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FortKnight Barbers

46 Alexander St, Vancouver BC V6A 1B4 · Non-Invasive

Inspection summary

FortKnight Barbers has been inspected 8 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since November 24, 2015. The most recent inspection, on September 9, 2025, found no infractions.

4 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Hand hygiene and infection control and Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.

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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 31, 2022. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 10, 2019. 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 once on September 10, 2019. For example: Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.

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.

8 inspections

  1. Routine

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    0 infractions

  3. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
      • Hair cutting razors do not have a proper guard and/or are not cleaned and intermediate-level disinfected after each use.
  4. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  5. Routine

    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
    • Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
      • Instruments are not stored in a clean, covered container when not in use.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
      • Hair cutting razors do not have a proper guard and/or are not cleaned and intermediate-level disinfected after each use.
      • Items contacting hair only are not cleaned with soap and water, rinsed, dried then low level disinfected after each use.
  6. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
      • Items contacting hair only are not cleaned with soap and water, rinsed, dried then low level disinfected after each use.
      • Instrument(s) that accidentally break the skin during a procedure are not cleaned and then intermediate or high level disinfected.
  7. Routine

    0 infractions

  8. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
      • The work area is not clean, organized, free of clutter and well lit.

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