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Velvet Salon And Spa

3911 34 Street NW Edmonton AB T6T 1L5 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

Velvet Salon And Spa has been inspected 4 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since April 10, 2024. The most recent inspection, on November 8, 2024, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. 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 once on April 10, 2024. 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 12 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 8, 2024. 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 7, 2024. For example: Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?

  • 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 once on April 10, 2024. 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?

  • 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 November 7, 2024. For example: Are sinks accessible and used appropriately for the personal services provided?

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.

4 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • -Test strips for the high-level disinfectant were not available.-A high-level disinfectant log was reviewed with the operator.
  2. Monitoring Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Written procedures for cleansing the skin and client care in case of accidental cuts and punctures were not available.Written procedures were reviewed with the operator.
    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • Uncleanable wooden foot filers were being reused.The operator was asked not to use wooden foot filers since they cannot be adequately cleaned and disinfected.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • 1) Semi-critical tools were not disinfected. Pre-empt CS20 was expired.2) Pedicure tubs were not cleaned and disinfected after each use. Pre-empt RTU was expired.3) Dermabrasion heads were not cleaned and disinfected after each use.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • -Test strips for the high-level disinfectant were not available.-Records for HLD testing were not entered properly.
    • 31. Are sinks accessible and used appropriately for the personal services provided?
      • The sink used for reprocessing non-critical and semi-critical equipment was also being used to wash dishes.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring Inspection

    12 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 has not notified EPH of the business and activities that the business currently offers. Please submit all applicable information to the RHA as soon as possible
    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • June 2023:-Written procedures were not available for this facility. Please ensure written procedures are developed for: Preparation of Skin and Client CareApril 2024:-Written procedures were not available for this facility. Please ensure written procedures are developed for: Preparation of Skin and Client Care
    • 08. Is hand hygiene performed by the personal services worker when required, in a proper manner and are provisions available to perform hand hygiene?
      • -There were no handwashing supplies at the sink in the facial room. Ensure handwashing supplies are available. *In addition all work stations that do not have a sink should have an alcohol based hand rub for hand hygiene on visibly clean hands
    • 10. Is cleansing and antisepsis of skin and mucous membrane performed in accordance to written procedures and are suitable products being used?
      • - Cleansing of the skin is not being done prior to a service that may involve contact with mucous membrane, or that will puncture or may potentially break skin. Ensure cleansing is done. (ex. Waxing)
    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • -Equipment used to puncture the skin or mucous membrane was not being discarded after use on one use. Ensure lancets, and other equipment with used to puncture the skin or mucous membrane is discarded after each use.- Porous or uncleanable equipment is not being discarded after each use. Equipment classified as porous or uncleanable must be discarded after use in one personal service on one client. (ex. Nail files, buffers, pumice, toe separators, beauty blenders, spoolies)-Some nail clippers were visibly rusted; please remove/replace.-The tint bowl and applicator were visibly unclean. It is strongly recommended that you switch to a single use mixing cup and applicator system.-The facial steamer water had a build-up of debris. Water used in steamers should be distilled and replaced after each use.
    • 14. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Non-Critical)?
      • - Porous and uncleanable equipment was not being treated with a suitable product. Antiseptic products (such as hydrogen peroxide, 70% alcohol or detergent/soap) can be used to treat porous/uncleanable equipment such as make-up brushes.
    • 15. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?
      • June 2023:-Re-useable tools are not stored in a sanitary and safe manner. Some of the tools such as nail cutter was found on the table.April 2024:- Contaminated equipment is not adequately separated and identifiable from clean equipment. Ensure contaminated equipment is stored completely separate from clean equipment to prevent contamination of clean equipment. (ex. Tweezers, scissors)
    • 16. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Non-Critical)?
      • -Towels and blankets on facial and waxing tables were visibly stained. Remove linens that cannot be fully cleaned and ensure all linens are replaced after each use.
    • 17. Is reusable equipment cleaned properly (Critical)?
      • - Pedicure fans were not being disassembled for cleaning; they were visibly dirty
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • June 2023:- Personal services workers are not following all of the disinfectant manufacturer's instructions for use. Pre-empt concentration had expired in 2019 and was being mixed with water. Ensure manufacturer’s instructions are being followed and a new solution is purchased.- High level disinfectants are not being tested and verified daily using proper test strips. Ensue the high level disinfectant is tested daily using the test strips specified by the disinfectant manufacturer. April 2024:-Pre-empt CS20 had expired. Please replace.- High level disinfectants are not being tested and verified daily using proper test strips. Ensure the high level disinfectant is tested daily using the test strips specified by the disinfectant manufacturer.- Disinfection records were not available. Ensure records are kept of: test dates, whether the solution passed/failed, when the disinfectant was changed and the worker’s initials who performed the activity.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • - The personal services facility is not maintained in a visibly clean state. Ensure additional cleaning is done:*Garbage cans in waxing rooms were overflowing *Wax table not being cleaned and disinfected after use; visibly unclean*There was an unlabeled spray bottle in the wax room covered in hair*The wax room floors had a build-up of hair and wax
    • 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?
      • -A hair sink was being used for reprocessing tools. Ensure there is a designated sink, with an easy to clean basin and counter space that is dedicated for tool reprocessing.

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