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Black Bear Tattoo Collective

104 Main St S Waterfront, Kenora ON P9N 1S9 · Infection Control Premises

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Inspection summary

Black Bear Tattoo Collective has been inspected 7 times by Northwestern Health Unit since May 3, 2023. The most recent inspection, on December 16, 2024, found no infractions.

4 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct health risks.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 5, 2024. For example: Fresh tattoos covered following procedure

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 5, 2024. For example: Tattoo equipment provided, handled and maintained in a sanitary condition

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on May 3, 2023. For example: Before providing an invasive procedure, operator provides the client with an explanation of the procedure and information about associated risks

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 5, 2024. For example: Operator demonstrates competence in the infection prevention and control practices relevant to the services offered at the personal service setting

About this data

These results come from Northwestern Health Unit, 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.

7 inspections

  1. Required

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • Operator demonstrates competence in the infection prevention and control practices relevant to the services offered at the personal service setting
      • Operator must complete training in the prevention of blood-borne infections
      • Operator must complete training in infection prevention practices specific to the services being provided
      • Operator must complete training in principles of cleaning and disinfection of equipment
      • Operator must demonstrate adherence to the regulatory requirements
    • Tattoo equipment provided, handled and maintained in a sanitary condition
      • Between each client, disinfect the areas of the tattooing instrument that cannot be sterilized.
    • Fresh tattoos covered following procedure
      • The tattoo must be covered with an individually packaged dressing or bandage intended for covering wounds.
    • After-care instructions provided to tattoo and micropigmentation clients
      • Clients must be given verbal and written information regarding tattooing aftercare.
      • After-care instructions are to include appropriate aftercare; cleaning hands prior to touching tattooed area; expected healing time of the site; possible complication description, signs and symptoms; advice on how to deal with slight redness, pain or swelling; and recommendations to consult with a doctor if problem does not improve within 24 hours.
  4. Demand

    0 infractions

  5. Required

    0 infractions

  6. Required

    3 infractions

    • Accurate records are kept for accidental exposures
      • Ensure a written procedure for accidental exposures is available to all staff
      • Ensure all staff are familiar with written procedures for accidental exposures
      • Ensure an accurate record of all accidental exposures is kept
      • Ensure records of accidental exposures are kept for at least one year
      • Ensure records of accidental exposures include the action taken
      • Ensure records of accidental exposures include the circumstances surrounding the injury
      • Ensure records of accidental exposures include the date of injury
      • Ensure records of accidental exposures include the name and contact information of the personal service worker
      • Ensure records of accidental exposures include the name, address, and phone number of the client
      • Ensure records of accidental exposures include the part of the body that was exposed to blood or body fluids
    • Fresh tattoos covered following procedure
    • After-care instructions provided to tattoo and micropigmentation clients
      • Clients must be given verbal and written information regarding tattooing aftercare.
      • After-care instructions are to include appropriate aftercare; cleaning hands prior to touching tattooed area; expected healing time of the site; possible complication description, signs and symptoms; advice on how to deal with slight redness, pain or swelling; and recommendations to consult with a doctor if problem does not improve within 24 hours.
  7. Required

    4 infractions

    • Manufacturer’s instructions for personal service equipment at the facility are available and accessible to the person using the equipment
      • Obtain manufacturer’s instructions for all equipment used in providing personal services at the setting
      • Ensure all staff members have access to manufacturer’s instructions for the equipment they use
    • Before providing an invasive procedure, operator provides the client with an explanation of the procedure and information about associated risks
      • Provide all clients with an explanation of the procedure
      • Provide all clients with information in regards to any risks associated with the procedure
      • Keep records in regards to information provided to clients prior to invasive procedures
      • Ensure after care instructions are available, provided, and explained to clients
      • Ensure after care instructions describe possible complications including signs, symptoms, and indicators of each
      • Ensure after care instructions include recommendations to consult a physician if complication persists more than 24 hours
      • Provide client with verbal and written after-care instructions including instructions to seek medical advice if complications occur
    • Accurate records are kept for accidental exposures
      • Ensure a written procedure for accidental exposures is available to all staff
      • Ensure all staff are familiar with written procedures for accidental exposures
      • Ensure an accurate record of all accidental exposures is kept
      • Ensure records of accidental exposures are kept for at least one year
      • Ensure records of accidental exposures include the action taken
      • Ensure records of accidental exposures include the circumstances surrounding the injury
      • Ensure records of accidental exposures include the date of injury
      • Ensure records of accidental exposures include the name and contact information of the personal service worker
      • Ensure records of accidental exposures include the name, address, and phone number of the client
      • Ensure records of accidental exposures include the part of the body that was exposed to blood or body fluids
    • After-care instructions provided to tattoo and micropigmentation clients
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