Ambber & Salma College of Esthetics and Spa

32 & 36 - 2770 32 Avenue NE Calgary AB T1Y 5S5 · Personal Services

3 inspections

1. Monitoring InspectionSep 25, 2026

   5 infractions

   • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
     • Written procedures were provided for the following 1. Accidental skin cuts or punctures2. Cleansing the skin3. Post-service care3. Handwashing and equipment reprocessing sink decontaminationEnsure that written procedures are followed by all staff members.
   • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
     • Single-use files and buffers were observed stored with clean items inside a drawer in the training room. Reuse of single-use or disposable items may result in cross-contamination.Following discussion with the operator, the single-use items were discarded during the inspection.Ensure all single-use items are discarded immediately after use and are not reused. Single-use tools must be disposed of after each client to prevent cross-contamination and maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
   • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
     • 1. The test strips available for monitoring the high-level disinfectant (CS20) were expired, with an expiry date of May 31, 2026. Expired test strips may not provide accurate results and cannot be relied upon to verify the effectiveness of the disinfectant solution. 2. Record of high-level disinfectant (CS20) testing was not available at the time of inspection. Obtain new, unexpired test strips if the high-level disinfectant is to be retained and used for more than one day. The disinfectant must be tested and documented according to the manufacturer's instructions. Alternatively, if new test strips are not obtained and a test log is not maintained, the disinfectant solution must be discarded at the end of each day and prepared fresh before use on the following day.
   • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
     • Multiple spray bottles and chemical containers were observed without labels, making it difficult to identify their contents. Unlabeled products increase the risk of accidental misuse, inappropriate application and improper handling of chemicals.Ensure that all spray bottles and chemical containers are accurately labeled with the product name and contents.
   • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
     • The client service table in the training room had damaged surfaces along the sides. Similar damage was observed in a client treatment room, where both the client table and staff chair had worn and damaged surfaces. These damaged areas make the surfaces porous and difficult to effectively clean and disinfect.Repair or replace the damaged client table and staff chair to ensure all surfaces are smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable. Equipment and furniture used in service areas must be maintained in good condition to allow for effective cleaning and disinfection.
2. Monitoring InspectionMar 25, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 12. Are personal services workers at the facility maintaining client records and where applicable, sterility documentation corresponding to that client?
     • The most recent client care record does not have any sterility assurance documentation kept with the record. With the infraction of disorganization and missing sterility info, this increases the risk of non-sterile equipment being used on clients.REQUIREMENT: Effective immediately, client care records must have sterility assurance documentation from all items classified as 'critical' kept with the record.
3. Monitoring InspectionSep 5, 2024

   8 infractions

   • 09. Is a point of service risk assessment being performed of the condition of the client and of the equipment to be used on the client prior to performing a personal service?
     • A visibly soiled waxing strip was kept in with clean strips at the very top.This strip was discarded during the inspection; the other strips did not appear visibly contaminated.
   • 12. Are personal services workers at the facility maintaining client records and where applicable, sterility documentation corresponding to that client?
     • The most recent client care record does not have any sterility assurance documentation kept with the record. With the infraction of disorganization and missing sterility info, this increases the risk of non-sterile equipment being used on clients.REQUIREMENT: Effective immediately, client care records must have sterility assurance documentation from all items classified as 'critical' kept with the record.
   • 16. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Non-Critical)?
     • Beds used for instructional purposes the prior day were not reprocessed, and bed sheets were not laundered (visible waxy stains were on the sheet).REQUIREMENT: Beds/tables/etc. which is used by clients for a personal service must be properly cleaned and disinfected. with all linens being reprocessed and no visible staining noted.
   • 17. Is reusable equipment cleaned properly (Critical)?
     • 1) Disassembled tattooing machine handpiece had minor amounts of debris inside the handpiece.2) A couple tools inside the mani/pedi packaging had debris inside the cuticle clipper.REQUIREMENT: All reusable tools must be fully disassembled, cleaned, and disinfected, all while visual checks for cleanliness are conducted.
   • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
     • 1) Expired CS20 was used on tools (Expired since Feb 2024)REQUIREMENT: Obtain non-expired CS20. Do not use expired disinfectants to reprocess tools.2) Expired test strips (2017 and 2022) were available, with 2022 located still inside the box unopened. Instructors admitted to reusing the same poured disinfectant over 3-4 days without any test strips being used.REQUIREMENT: Disinfectants which have the capacity to be reused over days or weeks must be tested once a day to verify the concentration is still sufficient.3) No disinfection log was being maintained by the Instructors/Operators.REQUIREMENT: Disinfectants which are poured and reused over days/weeks must be tested and the results of the test be maintained in a disinfection log.4) Only 1 container of Preempt RTU was not expired in a facility with 4 3-4 service rooms and 1 instructional room.REQUIREMENT: Obtain more disinfecting wipes to ensure client contact and reusable equipment is being properly cleaned and disinfected.
   • 21. Is equipment that is intended to be sterile maintained sterile at the point of use?
     • Both sterile and non-sterile tattooing/PMU equipment are kept in the same drawer with no organization. Director stated some of this equipment was to be used for practice, but there is no indication of which equipment that would be since there's no label and sterile/non-sterile equipment is fully mixed together.REQUIREMENT: Immediately separate sterile and non-sterile products from each other and do not store together. Ensure all sterile products are stored using a first-in-first-out system. to ensure proper inventory of sterile supplies is maintained.
   • 25. Are the equipment manufacturer's instructions for use of specific equipment available and followed?
     • User manuals for energy emitting devices (e.g. ILP Laser) were not readily available.REQUIREMENT: Obtain and ensure that a user manual for all energy-emitting devices is available when needed.
   • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this personal services facility (Critical)?
     • 1) Numerous amounts of expired disinfectant kept onsite.REQUIREMENT: Discard all expired disinfectants according to what the manufacturer specifies to ensure these expired products are not used by staff and students.2) Spray bottles containing floor wax cleaner and skin wax cleaner were not properly labelled.REQUIREMENT: All spray bottles must be properly labelled to ensure there is no confusion on the intended use of the product.