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Ministry Tattoo

5028 50 Avenue Red Deer AB T4N 4B1 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

Ministry Tattoo has been inspected 7 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 19, 2023. The most recent inspection, on March 30, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 7 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.

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 December 11, 2024. 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?

  • 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 13 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on March 30, 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 10, 2026. 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 once on December 19, 2023. 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?

  • 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 once on February 10, 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.

7 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • The facility does not have written procedures established to describe safe and sanitary practices such as:- preparation of skin- post-service care- client care in events of skin cut or puncture- Dual sink procedures
    • 12. Are personal services workers at the facility maintaining client records and where applicable, sterility documentation corresponding to that client?
      • A lack of proper documentation of lot numbers of products was observed not being included in clients' waivers. This is an effective way at tracking the products used on that specific client. Please ensure that all waivers contain lot numbers.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • The facility does not have written procedures established to describe safe and sanitary practices such as:- preparation of skin- post-service care- client care in events of skin cut or puncture- Dual sink procedures
    • 10. Is cleansing and antisepsis of skin and mucous membrane performed in accordance to written procedures and are suitable products being used?
      • Green soap is expired as of 2025. Please replace the green soap and send a photo to verify that this has been completed.
    • 12. Are personal services workers at the facility maintaining client records and where applicable, sterility documentation corresponding to that client?
      • A lack of proper documentation of lot numbers of products was observed not being included in clients' waivers. This is an effective way at tracking the products used on that specific client. Please ensure that all waivers contain lot numbers.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • The facility does not have written procedures established to describe safe and sanitary practices such as:- preparation of skin- post-service care- client care in events of skin cut or puncture- Dual sink procedures
    • 10. Is cleansing and antisepsis of skin and mucous membrane performed in accordance to written procedures and are suitable products being used?
      • No antiseptic products were available. The owner made arrangements to have an individual purchase 90% rubbing alcohol during the inspection. Valid, rubbing alcohol was brought back to the facility with an expiry date of 2030.
    • 10. Is cleansing and antisepsis of skin and mucous membrane performed in accordance to written procedures and are suitable products being used?
      • Green soap is expired as of 2025. Please replace the green soap and send a photo to verify that this has been completed.
    • 12. Are personal services workers at the facility maintaining client records and where applicable, sterility documentation corresponding to that client?
      • A lack of proper documentation of lot numbers of products was observed not being included in clients' waivers. This is an effective way at tracking the products used on that specific client. Please ensure that all waivers contain lot numbers.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Some of the tattoo inks, were expired. The owner discarded them and made note to look through inventory more frequently.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • One of the five beds had a small tear on the leather bed. The operator has plans for rewrapping the bed and will not be using the bed until it is repaired.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • The facility does not have written procedures established to describe safe and sanitary practices such as:- preparation of skin- post-service care- client care in events of skin cut or puncture- Dual sink procedures
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • One of the five beds had a small tear on the leather bed. The operator has plans for rewrapping the bed and will not be using the bed until it is repaired.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • The facility does not have written procedures established to describe safe and sanitary practices such as:- preparation of skin- post-service care- client care in events of skin cut or puncture- Dual sink procedures
    • 08. Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?
      • The handwashing sink was not equipped with a sanitary option for drying hands such as paper towels. After the conversation with the operator, the paper towel was placed in the holder. Please ensure handwashing sinks are equipped with soap, paper towels, and hot and cold running water for effective handwashing.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • One of the five beds had a small tear on the leather bed. The operator has plans for rewrapping the bed and will not be using the bed until it is repaired.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Monitoring Inspection

    3 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?
      • No notification sent, online link sent via email
    • 05. Are written procedures reviewed and revised when required, and do they meet the requirements set out in the standards?
      • Written procedures of clean prep and aftercare were not ready- Template will be provided
    • 10. Is cleansing and antisepsis of skin and mucous membrane performed in accordance to written procedures and are suitable products being used?
      • The skin antiseptic used onsite were 50% alcohol content and without DIN/NPN/MDL.- Ensure 60-90% alochol based antiseptic with a DIN/NPN/MDL used

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