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Ave. Nails & Spa

9730 170 Street NW Edmonton AB T5T 5L5 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

Ave. Nails & Spa has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 11, 2023. The most recent inspection, on February 11, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct infection-control risks to clients.

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 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.

  • 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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 11, 2026. For example: Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 14, 2025. For example: Are written procedures reviewed and revised when required, and do they meet the requirements set out in the standards?

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Some jurisdictions require operators to complete infection-prevention training, or to hold specific qualifications for higher-risk services such as tattooing, piercing or electrolysis. These findings mean the training record was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean a client was put at risk.

    Recorded once on November 14, 2025. For example: Do operators and personal services workers comply with the Personal Services Regulation and Standards and do they have the skills and knowledge to perform their duties in a safe and sanitary manner?

  • 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 on November 14, 2025. For example: Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?

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.

4 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • Upon discussion with owner, foam files were being reused on multiple clients as the owner was told by the supplier that they are cleanable. I advised the owner that despite what the supplier has informed them, as per the Personal Services Regulation and Standards in Alberta, these foam files could not be easily cleaned and disinfected, thus, shall not be used on more than one client.The owner was agreeable and will inform all staff that these foam files are single-use and must be discarded after use on each client.
    • 17. Is reusable equipment cleaned properly (Critical)?
      • A couple pieces of equipment (manicure/pedicure tools) had visible debris. Advised owner to remove these and properly clean/disinfect. Also advised owner to inform/re-train all staff regarding proper cleaning and disinfection of equipment.Note:Owner noted she color coded some of the equipment to be able to keep track of which staff may be improperly cleaning/disinfecting the equipment.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 05. Are written procedures reviewed and revised when required, and do they meet the requirements set out in the standards?
      • Written procedures for post-skin care and management of accidental cuts were not available. Additionally, the documented procedure for skin cleansing incorrectly referenced CS20. The operator was provided with the correct written procedures via email.
    • 06. Do operators and personal services workers comply with the Personal Services Regulation and Standards and do they have the skills and knowledge to perform their duties in a safe and sanitary manner?
      • The operator did not test the high-level disinfectant using test strips, and no documentation of test results was available for review.
    • 18. Is reusable equipment cleaned properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Tools were observed inside the UV sterilizer with visible debris. This indicates that the instruments were not properly cleaned prior to storage. The operator was advised to thoroughly clean all tools before placing them in the UV sterilizer to ensure effective infection prevention and control.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • The high-level disinfectant tray contained old, discolored liquid with significant residue buildup. No active disinfectant was present, and the tray showed evidence of not being cleaned or replaced daily as required.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • The disinfectant PREempt CS20 was not tested for effectiveness using test strips, and the available test strips were found to be expired (EXP: 06/30/2025). The operator was instructed to test the disinfectant using valid test strips, and a documentation log was provided by the PHI both onsite and via email.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Several bottles were observed without labels. The operator was instructed to ensure that all bottles are properly labeled.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Several nail polishes were identified without ingredient lists or manufacturer instructions.All cosmetic products must be clearly labeled with a complete list of ingredients and appropriate usage guidelines.
  3. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • 1-The nail drill bits were reportedly disinfected in alcohol instead of high -level disinfectant. disinfect the used drill bits in high level disinfectant between client. Alcohol is not a disinfectant. All drill bits were removed from the station and moved to reprocessing area for cleaning and disinfecting using CS20. Operator will purchase an addition set to allow sufficient time for disinfection of used set between client.2-Bubbles were noted in high level disinfectant (HLD) container. Solution discarded and new solution was poured during inspection.Ensure the high-level disinfectant does not have bubbles. Dry the tools prior to soaking them in the HLD solution.3-The tools were not fully immersed in the CS20 high-level disinfectant. CS20 containing container was changed and tools were washed dried and immersed in the solution during inspection onsite.4-There was daily testing record of CS20 was available. The solution is reportedly changed everyday. The HLD testing log was available. New solution was tested and test results were entered in the sheet during inspection onsite.Ensure the CS20 is daily tested and test results are recorded on HLD testing log sheet and records are available in the facility for review during inspection.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 05. Are written procedures reviewed and revised when required, and do they meet the requirements set out in the standards?
      • Procedures were not being reviewed. Copies of the written procedures were provided to be reviewed.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Records of high level disinfectant were not maintained in the facility. HLD testing log sheet was provided onsite.

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