Cavell Gardens - Hair Services
A 2835 Sophia St, Vancouver BC V5T 3L1 · Non-Invasive
Inspection summary
Cavell Gardens - Hair Services has been inspected 10 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since July 21, 2017. The most recent inspection, on September 29, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.
6 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Hand hygiene and infection control and Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.
The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.
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 September 29, 2026. For example:
Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
Cleaning, disinfection and sterilizationHigher risk
Tools that touch clients, such as clippers, nail files, footbaths and tattoo equipment, must be cleaned and then disinfected or sterilized to the level the risk requires. Inspectors check disinfectant contact times, sterilizer test results and how clean tools are stored. Items that cannot be properly cleaned must be used only once.
Recorded once on August 8, 2023. For example:
Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
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 September 29, 2026. For example:
Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
About this data
These results come from Vancouver Coastal 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.
10 inspections
- Routine
2 infractions
- Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Floors, walls, counters, and equipment are not clean, sanitary, pest-free and in good repair.
- Hand washing facilities are not properly supplied and/or conveniently located
- Premises is not equipped with a sink(s) for cleaning of equipment/instruments.
- Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
- Items contacting hair only are not cleaned with soap and water, rinsed, dried then low level disinfected after each use.
- Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine Follow-up
1 infraction
- Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
- Routine
2 infractions
- Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
- Storage for clean equipment is not separated from soiled equipment.
- Instruments are not stored in a clean, covered container when not in use.
- Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
- The disinfectant solution is not made and/or used according to manufacturer's specification and/or not readily available.
- Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
1 infraction
- Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Hand washing facilities are not properly supplied and/or conveniently located
- Premises is not equipped with a sink(s) for cleaning of equipment/instruments.
- Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine
0 infractions
- Routine
0 infractions
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