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V Nails

4909 50 Street Stettler AB T0C 2L2 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

V Nails has been inspected 9 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since February 27, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 2, 2025, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 9 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct infection-control risks to clients.

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.

  • 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 22 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on October 2, 2025. For example: Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 21, 2024. For example: Are written procedures reviewed and revised when required, and do they meet the requirements set out in the standards?

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 21, 2024. For example: Do operators and personal services workers comply with the Personal Services Regulation and Standards and do they have the skills and knowledge to perform their duties in a safe and sanitary manner?

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 11, 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 once on February 27, 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.

9 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • The HLD (Pre-Empt CS20) solution was tested and demonstrated to be at the appropriate concentration at the time of the inspection.However, please ensure daily test results are recorded on the template provided.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Non-critical reusable equipment, including combs, dermal rollers, and gua sha tools are not being disinfected using a low-level disinfectant.Please ensure all non-critical reusable equipment are disinfected using at least a low-level disinfectant. AHS guidance document on selecting disinfectants for personal service businesses, has been provided.
  2. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Non-critical reusable equipment, including combs, dermal rollers, and gua sha tools are not being disinfected using a low-level disinfectant.Please ensure all non-critical reusable equipment are cleaned with warm water and detergent and then follow up by using a low-level disinfectant. AHS guidance document on selecting disinfectants for personal service businesses, has been provided.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Continues: At the time of the inspection, the CS20 high-level disinfectant was not at the appropriate concentration when tested. Daily tests of the disinfectant were also not being recorded. The CS20 disinfectant bottle was verified to be unexpired. Staff were instructed to drain and fill a new solution of HLD and start recording daily testing results.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • At the time of the inspection the reprocessing steps were discussed for disinfecting semi-critical equipment. The steps that are followed are sufficient, however, the high-level disinfectant was not at an acceptable concentration.*** Immediately replace the high- level disinfectant and ensure it is at the correct concentration. Test this solution daily and record this result on the provided High-level disinfectant record template. ***
  4. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 16. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Non-Critical)?
      • In the lashes room the bed was observed to be unmade. Also, there is a comforter bunched up at the end of the bed. Please remove the comforter from the premises as it is not required and there is to be no staying overnight in the building. Sheets must be changed between clients, or a new paper used. At the time of inspection, I observed paper rolls on the floor and a paper folded up on the cosmetic cart. Papers must be discarded after each client.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 05. Are written procedures reviewed and revised when required, and do they meet the requirements set out in the standards?
      • I did not observe any written procedures at the time of inspection. CORRECTED There is no testing of the disinfectant to ensure it is of adequate strength. OUTSTANDING
    • 06. Do operators and personal services workers comply with the Personal Services Regulation and Standards and do they have the skills and knowledge to perform their duties in a safe and sanitary manner?
      • We reviewed the disinfection steps in detail. Test strips have been ordered and until they are received the operator has been directed to discard the disinfectant daily. A log book must be kept that includes when the disinfectant has been changed. Instructions need to be posted in English and in the language that staff speak/read.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • There are no test strips to verify the disinfectant strength. Operator was shown what type of test strip to order as stated on the CS20 bottle.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 05. Are written procedures reviewed and revised when required, and do they meet the requirements set out in the standards?
      • I did not observe any written procedures at the time of inspection. There is no testing of the disinfectant to ensure it is of adequate strength. OUTSTANDING
    • 06. Do operators and personal services workers comply with the Personal Services Regulation and Standards and do they have the skills and knowledge to perform their duties in a safe and sanitary manner?
      • We reviewed the disinfection steps in detail. Test strips have been ordered and until they are received the operator has been directed to discard the disinfectant daily. A log book must be kept that includes when the disinfectant has been changed. Instructions need to be posted in English and in the language that staff speak/read.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • There are no test strips to verify the disinfectant strength. Operator was shown what type of test strip to order as stated on the CS20 bottle.
  7. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 05. Are written procedures reviewed and revised when required, and do they meet the requirements set out in the standards?
      • I did not observe any written procedures at the time of inspection. There is no testing of the disinfectant to ensure it is of adequate strength or records of when it was last changed. OUTSTANDING
    • 06. Do operators and personal services workers comply with the Personal Services Regulation and Standards and do they have the skills and knowledge to perform their duties in a safe and sanitary manner?
      • We reviewed the disinfection steps in detail. Test strips have been ordered and until they are received the operator has been directed to discard the disinfectant daily. A log book must be kept that includes when the disinfectant has been changed. Instructions need to be posted in English and in the language that staff speak/read.
    • 15. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?
      • Reusable equipment that has been cleaned and sanitized should be stored in a manner that prevents it from contamination i.e. covered container that states "disinfected' or something similar. Contaminated equipment must remain separated and identifiable from clean equipment to prevent accidental reuse. OUTSTANDING
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • There is no test strips to verify the disinfectant strength (on order).
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Lighting was poor in the processing/cleaning area. Burnt out lights need to be replaced.
  8. Risk Management Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 05. Are written procedures reviewed and revised when required, and do they meet the requirements set out in the standards?
      • I did not observe any written procedures at the time of inspection. The manager was called as there was a language barrier with staff and he explained the procedures. There is no testing of the disinfectant to ensure it is of adequate strength or records of when it was last changed. Staff are using cooking dishes i.e glass dish, spoon, strainer. I do not recommend using cooking equipment for this type of application and at the very least these items would need to be properly labeled so they are never accidentally used in the preparation of food; this area leads into a kitchen. OUTSTANDING
    • 06. Do operators and personal services workers comply with the Personal Services Regulation and Standards and do they have the skills and knowledge to perform their duties in a safe and sanitary manner?
      • There was scum observed to be floating in the CS20. When I asked how the equipment was cleaned, I was advised they just had a client and put the instruments directly in the CS20 to be disinfected. I explained that equipment must be washed with soap, rinsed and then dried and then placed in the CS20. I also explained that test strips are required to verify the strength of the CS20 and a log book needs to be kept.The pedicure bowls were all observed to be unclean. I requested staff show me how they clean and disinfect the pedicure bowls and the procedure was incorrect. As discussed, the bowls should be scrubbed with a soap and water solution, rinsed and then the sanitizer can be spayed but must remain wet for 10 minutes as per the manufacturer's instructions.
    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • In the back processing/cleaning area I observed toe separators and other single use items in the strainer indicating that they would be reused. Foam is porous and therefore cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. Toe separators and similar items are meant to be used one time. OUTSTANDING
    • 14. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Non-Critical)?
      • During the inspection several nail files that state, "Sanitizable & Washable" were observed. These files have a foam middle and we do not consider these files to be reusable as they would need to be sanitized in a high level disinfectant which may break down this item. If you have reoccurring clients and want to have a baggy or container clearly labeled with their name they can be reused on the same client but not on different clients. OUTSTANDING
    • 15. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?
      • Reusable equipment that has been cleaned and sanitized should be stored in a manner that prevents it from contamination i.e. covered container that states "disinfected' or something similar. Contaminated equipment must remain separated and identifiable from clean equipment to prevent accidental reuse. OUTSTANDING - I did observe a container with what appears to be disinfected equipment however it was not labeled and there is nothing labeled that I saw for the dirty equipment to be stored.During the inspection I could not identify clean from dirty equipment. There was clean equipment being stored in a dish and the dish had finger nail clippings in it. This is not acceptable. Also, I observed a pair of nippers sitting on top of clean towels. Organization is required throughout the establishment and equipment must be properly stored. OUTSTANDING
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Disinfectant being used was observed to have been expired. CORRECTED There is no log book indicating when the disinfectant was last changed or test strips to verify the strength. Staff have not been rinsing off the high level disinfectant as per the manufacturers instructions after each use.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • A thorough cleaning of the entire facility is required. OUTSTANDING
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Lighting was poor in the processing/cleaning area and staff was using the light on their phone during the inspection so I could see better in this area. Food equipment was observed being used i..e glass baking dish with high level disinfectant and equipment in a food strainer was observed. I also observed a very strong odour as I entered the building and will put in a referral to ensure the make-up exhaust is proper. Chemicals are being stored together i.e. acetone and other chemicals including flammable chemicals. In the waxing room I observed a throw pillow that appeared to have been used between customers without being washed. OUTSTANDING
    • 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?
      • The back reprocessing area has undergone several changes since the facility opened. While the processing area is separated from the kitchen, it appeared that it led into a domestic area. A door or something similar should separate the spaces. OUTSTANDINGThis premises was not granted permission to open with living accommodations. Staff advised that employees just rest on site however I observed a fridge full of food, beds and wardrobes full of clothing, laundry basket and in the bathroom there is a shower with towels hanging up, and many different toiletries observed i.e. tooth brushes, shaving cream, shampoo etc.
  9. Monitoring Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 05. Are written procedures reviewed and revised when required, and do they meet the requirements set out in the standards?
      • I did not observe any written procedures at the time of inspection. The manager was called as there was a language barrier with staff and he explained the procedures. There is no testing of the disinfectant to ensure it is of adequate strength or records of when it was last changed. Staff are using cooking dishes i.e glass dish, spoon, strainer. I do not recommend using cooking equipment for this type of application and at the very least these items would need to be properly labeled so they are never accidentally used in the preparation of food; this area leads into a kitchen.
    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • In the back processing/cleaning area I observed toe separators and other single use items in the strainer indicating that they would be reused. Foam is porous and therefore cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. Toe separators and similar items are meant to be used one time.
    • 14. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Non-Critical)?
      • During the inspection several nail files that state, "Sanitizable & Washable" were observed. These files have a foam middle and we do not consider these files to be reusable as they would need to be sanitized in a high level disinfectant which may break down this item. If you have reoccurring clients and want to have a baggy or container clearly labeled with their name they can be reused on the same client but not on different clients.
    • 15. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?
      • Reusable equipment that has been cleaned and sanitized should be stored in a manner that prevents it from contamination i.e. covered container that states "disinfected' or something similar. Contaminated equipment must remain separated and identifiable from clean equipment to prevent accidental reuse.During the inspection I could not identify clean from dirty equipment. There was clean equipment being stored in a dish and the dish had finger nail clippings in it. This is not acceptable. Also, I observed a pair of nippers sitting on top of clean towels. Organization is required throughout the establishment and equipment must be properly stored.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Disinfectant being used was observed to have been expired. There is no log book indicating when the disinfectant was last changed or test strips to verify the strength. Staff have not been rinsing off the high level disinfectant as per the manufacturers instructions after each use.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • In the waxing room I observed a single use stick in the wax pot. These are meant to be used one time and then discarded immediately.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • A thorough cleaning of the entire facility is required.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Lighting was poor in the processing/cleaning area and staff was using the light on their phone during the inspection so I could see better in this area. Food equipment was observed being used i..e glass baking dish with high level disinfectant and equipment in a food strainer was observed. I also observed a very strong odour as I entered the building and will put in a referral to ensure the make-up exhaust is proper. Chemicals are being stored together i.e. acetone and other chemicals including flammable chemicals. In the waxing room I observed a throw pillow that appeared to have been used between customers without being washed.
    • 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?
      • The back reprocessing area has undergone several changes since the facility opened. While the processing area is separated from the kitchen, it appeared that it led into a domestic area. A door or something similar should separate the spaces.

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