Italian Cultural Centre - Main Hall Bar

3075 Slocan St, Vancouver BC V5M 3E4 · Food Service Establishment 1

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Details

Google rating
4.4 / 5 (8)

Opening hours

  • Friday9 AM–5 PM
  • Monday9 AM–5 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
  • Thursday9 AM–5 PM
  • Tuesday9 AM–5 PM
  • Wednesday9 AM–5 PM

Contact details, hours and reviews from Google Maps

Inspection summary

Italian Cultural Centre - Main Hall Bar has been inspected 11 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since June 7, 2017. The most recent inspection, on November 3, 2025, found no infractions.

5 of 11 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, Protecting food from contamination and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 8, 2019. For example: The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 19, 2023. For example: Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on November 29, 2022. For example: Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on October 8, 2019. For example: The premises is free of pests.

  • 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 November 29, 2022. For example: The Permit to Operate a food service establishment is valid and is posted in a conspicuous location.

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.

11 inspections

  1. Routine

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    0 infractions

  3. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
      • Food is not protected from contamination during transportation, display, storage or preparation.
  4. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The Permit to Operate a food service establishment is valid and is posted in a conspicuous location.
      • Permit to Operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.
    • Each employee demonstrates good personal hygiene and washes their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
      • Hand washing stations are not properly supplied and maintained.
  5. Routine

    0 infractions

  6. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Operation and maintenance of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.
    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
    • The premises is free of pests.
  7. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  8. Routine

    1 infraction

    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
  9. Routine

    2 infractions

    • The premises and all equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces are maintained in good condition and used in a manner that ensures safe and sanitary food handling.
    • All equipment, food contact surfaces, utensils, dishes & glasses used on the premises are washed and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
  10. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  11. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Food is handled in a sanitary manner and is not subject to contamination.

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • Eric T

    The Italian Cultural Centre is a beautiful venue for special events. I attended my Drake Medox graduation here last week, and I was impressed by how elegant, spacious, and well-maintained the place is. The atmosphere made the celebration even more memorable. It’s an excellent venue for graduations, weddings, and other special occasions. Highly recommended!

  • Tony C. Leung

    Great surrounding with Great outdoor seating. Somewhat limited menu with no secondi item, but everything we order were delicious! Pizza is outstanding and free Peroni with each order makes it irresistable.

  • Ada Viezzer

    Pizza & beer night with friends was awesome. Giacomo our server was amazing he looked after our table of 12. Not to mention the pizzas were delicious too.

  • Foody Guide

    Centro Italian Cultural Centre is a wonderful place with a welcoming atmosphere and a strong sense of community. The facility is well maintained, spacious, and offers a great environment for cultural activities, gatherings, and events. The Italian cultural presence and community spirit make it a special place to visit. Overall, a great centre that brings people together and celebrates Italian culture and traditions

  • Paul Donovan

    We went there last Saturday for our booster shot. We were given a choice. Pfizer or Moderno. That was nice. Most of the people working there were very professional and friendly. Everyone was well behaved. They did really well with the kids. After the shot you’re supposed to stick around for 15 minutes and you know how difficult that can be with kids so they had them do art and write their comments on post it notes and they had boards that you would stick them on. It was very artistically done. We were asked not to take pictures so I respected that. On another note. We did a very little bit of exploring and I was totally blown away by the amazing talented people we have here that were displaying some of their works of art in exhibit area. Then there were the wagons from Sicily and the great looking food. I’ll definitely be back to pick up some of that lasagna for me and Garfield ! There was a lot more to see and explore. Like a good Italian wine you don’t gulp it down. Just sip it slowly and enjoy.

  • Eric T

    The Italian Cultural Centre is a beautiful venue for special events. I attended my Drake Medox graduation here last week, and I was impressed by how elegant, spacious, and well-maintained the place is. …

  • Tony C. Leung

    Great surrounding with Great outdoor seating. Somewhat limited menu with no secondi item, but everything we order were delicious! Pizza is outstanding and free Peroni with each order makes it irresistable.

  • Ada Viezzer

    Pizza & beer night with friends was awesome. Giacomo our server was amazing he looked after our table of 12. Not to mention the pizzas were delicious too.

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