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Barbershop 48

1184 - 8882 170 Street NW Edmonton AB T5Z 4J2 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

Barbershop 48 has been inspected 8 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 26, 2023. The most recent inspection, on February 3, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 8 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 30, 2023. 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?

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 2, 2026. For example: Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?

  • 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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 27, 2026. For example: Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 30, 2023. For example: Has the operator notified the RHA of the existence of a personal service business, including contact and location information, as well as all personal services currently offered or new personal services that will be offered for facilities and/or special events?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 28, 2026. For example: Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?

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.

8 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Facility does not have a written procedure for the cleansing of skin and mucous membrane for waxing.Corrective Action:- Provided AHS written procedure template for use.- Forward to me for review once completed for review.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Facility does not have a written procedure for the cleansing of skin and mucous membrane for waxing.Corrective Action:- Provided AHS written procedure template for use.- Forward to me for review once completed for review.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Both wax warmers have accumulated wax and hair.Corrective Action:Ensure warmers are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Facility does not have a written procedure for the cleansing of skin and mucous membrane for waxing.Corrective Action:- Provided AHS written procedure template for use.- Forward to me for review once completed for review.
    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Facility does not have a written procedure for client care in the event of an accidental skin cut or punctureCorrective Action:Provided AHS written procedure template for use.
    • 10. Is cleansing and antisepsis of skin and mucous membrane performed in accordance to written procedures and are suitable products being used?
      • Cleansing of skin is not conducted before waxing.Corrective Action:Ensure skin is cleansed before waxing.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Facility does not have a device to measure the required amount of Barbicide for proper dilution of this disinfectant. 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.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Both wax warmers have accumulated wax and hair.Corrective Action:Ensure warmers are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 02. Has the operator notified the RHA of the existence of a personal service business, including contact and location information, as well as all personal services currently offered or new personal services that will be offered for facilities and/or special events?
      • PSN not received.
    • 08. Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?
      • No paper towel was present at the hand wash sink in the washroom.Provide paper towel or single use fabric towels for clients in the washroom.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 02. Has the operator notified the RHA of the existence of a personal service business, including contact and location information, as well as all personal services currently offered or new personal services that will be offered for facilities and/or special events?
      • PSN not received.
    • 08. Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?
      • No paper towel was present at the hand wash sink in the washroom.Provide paper towel or single use fabric towels for clients in the washroom.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • The combs were not fully submerged in the solution. The barbicide containers stored at all the stations were half filled.Properly fill the containers to allow full submersion of combs in the disinfectant.
    • 30. Is the reprocessing area of a personal service facility that uses reusable equipment properly designed, managed and maintained to ensure the safety of clients?
      • The reprocessing area was not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.Maintain the reprocessing area in a clean and sanitary condition.
  8. Initial Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 02. Has the operator notified the RHA of the existence of a personal service business, including contact and location information, as well as all personal services currently offered or new personal services that will be offered for facilities and/or special events?
      • PSN not received.
    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Facility specific written procedures were not established. The procedures were discussed onsite. AHS template left to complete the procedures.
    • 08. Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?
      • No paper towel was present at the hand wash sink in the washroom.Provide paper towel or single use fabric towels for clients in the washroom.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Barbicide solution was not prepared according to manufacturer instructions of use. Follow the direction from the label to prepare the solution with required concentraiton of the disinfectant.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • The combs were not fully submerged in the solution. The barbicide containers stored at all the stations were half filled.Properly fill the containers to allow full submersion of combs in the disinfectant.
    • 30. Is the reprocessing area of a personal service facility that uses reusable equipment properly designed, managed and maintained to ensure the safety of clients?
      • The reprocessing area was not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.Maintain the reprocessing area in a clean and sanitary condition.
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