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O' Cuts Master Barbers

33 Station St, Ajax ON L1S 1S2 · Know Before You Go Inspections

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Inspection summary

O' Cuts Master Barbers has been inspected 3 times by Durham Region Health Department since June 9, 2025. The most recent inspection, on September 22, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination and Food source, labelling and allergens.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 3 times on June 9, 2025. For example: Premises and/or work area maintained in a sanitary manner, appropriately located, well-lit and well-ventilated

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on June 9, 2025. For example: Reusable items that are not cleaned immediately after each use to be soaked in a labelled, covered container of adequate size

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 12, 2025. For example: Work and contact surfaces smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 22, 2026. For example: Approved disinfectants are prepared and used appropriately, and records maintained

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 12, 2025. For example: Premises meets requirements for notification of intent to operate, additional services and reconstruction/renovation

About this data

These results come from Durham Region Health Department, 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.

3 inspections

  1. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Approved disinfectants are prepared and used appropriately, and records maintained
      • Fail to fully immerse items in the disinfectant for the appropriate contact time. Operator/PSW must fully immerse items in the disinfectant for the appropriate contact time.
    • All items that cannot be cleaned, disinfected or sterilized must be single-use disposable
      • Fail to discard single-use disposable items and/or items that cannot be readily cleaned and disinfected or sterilized immediately after each use or when contaminated. Operator/PSW must discard single-use disposable items and/or items that cannot be readily cleaned and disinfected or sterilized immediately after each use or when contaminated.
  2. Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • Premises meets requirements for notification of intent to operate, additional services and reconstruction/renovation
      • Fail to provide at least 14 days written notice to the health department before commencing renovation/reconstruction. Operator/PSW provide at least 14 days written notice to the health department before commencing renovation/reconstruction.
    • Work and contact surfaces smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
      • Fail to provide floor, wall and/or ceiling in good repair, easily cleanable, smooth and/or impermeable. Operator/PSW must provide floor, wall and/or ceiling in good repair, easily cleanable, smooth and/or impermeable.
      • Fail to provide fixture and/or furniture in good repair, easily cleanable, smooth and/or impermeable. Operator/PSW must provide fixture and/or furniture in good repair, easily cleanable, smooth and/or impermeable.
    • All reusable, single-use disposable items and/or equipment stored appropriately and maintained in clean and sanitary condition
      • For hairdressing/barbering, fail to store all reusable, single-use disposable items and/or equipment in clean, covered containers. Operator/PSW must store all reusable, single-use disposable items and/or equipment in clean, covered containers.
    • Approved disinfectants are prepared and used appropriately, and records maintained
      • Fail to fully immerse items in the disinfectant for the appropriate contact time. Operator/PSW must fully immerse items in the disinfectant for the appropriate contact time.
    • All reusable items and/or equipment cleaned and then disinfected or sterilized, as applicable
      • Fail to thoroughly clean reusable items and/or equipment using a detergent solution and a brush before disinfection or sterilization. Operator/PSW must thoroughly clean reusable items and/or equipment using a detergent solution and a brush before disinfection or sterilization.
  3. Routine

    10 infractions

    • Premises meets requirements for notification of intent to operate, additional services and reconstruction/renovation
      • Fail to provide at least 14 days written notice to the health department before commencing renovation/reconstruction. Operator/PSW provide at least 14 days written notice to the health department before commencing renovation/reconstruction.
    • Work and contact surfaces smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable
      • Fail to provide floor, wall and/or ceiling in good repair, easily cleanable, smooth and/or impermeable. Operator/PSW must provide floor, wall and/or ceiling in good repair, easily cleanable, smooth and/or impermeable.
      • Fail to provide fixture and/or furniture in good repair, easily cleanable, smooth and/or impermeable. Operator/PSW must provide fixture and/or furniture in good repair, easily cleanable, smooth and/or impermeable.
    • Premises and/or work area maintained in a sanitary manner, appropriately located, well-lit and well-ventilated
      • Fail to routinely clean premises and/or work area (e.g. cupboards, shelving, sinks, chairs, work stations) daily at a minimum and when visibly soiled. Operator/PSW must routinely clean all structural surfaces (e.g. cupboards, shelving, sinks, chairs, work stations) daily at a minimum and when visibly soiled.
    • Linens, sheets, towels, etc. are single-use, disposable or laundered after each use and stored in a sanitary manner
      • Fail to launder reusable liners when used under a covering at the end of each working day and as often as necessary when visibly soiled (e.g. sheets, towels). Operator/PSW must launder reusable liners when used under a covering at the end of each working day and as often as necessary when visibly soiled (e.g. sheets, towels).
    • All reusable, single-use disposable items and/or equipment stored appropriately and maintained in clean and sanitary condition
      • For hairdressing/barbering, fail to store all reusable, single-use disposable items and/or equipment in clean, covered containers. Operator/PSW must store all reusable, single-use disposable items and/or equipment in clean, covered containers.
    • Reusable items that are not cleaned immediately after each use to be soaked in a labelled, covered container of adequate size
      • Fail to soak dirty reusable items, if not cleaned immediately, in a labelled, covered container of adequate size. Operator/PSW must soak dirty reusable instruments, if not cleaned immediately, in a labelled, covered container of adequate size.
    • Approved disinfectants are prepared and used appropriately, and records maintained
      • Fail to appropriately label all disinfectants and chemicals (e.g. product name, expiry date). Operator/PSW must appropriately label all disinfectants and chemicals (e.g. product name, expiry date).
      • Fail to prepare, maintain and discard solution according to the manufacturer’s instructions (e.g. expired products). Operator/PSW must prepare, maintain and discard solutions according to the manufacturer's instructions (e.g. expired products).
    • Work surfaces, reusable items and/or equipment contaminated with blood and/or body fluid cleaned and disinfected as soon as possible while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
      • Fail to provide high-level disinfectant for disinfecting reusable items and/or equipment contaminated with blood and/or body fluid. Operator/PSW must provide high-level disinfectant for disinfecting reusable items and/or equipment contaminated with blood and/or body fluid.
    • All reusable items and/or equipment cleaned and then disinfected or sterilized, as applicable
      • Fail to clean combs and brushes prior to disinfection. Operator/PSW must clean all combs and brushes prior to disinfection.
    • All items that cannot be cleaned, disinfected or sterilized must be single-use disposable
      • Fail to discard single-use disposable items and/or items that cannot be readily cleaned and disinfected or sterilized immediately after each use or when contaminated. Operator/PSW must discard single-use disposable items and/or items that cannot be readily cleaned and disinfected or sterilized immediately after each use or when contaminated.

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