Luxury Nails & Spa Infection Control Inspection

Address
4-344 Glendale Avenue
St. Catharines
Services
Manicure / Pedicure

Summary

Multiple use equipment/ instrument(s) not cleaned and disinfected in a satisfactory manner that would prevent against contamination and cross-contamination. Every person who provides a personal service performs hand hygiene as appropriate.

Diseases resulting from similar errors in infection control may include:

Blood-borne infections
Skin / soft tissue infections

Contact

Duty Officer
Public Health Inspector
905-980-6000 ext. 7590, toll free 1-888-505-6074
inspect@niagararegion.ca

Findings and Corrective Measures

A complaint was identified from a member of the public on December 9, 2022, related to infection prevention and control concerns.

An initial onsite investigation was conducted on December 10, 2022.

An investigation report was given to the premise / facility noting corrective measures. Information and education was provided.

Corrected Issues

Issue	Correction	Date Corrected
Furniture not easily cleanable.	Provide furniture that is easily cleanable.	Dec. 12, 2022
Hand sanitizer was not used after delivering client services.	Staff must use hand sanitizer after delivering client services.	Dec. 12, 2022
Hand sanitizer not provided for use by staff.	Provide hand sanitizer for use by staff where required.	Dec. 12, 2022
Hand sanitizer provided is expired.	Provide hand sanitizer that is not expired.	Dec. 12, 2022
Products not handled properly prior to/during use on clients.	Handle products in a manner that prevents contamination.	Dec. 12, 2022
The reprocessing sink is not to be used as a handwash sink.	The reprocessing sink is for reprocessing only.	Dec. 12, 2022
Multiple use equipment/ instrument(s) not cleaned and disinfected after contamination occurred.	Clean and disinfect all multiple-use equipment/ instrument(s) after contamination occurs.	Dec. 12, 2022
Multiple use equipment/ instrument(s) not cleaned and disinfected in a satisfactory manner that would prevent against contamination and cross-contamination.	Clean and disinfect all multiple use equipment/ instrument(s) in a satisfactory manner that prevents against contamination and cross-contamination.	Dec. 12, 2022
Disinfectant(s) did not contain a Drug Identification Number.	Provide a disinfectant that contains a Drug Identification Number.	Dec. 12, 2022
Client name and contact information not recorded prior to receiving service(s).	Record the client name and contact information before providing service(s).	Dec. 12, 2022
Records documenting potential client and staff exposure to blood and body fluids not consistently documented.	Maintain and provide written documentation for blood or body fluid exposure.	Dec. 12, 2022
Hands dried on staff members clothing	Dry hands with a paper towel or single-use towel	Dec. 12, 2022

Health Risks and Inspections

In the event that a direct health risk is identified for clients who visited this establishment, Niagara Region Public Health will contact those at risk with advice around any medical follow-up.

For general updates regarding this investigation, continue to monitor this website.

Routine health inspection results for this establishment.