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Golden Nail

105 11 Harwood Ave S, Ajax ON L1S 2B9 · Know Before You Go Inspections

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Inspection summary

Golden Nail has been inspected 3 times by Durham Region Health Department since December 2, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 22, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 5 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct health risks.

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.

  • 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 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 22, 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 22, 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 September 22, 2026. 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.

3 inspections

  1. Routine

    5 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 providing additional personal services. Operator/PSW must provide at least 14 days written notice to the health department before providing additional personal services.
    • All work and/or contact surfaces cleaned and then disinfected
      • For aesthetics, fail to clean and disinfect all high-risk work and/or contact surfaces after each client (e.g. uncovered surfaces). Operator/PSW must clean and disinfect all high-risk work and/or contact surfaces after each client (e.g. uncovered surfaces).
    • All reusable, single-use disposable items and/or equipment stored appropriately and maintained in clean and sanitary condition
      • 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 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 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 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 dismantle and then clean reusable items and/or equipment prior to disinfection or sterilization. Operator/PSW must dismantle and then clean reusable items and/or equipment prior to disinfection or sterilization.
  2. 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.
    • 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).
    • All reusable items and/or equipment cleaned and then disinfected or sterilized, as applicable
      • 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
  3. Routine

    4 infractions

    • All work and/or contact surfaces cleaned and then disinfected
      • For manicures and/or pedicures, fail to clean and disinfect all high-risk work and/or contact surfaces after each client (e.g. uncovered table tops, pedicure footrests). Operator/PSW must clean and disinfect all high-risk work and/or contact surfaces after each client (e.g. uncovered table tops, pedicure footrests).
      • 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
      • 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.
    • 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).
    • All reusable items and/or equipment cleaned and then disinfected or sterilized, as applicable
      • Fail to provide and use an appropriate level disinfectant to disinfect reusable items and/or equipment. Operator/PSW must provide and use an appropriate level disinfectant to disinfect reusable items and/or equipment.
      • 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.
      • Operator/PSW must follow the proper cleaning and disinfection or sterilization procedure as per the “Cleaning, Disinfection & Sterilization Flowchart” provided by the health department.

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