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Smiling Buddha Tattoo

202 - 1501 17 Avenue SW Calgary AB T2T 2A2 · Personal Services

Inspection summary

Smiling Buddha Tattoo has been inspected 3 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since August 13, 2024. The most recent inspection, on April 23, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct infection-control risks to clients.

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.

  • 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 once on August 13, 2024. For example: Is cleansing and antisepsis of skin and mucous membrane performed in accordance to written procedures and are suitable products being used?

  • 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 August 13, 2024. 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 March 25, 2025. 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

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Art Room:Found two bottles of expired tattoo ink. Inks were discarded during inspection.Please check tattoo inks periodically for expiry dates.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. Is cleansing and antisepsis of skin and mucous membrane performed in accordance to written procedures and are suitable products being used?
      • The hand sanitizer bottle was expired.-The operator replaced the expired bottle with a new one.-Please ensure that the hand sanitizer bottle is not expired and is up to date.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • The green soap and the sterile top up bottles were not labelled.-The operator labelled the top up bottles.-Please ensure that the cosmetic products used are clearly labelled with the product and the manufacturer information.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • The tattoo bed in the princess room was torn in a small area. (size of a looney).-Please fix the tattoo bed because the work surfaces have to be smooth, non- porous and cleanable.

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