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Royal Canadian Legion #96 Kitchen

1940 Quilchena Ave Merritt BC V1K 1B8 · Restaurant - Food Service

Details

Google rating
4.6 / 5 (30)

Opening hours

  • Friday12–9 p.m.
  • MondayClosed
  • Saturday12–9 p.m.
  • SundayClosed
  • Thursday12–9 p.m.
  • Tuesday12–9 p.m.
  • Wednesday12–9 p.m.

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Inspection summary

Royal Canadian Legion #96 Kitchen has been inspected 11 times by Interior Health Authority since May 20, 2014. The most recent inspection, on October 8, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

5 of 11 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: Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 29, 2018. For example: 2 Are proper temperature controls maintained to ensure safe storage and display of foods?

  • 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 November 22, 2017. For example: 2 - Is the contact information the same?

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 8, 2025. 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.

11 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
      • Observation(s): 1. NOTE: The event/catering kitchen must have a digital probe thermometer for monitoring food temperatures and any hot holding equipment etc. 2. NOTE: The event/catering kitchen must have chlorine test strips to monitor the chlorine sanitizer for the dishwasher and the sanitizer spray bottles.
      • F2.1A Sanitizer test strips must be available for each chemical sanitizer used at the premises.
      • F2.1B A thermometer accurate within 1 °C must be available to monitor processes.
  2. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
      • Observation(s): 1. NOTE: The event/catering kitchen must have a digital probe thermometer for monitoring food temperatures and any hot holding equipment etc. 2. NOTE: The event/catering kitchen must have chlorine test strips to monitor the chlorine sanitizer for the dishwasher and the sanitizer spray bottles.
  3. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  6. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  7. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • F1.2 Are proper temperature controls maintained to ensure safe storage and display of foods?
      • Observation(s): a) At the time of inspection the temperature of a food checked (condiment) in the kitchen double-door cooler was 7 C (45 F); the temperature setting of the unit was 4 C (40 F); it is possible that the unit was in a defrost cycle. At the time of inspection the temperature setting was adjusted to 3 C (37 F). this unit should be checked to determine if the food temperatures have dropped to 4 C (40 F) or colder. A thermometer must be placed in the cooler for temperature monitoring.
      • F1.2B Potentially hazardous foods must be stored or displayed at a temperature of 4 °C (40 °F) or colder.
    • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
      • Observation(s): a) All coolers are to have a monitoring thermometer so that temperature checks can be made to ensure foods are maintained at 4 C (40 F) or colder. It is recommended that a probe thermometer be inserted through the cap of a small water filled bottle and placed in the cooler(s); this will reflect a food temperature in the cooler as opposed to an air temperature.
  8. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F3.2 - Is the contact information the same?
      • Observation(s): a) Contact information has changed, Interior health will update information.
  9. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F1.4 - Are proper refrigeration, freezing and thawing procedures followed?
      • Observation(s): a) At the time of inspection the temperature of foods in the kitchen cooler was 9 C, all perishable foods must be stored at a temperature of 4 C or less. The cooler is not operating properly due to a large build up of ice on the cooling unit inside the cooler; the build up of ice is restricting the flow of cold air. All perishable foods and high hazard foods in the cooler must be discarded. The cooler must be defrosted before foods are placed back in this unit. The conditions that are causing the ice build up must be corrected. Correct by November 22, 2016.
  10. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • 4 - Are proper refrigeration, freezing and thawing procedures followed?
      • Observation(s): 1. At the time of this inspection the cooler temperature (condiments temperature) was recorded at 8° C; the cooler temperature and the food temperatures must be maintained at 4° C or colder at all times. 2. At the time of this inspection the cooler had a large ice build-up on the inside which was probably affecting the proper operation of the cooler; have the cooler defrosted and then recheck the temperatures to ensure that the proper temperatures are maintained. 3. This item must be corrected prior to any meals being prepared for any functions. Note reminders below:
      • 4.1 - Potentially hazardous food must be maintained at 4°C or colder.
      • 4.2 - Accurate thermometers must be provided to monitor equipment.
      • 4.3 - Potentially hazardous frozen food must be maintained at -18°C or colder.
      • 4.4 - Potentially hazardous food must be thawed using appropriate equipment and/or approved methods.
  11. Monitoring

    0 infractions

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Reviews

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  • Lisa Broderick

    You don't have to be a member to come in. The hours are 2 to 7 pm a Tuesday to Fridays. On Saturdays they open at 1 pm and there is a meat draw. Tuesday nights at 7pm is dart night. No experience necessary. It's all for fun. There's a shuffle board and a pool table too. Lots of drink options with a licensed bar too. You will feel welcome here.

  • Robert Hale

    It's been a long time since I've been back to this Legion (about ten years at least). I was impressed with the renovation and the updated furniture downstairs. The atmosphere is friendly as usual and was a welcome reprieve after the Remembrance Day ceremonies.

  • Blairchena Bunkhouse

    A great place to eat and have a cocktail. The best staff always welcoming and fun. Merritt's hidden gem. Daily food specials are excellent value. Highly recommemd.

  • Nick Stokman

    Judy here. There is a few of us ladies that quilt upstairs at the Legion every Wednesday from 9-4. It is a great space. Other quilters are welcome to join us. Stop in and see what you think.

  • Scott “Bronco” Casey

    Branch 96 has definitely rounded a corner; accepting our recent veterans of Afghanistan, the numerous peacekeeping missions, all the while never forgetting the legacy of sacrifice of our Korea, World War 2, The Great War, and the Boer War veterans. A brilliant veteran family branch.

  • Ted Cederland

    To members and non-members. All I can tell you about this establishment is that there are a lot of wonderful people! I'm also proud to call them friends.

  • Mike Martins

    So much fun ! I love this Place ! No membership required to check it out ! Fully renovated !!!

  • Kelly

    it's a very clean and small Legion all the members are absolutely amazing and beautiful people

  • Lisa Broderick

    You don't have to be a member to come in. The hours are 2 to 7 pm a Tuesday to Fridays. On Saturdays they open at 1 pm and there is a meat draw. Tuesday nights at 7pm is dart night. No experience necessary. It's all for fun. There's a …

  • Robert Hale

    It's been a long time since I've been back to this Legion (about ten years at least). I was impressed with the renovation and the updated furniture downstairs. The atmosphere is friendly as usual and was a welcome reprieve after the Remembrance Day ceremonies.

  • Blairchena Bunkhouse

    A great place to eat and have a cocktail. The best staff always welcoming and fun. Merritt's hidden gem. Daily food specials are excellent value. Highly recommemd.

  • Nick Stokman

    Judy here. There is a few of us ladies that quilt upstairs at the Legion every Wednesday from 9-4. It is a great space. Other quilters are welcome to join us. Stop in and see what you think.

  • Scott “Bronco” Casey

    Branch 96 has definitely rounded a corner; accepting our recent veterans of Afghanistan, the numerous peacekeeping missions, all the while never forgetting the legacy of sacrifice of our Korea, World War 2, The Great War, and the Boer War …

  • Ted Cederland

    To members and non-members. All I can tell you about this establishment is that there are a lot of wonderful people! I'm also proud to call them friends.

  • Mike Martins

    So much fun ! I love this Place ! No membership required to check it out ! Fully renovated !!!

  • Kelly

    it's a very clean and small Legion all the members are absolutely amazing and beautiful people

  • mark Lewis

    We had a good time for a birthday celebration

  • sharon stone

    Great place to meet people. Old and new.

  • JasperClips

    Great place great people great times!!

  • Rob Kercher

    Friendly and clean. Lots of games.

  • Sandra Wiley

    Fun night

  • Iuliia Gulakova
  • Jane Soriano
  • Suz Furey
  • James Hintz
  • Dale Rogan
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  • Brayden Bouchard
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