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Master Barber Shop

106 - 9912 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray AB T9H 2K5 · Personal Services

Inspection summary

Master Barber Shop has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 17, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 2, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 23 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 28, 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 11 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 2, 2026. For example: Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?

  • 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 11 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 2, 2026. 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

    3 infractions

    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Single-use applicators used for waxing clients were being stored inside the wax product container. Reusing used applicators during waxing a client can contaminate the wax product with microorganisms and foreign matter from clients, creating a risk of cross-contamination and disease transmission.- Discard the contaminated wax product immediately and clean the wax warmer. - Single-use applicators must be discarded after each use on a client’s skin or hair. Protect wax products from contamination and use only clean, unused applicators when dispensing or applying wax to clients.- Store waxing applicators in a covered container at the waxing station.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • 1) Hair clippings were observed throughout the work area, including the barbering workstation surfaces, inside the tool storage drawers, and around the surfaces of the barbering chairs. - Thoroughly clean and sanitize all work surfaces, equipment, and tools. Maintain the facility and surrounding areas in a sanitary condition at all times.2) Edges and interior surfaces of the retail hair product display shelving were visibly soiled with hair clippings and debris.- Thoroughly clean these surfaces and maintain in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
    • 33. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this personal services facility (Non-Critical)?
      • The spray bottle containing window cleaner was not labeled to indicate its' content. - Properly label all bottles and secondary containers with their content. So that staff can easily identify the product being used. Labels should remain legible and attached to the container at all times.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    10 infractions

    • 08. Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?
      • There was no liquid soap available in the dispenser at the handwashing sink in the washroom. Soap was provided during the inspection.- Ensure the handwashing sink is adequately stocked with liquid soap at all times.
    • 16. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Used towels were being stored in cabinet drawers at the barbering workstations, which may result in cross-contamination and contact with clean supplies.Store used towels in a designated, covered container that is separate from clean towels and supplies. Clean and disinfect the cabinet drawers before using them to store clean items.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • The disinfectant solution (Barbicide) contained visible hair and debris particles settled at the bottom of the container and appeared dirty, indicating the solution had not been changed at the required frequency and may have been reused beyond its effective service life.- Replace disinfectant solutions daily to ensure its' effectiveness, and ensure all barbering instruments are properly cleaned and disinfected between clients.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Barbering tools and equipment, including combs, brushes, clipper guards/attachments, and other hair-cutting implements, were not being adequately cleaned and disinfected between uses- Thoroughly clean tools prior to disinfection, prepare and maintain disinfectant solutions according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Surfaces of the barbering stations and chairs were not being adequately cleaned and disinfected. No disinfectant solution was available for cleaning these surfaces.- Provide an appropriate disinfectant and ensure barbering stations, chairs, and other frequently touched surfaces are cleaned and disinfected between clients and as needed.
    • 24. Are waste sharps disposed of properly?
      • Sharps containers at the barbering workstations were overfilled, with sharps protruding from the containers. Overfilled sharps containers increase the risk of accidental needlestick injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.- Immediately stop using the overfilled sharps containers. Return the full sharps containers to a pharmacy or appropriate sharps disposal facility. Replace the sharps containers immediately with new, approved containers.Ensure sharps containers are replaced before they become full or difficult to safely close.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Single-use applicators used for waxing clients were being stored inside the wax product container. Reusing used applicators during waxing a client can contaminate the wax product with microorganisms and foreign matter from clients, creating a risk of cross-contamination and disease transmission.- Discard the contaminated wax product immediately and clean the wax warmer. - Single-use applicators must be discarded after each use on a client’s skin or hair. Protect wax products from contamination and use only clean, unused applicators when dispensing or applying wax to clients.- Store waxing applicators in a covered container at the waxing station.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • 1) Hair clippings were observed throughout the work area, including the barbering workstation surfaces, inside the tool storage drawers, and around the surfaces of the barbering chairs. - Thoroughly clean and sanitize all work surfaces, equipment, and tools. Maintain the facility and surrounding areas in a sanitary condition at all times.2) The floors and product storage shelving around the premises were also visibly dirty and covered with hair clipping and debris, indicating inadequate housekeeping and maintenance. - Thoroughly clean and disinfect the premises and maintain the floors in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this personal services facility (Critical)?
      • Supplies in the first aid kit were incomplete and required replenishment. There were no band aids, or antiseptic cleaner in the kit.- Ensure the first aid kit is adequately stocked with all required supplies as required by the Occupational health and safety code CSA Standard Z1220-17 at least a Basic Type 2 First Aid kit and routinely check it to replace used or expired items.
    • 33. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this personal services facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Floor surfaces, the table, and the microwave in the staff area were visibly dirty, with an accumulation of food debris and dirt.Clean and sanitize the affected surfaces. Ensure floors, tables, appliances, and other staff area surfaces are routinely cleaned and maintained in a sanitary condition.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    10 infractions

    • 08. Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?
      • There was no liquid soap available in the dispenser at the handwashing sink in the washroom. Soap was provided during the inspection.- Ensure the handwashing sink is adequately stocked with liquid soap at all times.
    • 16. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Used towels were being stored in cabinet drawers at the barbering workstations, which may result in cross-contamination and contact with clean supplies.Store used towels in a designated, covered container that is separate from clean towels and supplies. Clean and disinfect the cabinet drawers before using them to store clean items.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • The disinfectant solution (Barbicide) contained visible hair and debris particles settled at the bottom of the container and appeared dirty, indicating the solution had not been changed at the required frequency and may have been reused beyond its effective service life.- Replace disinfectant solutions daily to ensure its' effectiveness, and ensure all barbering instruments are properly cleaned and disinfected between clients.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Surfaces of the barbering stations and chairs were not being adequately cleaned and disinfected. No disinfectant solution was available for cleaning these surfaces.- Provide an appropriate disinfectant and ensure barbering stations, chairs, and other frequently touched surfaces are cleaned and disinfected between clients and as needed.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Barbering tools and equipment, including combs, brushes, clipper guards/attachments, and other hair-cutting implements, were not being adequately cleaned and disinfected between uses- Thoroughly clean tools prior to disinfection, prepare and maintain disinfectant solutions according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    • 24. Are waste sharps disposed of properly?
      • Sharps containers at the barbering workstations were overfilled, with sharps protruding from the containers. Overfilled sharps containers increase the risk of accidental needlestick injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.- Immediately stop using the overfilled sharps containers. Return the full sharps containers to a pharmacy or appropriate sharps disposal facility. Replace the sharps containers immediately with new, approved containers.Ensure sharps containers are replaced before they become full or difficult to safely close.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Single-use applicators used for waxing clients were being stored inside the wax product container. Reusing used applicators during waxing a client can contaminate the wax product with microorganisms and foreign matter from clients, creating a risk of cross-contamination and disease transmission.- Discard the contaminated wax product immediately and clean the wax warmer. - Single-use applicators must be discarded after each use on a client’s skin or hair. Protect wax products from contamination and use only clean, unused applicators when dispensing or applying wax to clients.- Store waxing applicators in a covered container at the waxing station.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • 1) Hair clippings were observed throughout the work area, including the barbering workstation surfaces, inside the tool storage drawers, and around the surfaces of the barbering chairs. - Thoroughly clean and sanitize all work surfaces, equipment, and tools. Maintain the facility and surrounding areas in a sanitary condition at all times.2) The floors and product storage shelving around the premises were also visibly dirty and covered with hair clipping and debris, indicating inadequate housekeeping and maintenance. - Thoroughly clean and disinfect the premises and maintain the floors in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
    • 32. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this personal services facility (Critical)?
      • Supplies in the first aid kit were incomplete and required replenishment. There were no band aids, or antiseptic cleaner in the kit.- Ensure the first aid kit is adequately stocked with all required supplies as required by the Occupational health and safety code CSA Standard Z1220-17 at least a Basic Type 2 First Aid kit and routinely check it to replace used or expired items.
    • 33. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this personal services facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Floor surfaces, the table, and the microwave in the staff area were visibly dirty, with an accumulation of food debris and dirt.Clean and sanitize the affected surfaces. Ensure floors, tables, appliances, and other staff area surfaces are routinely cleaned and maintained in a sanitary condition.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Initial Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 31. Are sinks accessible and used appropriately for the personal services provided?
      • A reprocessing area had not been constructed for cleaning equipment used on clients. Operators indicated that they plan to install a sink in a corner of the back service room. Ensure sink is adequately plumbed as required by the building code.

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