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Valley Nails & Spa

16745 Rabbit Hill Road SW Edmonton AB T6W 5A3 · Personal Services

3 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • No written procedures for skin cleansing prior to services and accidental cuts were available.
  3. Initial Inspection

    15 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 owner of the personal service business did not submit a notification about the business to the Alberta Health Services. Submit the notification.
    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • No written procedures for skin cleansing prior to services and accidental cuts were available.
    • 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?
      • The operator demonstrated the lack of knowledge regarding the personal services requirements, including re-usable tools reprocessing, disinfectant use and classification, cleaning and disinfection of pedicure baths, etc.
    • 10. Is cleansing and antisepsis of skin and mucous membrane performed in accordance to written procedures and are suitable products being used?
      • No skin cleansing was conducted prior to waxing and eyelash extensions services, and no cleansing product was available.
    • 18. Is reusable equipment cleaned properly (Non-Critical)?
      • No cleaning tools were available for cleaning of re-usable tools prior to disinfection. Obtain proper cleaning brushes to ensure that the tools are clean prior to disinfection. A round brush is recommended for cleaning of nail clippers.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • No soaking tray was used for disinfection of the tools. The semi-critical tools must be disinfected by soaking in a high-level disinfectant.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • No records of testing of high-level disinfectant were available, and no testing of disinfectant has been conducted as required.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • No test strips were available to test the concentration of high-level disinfectant. Obtain the appropriate strips.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • No disinfection of the pedicure baths between the clients was conducted: pedicure fans were not opened for cleaning and disinfection, and no disinfectant was available for pedicure baths disinfection. Obtain a proper disinfectant. Ensure that the pedicure baths fans are opened for cleaning and disinfection between the clients.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • No disinfectant has been used or available for tools disinfection. Approved high-level disinfectant is required.
    • 24. Are waste sharps disposed of properly?
      • No puncture-proof container was available for the disposal of the used razors.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Some cosmetic products did not have appropriate labels. Ensure that all cosmetic products haveappropriate labels.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • 1. Double-dipping during waxing procedures was observed: multiple used waxing strips and only 3 wooden spatulas were observed in the garbage bin.2. The spatula used to obtain the scrub from the bulk supply during the pedicure services was being re-used.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • A ceiling tile was missing in the reprocessing area room. Replace the missing tile.
    • 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 reprocessing sink located in the back staff room was also used for dish washing (dishes observed). The reprocessing sink must be designated for tools reprocessing only and cannot be used for dish washing.