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Groovy Nails

302 - 8120 Beddington Boulevard NW Calgary AB T3K 2A8 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

Groovy Nails has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 4, 2024. The most recent inspection, on December 4, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct infection-control risks to clients.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Instruments, chairs, tables and footbaths must be made of materials that can be cleaned, kept in good repair and stored so they stay clean. Single-use items such as nail files, buffers, razors and needles must be thrown away after each client.

    Recorded 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 27, 2025. For example: Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Some jurisdictions require operators to complete infection-prevention training, or to hold specific qualifications for higher-risk services such as tattooing, piercing or electrolysis. These findings mean the training record was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean a client was put at risk.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2025. For example: Do operators and personal services workers comply with the Personal Services Regulation and Standards and do they have the skills and knowledge to perform their duties in a safe and sanitary manner?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, client records, sterilization logs and required signage. Client records matter because they let health officials contact people if an infection is linked to the business.

    Recorded once on June 10, 2024. For example: Is cleansing and antisepsis of skin and mucous membrane performed in accordance to written procedures and are suitable products being used?

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 27, 2025. For example: Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?

About this data

These results come from Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public 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.

5 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 06. Do operators and personal services workers comply with the Personal Services Regulation and Standards and do they have the skills and knowledge to perform their duties in a safe and sanitary manner?
      • The operator lacks knowledge in classify non-critical and semi-critical tools.- Non-critical equipment are tools that are typically in contact with hair and intact skin. - Semi-critical equipment are tools that are in contact with mucous membranes but do not puncture the skin. Review the equipment used in the establishment and determine if it is non-critical or semi-critical. Once the equipment has been properly classified, use the AHS document on "selecting the right disinfectant" to determine the correct disinfectant to use.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 06. Do operators and personal services workers comply with the Personal Services Regulation and Standards and do they have the skills and knowledge to perform their duties in a safe and sanitary manner?
      • The operator lacks knowledge in classify non-critical and semi-critical tools.- Non-critical equipment are tools that are typically in contact with hair and intact skin. - Semi-critical equipment are tools that are in contact with mucous membranes but do not puncture the skin. Review the equipment used in the establishment and determine if it is non-critical or semi-critical. Once the equipment has been properly classified, use the AHS document on "selecting the right disinfectant" to determine the correct disinfectant to use.
    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • There are single-use nail files, sanding drill heads, and buffers soiled with debris and was being reused. Items that are listed as single use should not be reused more than once. Discard the single-use item after use.
    • 17. Is reusable equipment cleaned properly (Critical)?
      • There was debris lodged in the crevices of several nail clippers and cuticle clippers.Reusable equipment and tools must be thoroughly cleaned and visually inspected prior to disinfection. Ensure the tools are cleaned, use a brush to dislodge debris in the crevices. Visually inspect the tools prior disinfection.Observed proper cleaning of the cuticle clippers and nail clippers during the inspection.
    • 17. Is reusable equipment cleaned properly (Critical)?
      • There is rust observed on several callus clippers. Equipment and tools must be maintained in good repair to ensure proper cleaning and disinfection. Visually inspect equipment and tools and discard once they are rusted.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • 1. No high-level disinfectant available. There was a Preempt CS20 high-level disinfectant and it was expired. A high-level disinfectant must be available at all times to ensure semi-critical tools are adequately disinfected. The operator obtained a high-level disinfectant (Preempt HLD5 and CS20) during the inspection. 2. There was a spray nozzle on the Preempt CS20 high-level disinfectant. The operator stated they were spraying semi-critical tools with the high-level disinfectant instead of fully immersing them in the solution. The manufacturer's instructions must be followed to ensure semi-critical tools are adequately disinfected. The operator read the instructions and performed proper cleaning and disinfection for the semi-critical tools. 3. The accelerated hydrogen peroxide 7% test strips for the Preempt CS20 high-level disinfectant was expired. The expiration date was overwritten with pen to indicate a later expiration date. The test strips expired in 2024. The operator obtained accelerated hydrogen peroxide 2% test strips for the Preempt HLD5 during the inspection.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • There were several hair strands observed in both wax pots used for the face and the body. Hair strands were also observed in the bulk supply of the petroleum jelly.When portioning the bulk supply, it must be done in a manner that protects the bulk from contamination. That is, using a clean tool to remove a portion of the supply and refrain from "double-dippng".The operators discarded the petroleum jelly and the wax pots during the inspection.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Several cosmetic products were decanted into another container and did not have a label. Cosmetic products must be properly labeled for staff awareness and safe usage of the product. The operator relabelled the containers during the inspection.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • 1. There is dust and debris throughout the facility and client surfaces. Including but not limited to the client bed located in the wax room, counters for manicure, and inside the drawers. The facility and client surfaces must be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. Ensure regular cleaning is performed to remove dust and debris.2. There is wax debris on the wax cart. Thoroughly clean and disinfect the area.
  3. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 10. Is cleansing and antisepsis of skin and mucous membrane performed in accordance to written procedures and are suitable products being used?
      • Operator used nail glue to close a wound from a customer. Ensure to use an appropriate antiseptic for wounds. Recommend customers seek medical attention if this occurs.
    • 18. Is reusable equipment cleaned properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Some of the foot razor tools are rusted. Ensure these are discarded.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Facility was using Pre-empt rtu to disinfect tools. Switch to CS20 onsite. Ensure all staff are trained on adequate tool cleaning and what disinfectants to use.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • The bulk supply of foot scrub is being contaminated by reusing spoons. Ensure spoons are one time use and then cleaned/disinfected.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • 1. CS20 solution measured 0ppm. Operating was adding water to solution and only partially changing the solution. Ensure manufacturers directions are followed. Do not add water. Discard whole solution when finished.2. Facility is not testing or tracking daily high level disinfectant. test strips not available. Obtain test strips. Track and log high level disinfect concentration daily.

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