Nail Salon Pre-Inspection Readiness Checklist

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Walk the room the way an inspector will, item by item, before your opening inspection and before every renewal.

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Licences and postings

Practitioner licence current and displayed where clients and inspectors can see it
Salon, shop, establishment or booth licence current and displayed
Most recent inspection report posted where required
Any state-required consumer notice or complaint number posted
Booth renters listed on the shop application where the state requires it
Local business or privilege licence on file

Disinfection and implements

EPA-registered disinfectant on hand with the label intact and the registration number legible
Immersion containers deep enough to fully submerge implements
Containers have lids and lids are on
Measuring cup and timer present; dilution and contact time posted
Solution changed at the interval the label requires and change log completed
Single-use files, buffers, wooden pushers and toe separators binned after each client
Clean implements stored in a closed clean container, separate from soiled
E-file bits cleaned and disinfected or single-use
Autoclave or sterilizer maintained and logged if your state requires one

Pedicure equipment

Written pedicure bowl or spa cleaning protocol posted at the station
Between-client clean completed and logged
End-of-day and weekly deep clean completed and logged
Pipe-free or liner system in use and liners discarded per client
No visible biofilm, debris or standing water

Linens, surfaces and waste

Clean towels and linens in a closed cabinet
Soiled linens in a separate covered container
Table, lamp, armrest and chair wiped between clients
Waste containers covered and closed
Floor free of dust, nail filings and clutter

Chemicals, ventilation and worker safety

Safety data sheet on file for every product with a hazardous ingredient
Products in original labelled containers; no unlabelled decants
Monomer, primer and acetone stored closed, away from heat, in child-resistant packaging where supplied
Source-capture ventilated table or portable extractor in use
Charcoal filters changed within the last month; catch basin cleaned within the last week
HVAC fan switch set to on rather than auto during working hours
Nitrile gloves, eye protection and dust masks available
Written hazard communication programme and employee training records if you have employees

Facility

Hot and cold running water available
Restroom clean and stocked with soap, paper towels and toilet paper
Adequate lighting and ventilation in all rooms used for services
First aid kit stocked and accessible; fire extinguisher in date
If the salon is in a residence: the service area is separated from living quarters and any separate-entrance or zoning requirement is met

Use rule: Education and organization only. Record the agency, official source, checked date, cost, proof saved and responsible person for every consequential requirement. Unknown means stop and confirm. Example rows are labeled EXAMPLE and are not your data.