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Elegance Beauty Academy & Beauty Salon

1355 Kingston Rd, Pickering ON L1V 1B8 · Know Before You Go Inspections

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Inspection summary

Elegance Beauty Academy & Beauty Salon has been inspected 9 times by Durham Region Health Department since November 21, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 8, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 23 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

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 your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • 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 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 5, 2026. For example: Proper hand hygiene performed prior to service delivery, as required during and after service, and for reprocessing

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 14, 2026. For example: Work surfaces, reusable items and/or equipment contaminated with blood and/or body fluid cleaned and disinfected as soon as possible while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • 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 17 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on October 5, 2026. For example: Compliant with requirements for equipment cleaning sinks and reprocessing area

  • 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 10 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on October 5, 2026. For example: Approved disinfectants are prepared and used appropriately, and records maintained

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on November 21, 2024. For example: Premises meets requirements for notification of intent to operate, additional services and reconstruction/renovation

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.

9 inspections

  1. Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • Aesthetics - Non-Invasive
      • Stop non-invasive aesthetic services immediately
    • Compliant with requirements for equipment cleaning sinks and reprocessing area
      • Fail to provide equipment cleaning sink capable of immersing largest piece of reusable equipment. Operator/PSW must provide equipment cleaning sink capable of immersing largest piece of reusable equipment.
    • 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.
      • Fail to provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer within reach wherever personal services are provided and in reprocessing areas, even if a hand washing sink is available. Operator/PSW must provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer within reach wherever personal services are provided and in reprocessing areas, even if a hand washing sink is available.
    • Approved disinfectants are prepared and used appropriately, and records maintained
      • Fail to appropriately label all disinfectants and chemicals (e.g. product name, expiry date). Operator/PSW must appropriately label all disinfectants and chemicals (e.g. product name, expiry date).
      • Fail to fully immerse items in the disinfectant for the appropriate contact time. Operator/PSW must fully immerse items in the disinfectant for the appropriate contact time.
      • Fail to keep high-level disinfectant records with product name, concentration, date prepared and date to be discarded (as applicable). Operator/PSW must keep disinfection records with product name, concentration, date prepared and date to be discarded (as applicable).
      • Fail to provide and use low and intermediate-level disinfectants with a Health Canada drug identification number (DIN) or natural product number (NPN). Operator/PSW must provide and use low and intermediate-level disinfectants with a Health Canada drug identification number (DIN) or natural product number (NPN).
  3. Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • Compliant with requirements for equipment cleaning sinks and reprocessing area
      • Fail to provide equipment cleaning sink capable of immersing largest piece of reusable equipment. Operator/PSW must provide equipment cleaning sink capable of immersing largest piece of reusable equipment.
    • Proper hand hygiene performed prior to service delivery, as required during and after service, and for reprocessing
      • Fail to provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer within reach wherever personal services are provided and in reprocessing areas, even if a hand washing sink is available. Operator/PSW must provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer within reach wherever personal services are provided and in reprocessing areas, even if a hand washing sink is available.
    • Approved disinfectants are prepared and used appropriately, and records maintained
      • Fail to provide and use low and intermediate-level disinfectants with a Health Canada drug identification number (DIN) or natural product number (NPN). Operator/PSW must provide and use low and intermediate-level disinfectants with a Health Canada drug identification number (DIN) or natural product number (NPN).
  4. Re-Inspection

    8 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.
    • Compliant with requirements for hand washing sinks
      • Fail to provide single-service hand drying products or hot air dryer close to hand washing sink. If cloth towels are used, they must be single-use, then laundered. Operator/PSW must provide single-service hand drying products or hot air dryer close to hand washing sink. If cloth towels are used, they must be single-use, then laundered.
    • Compliant with requirements for equipment cleaning sinks and reprocessing area
      • Fail to provide equipment cleaning sink capable of immersing largest piece of reusable equipment. Operator/PSW must provide equipment cleaning sink capable of immersing largest piece of reusable equipment.
      • Fail to have a reprocessing area with a one-way work flow from dirty to clean. Operator/PSW must have a reprocessing area with a one-way work flow from dirty.
    • Proper hand hygiene performed prior to service delivery, as required during and after service, and for reprocessing
      • Fail to perform hand hygiene to remove visible soil before and after service delivery and as often as necessary to prevent disease transmission. Operator/PSW must perform hand hygiene to remove visible soil before and after service delivery and as often as necessary to prevent disease transmission.
      • Fail to provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer within reach wherever personal services are provided and in reprocessing areas, even if a hand washing sink is available. Operator/PSW must provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer within reach wherever personal services are provided and in reprocessing areas, even if a hand washing sink is available.
    • Approved disinfectants are prepared and used appropriately, and records maintained
      • Fail to provide and use low and intermediate-level disinfectants with a Health Canada drug identification number (DIN) or natural product number (NPN). Operator/PSW must provide and use low and intermediate-level disinfectants with a Health Canada drug identification number (DIN) or natural product number (NPN).
    • For accidental exposures, appropriate records are maintained
      • Fail to provide accidental exposure records to health department upon request by a Medical Officer of Health or public health inspector. Operator/PSW must provide accidental exposure records to health department upon request by a Medical Officer of Health or public health inspector.
    • Work surfaces, reusable items and/or equipment contaminated with blood and/or body fluid cleaned and disinfected as soon as possible while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
      • Fail to provide high-level disinfectant for disinfecting reusable items and/or equipment contaminated with blood and/or body fluid. Operator/PSW must provide high-level disinfectant for disinfecting reusable items and/or equipment contaminated with blood and/or body fluid.
    • 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.
  5. Routine

    8 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.
    • Compliant with requirements for equipment cleaning sinks and reprocessing area
      • Fail to provide equipment cleaning sink capable of immersing largest piece of reusable equipment. Operator/PSW must provide equipment cleaning sink capable of immersing largest piece of reusable equipment.
      • Fail to have a reprocessing area with a one-way work flow from dirty to clean. Operator/PSW must have a reprocessing area with a one-way work flow from dirty.
    • All reusable, single-use disposable items and/or equipment stored appropriately and maintained in clean and sanitary condition
      • For aesthetics, fail to store all reusable, single-use disposable items and/or equipment in clean, covered containers. Operator/PSW must store all reusable, single-use disposable items and/or equipment in clean, covered containers.
    • Approved disinfectants are prepared and used appropriately, and records maintained
      • Fail to prepare, maintain and discard solution according to the manufacturer’s instructions (e.g. expired products). Operator/PSW must prepare, maintain and discard solutions according to the manufacturer's instructions (e.g. expired products).
      • Fail to keep high-level disinfectant records with product name, concentration, date prepared and date to be discarded (as applicable). Operator/PSW must keep disinfection records with product name, concentration, date prepared and date to be discarded (as applicable).
      • Fail to provide and use low and intermediate-level disinfectants with a Health Canada drug identification number (DIN) or natural product number (NPN). Operator/PSW must provide and use low and intermediate-level disinfectants with a Health Canada drug identification number (DIN) or natural product number (NPN).
    • For accidental exposures, appropriate records are maintained
      • Fail to provide accidental exposure records to health department upon request by a Medical Officer of Health or public health inspector. Operator/PSW must provide accidental exposure records to health department upon request by a Medical Officer of Health or public health inspector.
    • Work surfaces, reusable items and/or equipment contaminated with blood and/or body fluid cleaned and disinfected as soon as possible while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
      • Fail to provide high-level disinfectant for disinfecting reusable items and/or equipment contaminated with blood and/or body fluid. Operator/PSW must provide high-level disinfectant for disinfecting reusable items and/or equipment contaminated with blood and/or body fluid.
    • All items that cannot be cleaned, disinfected or sterilized must be single-use disposable
      • Fail to discard single-use disposable covers immediately after each use. Operator/PSW must discard single-use disposable covers immediately after each use.
      • Fail to discard single-use disposable wax cartridges immediately after each use. Operator/PSW must discard single-use wax cartridges immediately after each use.
    • All reusable items and/or equipment cleaned and then disinfected or sterilized, as applicable
      • Fail to clean footbath basin with detergent using a scrub brush, rinse and then disinfect with an intermediate-level solution after each use. Operator/PSW must clean footbath basin with a detergent solution using a scrub brush, rinse and then disinfect with an intermediate-level disinfectant after each use.
  6. Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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.
  7. Routine

    3 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.
    • Compliant with requirements for hand washing sinks
      • Fail to provide single-service hand drying products or hot air dryer close to hand washing sink. If cloth towels are used, they must be single-use, then laundered. Operator/PSW must provide single-service hand drying products or hot air dryer close to hand washing sink. If cloth towels are used, they must be single-use, then laundered.
    • Approved disinfectants are prepared and used appropriately, and records maintained
      • Fail to keep high-level disinfectant records with product name, concentration, date prepared and date to be discarded (as applicable). Operator/PSW must keep disinfection records with product name, concentration, date prepared and date to be discarded (as applicable).
  8. Re-Inspection

    3 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.
    • Approved disinfectants are prepared and used appropriately, and records maintained
      • Fail to maintain disinfectant at appropriate strength. Operator/PSW must maintain disinfectant at appropriate strength.
      • Fail to provide and use low and intermediate-level disinfectants with a Health Canada drug identification number (DIN) or natural product number (NPN). Operator/PSW must provide and use low and intermediate-level disinfectants with a Health Canada drug identification number (DIN) or natural product number (NPN).
    • All items that cannot be cleaned, disinfected or sterilized must be single-use disposable
      • Fail to discard single-use disposable items and/or items that cannot be readily cleaned and disinfected or sterilized immediately after each use or when contaminated (e.g. pedicure razor blades). Operator/PSW must discard single-use disposable items and/or items that cannot be readily cleaned and disinfected or sterilized immediately after each use or when contaminated (e.g. pedicure razor blades).
  9. Routine & Complaint

    13 infractions

    • Premises meets requirements for notification of intent to operate, additional services and reconstruction/renovation
      • Fail to provide at least 14 days written notice to the health department before commencing operation of intent to operate, name and location of intended premises, operator name and contact information, and list of personal services provided. Operator/PSW must provide at least 14 days written notice to the health department before commencing operation of intent to operate, name and location of intended premises, operator name and contact information, and list of personal services provided.
    • Work and contact surfaces smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
      • Fail to provide floor, wall and/or ceiling in good repair, easily cleanable, smooth and/or impermeable. Operator/PSW must provide floor, wall and/or ceiling in good repair, easily cleanable, smooth and/or impermeable.
      • 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.
    • Compliant with requirements for hand washing sinks
      • Fail to provide at least 1 sink for hand washing purposes only. Operator/PSW must provide at least 1 sink for hand washing purposes only.
      • Fail to provide single-service hand drying products or hot air dryer close to hand washing sink. If cloth towels are used, they must be single-use, then laundered. Operator/PSW must provide single-service hand drying products or hot air dryer close to hand washing sink. If cloth towels are used, they must be single-use, then laundered.
    • Linens, sheets, towels, etc. are single-use, disposable or laundered after each use and stored in a sanitary manner
      • Fail to launder linens, sheets, towels, etc. after each use. Operator/PSW must launder linens, sheets, towels, etc. after each use.
      • Fail to discard single-use items after each use (e.g. table covers, paper towels, dental bibs, neck strips). Operator/PSW must discard single-use items as after each use (e.g. table covers, paper towels, dental bibs, neck strips).
    • Proper hand hygiene performed prior to service delivery, as required during and after service, and for reprocessing
      • Fail to provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer within reach wherever personal services are provided and in reprocessing areas, even if a hand washing sink is available. Operator/PSW must provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer within reach wherever personal services are provided and in reprocessing areas, even if a hand washing sink is available.
    • All reusable, single-use disposable items and/or equipment stored appropriately and maintained in clean and sanitary condition
      • For aesthetics, fail to store all reusable, single-use disposable items and/or equipment in clean, covered containers. Operator/PSW must store all reusable, single-use disposable items and/or equipment in clean, covered containers.
      • For manicures/pedicures, fail to store reusable, single-use disposable items and/or equipment in clean, covered containers. Operator/PSW must store reusable, single-use disposable items and/or equipment in clean, covered containers.
      • Fail to separate dirty items from clean items at all times to prevent cross contamination. Operator/PSW must separate dirty items from clean items at all times to prevent cross contamination.
    • Approved disinfectants are prepared and used appropriately, and records maintained
      • Fail to appropriately label all disinfectants and chemicals (e.g. product name, expiry date). Operator/PSW must appropriately label all disinfectants and chemicals (e.g. product name, expiry date).
      • Fail to prepare disinfectants as per manufacturer’s instructions. Operator/PSW must prepare disinfectants as per manufacturer's instructions.
      • Fail to fully immerse items in the disinfectant for the appropriate contact time. Operator/PSW must fully immerse items in the disinfectant for the appropriate contact time.
      • Fail to maintain disinfectant at appropriate strength. Operator/PSW must maintain disinfectant at appropriate strength.
      • Fail to ensure items are not stored in disinfectants for longer than the required contact time. Operator/PSW must not store items in disinfectants for longer than the required contact time.
    • For accidental exposures, appropriate records are maintained
      • Fail to provide accidental exposure records to health department upon request by a Medical Officer of Health or public health inspector. Operator/PSW must provide accidental exposure records to health department upon request by a Medical Officer of Health or public health inspector.
    • All reusable items and/or equipment cleaned and then disinfected or sterilized as applicable
      • Fail to disinfect reusable items and/or equipment after each use with high-level disinfectant (e.g. microdermabrasion tips/device). Operator/PSW must disinfect reusable items and/or equipment after each use with high-level disinfectant (e.g. microdermabrasion tips/device).
    • All items that cannot be cleaned, disinfected or sterilized must be single-use disposable
      • Fail to discard single-use disposable covers immediately after each use. Operator/PSW must discard single-use disposable covers immediately after each use.
    • 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.
      • Fail to provide and use a designated cleaning brush to clean reusable items and/or equipment. Operator/PSW must provide and use a designated cleaning brush to clean reusable items and/or equipment.
      • Fail to provide and use an appropriate detergent solution to clean reusable items and/or equipment. Operator/PSW must provide and use an appropriate detergent solution to clean reusable items and/or equipment.
    • All reusable items and/or equipment cleaned and then disinfected or sterilized, as applicable
      • Fail to provide and use a designated cleaning brush to clean reusable items and/or equipment. Operator/PSW must provide and use a designated cleaning brush to clean reusable items and/or equipment.
      • Fail to disinfect non-porous foot files with high-level disinfectant after each use Operator/PSW must disinfect non-porous foot files with high-level disinfectant after each use
    • All items that cannot be cleaned, disinfected or sterilized must be single-use disposable
      • Fail to discard single-use disposable items and/or items that cannot be readily cleaned and disinfected or sterilized immediately after each use or when contaminated (e.g. pedicure razor blades). Operator/PSW must discard single-use disposable items and/or items that cannot be readily cleaned and disinfected or sterilized immediately after each use or when contaminated (e.g. pedicure razor blades).
      • Fail to discard single-use disposable covers immediately after each use. Operator/PSW must discard single-use disposable covers immediately after each use.

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