Helen Nails & Spa Infection Control Inspection

Address
111 Fourth Avenue, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3P5
St. Catharines
Services
Manicure / Pedicure

Summary

Multiple use equipment/ instrument(s) are cleaned and disinfected/sterilized after each client and as often as necessary to maintain in a sanitary manner. Disinfectants are used as per manufacturer’s instructions.

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 February 7, 2023, related to infection prevention and control concerns.

An initial onsite investigation was conducted on February 8, 2023.

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

Corrected Issues

Issue	Correction	Date Corrected
Appropriate storage for equipment/ instrument(s) not provided.	Provide appropriate storage for equipment/instrument(s).	Feb. 15, 2023
Multiple use equipment/ instrument(s) not cleaned and disinfected after each client.	Clean and disinfect all multiple-use equipment/ instrument(s) following use on a client.	Feb. 15, 2023
Disinfectant(s) not used according to manufacturer's instructions.	Use disinfectant(s) as described in the manufacturer’s instructions.	Feb. 15, 2023
Facility did not discard single-use equipment/instrument(s) immediately following each client use.	Discard single-use equipment/ instrument(s) immediately following each client use.	Feb. 8, 2023

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.