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Prairie Tattoo Company

202 - 44 Riverside Gate Okotoks AB T1S 1M3 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

Prairie Tattoo Company has been inspected 3 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since November 3, 2023. The most recent inspection, on January 28, 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: Hand hygiene and infection control.

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 3, 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 28, 2026. For example: Are written procedures reviewed and revised when required, and do they meet the requirements set out in the standards?

  • 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 November 3, 2023. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 28, 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.

3 inspections

  1. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 05. Are written procedures reviewed and revised when required, and do they meet the requirements set out in the standards?
      • Missing written templates for the following: 1) Cleansing of the skin 2) Apply Antiseptic 3) Accidental skin cut or puncture
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Blue ink was expired (Dec 2025). **Discard. **CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Facility specific written procedures for accidental cut or puncture were not available onsite.Complete the written procedures for client care in the event of an accidental cut or puncture and ensure they are available onsite.Template can be found on AHS Environmental Public Health page online and will be provided to the operator.
    • 08. Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?
      • Hand sanitizers was expired in 2022. Ensure all hand sanitizers are not expired to perform sufficient hand hygiene considering the alcohol content can decrease over time. Purchase new hand sanitizers with an alcohol content of at least 60-90% with a DIN or NPN. Use the hand sink to perform hand hygiene as an alternative.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Expired inks stored on the shelf. Tattoo inks should not be used when expired as the product cannot be guaranteed safe to use past the expiration date. Please ensure tattoo inks are regularly checked for expiration dates and discard those that are expired. The operator discarded the inks at the time of the inspection.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Established written procedures for tattooing were not available for review at the time of inspection. Provide previously established written procedures for review.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • The client bed used for tattoo surfaces appeared damaged, exposing cushion material that would be difficult to properly clean and disinfect. Operator indicated that a new bed was on order. A non-absorbent cleanable cover over the bed would also be an acceptable correction.

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