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Abe's Barber Shop

1775 - 8882 170 Street NW Edmonton AB T5T 4J2 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

Abe's Barber Shop has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 28, 2023. The most recent inspection, on May 25, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 21 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Hand hygiene and infection control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for clients. In personal service settings like salons, spas and tattoo studios, higher-risk findings are the ones that could spread infection from one client to the next, through broken skin, blood or instruments that were not properly cleaned and sterilized.

  • Hand hygiene and infection controlHigher risk

    Infection control is the core of a personal service inspection. Inspectors check that operators clean their hands and change gloves between clients, that a stocked hand sink is available, and that anything that breaks the skin is handled so blood-borne infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV cannot pass from one client to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 7, 2026. For example: Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Instruments, chairs, tables and footbaths must be made of materials that can be cleaned, kept in good repair and stored so they stay clean. Single-use items such as nail files, buffers, razors and needles must be thrown away after each client.

    Recorded 11 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 15, 2026. For example: Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, client records, sterilization logs and required signage. Client records matter because they let health officials contact people if an infection is linked to the business.

    Recorded 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2026. For example: Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    The premises needs a working hand sink, a separate sink for cleaning instruments where required, cleanable surfaces, and good lighting and ventilation. Upkeep problems are usually lower risk on their own, but they make thorough cleaning harder.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2026. For example: Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?

  • 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 8, 2026. For example: Are sinks accessible and used appropriately for the personal services provided?

About this data

These results come from Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public 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.

6 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • The wax warmer is in an unsanitary condition such that there is an accumulation of wax, hair, residue, and debris on its surfaces (including hair accumulation on the interior side of the lid).Corrective Action:- Clean the surfaces and maintain the equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.- Staff mentioned a new one will be purchased.- Recommended using a product that is designed to remove wax from hard surfaces to keep this equipment clean.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Operator does not have written procedure for the cleansing of skin and mucous membrane (for waxing).Corrective Action:Provided AHS Written Procedure templates for use.
    • 15. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?
      • Equipment is being stored alongside personal items. One station's drawer was observed with a worker's toothbrush and toothpaste beside barbering equipment.Corrective Action:Ensure all equipment/products used for client services are stored separate from personal items.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • 1) The wax warmer is in an unsanitary condition such that there is an accumulation of wax, hair, residue, and debris on its surfaces (including hair accumulation on the interior side of the lid).Corrective Action:- Clean the surfaces and maintain the equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.- Staff mentioned a new one will be purchased.- Recommended using a product that is designed to remove wax from hard surfaces to keep this equipment clean.2) Each station has a built-in garbage in the counters. However, there is no waste container inside the counter/cupboard to catch any waste. The inside of the counters/cupboards were observed to be in an unsanitary condition such that waste, hair, debris, etc. has accumulated (including on and adjacent to items being stored in the cupboards).Corrective Action:Clean and disinfect all cupboard and counter surfaces.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Each station has a built-in garbage in the counters. However, there is no waste container inside the counter/cupboard to catch any waste. The inside of the counters/cupboards were observed to be in an unsanitary condition such that waste, hair, debris, etc. has accumulated (including on and adjacent to items being stored in the cupboards).Corrective Action:Ensure there are a sufficient number of waste containers to maintain the facility in a sanitary condition.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Operator does not have written procedure for the cleansing of skin and mucous membrane (for waxing).Corrective Action:Provided AHS Written Procedure templates for use.
    • 10. Is cleansing and antisepsis of skin and mucous membrane performed in accordance to written procedures and are suitable products being used?
      • No suitable product is being used to cleanse the skin before waxing.Corrective Action:- Ensure skin is cleansed with an appropriate product prior to waxing.- Include this product in your written procedure for cleansing of skin prior to waxing.
    • 15. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?
      • Equipment is being stored alongside personal items. One station's drawer was observed with a worker's toothbrush and toothpaste beside barbering equipment.Corrective Action:Ensure all equipment/products used for client services are stored separate from personal items.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Staff do not following manufacturer's instructions for the intermediate level disinfectant (Barbicide). Operator does not have a device to measure the required amount of Barbicide and water for proper dilution. The manufacturer instructions on the label state to mix 62.5 ml of Barbicide in 1 liter of water. (This is equivalent to 2 ounces of Barbicide in 32 ounces of water, or 1/4 of a cup of Barbicide in 4 cups of water)Corrective Action:- Ensure you are following the manufacturer's instructions of this disinfectant.- Ensure you have a device to measure the correct volume of Barbicide and water for mixing.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • 1) The wax warmer is in an unsanitary condition such that there is an accumulation of wax, hair, residue, and debris on its surfaces.Corrective Action:- Clean the surfaces and maintain the equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.- Staff mentioned a new one will be purchased.- Recommended using a product that is designed to remove wax from hard surfaces to keep this equipment clean.2) Each station has a built-in garbage in the counters. However, there is no waste container inside the counter/cupboard to catch any waste. The inside of the counters/cupboards were observed to be in an unsanitary condition such that waste, hair, debris, etc. has accumulated (including on and adjacent to items being stored in the cupboards).Corrective Action:Clean and disinfect all cupboard and counter surfaces.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Each station has a built-in garbage in the counters. However, there is no waste container inside the counter/cupboard to catch any waste. The inside of the counters/cupboards were observed to be in an unsanitary condition such that waste, hair, debris, etc. has accumulated (including on and adjacent to items being stored in the cupboards).Corrective Action:Ensure there are a sufficient number of waste containers to maintain the facility in a sanitary condition.
    • 31. Are sinks accessible and used appropriately for the personal services provided?
      • Two sinks are available for use. Both were being used to wash hair, reprocess equipment, and wash hands.Corrective Action:Dedicate one hand washing sink for hand washing (and post a sign indicating "hand washing only") OR develop and implement a written procedure for the decontamination of any sink that will be used for both handwashing and equipment reprocessing.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Operator does not have written procedure for the cleansing of skin and mucous membrane (for waxing).Corrective Action:Provided AHS Written Procedure templates for use.
    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Operator does not have written procedure for client care in the event of an accidental skin cut or puncture. Corrective Action:Provided AHS Written Procedure templates for use.
    • 08. Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?
      • Hand soap was not provided at the handwashing sink. Corrective Action:- Staff brought soap to the handwashing sink during the inspection.- Moving forward, ensure hand washing station is adequately supplied with soap.
    • 10. Is cleansing and antisepsis of skin and mucous membrane performed in accordance to written procedures and are suitable products being used?
      • No suitable product is being used to cleanse the skin before waxing.Corrective Action:- Ensure skin is cleansed with an appropriate product prior to waxing.- Include this product in your written procedure for cleansing of skin prior to waxing.
    • 15. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?
      • Equipment is being stored alongside personal items. One station's drawer was observed with a worker's toothbrush and toothpaste beside barbering equipment.Corrective Action:Ensure all equipment/products used for client services are stored separate from personal items.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Staff do not following manufacturer's instructions for the intermediate level disinfectant (Barbicide). Operator does not have a device to measure the required amount of Barbicide and water for proper dilution. The manufacturer instructions on the label state to mix 62.5 ml of Barbicide in 1 liter of water. (This is equivalent to 2 ounces of Barbicide in 32 ounces of water, or 1/4 of a cup of Barbicide in 4 cups of water)Corrective Action:- Ensure you are following the manufacturer's instructions of this disinfectant.- Ensure you have a device to measure the correct volume of Barbicide and water for mixing.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • 1) The wax warmer is in an unsanitary condition such that there is an accumulation of wax, hair, residue, and debris on its surfaces.Corrective Action:- Clean the surfaces and maintain the equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.- Staff mentioned a new one will be purchased.- Recommended using a product that is designed to remove wax from hard surfaces to keep this equipment clean.2) Each station has a built-in garbage in the counters. However, there is no waste container inside the counter/cupboard to catch any waste. The inside of the counters/cupboards were observed to be in an unsanitary condition such that waste, hair, debris, etc. has accumulated (including on and adjacent to items being stored in the cupboards).Corrective Action:Clean and disinfect all cupboard and counter surfaces.3) CLR (Calcium, Lime, and Rust Remover) was being used as a cleaner/disinfectant for environmental surfaces such as the hand washing / hair sinks.Corrective Action:Advised staff to use at minimum a low-level disinfectant instead (i.e. a product with "disinfectant" and "DIN" on the label).
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Each station has a built-in garbage in the counters. However, there is no waste container inside the counter/cupboard to catch any waste. The inside of the counters/cupboards were observed to be in an unsanitary condition such that waste, hair, debris, etc. has accumulated (including on and adjacent to items being stored in the cupboards).Corrective Action:Ensure there are a sufficient number of waste containers to maintain the facility in a sanitary condition.
    • 31. Are sinks accessible and used appropriately for the personal services provided?
      • Two sinks are available for use. Both were being used to wash hair, reprocess equipment, and wash hands.Corrective Action:Dedicate one hand washing sink for hand washing (and post a sign indicating "hand washing only") OR develop and implement a written procedure for the decontamination of any sink that will be used for both handwashing and equipment reprocessing.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Facility specific procedures were not available for review during inspection. AHS Template for applicable procedures were provided onsite to complete and send copies via email to PHI.
    • 08. Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?
      • Hand soap was not provided at the hand washing station. Ensure hand washing station is adequately supplied with hot/cold water, soap and paper towel/microfiber towels.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Barbicide containers were not full, the combs were not immersed in the solution.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Manufacturers instruction for use regarding the contact time for the barbicide and clippercide were not reportedly followed.Ensure the disinfectants are used according to manufacturer's instruction for use.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • The wax containers were reportedly topped up.Ensure the containers were cleaned once container is emptied.
    • 31. Are sinks accessible and used appropriately for the personal services provided?
      • A hair washing sink was reportedly being used for hand washing and reprocessing of non-critical tools.Decontamination of sink prior to reprocessing of tools was discussed with operator onsite.Ensure the sink is properly decontaminated prior to reprocessing non-critical tools.
    • 33. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this personal services facility (Non-Critical)?
      • The wax warmer and containers were in unsanitary condition. Accumulation of dust and debris was noted on the surfaces of the equipment and around the containers.Clean the surfaces and maintain the equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.
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