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Lily Nails & Spa

320 10 Avenue Carstairs AB T0M 0N0 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

Lily Nails & Spa has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since August 12, 2025. The most recent inspection, on September 22, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 11 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Hand hygiene and infection control.

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 once on August 20, 2026. 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 10 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 3, 2026. 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 20, 2026. 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 2 times on August 12, 2025. For example: Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 3, 2026. For example: Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this personal services facility (Non-Critical)?

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. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • Single-use items were observed in and around the drying rack used to clean reusable spa tools and containers. Single use items must be disposed of after use to prevent them from re-contaminated cleaned equipment. Remove used single-use items from reprocessing area. Do not attempt to clean or disinfect items that are labelled as being single use or otherwise unsuitable for reprocessing due to their characteristics (i.e., foam or untreated wood materials).
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Records of testing for the re-use of high-level disinfectant onsite are incomplete and insufficient. Records only indicate disinfectant testing up until June and do not include indication of when disinfectant solution was changed. Provide a record of testing re-used high-level disinfectant to include days in which disinfectant is tested, along with indication of when disinfectant solution is replaced (whether due to a failed test or after 14 days of re-use).*Clarify recordkeeping to ensure that the testing and replacement of disinfectant is accurately measured.
    • 33. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this personal services facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Fruit flies were observed on and around cleaned spa tools and containers in the reprocessing area, due to cut citrus fruit for services being prepared in proximity to this area.Move citrus preparation away from reprocessing area. Store citrus fruit in available refrigerator when not in use or fully cover to reduce the prevalence of flies. Thoroughly clean and disinfect sink and countertop surfaces in reprocessing area.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • A procedure describing actions to take in the event of an accidental cut or puncture was not available onsite for review. Prepare the requested written procedure.
    • 08. Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?
      • Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is not available in the room used for waxing and eye-area services. The nearest handwashing sink is located outside of services room. Provide a suitable hand sanitizer in the services room. Additional hand sanitizer is recommended in manicure area to ensure ease of access for staff hand hygiene.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • The disinfectant available in holding container is of an insufficient volume to fully immerse reusable equipment in use. Modify disinfectant container used or increase volume of solution to ensure that all reusable equipment requiring semi-critical reprocessing can be fully immersed in disinfectant.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • The CS20 in use did not have an available container to verify the expiration date. No available alternate high-level disinfectant was available onsite for use. Provide additional high-level disinfectant.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Reusable containers being used to store clean and used spa tools were not being routinely disinfected after cleaning. A reusable electric foot buffer with disposable sandpaper disks was not being routinely disinfected after use. Ensure that non-critical equipment, including instruments with disposable components, as well as containers used to store both clean and used spa tools, are being disinfected after use with a suitable low-level disinfectant.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Records of testing for the re-use of high-level disinfectant onsite are incomplete and insufficient. Records only indicate disinfectant testing up until June and do not include indication of when disinfectant solution was changed. Provide a record of testing re-used high-level disinfectant to include days in which disinfectant is tested, along with indication of when disinfectant solution is replaced (whether due to a failed test or after 14 days of re-use).
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • The bed indicated as used for waxing and eye-area services appeared to be visibly unclean. The fitted sheet covering the bed was visibly stained and unclean. Sheet was removed during inspection. Ensure that the bed surfaces are being routinely disinfected after client use.
    • 30. Is the reprocessing area of a personal service facility that uses reusable equipment properly designed, managed and maintained to ensure the safety of clients?
      • The current available reprocessing area has insufficient free countertop space to allow for practical separation of equipment being cleaned and disinfected.Modify countertop space to allow for sufficient drying space to separate cleaned tools (prior to disinfection) from tools being dried after disinfection. Recommend moving towel warming unit to alternate space to facilitate additional counter space.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • A procedure describing actions to take in the event of an accidental cut or puncture was not available onsite for review. Prepare the requested written procedure.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • A procedure describing actions to take in the event of an accidental cut or puncture was not available onsite for review. Prepare the requested written procedure.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Available logs for high-level disinfectant re-use does not follow manufacturer instructions for re-use, as it is intended for testing of disinfectant every three days. Modify written disinfectant log to ensure testing for every day after the initial 24 hours of use that disinfectant is used.
    • 24. Are waste sharps disposed of properly?
      • A suitable sharps disposal container is not available onsite for the disposal of razorblades to be used in pedicure services. Provide a suitable sharps disposal container.
  6. Initial Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • A procedure describing actions to take in the event of an accidental cut or puncture was not available onsite for review. Prepare the requested written procedure.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • A reliable means of monitoring high-level disinfectant contact time was not available onsite.Available logs for high-level disinfectant re-use does not follow manufacturer instructions for re-use, as it is intended for testing of disinfectant every three days. Provide an accurate timer or other reliable method of tracking disinfectant contact time.Modify written disinfectant log to ensure testing for every day after the initial 24 hours of use that disinfectant is used.
    • 24. Are waste sharps disposed of properly?
      • A suitable sharps disposal container is not available onsite for the disposal of razorblades to be used in pedicure services. Provide a suitable sharps disposal container.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • There is insufficient storage shelving available for the sanitary storage of cleaned linens and cosmetic supplies. Provide additional suitable storage at this facility.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • There are no waste disposal containers for the services area handwashing sink or waxing room. Provide waste disposal containers in noted areas.

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