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Claire's

9713 Hardin Street Fort McMurray AB T9H 1L2 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

Claire's has been inspected 7 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since May 21, 2025. The most recent inspection, on August 31, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Hand hygiene and infection control.

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 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 6, 2026. 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 6, 2026. For example: Are written procedures reviewed and revised when required, and do they meet the requirements set out in the standards?

  • 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 July 9, 2026. For example: Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this personal services facility (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.

7 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 33. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this personal services facility (Non-Critical)?
      • The faucet at the handwashing sink was observed spraying water outside the sink, creating a nuisance and unsanitary conditions on the countertop where supplies are stored during piercing procedures. Discussed with manager onsite. Remove the aerator from the faucet to reduce water pressure and provide an adequate flow of water for effective handwashing, while preventing water from splashing onto adjacent surfaces, or take other appropriate measures to address these concerns.
  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?
      • Staff member was not familiar with the facility's written policies and procedures at the time of inspection. Written procedures were reviewed during inspection with the operator.During the inspection, the staff member advised that written procedures will be reviewed by all staff members.Ensure that all staff are familiar with and have reviewed the facility's written policies and 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?
      • The ear-piercing station is located at the front entrance of the store and is equipped with a mobile handwashing sink capable of providing hot and cold water when supplied with water. At the time of inspection, the water reservoir was empty and no water was available at the handwashing station. Staff advised that the reservoir is normally filled using water from the staff or mall washroom and that staff use the washroom for handwashing when the reservoir is empty.Only one employee was on duty and was responsible for both retail sales and ear-piercing services. Given the location of the piercing station at the front of the store and the washroom at the rear of the facility, relying on the washroom for routine handwashing may not support timely and consistent hand hygiene during piercing operations.Ensure the handwashing station at the ear-piercing area is continuously supplied with water and fully functional whenever piercing services are being provided. Ear-piercing services must not be performed when the handwashing station is not operational or lacks an adequate water supply.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Written procedure for mobile hand washing station was not completed. Operator was advised to complete the said procedure and email PHI for review.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Written procedure for mobile hand washing station was not completed. Operator was advised to complete the said procedure and email PHI for review.
    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Facility specific written procedures were not available.Written procedures were completed during inspection onsite for Accidental care, skin cleansing, and antiseptic use.Ensure all operators doing piercing review these 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?
      • 1-During demonstration of the piercing procedure operator failed to do hand washing. Educated operator to wash hands prior to approach the client and use hand sanitizer when hands are visibly clean.2- Hand sanitizer bottle located at piercing station did not have DIN/NPN number. Hand sanitizer bottle was replaced by an approved sanitizer with 70% alcohol.

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