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Cynthia's Unisex Hair Design

300 Kingston Rd, Pickering ON L1V 1A2 · Know Before You Go Inspections

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Inspection summary

Cynthia's Unisex Hair Design has been inspected 3 times by Durham Region Health Department since November 29, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 23, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 23, 2026. For example: All products dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on August 22, 2025. For example: Proper hand hygiene performed prior to service delivery, as required during and after service, and for reprocessing

  • 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 23, 2026. For example: All work and/or contact surfaces cleaned and then disinfected

  • 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 once on November 29, 2024. For example: Approved disinfectants are prepared and used appropriately, and records maintained

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

    3 infractions

    • All work and/or contact surfaces cleaned and then disinfected
      • Fail to clean and then disinfect all work and/or contact surfaces after each client. Operator/PSW must clean and then disinfect all work and/or contact surfaces after each client.
    • All products dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination
      • Fail to store and dispense product in a manner that prevents contamination. Operator/PSW must store and dispense product in a manner that prevents contamination.
    • 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 a brush before disinfection or sterilization. Operator/PSW must thoroughly clean reusable items and/or equipment using a detergent solution and a brush before disinfection or sterilization.
  2. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Work and contact surfaces smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
      • Fail to provide fixture and/or furniture in good repair, easily cleanable, smooth and/or impermeable. Operator/PSW must provide fixture and/or furniture in good repair, easily cleanable, smooth and/or impermeable.
    • Proper hand hygiene performed prior to service delivery, as required during and after service, and for reprocessing
      • Fail to provide and use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that is between 70-90% alcohol content, contain a Natural Product Number (NPN) and that it is not expired. Operator/PSW must provide and use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that is between 70-90% alcohol content, contains a Natural Product Number (NPN) and within the expiration date.
      • Operator/PSW must use alcohol-based hand sanitizer as per “Hand Sanitizers” poster provided by the health department
      • Fail to remove and discard expired products. Operator/PSW to ensure expired products are removed and discarded accordingly.
  3. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Premises and/or work area maintained in a sanitary manner, appropriately located, well-lit and well-ventilated
      • Fail to keep premises free from animals, including birds, rodents, aquatic species and reptiles. Operator/PSW must keep premises free from animals, including birds, rodents, aquatic species and reptiles.
    • All work and/or contact surfaces cleaned and then disinfected
      • Fail to clean and then disinfect all work and/or contact surfaces after each client. Operator/PSW must clean and then disinfect all work and/or contact surfaces after each client.
      • Operator/PSW must clean and then disinfect all work and/or contact surfaces as per the “Cleaning, Disinfection & Sterilization Flowchart” provided by the health department.
    • All reusable, single-use disposable items and/or equipment stored appropriately and maintained in clean and sanitary condition
      • Fail to maintain reusable, single-use disposable items and/or equipment in a clean and sanitary condition. Operator/PSW must maintain reusable, single-use disposable items and/or equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.
    • Approved disinfectants are prepared and used appropriately, and records maintained
      • Fail to prepare disinfectants as per manufacturer’s instructions. Operator/PSW must prepare disinfectants as per manufacturer's instructions.

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