Gala Nails Infection Control Inspection

Address
6-287 West Side Rd
Port Colborne
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. Every person who provides a personal service performs hand hygiene as appropriate

Diseases resulting from similar errors in infection control may include:

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 June 2, 2025, related to infection prevention and control concerns.

An initial onsite investigation was conducted on June 4, 2025.

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

Corrected Issues

Issue	Correction	Date Corrected
Hand hygiene not observed Before/During/After delivering client services and when contamination occurs.	Staff must perform hand hygiene Before/During/After delivering client services and when contamination occurs	June 6, 2025
Hand sanitizer not provided for use by staff.	Provide hand sanitizer for use by staff where required.	June 6, 2025
Multiple use equipment/ instrument(s) not cleaned and disinfected as often as necessary.	Clean and disinfect all multiple-use equipment/ instrument(s) as often as necessary.	June 6, 2025
Disinfectant not at appropriate concentrations for disinfecting equipment/ instrument(s).	Provide a disinfectant at appropriate concentrations for use on multiple-use equipment/instrument(s).	June 6, 2025
Disinfectant(s) not used according to required contact times.	Use disinfectant(s) not used according to required contact times.	June 6, 2025
Furniture not easily cleanable.	Provide Furniture that is/are easily cleanable.	June 4, 2025
Single-use sharps not discarded immediately following use on a client.	Single-use sharps to be discarded immediately following use on a client into an approved sharps container.	June 4, 2025
Appropriate storage for equipment/ instrument(s) not provided.	Provide appropriate storage for equipment/instrument(s).	June 4, 2025
Products not handled properly prior to/during use on clients.	Handle products in a manner that prevents contamination.	June 4, 2025
Equipment/instrument(s) used for client services were not in good condition.	Repair or replace equipment/ instrument(s) that are rusted to allow for proper cleaning and disinfection.	June 4, 2025

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.