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Colour Nails

103 2828 E Hastings St, Vancouver BC V5K 5C5 · Non-Invasive

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Colour Nails has been inspected 18 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since July 17, 2017. The most recent inspection, on March 16, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

8 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on March 13, 2024. 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 8, 2024. 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 8, 2024. For example: Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 16, 2026. For example: Footbaths are adequately cleaned and disinfected.

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.

18 inspections

  1. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Footbaths are adequately cleaned and disinfected.
      • Jets are not activated and flushed for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Routine

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Footbaths are adequately cleaned and disinfected.
      • An approved disinfectant is not added to the water in the footbath (follow manufacturers instructions for use).
      • Jets are not activated and flushed for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
      • Disposable single use instruments are being reused.
  6. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  8. Routine Follow-up

    4 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
    • Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
      • Required supplies for services are not available and within easy reach.
      • Storage for clean equipment is not separated from soiled equipment.
      • Instruments are not stored in a clean, covered container when not in use.
      • Equipment is not maintained according to the manufacturer’s manual.
      • Work surfaces are not covered with a clean, single-use covering (e.g. towel) during each client service.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
      • Instruments are not cleaned with soap and warm water, rinsed and then intermediate or high-level disinfected after each client.
      • Instruments that break the skin during a procedure are not cleaned and then high level disinfected (sterilization is preferred).
    • Footbaths are adequately cleaned and disinfected.
      • The footbath is not completely drained.
  9. Routine

    5 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, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
      • The work area is not clean, organized, free of clutter and well lit.
      • Required supplies for services are not available and within easy reach.
      • Storage for clean equipment is not separated from soiled equipment.
      • Instruments are not stored in a clean, covered container when not in use.
      • Equipment is not maintained according to the manufacturer’s manual.
      • Work surfaces and/or equipment are not cleaned and disinfected with an appropriate disinfectant after each client.
      • Work surfaces are not covered with a clean, single-use covering (e.g. towel) during each client service.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
      • Single-use blades are not placed in a puncture resistant, leak-proof container with a tight-fitting lid and properly labelled with a biohazard sign after each use.
      • Instruments are not cleaned with soap and warm water, rinsed and then intermediate or high-level disinfected after each client.
      • Instruments that break the skin during a procedure are not cleaned and then high level disinfected (sterilization is preferred).
      • Disposable single use instruments are being reused.
    • Footbaths are adequately cleaned and disinfected.
      • The footbath basin is not washed with detergent and water, brushed to remove dirt, and rinsed with water.
      • An approved disinfectant is not added to the water in the footbath (follow manufacturers instructions for use).
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
      • Instruments, such as stainless steel spatulas, are not cleaned with soap and water, then high level disinfected.
      • Single use instruments are not discarded after each client.
  10. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  11. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
      • Work surfaces and/or equipment are not cleaned and disinfected with an appropriate disinfectant after each client.
    • Footbaths are adequately cleaned and disinfected.
      • An approved disinfectant is not added to the water in the footbath (follow manufacturers instructions for use).
  12. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  13. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
  15. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
    • Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
      • Work surfaces and/or equipment are not cleaned and disinfected with an appropriate disinfectant after each client.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
  16. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  17. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
      • Work surfaces and/or equipment are not cleaned and disinfected with an appropriate disinfectant after each client.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
      • Disposable single use instruments are being reused.
  18. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.

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