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VN Nails

4 425 St Clair Street, Chatham ON N7L 3K4 · Aesthetic Clinic

Official record from Chatham-Kent →

Inspection summary

VN Nails has been inspected 16 times by Chatham-Kent Public Health since November 28, 2014. The most recent inspection, on October 14, 2025, found no infractions.

7 of 16 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 more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 13, 2023. For example: A hand wash sink with hot and cold running water is available and supplied with liquid soap and paper towels in dispensers. s. 8(1)(5)(6)

  • 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 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2024. For example: Proper cleaning and disinfection of equipment, instruments, and surfaces. s. 10(4)

  • 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 December 8, 2020. For example: Before providing an invasive procedure, the person seeking the procedure is properly informed of the risks. s. 6(1)(2)

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 30, 2021. For example: Proper use and testing of sterilizer. s. 9

About this data

These results come from Chatham-Kent 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.

16 inspections

  1. Required

    0 infractions

  2. Required

    1 infraction

    • Proper cleaning and disinfection of equipment, instruments, and surfaces. s. 10(4)
      • Clean and disinfect instruments/equipment according to instrument classification.
      • Environmental surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected with a low-level disinfectant.
  3. Required

    4 infractions

    • A hand wash sink with hot and cold running water is available and supplied with liquid soap and paper towels in dispensers. s. 8(1)(5)(6)
      • Provide liquid soap in a dispenser at the hand wash sink.
    • Reusable equipment kept clean and in good condition. s. 10(1)(3)(4)
      • Store clean and disinfected instruments in a manner that protects them from contamination.
      • Ensure that all reusable equipment is cleaned and disinfected or sterilized between each use.
    • Proper cleaning and disinfection of equipment, instruments, and surfaces. s. 10(4)
      • Clean and disinfect all surfaces after each use/client.
      • Immerse combs and/or brushes fully in the disinfectant solution (e.g. Barbicide) after cleaning.
    • Single-use equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly disposed. s. 10(5)
      • Dispose of all single-use equipment, instruments, and supplies after use.
  4. Required

    2 infractions

    • A hand wash sink with hot and cold running water is available and supplied with liquid soap and paper towels in dispensers. s. 8(1)(5)(6)
      • Provide paper towels in a dispenser or hot air dryer at the hand wash sink.
    • Single-use equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly disposed. s. 10(5)
  5. Required

    1 infraction

    • Proper use and testing of sterilizer. s. 9
      • Ensure that all sterilizers used are checked and tested at least once every two weeks to ensure that they are adequately destroying microorganisms.
      • Spore strips must be sent to a laboratory after exposure to confirm the bacteria are destroyed.
      • Perform mechanical (physical) monitoring for each sterilization cycle.
      • Perform biological monitoring (spore testing) at minimum every other week.
      • Perform chemical monitoring for each sterilization cycle.
  6. Required

    0 infractions

  7. Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • A hand wash sink with hot and cold running water is available and supplied with liquid soap and paper towels in dispensers. s. 8(1)(5)(6)
      • Provide hand wash sink in area conveniently located to the work area.
  8. Required

    4 infractions

    • The Health Unit is notified of changes to services and facilities. s. 3(1)(3)(4)(5)
      • Ensure that the Health Unit is notified in writing of the intention to provide additional personal services at least 14 days prior to commencing additional services.
    • A hand wash sink with hot and cold running water is available and supplied with liquid soap and paper towels in dispensers. s. 8(1)(5)(6)
      • Provide a hand wash sink conveniently located near the work area.
      • Provide paper towels in a dispenser or hot air dryer at the hand wash sink.
    • Proper cleaning and disinfection of equipment, instruments, and surfaces. s. 10(4)
      • Disassemble and clean dirty instruments in the cleaning area.
      • Clean and disinfect instruments/equipment according to instrument classification.
    • Before providing an invasive procedure, the person seeking the procedure is properly informed of the risks. s. 6(1)(2)
      • Ensure that after care instructions include a recommendation to consult a physician if complication persists more than 24 hours.
  9. Required

    1 infraction

    • Single-use equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly disposed. s. 10(5)
      • Dispose of all single-use equipment, instruments, and supplies after use.
  10. Required

    0 infractions

  11. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • Cosmetic creams, lubricants, and waxes are stored and used in an approved manner
      • Discard left over creams, lubricants, and waxes. Do not return to the original container
  12. Required

    1 infraction

    • Proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of reusable equipment and instruments
  13. Required

    0 infractions

  14. Required

    0 infractions

  15. Required

    0 infractions

  16. Required

    0 infractions

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