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SAAABY'S BOUTIQUE

187 MCARTHUR AVE. OTTAWA ON K1L 6P6 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

SAAABY'S BOUTIQUE has been inspected 5 times by Ottawa Public Health since November 26, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 22, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 15 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Food source, labelling and allergens and Hand hygiene and infection control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    Clean and used instruments, towels and supplies must be kept apart, and products such as wax, creams and inks must be dispensed so they cannot be contaminated between clients (no double-dipping). Mixing clean and dirty items is a direct route for infection.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 4, 2026. For example: All products used for a service are stored and dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Products used on clients must come from approved sources, stay in their original labelled containers and be thrown out when they are expired or contaminated. Unlabelled products make it impossible to know what a client is being exposed to.

    Recorded 2 times on April 29, 2026. For example: All single-use disposable covers that are applied to reusable equipment are discarded after each use.

  • 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 April 29, 2026. For example: Every person who provides a personal service performs proper 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 22, 2026. For example: Every operator shall keep records as required.

  • 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 3 times on April 29, 2026. For example: Reprocessing sink is available and used only for reprocessing reusable equipment.

About this data

These results come from Ottawa 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.

5 inspections

  1. Required

    1 infraction

    • Every operator shall keep records as required.
      • INVASIVE PROCEDURES: Facility must maintain the following records for invasive procedures: (1) which procedure was provided and the part of the body it was done to; (2) name and contact information of the client receiving the procedure; (3) name and contact of the person providing the service; (4) records required under O. Reg. 136/18 subsection 6 (1); (5) date of the procedure; and (6) lot numbers and expiry dates of any pre-packaged sterile equipment used in the procedure.
      • ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURES: Facility must maintain the following records for accidental exposures: (1) date of exposure; (2) type of service provided when exposure occurred; (3) part of the body that was exposed to blood or bodily fluids; (4) name and contact information of the person providing the procedure when the exposure occurred; (5) the action taken by the service provider; and (6) the name and contact information of the person who was exposed.
  2. Follow-up

    3 infractions

    • Client is given appropriate information about invasive services.
    • All products used for a service are stored and dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination.
    • Every operator shall keep records as required.
      • INVASIVE PROCEDURES: Facility must maintain the following records for invasive procedures: (1) which procedure was provided and the part of the body it was done to; (2) name and contact information of the client receiving the procedure; (3) name and contact of the person providing the service; (4) records required under O. Reg. 136/18 subsection 6 (1); (5) date of the procedure; and (6) lot numbers and expiry dates of any pre-packaged sterile equipment used in the procedure.
      • Failure to comply may result in legal action.
  3. Required

    11 infractions

    • Client is given appropriate information about invasive services.
      • Provide client with appropriate information about invasive services before the service is provided. Information should include an explanation of the procedure, risks, and aftercare instructions in a written format.
      • Verbal and written aftercare instructions should include: (1) directions to clean hands immediately before touching the site; (2) expected healing time; (3) description of possible complications including signs and symptoms; (4) advice on how to deal with slight redness, pain, or swelling; (5) recommendation to consult physician within 24 hours if any signs of infection develop following the procedure.
      • Failure to comply may result in legal action.
    • Reprocessing sink is available and used only for reprocessing reusable equipment.
      • Provide a one-way flow of contaminated equipment from dirty to clean.
      • Provide separation between the reprocessing sink and the area where services are provided.
      • Failure to comply may result in legal action.
    • All equipment is clean and in good repair.
      • Store equipment in a manner that protects the equipment from contamination.
      • Maintain equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.
      • Failure to comply may result in legal action.
    • All reusable equipment is cleaned and disinfected or sterilized as often as necessary to prevent disease transmission.
      • Clean and disinfect equipment between each client.
      • Clean and sterilize equipment between each client.
      • Clean reusable equipment with detergent, rinse with clean water, and air dry prior to disinfection.
      • Use a low-level disinfectant on non-critical equipment that only comes into contact with intact skin or hair.
      • Use an intermediate-level disinfectant on non-critical equipment that may come into contact with non-intact skin, but does not include mucous membranes.
      • Use a high-level disinfectant on semi-critical equipment that comes into contact with mucous membranes or non-intact skin but does not penetrate the skin.
      • Use high-level disinfectant at a minimum on semi-critical equipment that holds, manipulates, or contacts critical equipment.
      • Clean and sterilize critical reusable equipment that comes into contact with blood, bodily fluids, or penetrates mucous membranes and/or non-intact skin.
      • Use a single-use cover or barrier on any equipment that cannot be readily cleaned and disinfected or sterilized, and is not introduced into the body or body cavities. Between each client, remove and discard the single-use cover, then clean and disinfect equipment surfaces with low-level disinfectant.
      • Failure to comply may result in legal action.
    • All single-use disposable covers that are applied to reusable equipment are discarded after each use.
      • Apply single-use disposable covers to reusable equipment that cannot be readily cleaned and disinfected or sterilized.
      • Failure to comply may result in legal action.
    • All single-use equipment is discarded immediately after use.
      • Discard single-use equipment immediately after use.
      • Equipment or instruments that cannot withstand cleaning or disinfection must be discarded immediately after use. These products may or may not be identified by the manufacturer with a single-use symbol on product packaging.
      • Failure to comply may result in legal action.
    • All products used for a service are stored and dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination.
      • Dispense products in a manner that prevents contamination of the remaining product.
      • Dispense product onto a single-use applicator and discard the applicator immediately after use.
      • Dispense product into smaller containers for individual client use and discard unused product after each client.
      • Ink caps must be soaked in 70-90% alcohol in a covered contain for 10 minutes.
      • Ink used for tattooing must not be diluted unless with sterile water.
      • Failure to comply may result in legal action.
    • Disinfectants are approved and used appropriately.
      • Provide appropriate disinfectant products for use in the setting.
      • Discard all expired disinfectants. Follow manufacturer's instructions for safe disposal.
      • Follow contact time and directions for use as specified in the manufacturer's instructions.
      • Failure to comply may result in legal action.
    • Every person who provides a personal service performs proper hand hygiene.
      • Conduct hand hygiene before and after providing a service, between tasks, or as often as necessary to prevent disease transmission.
      • Conduct hand hygiene before putting on gloves, and after gloves have been removed. Change gloves between tasks or as often as necessary to prevent disease transmission.
      • Hand sanitizer (60-90% alcohol with NPN) may be used when hands are visibly clean. Rub the hand sanitizer on clean hands for 15-20 seconds. Hand sanitizer must not be expired.
      • Hands must be free of chipped nail polish, artificial nails or nail enhancements, jewellery, wrist watches, and long sleeves.
      • Failure to comply may result in legal action.
    • Every operator shall keep records as required.
      • DISINFECTION RECORDS: Facility must maintain the following records for disinfection: (1) name of disinfectant; (2) concentration of the disinfectant; (3) date that the disinfectant was prepared; and (4) date that the disinfectant was discarded
      • INVASIVE PROCEDURES: Facility must maintain the following records for invasive procedures: (1) which procedure was provided and the part of the body it was done to; (2) name and contact information of the client receiving the procedure; (3) name and contact of the person providing the service; (4) records required under O. Reg. 136/18 subsection 6 (1); (5) date of the procedure; and (6) lot numbers and expiry dates of any pre-packaged sterile equipment used in the procedure.
      • ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURES: Facility must maintain the following records for accidental exposures: (1) date of exposure; (2) type of service provided when exposure occurred; (3) part of the body that was exposed to blood or bodily fluids; (4) name and contact information of the person providing the procedure when the exposure occurred; (5) the action taken by the service provider; and (6) the name and contact information of the person who was exposed.
      • Failure to comply may result in legal action.
    • Records stored at setting for one year, and off-site for an additional two years, or until services cease.
      • Records must be maintained on-site for at least one year after they are created.
      • Records must be maintained in a readily available secure location for at least two years after they have been removed from the personal service setting (or until services cease).
      • Records must be provided to a Public Health Inspector upon request.
      • Failure to comply may result in legal action.
  4. Required

    0 infractions

  5. Routine inspection

    0 infractions

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