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Oak & Essence

828 Bay Road Strathmore AB T1P 1E3 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

Oak & Essence has been inspected once by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health), on June 30, 2026. The most recent inspection, on June 30, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct infection-control risks to clients.

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.

  • 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 once on June 30, 2026. For example: Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?

  • 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 once on June 30, 2026. 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 once on June 30, 2026. For example: Are sinks accessible and used appropriately for the personal services provided?

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.

1 inspection

  1. Initial Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • An expired disinfectant was being used by the operator at the time of the inspection.Ensure that disinfectants are used within their expiry date and used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Regularly check product expiry dates and replace expired products as needed to ensure effective disinfection and compliance with applicable health and safety requirements.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • The treatment table used for clients was equipped with a foam mattress that did not have a protective cover.Ensure that the treatment table is covered with a smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable surface. The cover must be maintained in good condition and cleaned and disinfected after each client use to help prevent contamination and maintain sanitary conditions.
    • 31. Are sinks accessible and used appropriately for the personal services provided?
      • The kitchen sink was being used for the reprocessing of tools.Ensure that a designated sink is available for the cleaning and reprocessing of reusable tools and equipment. The reprocessing sink must not be used for other purposes, such as handwashing, food preparation, or utensil cleaning.As an interim measure, it was recommended that the washroom handwashing sink be used for tool reprocessing. However, a written procedure must be developed and maintained outlining the steps required to clean and disinfect the sink after tool reprocessing and before it is returned to handwashing use. The sink must be thoroughly decontaminated following each reprocessing activity to prevent cross-contamination.This interim arrangement may be used only until a dedicated or mobile sink is obtained and available for tool reprocessing.

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