Old Church Hall
3704 1 Avenue, Smithers, V0J 2N0 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
Old Church Hall has been inspected once by Northern Health Authority, on April 27, 2026. The most recent inspection, on April 27, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.
In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Chemicals and toxic substances and Food temperature control.
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.
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 April 27, 2026. For example:
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk
Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.
Recorded once on April 27, 2026. For example:
309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
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 April 27, 2026. For example:
315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 April 27, 2026. For example:
104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
About this data
These results come from Northern 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.
1 inspection
- Routine Inspection
4 infractions
- 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
- Observation: (no observation)
- Corrective Action:
- 304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
- Observation: Evidence of mice; droppings were noted in the facility. (Public Health Significance) Rodents and other pests may cross contaminate foods and surfaces or contaminate human food with feces and urine, carry parasites and other diseases.
- Corrective Action: Remove any pest attractants such as food and water, eliminate access to the building and routes they use inside. Trap and remove the pests. The use of a professional pest control operator is recommended. Clean and sanitize area where droppings are located and monitor situation.
- 309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
- Observation: Sanitizer bottles are not labelled. Public Health Significance:Improperly labelled chemical sanitizers pose a significant public health risk because food handlers may not be able to identify the product, its concentration, or its intended use
- Corrective Action: Ensure all chemical sanitizer containers are clearly labelled with the product name and intended use.
- 315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
- Observation: (no observation)
- Corrective Action:
- 104 - Permit not posted in a conspicuous location [s. 8(7)]
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