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Beauty by Melissa Cole

284 Highland Ave, Oshawa ON L1H 6A9 · Know Before You Go Inspections

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Inspection summary

Beauty by Melissa Cole has been inspected 3 times by Durham Region Health Department since December 12, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 5, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct health risks.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 5, 2026. For example: Approved disinfectants are prepared and used appropriately, and records maintained

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 2 times on October 9, 2025. For example: All reusable items and/or equipment cleaned and then disinfected or sterilized as applicable

  • 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 once on December 12, 2024. For example: Instruments that penetrate skin or mucous membranes are sterile and maintained sterile until point of use

About this data

These results come from Durham Region Health Department, 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.

3 inspections

  1. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Approved disinfectants are prepared and used appropriately, and records maintained
      • Fail to fully immerse items in the disinfectant for the appropriate contact time. Operator/PSW must fully immerse items in the disinfectant for the appropriate contact time.
  2. Routine

    2 infractions

    • All reusable items and/or equipment cleaned and then disinfected or sterilized as applicable
      • Fail to thoroughly clean reusable items and/or equipment using a detergent solution and brush before disinfection or sterilization. Operator/PSW must thoroughly clean reusable items and/or equipment using a detergent solution and brush before disinfection or sterilization.
      • Fail to provide and use an appropriate level disinfectant to disinfect reusable items and/or equipment. Operator/PSW must provide and use an appropriate level disinfectant to disinfect reusable items and/or equipment.
    • All reusable items and/or equipment cleaned and then disinfected or sterilized, as applicable
      • Fail to provide and use an appropriate level disinfectant to disinfect reusable items and/or equipment. Operator/PSW must provide and use an appropriate level disinfectant to disinfect reusable items and/or equipment.
  3. Routine

    5 infractions

    • For invasive services an explanation of the procedure, associated risks and appropriate aftercare are provided to clients
      • For tattooing, microblading and micropigmentation, after care instructions may include, but is not limited to: Direction to clean hands immediately before touching the site; expected healing time of the site; a description of possible complications and their signs and symptoms; advice on how to deal with slight redness, pain or swelling; a recommendation to consult with a physician within 24 hours if any signs of infection develop following the procedure; cover the tattoo with a single-use dressing intended to cover wounds; ointment may be applied to help prevent infection.
      • For electrolysis and laser hair removal, aftercare instructions may include, but are not limited to: Direction to clean hands immediately before touching the site; expected healing time of the site; a description of possible complications and their signs and symptoms; advice on how to deal with slight redness, pain or swelling; a recommendation to consult with a physician within 24 hours if any signs of infection develop following the procedure; ointment or astringent may be applied to soothe the skin.
    • Approved disinfectants are prepared and used appropriately, and records maintained
      • Fail to provide and use low and intermediate-level disinfectants with a Health Canada drug identification number (DIN) or natural product number (NPN). Operator/PSW must provide and use low and intermediate-level disinfectants with a Health Canada drug identification number (DIN) or natural product number (NPN).
    • For invasive procedures, appropriate records are maintained
      • Fail to record name and contact information of the person providing the procedure/service. Operator/PSW must record name and contact information of the person providing the procedure/service.
      • Fail to record that information about risks associated with invasive procedure was provided to the client. Operator/PSW must record that information about risks associated with invasive procedure was provided to the client.
      • Fail to record body part/area on which procedure was performed on. Operator/PSW must record body part/area on which procedure was performed on.
      • Fail to record that verbal and written after-care information was provided. Operator/PSW must record that verbal and written after-care information was provided.
    • Records are maintained for all items purchased as pre-packaged and sterile
      • Fail to maintain records for all items purchased as pre-packaged and sterile (e.g. name and contact information of manufacturer, lot numbers). Operator/PSW must maintain records for all items purchased as pre-packaged and sterile (e.g. name and contact of manufacturer, lot numbers).
    • Instruments that penetrate skin or mucous membranes are sterile and maintained sterile until point of use
      • Fail to ensure contaminated (e.g. damaged/previously opened package, dropped equipment, expired) items are not used. Operator/PSW must not use contaminated (e.g. damaged/previously opened package, dropped equipment, expired) items are not used.

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