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XL Nails Design

6680 4 Street NE Calgary AB T2K 6H1 · Personal Services

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Inspection summary

XL Nails Design has been inspected 5 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since September 11, 2025. The most recent inspection, on September 25, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct infection-control risks to clients.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 26, 2026. For example: Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?

  • 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 August 26, 2026. For example: Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?

  • 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 September 11, 2025. 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 August 26, 2026. For example: Are waste sharps disposed of 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.

5 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • 1. AHP test strips to test HLD-5 disinfectant was expired.2. HLD-5 logs are not maintained properly3. Operator and staff were not consistently following the required contact time when immersing tools in the HLD-5 disinfectant.Actions Required:1. Obtain new test strips.2. Test the HLD-5 disinfectant daily if reused for more than one time and record the results daily.3. Consider using a timer to ensure the required contact time is achieved when immersing tools in HLD-5 disinfectant.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • 1. HLD5 disinfectant was tested and found to be below the manufacturer's recommended concentration.2. Semi-critical tools used for nail extension services were being reused without proper disinfection.Actions Taken:1. A new HLD5 solution was prepared on site by the operator during the inspection.2. Used semi-critical tools were disinfected by the operator during the inspection.
    • 24. Are waste sharps disposed of properly?
      • A proper puncture-resistant sharps container was not available. Used sharps were being stored in a plastic container.- Use an approved puncture-resistant sharps container with a tight-fitting lid and ensure all sharps are immediately discarded into the container after use.
    • 27. Is the facility maintained in a visibly clean state and are environmental surfaces cleaned and disinfected properly?
      • 1. The following areas were visibly dirty:Exterior surface of the wax pot in the waxing room.Handwashing sink in the common area.Interior of the towel warmer.- Clean the areas mentioned above and maintain them in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.2. The operator was using a Lysol disinfectant for environmental cleaning which requires a 10-minute contact time. The operator was advised to use a ready-to-use intermediate-level disinfectant with a shorter contact time to support consistent compliance during busy periods
    • 29. Is the facility properly constructed and maintained to allow for the safe and sanitary provision of personal services (Non-Critical)?
      • Hot stone heater storing massage stones was observed to be broken and unclean.- The equipment was removed from service by the operator during the inspection. Ensure all equipment is maintained in good repair and kept in clean and sanitary condition.
  3. Risk Management Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • ***Outstanding violation - noted on September 16, 2025***AHS disinfectant log template was provided to the operator. The concentration of high-level disinfectant was not being adequately tested and tracked. Ensure disinfecting solutions are being tested and values are recorded daily. Keep a record of the concentrations on-site.
  5. Monitoring Inspection

    4 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?
      • No Personal Service Notification submitted for waxing. As of 2020, operators are required to submit a notification when new or existing services are offered. Submit a Personal Service Notification using this link: https://ephisahs.microsoftcrmportals.com/create-case-psn/
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • ***Outstanding violation - noted on September 16, 2025***AHS disinfectant log template was provided to the operator. The concentration of high-level disinfectant was not being adequately tested and tracked. Ensure disinfecting solutions are being tested and values are recorded daily. Keep a record of the concentrations on-site.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • The high-level disinfectant - Preempt HLD5 was expired. The high-level disinfectant must not be expired to ensure adequate disinfection of semi-critical tools. Please obtain.
    • 20. Is reusable equipment disinfected properly?
      • 1. Observed the operator placing the soiled semi-critical tool (cuticle clippers) directly in the high-level disinfectant without cleaning first. Informed the operator to remove the cuticle clippers and clean the tool first before placing inside the high-level disinfectant. 2. The operator then rinsed the cuticle clippers with only water, then placing it directly in the high-level disinfectant without drying. According to the manufacturer's instructions, the tools must be completely dry before placing in the high-level disinfectant as the water can dilute the disinfectant.

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