Rain Ink Tattoo
106 1500 Howe St, Vancouver BC V6Z 2M8 · Invasive
Inspection summary
Rain Ink Tattoo has been inspected 6 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since March 14, 2022. The most recent inspection, on June 1, 2026, found no infractions.
2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Hand hygiene and infection control and Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.
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.
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2026. For example:
Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
Cleaning, disinfection and sterilizationHigher risk
Tools that touch clients, such as clippers, nail files, footbaths and tattoo equipment, must be cleaned and then disinfected or sterilized to the level the risk requires. Inspectors check disinfectant contact times, sterilizer test results and how clean tools are stored. Items that cannot be properly cleaned must be used only once.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 23, 2024. For example:
Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
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 July 21, 2023. For example:
Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2026. For example:
Invasive instruments are adequately cleaned, sterilized and maintained.
About this data
These results come from Vancouver Coastal 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.
6 inspections
- Routine Follow-up
0 infractions
- Routine
2 infractions
- Invasive instruments are adequately cleaned, sterilized and maintained.
- Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
- Routine
3 infractions
- Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
- Invasive instruments are adequately cleaned, sterilized and maintained.
- Adequate infection control measures are implemented.
- Routine Follow-up
1 infraction
- The Approval to Operate a personal service establishment is valid.
- Routine
3 infractions
- Operation of premises is in accordance with approved floor plans and specifications.
- The Approval to Operate a personal service establishment is valid.
- Premises, work surfaces, instruments are adequately sanitized/disinfected and maintained.
- Routine
0 infractions
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