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Hi-Tech Nails Spa

20 - 516 St. Albert Trail St. Albert AB T8N 5Z1 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

Hi-Tech Nails Spa has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since April 2, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 31, 2025, recorded 10 infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 20 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Hand hygiene and infection control.

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.

  • 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 once on October 7, 2025. For example: Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?

  • 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 13 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 31, 2025. For example: Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 31, 2025. For example: Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 31, 2025. For example: Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-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 October 31, 2025. For example: Has the operator notified the RHA of the existence of a personal service business, including contact and location information, as well as all personal services currently offered or new personal services that will be offered for facilities and/or special events?

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.

6 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    10 infractions

    • 02. Has the operator notified the RHA of the existence of a personal service business, including contact and location information, as well as all personal services currently offered or new personal services that will be offered for facilities and/or special events?
      • The operator failed to notify Alberta Health Services (AHS) regarding the change of ownership. The operator was instructed to submit a new Personal Services Notification through the AHS website.
    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Written documents were not available upon request of the PHI, regarding skin preparation, post-service care, and client care.
    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • A bulk supply container of wax was found without a lid, and a used waxing stick was left inside the container on the staff cart. Waxing sticks are intended for single use only.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • The operator was observed using a low-level disinfectant to clean pedicure basins. The operator was instructed to use a high-level disinfectant, which they had on site (Preempt-RTU). The operator was instructed to disinfect all pedicure basins with the new high-level disinfectant while observed by PHI.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • When operator was told to use high level disinfectant for pedicure basins, they were observed to not meet the required contact time for disinfection (3 min). The operator was informed to follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding proper contact time to ensure effective disinfection
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Unlabeled chemical bottles were found on the staff cart, and an unlabeled powdered container was present at the nail stations.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Several nail polishes were found without ingredient lists and manufacturer's instruction. All cosmetic products must be properly labelled with a complete list of ingredients.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • A bulk supply container of wax was found without a lid, and a used waxing stick was left inside the container on the staff cart. Bulk cosmetic products must be protected from contamination.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Two expired containers of PREempt CS20 disinfectant were found. The operator was instructed to discard them immediately.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • The flooring throughout the pedicure station area was water damaged, with exposed plumbing and electrical components visible.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    10 infractions

    • 02. Has the operator notified the RHA of the existence of a personal service business, including contact and location information, as well as all personal services currently offered or new personal services that will be offered for facilities and/or special events?
      • The operator failed to notify Alberta Health Services (AHS) regarding the change of ownership. The operator was instructed to submit a new Personal Services Notification through the AHS website.
    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Written documents were not available upon request of the PHI, regarding skin preparation, post-service care, and client care.
    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • A bulk supply container of wax was found without a lid, and a used waxing stick was left inside the container on the staff cart. Waxing sticks are intended for single use only.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • The operator was observed using a low-level disinfectant to clean pedicure basins. The operator was instructed to use a high-level disinfectant, which they had on site (Preempt-RTU). The operator was instructed to disinfect all pedicure basins with the new high-level disinfectant while observed by PHI.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • When operator was told to use high level disinfectant for pedicure basins, they were observed to not meet the required contact time for disinfection (3 min). The operator was informed to follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding proper contact time to ensure effective disinfection
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Unlabeled chemical bottles were found on the staff cart, and an unlabeled powdered container was present at the nail stations.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Several nail polishes were found without ingredient lists and manufacturer's instruction. All cosmetic products must be properly labelled with a complete list of ingredients.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • A bulk supply container of wax was found without a lid, and a used waxing stick was left inside the container on the staff cart. Bulk cosmetic products must be protected from contamination.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Two expired containers of PREempt CS20 disinfectant were found. The operator was instructed to discard them immediately.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • The flooring throughout the pedicure station area was water damaged, with exposed plumbing and electrical components visible.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    12 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Written documents were not available upon request of the PHI, regarding skin preparation, post-service care, and client care.
    • 08. Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?
      • No paper towel was available in the washroom. The operator was instructed to restock.
    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • A bulk supply container of wax was found without a lid, and a used waxing stick was left inside the container on the staff cart. Waxing sticks are intended for single use only.
    • 17. Is reusable equipment cleaned properly (Critical)?
      • Semi-critical equipment including nail clippers, tweezers, nippers, scissors were improperly stored on the staff cart and inside drawers at the nail stations. It was unclear which items were clean and which had been used, indicating a lack of proper organization and separation.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • The operator was observed using a low-level disinfectant to clean pedicure basins. The operator was instructed to use a high-level disinfectant, which they had on site (Preempt-RTU). The operator was instructed to disinfect all pedicure basins with the new high-level disinfectant while observed by PHI.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Semi-critical equipment including nail clippers, nippers, tweezers, scissors were not clean or stored in a protected way.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • When operator was told to use high level disinfectant for pedicure basins, they were observed to not meet the required contact time for disinfection (3 min). The operator was informed to follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding proper contact time to ensure effective disinfection.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Several nail polishes were found without ingredient lists and manufacturer's instruction. All cosmetic products must be properly labelled with a complete list of ingredients.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • A bulk supply container of wax was found without a lid, and a used waxing stick was left inside the container on the staff cart. Bulk cosmetic products must be protected from contamination.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Two expired containers of PREempt CS20 disinfectant were found. The operator was instructed to discard them immediately.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Unlabeled chemical bottles were found on the staff cart, and an unlabeled powdered container was present at the nail stations.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • The flooring throughout the pedicure station area was water damaged, with exposed plumbing and electrical components visible.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Written procedures were not in place at the time of inspection. Facility specific written procedures were discussed onsite. Online link to AHS template package was provided with the inspection report to be completed.Ensure the specific written procedures are completed and available in the facility for review during public health inspections.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Staff explained that they were washing semi-critical tools with soap and water, soaking for 20 minutes in undiluted CS20, then washing with soap and water again, then putting tools into the steam sterilizer. CS20 manufacturer's directions state that products should be washed, rinsed, dried, soaked in undiluted CS20 for 20 minutes, rinsed, then dried. Please discontinue the use of soap after disinfection.
    • 33. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this personal services facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Electrical outlet cover was missing at the public washroom.Fix the electrical outlet cover.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Written procedures were not in place at the time of inspection. Facility specific written procedures were discussed onsite. Online link to AHS template package was provided with the inspection report to be completed.Ensure the specific written procedures are completed and available in the facility for review during public health inspections.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Staff explained that they were washing semi-critical tools with soap and water, soaking for 20 minutes in undiluted CS20, then washing with soap and water again, then putting tools into the steam sterilizer. CS20 manufacturer's directions state that products should be washed, rinsed, dried, soaked in undiluted CS20 for 20 minutes, rinsed, then dried. Please discontinue the use of soap after disinfection.
    • 33. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this personal services facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Electrical outlet cover was missing at the public washroom.Fix the electrical outlet cover.

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