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Prairie Nails

110 - 10011 92 Street Grande Prairie AB T8V 7T5 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

Prairie Nails has been inspected 10 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since January 3, 2024. The most recent inspection, on May 6, 2025, found no infractions.

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

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 30 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on April 16, 2025. For example: Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?

  • 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 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on January 6, 2025. 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 April 16, 2025. 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 January 3, 2024. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 15, 2024. 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.

10 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 15. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?
      • Containers for storing reprocessing tools were noted in an insanitary condition therefore, tools are not being protected from contamination during storage** Ensure tools are being stored in a manner and in a location that protects them from contamination** Ensure containers for reprocessed tools are being maintained in a sanitary manner
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Intermediate disinfectant was noted expired and being used against manufacturer's instructions** Ensure a new disinfectant bottle is obtained and any expired bottles are disposed of
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • The following areas were noted with an accumulation of sticky debris, products, and dust:- Storage shelving behind nail technicians- Several storage containers on trolley carts (ex. cotton ball container, nail tools container, and pedicure scrub container)- Trolley surfaces** Ensure all noted areas are adequately cleaned and maintained in a sanitary manner. Areas not mentioned above that appear visibly dirty are not exempt from cleaning and will be inspected upon re-inspection** Ensure the entire facility is regularly cleaned and maintained in a sanitary manner
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • An accumulation of lint was noted around the dryer vent in the reprocessing area ** Ensure dryer vent is repaired
    • 30. Is the reprocessing area of a personal service facility that uses reusable equipment properly designed, managed and maintained to ensure the safety of clients?
      • The following observations were noted in the reprocessing area:1. Food was noted in the drain plug for the reprocessing sink2. Reprocessing area is not being maintained in a sanitary manner 3. A wet towel is being used to dry cleaned toolsEnsure:1. no foods are being dumped into the reprocessing sink and that the sink is dedicated only to reprocessing tools2. the reprocessing area is cleaned and maintained in a sanitary manner3. a clean towel is used to dry tools and is regularly switched out between loads
  3. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 15. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?
      • Due to storage containers and surfaces not being maintained in a sanitary manner, tools are not being protected from contamination during storage** Ensure tools are being stored in a manner and in a location that protects them from contamination
    • 17. Is reusable equipment cleaned properly (Critical)?
      • Tools in the reprocessing area noted as clean were not visibly clean - operator was instructed to reclean and disinfect tools that were visibly dirty** Ensure all tools are visibly inspected after cleaning prior to disinfection
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • The high level disinfectant container is too small to allow all tools to fully immerse** Obtain a container of adequate size to ensure all tools can be fully immersed in the solution
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • The following areas were noted with an accumulation of sticky debris, products, and dust:- Storage shelving behind nail technicians- Several storage containers on trolley carts (ex. cotton ball container, nail tools container, and pedicure scrub container)- Trolley surfaces** Ensure all noted areas are adequately cleaned and maintained in a sanitary manner. Areas not mentioned above that appear visibly dirty are not exempt from cleaning and will be inspected upon re-inspection** Ensure the entire facility is regularly cleaned and maintained in a sanitary manner
    • 30. Is the reprocessing area of a personal service facility that uses reusable equipment properly designed, managed and maintained to ensure the safety of clients?
      • Tools in the reprocessing area were noted drying on a wet towel- Wet towel was replaced with a new clean towel during the inspection ** Ensure towels for drying tools are changed out regularly to prevent re-contaminating tools
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Facility-specific written procedures are not available- ensure that written procedures are established for:post service care and accidental skin cut or puncture.- written procedures template sent to operator
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • CS20 high level disinfectant as noted passed its expiration date- ensure to obtain a new high-level disinfectant- ensure to note expiration date on disinfection log to ensure products are not used passed their expiration date
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • CS20 high level disinfectant is not being tested daily, and records are not being maintained. - ensure CS20 high level disinfectant is being tested daily, and records are being maintained to verify a passed test.- ensure high level disinfectant is not being used following a failed test
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • A build-up of product and debris was noted throughout the facility on workspaces, product containers and storage trolly's- ensure routine cleaning of work areas and storage trolly's for equipment and tools- wipe down product containers to prevent a build-up of products rendering surfaces sticky and accumulating environmental debris
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Facility-specific written procedures are not available- ensure that written procedures are established for:accidental skin cut or puncture.
    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • Single-use applicators are being used on multiple clients to administer foot scrub during pedicures- wooden applicators are single use items and must be disposed of after each client- ensure there is no double dipping to prevent contamination of the bulk suppy
    • 14. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Non-Critical)?
      • Nail brushes are not being cleaned and disinfected prior to being used on clients - ensure that nail brushes are cleaned with soap and water and disinfected with a method that reduces the number of organisms. - ensure that nail brushes are visibly clean at the point of use.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Test strips are available but are not being used to document disinfectant pass/fail- ensure test strips are being used to test disinfectant daily.- ensure disinfection logs are maintained and available onsite
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Tools are not being fully immersed in the high level disinfectant- ensure container used to hold disinfectant is large enough that tools may be fully immersed in the solution to allow for proper disinfection
  8. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Facility-specific written procedures are not available- ensure that written procedures are established for:preparation of skin and accidental skin cut or puncture.
    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • Single-use applicators are being used on multiple clients to administer foot scrub during pedicures- wooden applicators are single use items and must be disposed of after each client- ensure there is no double dipping to prevent contamination of the bulk suppy
    • 14. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Non-Critical)?
      • Nail brushes are not being cleaned and disinfected prior to being used on clients - ensure that nail brushes are cleaned with soap and water and disinfected with a method that reduces the number of organisms. - ensure that nail brushes are visibly clean at the point of use.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Test strips are available but are not being used to document disinfectant pass/fail- ensure test strips are being used to test disinfectant daily.- ensure disinfection logs are maintained and available onsite
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • CS20 HLD was noted expired in 2021 and Oxivir plus had expired in 2022- operator was instructed to dispose of disinfectant solutions
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Facility-specific written procedures are not available- ensure that written procedures are established for:preparation of skin and accidental skin cut or puncture.
    • 10. Is cleansing and antisepsis of skin and mucous membrane performed in accordance to written procedures and are suitable products being used?
      • Proper procedure for cleansing the skin prior to waxing are not being followed.- ensure that procedures for cleansing the skin prior to waxing are established and followed
    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • Single-use nail files are being re-used - ensure that porous, single use items are discarded after use on one client.
    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • Wax rollers are being used with no process to change or disinfect the top piece in which comes into contact with client skin- discontinue use of wax rollers if no process can be used to clean and disinfect in-between clients
    • 14. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Non-Critical)?
      • Nail brushes are not being cleaned and disinfected prior to being used on clients - ensure that nail brushes are cleaned with soap and water and disinfected with a method that reduces the number of organisms. - ensure that nail brushes are visibly clean at the point of use.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • There are no test strips or logs for the PreEmpt cs20 high-level disinfectant- ensure test strips are available to test disinfectant daily.- ensure disinfection logs are maintained and available onsite
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Vaseline container in the waxing room is left open and noted with hair and fluff pieces stuck to the container and lid.- ensure that all products are stored in a manner that protects them from contamination.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • The dryer vent hose was noted in disrepair- ensure the vent hose is replaced to ensure proper ventilation to the outside
    • 30. Is the reprocessing area of a personal service facility that uses reusable equipment properly designed, managed and maintained to ensure the safety of clients?
      • Scum build-up was noted around the reprocessing sink.- ensure the area around the reprocessing sink is maintained in a sanitary manner to prevent the contamination of equipment
  10. Monitoring Inspection

    10 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?
      • Operator has not completed a Personal Services Notification - ensure that PSN is submitted for existing business and notification is submitted if a new service is offered in the future.
    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Facility-specific written procedures are not available- ensure that written procedures are established for:preparation of skin and accidental skin cut or puncture.
    • 10. Is cleansing and antisepsis of skin and mucous membrane performed in accordance to written procedures and are suitable products being used?
      • Proper procedure for cleansing the skin prior to waxing are not being followed.- ensure that procedures for cleansing the skin prior to waxing are established and followed
    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • Single-use nail files are being re-used - ensure that porous, single use items are discarded after use on one client.
    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • Wax rollers are being used with no process to change or disinfect the top piece in which comes into contact with client skin- discontinue use of wax rollers if no process can be used to clean and disinfect in-between clients
    • 14. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Non-Critical)?
      • Nail brushes are not being cleaned and disinfected prior to being used on clients - ensure that nail brushes are cleaned with soap and water and disinfected with a method that reduces the number of organisms. - ensure that nail brushes are visibly clean at the point of use.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • There are no test strips or logs for the PreEmpt cs20 high-level disinfectant- ensure test strips are available to test disinfectant daily.- ensure disinfection logs are maintained and available onsite
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Vaseline container in the waxing room is left open and noted with hair and fluff pieces stuck to the container and lid.- ensure that all products are stored in a manner that protects them from contamination.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • The dryer vent hose was noted in disrepair- ensure the vent hose is replaced to ensure proper ventilation to the outside
    • 30. Is the reprocessing area of a personal service facility that uses reusable equipment properly designed, managed and maintained to ensure the safety of clients?
      • Scum build-up was noted around the reprocessing sink.- ensure the area around the reprocessing sink is maintained in a sanitary manner to prevent the contamination of equipment
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