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Harmonie Day Spa

1625 Robson St, Vancouver BC V6G 1C8 · Non-Invasive

Official record from Vancouver Coastal →

Inspection summary

Harmonie Day Spa has been inspected 8 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since April 4, 2017. The most recent inspection, on November 26, 2024, recorded 1 infraction.

1 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.

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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 11, 2020. 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 2, 2022. 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 26, 2024. 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 11, 2020. For example: A first aid kit is available.

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

    1 infraction

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
  2. Routine

    2 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.
      • Work surfaces and/or equipment are not cleaned and disinfected with an appropriate disinfectant after each client.
  3. Routine

    3 infractions

    • A first aid kit is available.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
      • Hands are not washed before and after treatments, wearing gloves, and each client.
      • 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 completely drained.
      • The footbath basin is not washed with detergent and water, brushed to remove dirt, and rinsed with water.
      • 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.
      • The footbath is not drained and wiped dry.
      • 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.
  4. Routine Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Handsink is not equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, paper towels, and located near work area.
    • 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.
  5. Routine Follow-up

    0 infractions

  6. Routine

    2 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.
      • Items contacting hair only are not cleaned with soap and water, rinsed, dried then low level disinfected after each use.
  7. Routine Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
    • Food and/or beverage are offered in an acceptable manner to clients.
    • Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
  8. Routine

    7 infractions

    • Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
      • Handsink is not equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, paper towels, and located near work area.
    • Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
      • The work area is not clean, organized, free of clutter and well lit.
    • Food and/or beverage are offered in an acceptable manner to clients.
      • Beverages are not served in single-service disposable cups.
    • 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.
    • 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.
      • Instruments that break the skin during a procedure are not cleaned and then high level disinfected (sterilization is preferred).
    • 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.
    • 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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