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Royal Canadian Legion #96 Lounge

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

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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 Lounge has been inspected 11 times by Interior Health Authority since May 20, 2014. The most recent inspection, on October 8, 2025, recorded 2 infractions.

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: Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 20, 2014. For example: 2 - Are dishes, utensils and food contact surfaces properly cleaned and sanitized?

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 8, 2025. For example: 3 Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 2, 2024. 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

    2 infractions

    • F3.3 Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): NOT RESOLVED: As a result of an expanded menu this facility will require a food safety plan. Please review the attached food safety plan information, and develop a food safety plan for the foods being prepared in the facility.
    • F3.4 Are written sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): NOT RESOLVED: Review the attached sanitation plan information, and develop a sanitation/cleaning plan for the facility.
  2. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
      • Observation(s): 1. NOTE; Staff should be provided with a digital probe thermometer for checking food temperatures in the steam table and hot dog cooker. All foods should reach a minimum temperature of 74° C (165° F) on cooking or reheating; cooked or reheated foods can be hot held at a minimum temperature of 60° C (140° F). 2. NOTE: All required temperatures are provided on the food safety poster adjacent to the hand wash sink.
  3. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • F3.3 Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): • NOT RESOLVED: (from Oct 26, 2022 report) As a result of an expanded menu this facility will require a food safety plan. Please review the attached food safety plan information, and develop a food safety plan for the foods being prepared in the facility.
      • F3.3A Operator must have written food handling procedures that includes all potentially hazardous foods on site.
    • F3.4 Are written sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): • NOT RESOLVED: (from Oct 26, 2022 report) Review the attached sanitation plan information, and develop a sanitation plan for the facility.
      • F3.4A Written sanitation procedures must include cleaning and sanitizing requirements for the establishment and all equipment and utensils.
  4. Monitoring

    3 infractions

    • F2.1 Does the facility have proper monitoring supplies?
      • Observation(s): • All coolers are to have a thermometer for monitoring cooler temperatures daily. • A probe thermometer should be used to monitor food temperatures to ensure that a minimum internal temperature of 74° C (165° F) i9s reached during reheating and cooking.
      • F2.1B A thermometer accurate within 1 °C must be available to monitor processes.
    • F3.3 Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): • As a result of an expanded menu this facility will require a food safety plan. Please review the attached food safety plan information, and develop a food safety plan for the foods being prepared in the facility.
      • F3.3A Operator must have written food handling procedures that includes all potentially hazardous foods on site.
    • F3.4 Are written sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): • Review the attached sanitation plan information, and develop a sanitation plan for the facility.
  5. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  6. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  7. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  8. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F3.2 - Is the contact information the same?
      • Observation(s): a) Contact information has changed and will be updated by Interior Health.
  9. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  10. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  11. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • 13.2 - Are dishes, utensils and food contact surfaces properly cleaned and sanitized?
      • Observation(s): CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. ALL GLASSES/DISHES TO BE EITHER WASHED IN A GLASS/DISH WASHER, OR WASHED AND SANITIZES USING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK METHOD: 1ST SINK WASH. 2ND SINK RINSE, 3RD SINK SANITIZE WITH 100 PPM BLEACH. AN INSTRUCTIONAL SIGN FOR 3 COMPARTMENT WASHING WAS LEFT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, POST THE SIGN FOR EMPLOYEE REFERENCE.

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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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