Sleepy Hollow Tattoo Infection Control Inspection


Summary

Sterilizer not able to sterilize equipment/instrument(s). Manufacturer’s instructions for equipment/instrument(s) not available for review by staff.

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

Infection prevention and control concerns was identified through disease surveillance.

An initial onsite investigation was conducted on August 11, 2023.

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

Corrected Issues

IssueCorrectionDate Corrected
Sterilizer not able to sterilize equipment/instrument(s). ORDER has been issued on August 11, 2023 to ensure compliance. Provide a sterilizer that is able to sterilize equipment/instrument(s). ORDER recinded on September 14, 2023Sept. 13, 2023
Manufacturer’s instructions for equipment/instrument(s) not available for review by staff.Manufacturer’s instructions for equipment/instrument(s) must be available.Sept. 13, 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.

Page Feedback Did you find what you were looking for today?