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Regal Nails Salon & Spa

15 Quarry Street Cochrane AB T4C 0W5 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

Regal Nails Salon & Spa has been inspected 10 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since February 14, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 21, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 15 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Hand hygiene and infection control.

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.

  • 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 July 29, 2026. 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?

  • 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 35 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 16, 2026. For example: Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?

  • 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 10 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on July 29, 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 17, 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

    2 infractions

    • 15. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?
      • Reprocessed items are not adequately protected from contamination. Reprocessed items were noted to be contaminated with improper storage of clean items and inadequate facility-wide cleaning. Staff removed all contaminated reprocessed equipment for cleaning during inspection. Ensure clear separation between clean and dirty items. Keep clean items protected, and used items stored separately for immediate cleaning.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • Accumulation of dust noted on surfaces of work station, supply storage units, and in reprocessing area. Complete facility-wide cleaning to remove all dust and debris.*Update (August 20, 2026): The dust accumulation in the reprocessing area has been removed. Workstations remain unclean with dust build up. Clean all areas as needed to remove build up, and at the end of day.*Update (September 16, 2026): No signs of cleaning noted. Staff were instructed to remove all items from workstations for thorough cleaning. Dust and debris accumulation has led to contamination of clean equipment.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • Reuse of single-use disposable items were noted with used nail files and sponges left at work station. Obtain easily accessible garbage disposal bins for each station and ensure that staff discard single-use items immediately after use.*Repeat Violation (August 20, 2026): Used single-use items were observed at work stations prior to facility opening, and single-use items were noted in the equipment reprocessing area on the drying rack, indicating washing and reusing of porous disposable items. All single-use items must be discarded immediately after use. All used disposable items were discarded during the inspection.
    • 15. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?
      • Used reuseable equipment were left at work stations after use. Remove all used equipment to reprocessing area immediately after service. Develop a system in place to collect all used equipment together in a separate container for transportation.*Repeat Violation (August 20, 2026): Used reuseable items were noted in work stations with no clear separation between clean and used items.
    • 16. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Dirty towels were stored next to the stack of clean towels. Some towels were kept on top of a storage bucket that is not properly cleaned and with risk of falling over to the floor. Ensure clear separation between clean and dirty towels, and keep all clean towels in a secure location to protect from contamination.*Repeat Violation (August 20, 2026): Towel room was noted to be disorganized with unused towels touching the floor surfaces. Contaminated towels have been removed for laundry. Implement clear separation between clean and dirty towels.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • *Nail drill britts were kept in alcohol solution. Please make sure nail drill bits are cleaned and sanitized with high level disinfectant.* Second Repeat Violation (August 20, 2026):Used nail drill bits were left in alcohol solution, or left at working station without cleaning. Take all used reuseable equipment to reprocessing area immediately after use on a client. Operator removed all used equipment from working station during the inspection. Follow-up visit will be conducted to ensure continued compliance.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • Accumulation of dust noted on surfaces of work station, supply storage units, and in reprocessing area. Complete facility-wide cleaning to remove all dust and debris.*Update (August 20, 2026): The dust accumulation in the reprocessing area has been removed. Work stations remain unclean with dust build up. Clean all areas as needed to remove build up, and at the end of day.
  4. Monitoring Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 08. Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?
      • Both hand-washing stations (service area, and waxing room) were noted to be missing paper towels. Operator placed a roll of paper towels for each station. Either install a holder for the paper towels available, or purchase more paper towels that fit in the existing dispenser.
    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • Reuse of single-use disposable items were noted with used nail files and sponges left at work station. Obtain easily accessible garbage disposal bins for each station and ensure that staff discard single-use items immediately after use.
    • 15. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?
      • Used reuseable equipment were left at work stations after use. Remove all used equipment to reprocessing area immediately after service. Develop a system in place to collect all used equipment together in a separate container for transportation.
    • 16. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Dirty towels were stored next to the stack of clean towels. Some towels were kept on top of a storage bucket that is not properly cleaned and with risk of falling over to the floor. Ensure clear separation between clean and dirty towels, and keep all clean towels in a secure location to protect from contamination.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • *Nail drill britts were kept in alcohol solution. Please make sure nail drill bits are cleaned and sanitized with high level disinfectant.Repeat Violation (July 30, 2026):Used nail drill bits were left in alcohol solution, or left at working station without cleaning. Take all used reuseable equipment to reprocessing area immediately after use on a client. Operator removed all used equipment from working station during the inspection. Follow-up visit will be conducted to ensure continued compliance.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • 1. Alcohol without Drug Identification Number (DIN) was used for disinfecting service area (client bed and chair). Obtain proper low-level disinfectant with DIN for environmental cleaning of service areas.2. High-level disinfectant testing log is not kept up to date. Test high-level disinfectant daily with available test strips.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • Accumulation of dust noted on surfaces of work station, supply storage units, and in reprocessing area. Complete facility-wide cleaning to remove all dust and debris.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Paint shipping on the wall where the hand washing sink in the waxing room.*Please repaint or repair the wall surface.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • *Nail drill britts were kept in alcohol solution. Please make sure nail drill bits are cleaned and sanitized with high level disinfectant.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • *Paper covers on the shelf, and cabinets were damaged. Please make sure covers need to be replaced as damaged and contaminated, or durable, non-water absorbent covers need to be replaced. *Dust and debris on the floor behind the pedicure chairs, dust in the reprocessing room, dust on the manicure stations.Please make sure cleaning and sanitation of the areas are completed.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Paint shipping on the wall where the hand washing sink in the waxing room.*Please repaint or repair the wall surface.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Paint shipping on the wall where the hand washing sink in the waxing room.*Please repaint or repair the wall surface.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • Noted during the inspection that single use manicure tools were washed and left for air dry at the shelf above the reprocessing sink. Staff discarded them during the inspection. Please make sure single use tools are not reused.
    • 18. Is reusable equipment cleaned properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Storage containers in the waxing room on the shelf beside the waxing bed were not in clean condition. -Please clean and sanitize them properly to prevent contamination of the equipment and tools. Please have separate containers with lid to prevent tools to get contaminated and mixed up with dirty tools.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • ***There was no testing record of High-level Disinfectant (CS20). Please make sure high-level disinfectants must be tested and verified each day that the disinfectant is used, using the test strips specified by the disinfectant manufacturer.***There was no surface disinfectant for pedicure basins, application beds, etc. Please make sure new disinfectant solution for surfaces is purchased.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • : ITEMS OUTSTANDING :***There was no testing record of High-level Disinfectant (CS20). Please make sure high-level disinfectants must be tested and verified each day that the disinfectant is used, using the test strips specified by the disinfectant manufacturer.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • The small spray bottle containing alcohol used to cleanse skin before waxing is not labelled. All products must be labelled.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • VIOLATION (Outstanding):Nail dust build up at manicure stations. Client areas should be maintained in a visibly clean condition to protect clients from contamination.Clean manicure stations more thoroughly after each client.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • Paper towel, cloth towel used for covering surfaces were not in clean condition. Please make sure they are replaced and changed daily.Area behind the pedicure chairs were dusty and not in clean condition. Please make sure cleaning is done.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Some of the hand rest cushions at the nail station were not in good repair. Please make sure they are repaired or replaced.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Paint shipping on the wall where the hand washing sink in the waxing room.*Please repaint or repair the wall surface.
  8. Risk Management Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 18. Is reusable equipment cleaned properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Storage containers in the waxing room on the shelf beside the waxing bed were not in clean condition. -Please clean and sanitize them properly to prevent contamination of the equipment and tools. Please have separate containers with lid to prevent tools to get contaminated and mixed up with dirty tools.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • ***There was no testing record of High-level Disinfectant (CS20). Please make sure high-level disinfectants must be tested and verified each day that the disinfectant is used, using the test strips specified by the disinfectant manufacturer.***There was no surface disinfectant for pedicure basins, application beds, etc. Please make sure new disinfectant solution for surfaces is purchased.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • : ITEMS OUTSTANDING :***There was no testing record of High-level Disinfectant (CS20). Please make sure high-level disinfectants must be tested and verified each day that the disinfectant is used, using the test strips specified by the disinfectant manufacturer.***There was no surface disinfectant for pedicure basins, application beds, etc. Please make sure new disinfectant solution for surfaces is purchased.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • The small spray bottle containing alcohol used to cleanse skin before waxing is not labelled. All products must be labelled.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • VIOLATION (Outstanding):Nail dust build up at manicure stations. Client areas should be maintained in a visibly clean condition to protect clients from contamination.Clean manicure stations more thoroughly after each client.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • Paper towel, cloth towel used for covering surfaces were not in clean condition. Please make sure they are replaced and changed daily.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Some of the hand rest cushions at the nail station were not in good repair. Please make sure they are repaired or replaced.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Paint shipping on the wall where the hand washing sink in the waxing room.*Please repaint or repair the wall surface.
  9. Risk Management Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 18. Is reusable equipment cleaned properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Storage containers in the waxing room on the shelf beside the waxing bed were not in clean condition. -Please clean and sanitize them properly to prevent contamination of the equipment and tools.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • ***There was no testing record of High-level Disinfectant (CS20). Please make sure high-level disinfectants must be tested and verified each day that the disinfectant is used, using the test strips specified by the disinfectant manufacturer.***There was no surface disinfectant for pedicure basins, application beds, etc. Please make sure new disinfectant solution for surfaces is purchased.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • The small spray bottle containing alcohol used to cleanse skin before waxing is not labelled. All products must be labelled.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • VIOLATION (Outstanding):Nail dust build up at manicure stations. Client areas should be maintained in a visibly clean condition to protect clients from contamination.Clean manicure stations more thoroughly after each client.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • Waxing room build up dust and waxing materials on the bed and side of shelf.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • One of the cabinet doors of the white cabinet in the waxing room was broken. Please repair it.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Waxing bed surface was not in good repair. *Please repair or replace it. Pain shipping on the wall where the hand washing sink in the waxing room.*Please repaint or repair the wall surface. Storage shelf beside the waxing bed was not in good repair. *Please replace or repair it.
    • 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?
      • Fresh orange slides were used in pedicure basins. Oranges are cut in the facility at the reprocessing area. *Corrected during the inspection. Facility will stop doing that as they don't have separate kitchen to do food handling.
  10. Monitoring Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • High level disinfectant CS20 was expired. **High level disinfectant should always be available on site to ensure equipment is disinfected properly and to prevent infection of client's skin.COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:1. Please make sure new CS20 high level disinfectant is purchased.***There was no testing record of High-level Disinfectant (CS20). Please make sure high-level disinfectants must be tested and verified each day that the disinfectant is used, using the test strips specified by the disinfectant manufacturer.***Flexi Clean disinfectant used for pedicure basins was expired. Please make sure new disinfectant solution for surfaces is purchased.
    • 24. Are waste sharps disposed of properly?
      • -Glass jar container was used as sharp container; blades were falling off from the jar. It was not safe. Please make sure safe sharp container is purchased to provide safe storage of used sharps and prevent any injuries.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • The small spray bottle containing alcohol used to cleanse skin before waxing is not labelled. All products must be labelled.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • VIOLATION (Outstanding):Nail dust build up at manicure stations. Client areas should be maintained in a visibly clean condition to protect clients from contamination.Clean manicure stations more thoroughly after each client.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • Waxing bed is not being cleaned after use between clients. Bed must be cleaned and disinfected after use between each client.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • Waxing room build up dust and waxing materials on the bed and side of shelf.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • One of the cabinet doors of the white cabinet in the waxing room was broken. Please repair it.
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