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Vj Nail & Spa

723 - 12100 Macleod Trail SE Calgary AB T2J 7G9 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

Vj Nail & Spa has been inspected 3 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since March 11, 2024. The most recent inspection, on November 28, 2025, recorded 8 infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 8 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.

  • 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 7 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 28, 2025. For example: Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?

  • 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 November 28, 2025. For example: Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?

  • 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 November 28, 2025. 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 November 28, 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

    8 infractions

    • 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
      • Written procedure templates relevant to the business were provided during the inspection (skin cleansing, accidental cuts, dual purpose sink use).The operator was instructed to complete the templates and ensure that all staff members are aware of the procedures. Please send the completed templates via email.
    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • A used buffer and an old nail file were found stored in one of the manicure drawers.Discard all single-use items immediately after use.
    • 15. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?
      • Dusty tools (nail clippers, nippers and tweezers) were stored inside the manicure station drawers.The operator was instructed to store used tools separately in a designated basket and take them directly to the reprocessing area.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • The cleaning and disinfection procedure for reusable manicure/pedicure tools was discussed with the operator.It was noted that the facility is not drying the tools before submerging them in PREempt CS20. The operator was instructed to dry the tools and then submerge them in CS20 for 20 minutes, then rinse (follow the manufacturer’s instructions)).High-level disinfection (HLD) logs were not maintained.The method to complete the records was discussed onsite. The operator was instructed to maintain these records.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • Tweezers used for waxing were cleaned with soap and water, then rinsed and air-dried.The operator was instructed to clean and then disinfect the waxing tweezers using a low-level disinfectant (follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use).The pedicure basin cleaning and disinfection procedure was discussed with the operator. The operator mentioned that they use a Lysol solution to clean the basin, followed by the application of a bleach solution.The operator was instructed to clean and scrub the basin with a soap solution and then, they can disinfect with Lysol (following the manufacturer’s instructions). However, it was recommended to use an intermediate-level disinfectant to disinfect the pedicure basins (since they have TB claim and shorter contact time). *The template “Selecting the Right Type of Disinfectant for Your Personal Service Business” was provided to the operator.
    • 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
      • Cosmetic products bottles were not labeled. Operator was instructed to label all the cosmetic bottles with their names.Wooden sticks used to scoop out the foot scrub were observed stored inside the product. Some of the sticks had scrub up to the top. The operator was instructed not to store sticks inside the product to prevent contamination. Single-use wooden sticks should be used and discarded after use.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • All manicure station drawers contained dust and debris.Some of the manicure workstation chairs had whitish spots on them, and the surfaces appeared unclean.Please clean the indicated areas.
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Many pedicure chair headrest surfaces were deteriorated and no longer smooth or easily cleanable.The operator was instructed to repair or replace the chair covers to ensure the surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
      • Some used files and buffer found in a manicure station. - Do not reuse single used items.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • 1. Foot paddles were not fully immersed in a high level disinfectant.2. Waxing tools were not fully immersed in a disinfectant. - Ensure that all reusable tools are fully immersed in an appropriate disinfectant after cleaning.

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