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Urban Nails & Spa

3 - 521 2 Avenue SE Airdrie AB T4B 2C2 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

Urban Nails & Spa has been inspected 6 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since October 22, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 22, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 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 13 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 2026. For example: Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 22, 2026. For example: Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Some jurisdictions require operators to complete infection-prevention training, or to hold specific qualifications for higher-risk services such as tattooing, piercing or electrolysis. These findings mean the training record was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean a client was put at risk.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 16, 2025. For example: Has the operator notified the RHA of the existence of a personal service business, including contact and location information, as well as all personal services currently offered or new personal services that will be offered for facilities and/or special events?

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 16, 2025. For example: Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?

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.

6 inspections

  1. 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)?
      • The surface covering of the chairs used by the staff in the manicure station is breaking apart exposing porous material which is not easily cleanable.**Repair/Replace furniture.**Ensure all surfaces in the facility are smooth and cleanable.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    3 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?
      • The hand wash sink in the first head spa room was missing paper towel. Paper towel was replaced during the inspection.**Please ensure that all hand wash sinks are fully equipped with hot and cold water, soap, paper towel and waste basket at all times.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • The CS20 High-level disinfectant available in the facility was expired**Equip facility with a viable high-level disinfectant for disinfecting semi-critical tools
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • The surface covering of the chairs used by the staff in the manicure station is breaking apart exposing porous material which is not easily cleanable.**Repair/Replace furniture.**Ensure all surfaces in the facility are smooth and cleanable.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Risk Management Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 02. Has the operator notified the RHA of the existence of a personal service business, including contact and location information, as well as all personal services currently offered or new personal services that will be offered for facilities and/or special events?
      • The operator failed to notify AHS of the addition of a new service (head spa) to the personal service business.-Ensure AHS is notified of the addition of any new services to be rendered in order to review your process.
    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • The written procedures for the facility were not available on site. Ensure the following written procedure are available onsite at all times: -Client care in case of an accidental cut-Preparation and cleansing of skin-Application of antiseptic-Decontamination of dual use sink-Post care instructions
    • 14. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Non-Critical)?
      • Porous single use tools were noted to be reused in the facility. The following were noted during the inspection:-Stained single-use toe separators were stored in carts in the pedicure station to be reused-Dirty Single use lashes spools were stored in storage cups in the lash room for reuse-Dirty/Used nail buffer was stored alongside clean tools in a ready to use customer package in the clean tools' cabinetRequirement-Discard all used porous tools as tools cannot be adequately washed and disinfected-Ensure that all single use items are used in the manner they were intended for.
    • 15. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?
      • Used dirty drill tips were kept with clean drill tips after attending to clients.-Ensure dirty and clean equipment are separated and cleaned appropriately.
    • 16. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The pillows in the room used for head spa were made from porous material that cannot be adequately cleaned after each use-Remove pillows from facility or cover with easily cleanable, nonabsorbent material that can be properly cleaned and disinfected after each use.
    • 17. Is reusable equipment cleaned properly (Critical)?
      • The pedicure basins were not properly cleaned and disinfected. Staff on site stated Lysol spray is applied to bowl, then water is added and scrubbed down before rinsing.-Ensure that proper procedure for cleaning and disinfecting basins are followed-Wash basins with soap and water, rinse, then apply a minimum of low-level of disinfectant. -Allow disinfectant to sit for the appropriate contact time before final rinse
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • 1. Improper disinfection of reusable tool was noted during the inspection. The foot scrapers stored in the clean tools' cabinet, cannot be fully immersed in the disinfection tray. The tray was too small to fit the tool.-Ensure that the disinfection tray used in the facility is large enough to fit all tools that are to be disinfected.-Ensure that reusable tools are fully immersed in disinfectant solution when reprocessing.2. Dirty tweezers used for application of lash extension were stored in dirty storage cups in the lash extension room3 Dirty lash molds were stored in dirty storage bins in the lash extension room-Ensure that dirty/used semi-critical tools are transported to the reprocessing area to be cleaned and disinfected immediately after each use.-Store disinfected tools in a clean and sanitary manner to prevent contamination of tools4. Staff on site reported that nail drill bits are soaked in alcohol to disinfect.-Alcohol is not a disinfectant**Nail drill bits (non-critical tool) can be disinfected using a low-level disinfectant e.g. Lysol wipes
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Some bottles in the facility (In the room used for lash extension and at the pedicure station) were unlabeled.-Ensure all cosmetic used in the facility are clearly labelled to identify its content.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • Staff on site reported that contact surfaces in the facility were disinfected using alcohol. -Alcohol should not be used as a disinfectant. All surfaces in the facility must be disinfected using at least a low-level disinfectant.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    10 infractions

    • 02. Has the operator notified the RHA of the existence of a personal service business, including contact and location information, as well as all personal services currently offered or new personal services that will be offered for facilities and/or special events?
      • The operator failed to notify AHS of the addition of a new service (head spa) to the personal service business.-Ensure AHS is notified of the addition of any new services to be rendered in order to review your process.
    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • The written procedures for the facility were not available on site. Ensure the following written procedure are available onsite at all times: -Client care in case of an accidental cut-Preparation and cleansing of skin-Application of antiseptic-Decontamination of dual use sink-Post care instructions
    • 08. Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?
      • No paper towel was found in the hand washing station at the Head spa room and lashes room. Single use reusable hand towel was provided.-Ensure there is always sanitary options for drying hands like clean hand towels, paper towels or air dryer.
    • 14. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Non-Critical)?
      • Porous single use tools were noted to be reused in the facility. The following were noted during the inspection:-Stained single-use toe separators were stored in carts in the pedicure station to be reused-Dirty Single use lashes spools were stored in storage cups in the lash room for reuse-Dirty/Used nail buffer was stored alongside clean tools in a ready to use customer package in the clean tools' cabinetRequirement-Discard all used porous tools as tools cannot be adequately washed and disinfected-Ensure that all single use items are used in the manner they were intended for.
    • 15. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?
      • Used dirty drill tips were kept with clean drill tips after attending to clients.-Ensure dirty and clean equipment are separated and cleaned appropriately.
    • 16. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Non-Critical)?
      • The pillows in the room used for head spa were made from porous material that cannot be adequately cleaned after each use-Remove pillows from facility or cover with easily cleanable, nonabsorbent material that can be properly cleaned and disinfected after each use.
    • 17. Is reusable equipment cleaned properly (Critical)?
      • The pedicure basins were not properly cleaned and disinfected. Staff on site stated Lysol spray is applied to bowl, then water is added and scrubbed down before rinsing.-Ensure that proper procedure for cleaning and disinfecting basins are followed-Wash basins with soap and water, rinse, then apply a minimum of low-level of disinfectant. -Allow disinfectant to sit for the appropriate contact time before final rinse
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • 1. The high-level disinfectant, preempt CS 20 and the preempt Ready to use disinfectant available in the facility were expired.-Equip facility with viable disinfectant for disinfecting tools and surfaces.2. Improper disinfection of reusable tool was noted during the inspection. The foot scrapers stored in the clean tools' cabinet, cannot be fully immersed in the disinfection tray. The tray was too small to fit the tool.-Ensure that the disinfection tray used in the facility is large enough to fit all tools that are to be disinfected.-Ensure that reusable tools are fully immersed in disinfectant solution when reprocessing.3. Dirty tweezers used for application of lash extension were stored in dirty storage cups in the lash extension room4 Dirty lash molds were stored in dirty storage bins in the lash extension room-Ensure that dirty/used semi-critical tools are transported to the reprocessing area to be cleaned and disinfected immediately after each use.-Store disinfected tools in a clean and sanitary manner to prevent contamination of tools5. Staff on site reported that nail drill bits are soaked in alcohol to disinfect.-Alcohol is not a disinfectant**Nail drill bits (non-critical tool) can be disinfected using a low-level disinfectant e.g. Lysol wipes
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Some bottles in the facility (In the room used for lash extension and at the pedicure station) were unlabeled.-Ensure all cosmetic used in the facility are clearly labelled to identify its content.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • Staff on site reported that contact surfaces in the facility were disinfected using alcohol. -Alcohol should not be used as a disinfectant. All surfaces in the facility must be disinfected using at least a low-level disinfectant.
  6. Initial Inspection

    0 infractions

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