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Gilla's Hair Salon & Spa

1086 Denman St, Vancouver BC V6G 2M5 · Non-Invasive

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Gilla's Hair Salon & Spa has been inspected 16 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since January 18, 2016. The most recent inspection, on August 17, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions 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 12 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on August 10, 2026. 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 10, 2026. For example: Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.

  • 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 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on August 10, 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.

16 inspections

  1. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    3 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.
      • Instruments are not cleaned with soap and warm water, rinsed and then intermediate or high-level disinfected 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).
      • Jets are not activated and flushed for at least 10 minutes.
  3. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  4. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
      • Required supplies for services are not available and within easy reach.
      • Work surfaces and/or equipment are not cleaned and disinfected with an appropriate disinfectant after each client.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
      • The disinfectant solution is not made and/or used according to manufacturer's specification and/or not readily available.
    • 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.
      • The footbath is not refilled with lukewarm water above the jets.
      • 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.
      • At end of the day, the screen and drain plug are not removed from the footbath. Items are not cleaned with detergent and brush and soaked in an approved disinfectant. The screen and drain plug are not replaced.
  5. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

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

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Follow-up

    1 infraction

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

    3 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.
    • Footbaths are adequately cleaned and disinfected.
  9. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  10. Routine

    1 infraction

    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
  11. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  12. Routine

    3 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.
      • Instruments are not cleaned with soap and warm water, rinsed and then intermediate or high-level disinfected after each client.
    • Footbaths are adequately cleaned and disinfected.
  13. Routine

    0 infractions

  14. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
    • Footbaths are adequately cleaned and disinfected.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
  15. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
    • Footbaths are adequately cleaned and disinfected.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
  16. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
    • Footbaths are adequately cleaned and disinfected.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.

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