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Polar Nails and Spa

103 - 1941 Strachan Road SE Medicine Hat AB T1B 0G4 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

Polar Nails and Spa has been inspected 10 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since December 8, 2023. The most recent inspection, on July 21, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct infection-control risks to clients.

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.

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on June 16, 2026. For example: Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 16, 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 December 18, 2024. 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 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.

10 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • There were no written procedures for client care in the event of an accidental skin cut or puncture. A link to a written procedure template was provided along with the inspection report.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Records for high-level disinfection were not up to date, with the last recorded entry dated June 3, 2026. Ensure that high-level disinfection records are completed regularly and kept current.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • There were no written procedures for client care in the event of an accidental skin cut or puncture.* Establish adequate written procedures outlining the steps for client care in the event of an accidental skin cut or puncture.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Logs for high-level disinfection were not filled out or up to date.* Ensure disinfection records are completed regularly.
    • 33. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this personal services facility (Non-Critical)?
      • Spray bottles in the reprocessing area containing soap and surface-cleaning products were not labelled.* The operator labelled all bottles containing soap and cleaning products during the inspection.
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • High level disinfectant log is partially filled out. Ensure daily testing is done and logged on the form.
  6. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Written procedures were not available at the facility. Hard copies of the AHS written procedures template in English and in Vietnamese were previously provided to the operator.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Alcohol (no label of it being a high-level disinfectant was observed) was being used to disinfect semi-critical devices. The solution was replaced with PREempt CS 20 (non-expired). The hydrogen perocixide was measured using test strips and the result was a pass.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Written procedures were not available at the facility. Hard copies of the AHS written procedures template in English and in Vietnamese were provided to the operator.
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Written procedures were not available at the facility.
    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • Some single-use nail files/buffers in the drawer of an unoccupied station appeared to be used. The operator indicated that the staff who used the station did not throw them away. The operator then discarded them promptly.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • There was a strong odor throughout the facility. The operator indicated that it is from the acrylic nail kit and they forgot to turn on the ventilation. The operator turned on their ventilation system promptly.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • The bottle of PREempt CS-20 in the reprocessing area was recently expired (June 2023). Please acquire a new bottle of disinfectant.

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