Water Nails Inc.
1105 - 320 5 Avenue W Cochrane AB T4C 2E3 · Personal Services
14 inspections
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Monitoring Inspection
5 infractions
- 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
- Written procedures on accidental cuts and punctures, and antiseptic use are incomplete. Complete all applicable written procedures.
- 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
- Used disposable nail sanding bands were left at work station drawers suggesting possible reuse of single-use items. Operator discarded all used disposable items during inspection. Ensure that staff discard all used single-use items immediately after service.
- 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
- Several cosmetic products were portioned in unlabelled bottles and containers. Label all containers to clearly indicate the content.
- 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
- Dust accumulation on some of the surfaces and tool containers, nail polish containers on the wall behind the manicure stations. Please make sure cleaning is completed.Update (April 2, 2026): Nail dust noted on work surfaces and equipment storage. Clean all areas and remove dust build-up.
- 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
- Surface under nail dryer lamp is in disrepair. Repair to keep all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
- 03. Are facility-specific written procedures established to adequately describe safe and sanitary practices?
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
- Dust accumulation on some of the surfaces and tool containers, nail polish containers on the wall behind the manicure stations. Please make sure cleaning is completed.
- 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
- Dust accumulation on some of the surfaces and tool containers, nail polish containers on the wall behind the manicure stations. Please make sure cleaning is completed.
- 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
- Dust accumulation on some of the surfaces and tool containers, nail polish containers on the wall behind the manicure stations. Please make sure cleaning is completed.
- 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
- Demand Inspection
3 infractions
- 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
- *There were multiple dirty disposables, and reusable tools were left in the dirty basket in the reprocessing room after they had been used for clients. Corrected during the inspection by the operator.*Nail drill bits sandpaper which were used was not removed from the nail drill bits. Corrected during the inspection. Please make sure all used disposable tools were removed from the stations and discarded after the use as practice.
- 15. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?
- There were dirty tools left in the dirty used baskets in the storage room. Discussed the condition of the tools and reason of the storage of dirty tools in the storage room. Operator stated that they are from the staff member who gone for vacation and left in there. All dirty reusable tools were washed and sanitized, and all disposable tools are discarded during the inspection by the operator. Discussed the cleaning of the reusable tools after each client and DO NOT LEAVE DIRTY TOOLS after the service is given to client. Please make sure all reusable tools are washed and disinfected and stored properly, also all disposable tools are discarded after each client.
- 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
- *Dust in clean tool containers. Please make sure clean tools are properly stored in a clean and properly closed containers.*Dirty disposable paper on the waxing bed was not removed. Corrected during the inspection. Please make sure disposable tools and materials are removed after they are used, and surfaces are cleaned and sanitized
- 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
- Risk Management Inspection
0 infractions
- Risk Management Inspection
1 infraction
- 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
- ***There were no testing records of High-level Disinfectant (CS20) available for the previous months. Operator stated that they do test it, but records of previous months are not kept. Please make sure keep your records. Once the form is full for the month, have an extra logging sheet for keeping your daily records for disinfectant solution. Please make sure high-level disinfectants must be tested and verified each day that the disinfectant is used, using the test strips specified by the disinfectant manufacturer.
- 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
- Risk Management Inspection
6 infractions
- 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?
- Container of drill bits at the pedicure cart had dust and nail in the container.Staff took to tools to clean and sanitized and brought back with in 10 minutes. Reusable nail tools supposed to kept in CS20 disinfectant solution min. 20 min.Please make sure chemical used onsite, contact time, and how to clean and sanitize the tools are reviewed and discussed with staff.
- 14. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Non-Critical)?
- There were disposable wooden spatulas in the orange scrub containers. Please make sure disposable tools (wood spatulas) are not reused, and make sure clean disposable tools (wood spatulas) are properly stored at the pedicure carts, in a clean container or Ziplock bag.
- 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
- ***There were no testing records of High-level Disinfectant (CS20) available for the previous months. Operator stated that they do test it, but records of previous months are not kept. Please make sure keep your records. Once the form is full for the month, have an extra logging sheet for keeping your daily records for disinfectant solution. Please make sure high-level disinfectants must be tested and verified each day that the disinfectant is used, using the test strips specified by the disinfectant manufacturer.*Noted during the inspection that pedicure basin was not properly disinfected during the inspection. Staff sprayed the disinfectant solution into the basin and washed the basin right away. Manufacturing instruction was not applied properly. Discussed that with the operator onsite and staff need to be trained and informed about paying attention how to apply chemicals on the surfaces for proper cleaning and sanitation.
- 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
- *On pedicure carts, orange sugar scrub jars were left open, they were not covered with lids. Please make sure they are covered with lids to protect from any contaminations.
- 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
- Dust accumulation in the manicure/nail stations and cabinet and containers in the station. Please make sure cleaning is done properly. Clean and dirty tools are separated to prevent contamination of the tools.
- 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
- *Liners of white pedicure carts were not in good repair. Please make sure they are replaced. *White sediment, debris noted on the bottom of CS20 container use for tools to be get sanitized. Please make sure container also cleaned and sanitized when new CS20 solution is poured into the container.
- 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?
- Demand Inspection
9 infractions
- 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?
- *Noted during the inspection that pedicure basin was not properly disinfected during the inspection. Staff sprayed the disinfectant solution into the basin and washed the basin right away. Manufacturing instruction was not applied properly. Discussed that with the operator onsite and staff need to be trained and informed about paying attention how to apply chemicals on the surfaces for proper cleaning and sanitation.
- 09. Is a point of service risk assessment being performed of the condition of the client and of the equipment to be used on the client prior to performing a personal service?
- Nail nippers onsite in the back processing area was not in good repair, they were rusted and prepared by the staff to use for client. Operator had new nail nippers to use. Rusted nail nippers were put aside for repair. Please make sure equipment are properly assessed for client use.
- 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
- Noted during the inspection, single use tools such as foam toe separators, nail buffers, nail files, wood spatulas used in the orange sugar scrub jars are being reused. Operator discarded reused single use tools which were set up in the back room and application pedicure carts in the front area were discarded by the operator and staff. Discussed the risk of reusing single use manicure tools with the operator onsite. Please make sure single use tools are discarded after use and not kept at the stations.
- 15. Is reusable equipment handled and stored properly (Critical)?
- Reprocessed clean tools were not stored properly. Staff prepared their daily use of manicure tools in baskets and all baskets stacked on each other. Bottom of baskets were touching to clean tools. Please make sure they are properly set up and tools are protected from any contamination.
- 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
- ***There were no testing records of High-level Disinfectant (CS20) available for the previous months. Operator stated that they do test it, but records of previous months are not kept. Please make sure keep your records. Once the form is full for the month, have an extra logging sheet for keeping your daily records for disinfectant solution. Please make sure high-level disinfectants must be tested and verified each day that the disinfectant is used, using the test strips specified by the disinfectant manufacturer.*Noted during the inspection that pedicure basin was not properly disinfected during the inspection. Staff sprayed the disinfectant solution into the basin and washed the basin right away. Manufacturing instruction was not applied properly. Discussed that with the operator onsite and staff need to be trained and informed about paying attention how to apply chemicals on the surfaces for proper cleaning and sanitation.
- 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
- *Refilled surface disinfectant (Preempt RTU) spray bottle was not labelled. Please make sure all chemical bottles are properly labelled for safely handling of the chemicals.*On pedicure carts, orange sugar scrub jars were left open, they were not covered with lids. Please make sure they are covered with lids to protect from any contaminations.
- 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
- *Wood spatula (disposable tools) had been reused which they were used for orange sugar scrub. Corrected during the inspection. Reused wood spatulas were discarded.Discussed the contamination of the bulk supply with the operator onsite and make sure disposable tools are not reused.
- 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
- Dust accumulation in the manicure/nail stations and cabinet and containers in the station. Please make sure cleaning is done properly. Clean and dirty tools are separated to prevent contamination of the tools.
- 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?
- Noted food debris at the reprocessing sink. Please make sure reprocessing sink is only used for reprocessing of the tools.
- 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?
- Risk Management Inspection
3 infractions
- 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
- ***There were no testing records of High-level Disinfectant (CS20) available. Operator stated that they do test it but they do fill it with pencil and delete after the form is full. Please make sure keep your record. Once the form is full for the month, have an extra logging sheet for keeping your daily records for disinfectant solution. Please make sure high-level disinfectants must be tested and verified each day that the disinfectant is used, using the test strips specified by the disinfectant manufacturer
- 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
- Acrylic powder and liquid were not properly used for a client. Staff was dipping brush into the jar of powder and liquid multiple times for multiple clients. Discussed that with operator onsite. Please make sure acrylic powder and liquid are portioned in a small container for each client.
- 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
- Dust accumulation in the manicure/nail stations and cabinet and containers in the station. Please make sure cleaning is done properly. Clean and dirty tools are separated to prevent contamination of the tools.
- 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
- Demand Inspection
5 infractions
- 18. Is reusable equipment cleaned properly (Non-Critical)?
- Dust accumulation in the nail station and in the cabinet, and containers in the cabinets. Clean and dirty tools were stored in the same area and exposed to dust and dirt. Please make sure clean and dirty tools are handled and stored properly to prevent contamination of the clean tools and prevent any diseases.Please make sure clean tools are stored in closed containers with the lid on them to prevent mixing dirty and clean tools and also prevent contamination of the clean tools.*By the lid and outside of the jars where the acrylic powder and liquid stored were not in clean condition. Please make sure they are properly cleaned and maintained in clean condition.
- 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
- ***There were no testing records of High-level Disinfectant (CS20) available. Operator stated that they do test it but they do fill it with pencil and delete after the form is full. Please make sure keep your record. Once the form is full for the month, have an extra logging sheet for keeping your daily records for disinfectant solution. Please make sure high-level disinfectants must be tested and verified each day that the disinfectant is used, using the test strips specified by the disinfectant manufacturer*Preempt CS20 High level disinfectant which is used for tools was expired. Please make sure new solution with a valid expiry date is purchased.
- 26. Are cosmetic products appropriate for their intended use and being handled properly?
- Acrylic powder and liquid were not properly used for a client. Staff was dipping brush into the jar of powder and liquid multiple times for multiple clients. Discussed that with operator onsite. Please make sure acrylic powder and liquid are portioned in a small container for each client.
- 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
- Dust accumulation in the manicure/nail stations and cabinet and containers in the station. Please make sure cleaning is done properly. Clean and dirty tools are separated to prevent contamination of the tools.
- 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
- Wall behind the reprocessing sink tap was damaged, please make sure it is properly repaired.
- 18. Is reusable equipment cleaned properly (Non-Critical)?
- Demand Inspection
1 infraction
- 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
- Single use toe separators used during pedicure services are being cleaned with soap and water and re-used between multiple clients. Toe separators are made of a porous, foam material and cannot be cleaned. Uncleanable equipment may not be used between multiple customers and must be discarded after one use. The operator was instructed to gather all toe separators in pedicure carts and discard them during the inspection.
- 13. Is single-use or uncleanable equipment being used as intended (Critical)?
- Monitoring Inspection
3 infractions
- 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
- CS20 is Expired on Feb. 2024* Please make sure pay attention to expiry dates and contact time of the disinfectant solution and inform your staff. *Recent testing result of the disinfectant solution were not recorded. _Please make sure test results are recorded daily and available onsite.*Preempt solution was filled in a different chemical bottle and not properly labelled._Please make sure Preempt solution is filled in new bottle and labelled with the product name and contact time. Please inform your staff about the manufacturing information, contact time, rinsing and disinfecting information of the disinfectant for the surfaces need to be disinfect.
- 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
- *Some of the workstations were not kept clean and stored with the use equipment and tools reusable and disposable. -Please make sure empty workstations - for staff being away due to vacation or off day are kept cleaned and use equipment put away for disinfecting and discard the use disposable equipment.
- 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?
- *Fresh orange slides were used in pedicure basins. Oranges are cut in the facility at the re-processing area. Corrected during the inspection. Facility will stop doing that as they don't have separate kitchen to do food handling.
- 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?