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Fingertips Design Studio

1226 Davie St, Vancouver BC V6E 1N3 · Non-Invasive

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Fingertips Design Studio has been inspected 12 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since August 14, 2015. The most recent inspection, on September 15, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 12 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 13 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on June 13, 2025. 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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on September 15, 2026. 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 6, 2020. 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 5, 2024. 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.

12 inspections

  1. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
  2. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
    • 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.
  3. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
    • 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.
  4. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
  5. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
    • Footbaths are adequately cleaned and disinfected.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
  6. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  7. Routine

    4 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.
    • A first aid kit is available.
      • A first aid kit is not available on site.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
    • Footbaths are adequately cleaned and disinfected.
      • An approved disinfectant is not added to the water in the footbath (follow manufacturers instructions for use).
  8. Routine Follow-up

    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
  9. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Hand washing facilities are not properly supplied and/or conveniently located
    • 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.
      • Disposable single use instruments are being reused.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
      • Instruments, such as stainless steel spatulas, are not cleaned with soap and water, then high level disinfected.
  10. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Hand washing facilities are not properly supplied and/or conveniently located
    • 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.
      • Disposable single use instruments are being reused.
    • Footbaths are adequately cleaned and disinfected.
      • 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.
  11. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
  12. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
      • Disposable single use instruments are being reused.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
      • Instruments, such as stainless steel spatulas, are not cleaned with soap and water, then high level disinfected.

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