Self Inspection Checklist

All salons and schools are graded using the Board's System of Grading Beauty Establishments.

SALON SELF-INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Conducting occasional self-inspections will help you remain in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Board, and the laws of North Carolina. It may also reduce or eliminate the number of violations cited during a Board inspection. The owner of the salon, as well as licensees working in the salon, will be cited if violations exist at the time of our inspection. The following guidelines will assist you with the self-inspection. The answers to all questions should be “YES” except in the “Other” section, where all answers should be “NO”.

INDIVIDUAL LICENSES

Is everyone that is required to be licensed, actually licensed?

Is each person’s license valid (not expired)? Only valid licenses may be displayed.

Is the original license posted? Note: Photocopies are illegal.

Is each license posted within the salon? (It must be posted whenever the licensee is working).

Does each licensee have a valid government issued photo identification with him or her whenever working?

SANITATION / HEALTH & SAFETY

Are the Board’s sanitation rules posted in a conspicuous place? (Available at: www.nccosmeticarts.com)

If your salon is in a private residence, does it have an entrance and bathroom separate from the private living quarters?

Do you have containers large enough for proper disinfection? All non-electrical items being disinfected must be fully immersed. The container must be covered at all times.

Do you have a sufficient supply of approved disinfectant?

Is the manufacturer’s label on the premises for verification?

Are the correct disinfection procedures being followed on both electrical and non-electrical equipment?

Is the disinfectant used according to manufacturer’s instructions?

Are all supplies that cannot be disinfected disposed of in a covered waste receptacle immediately after use?

Are neck strips or towels used to protect each patron’s neck from the cape?

Are clean instruments stored separately from soiled instruments? Are the soiled instruments stored in a receptacle labeled “soiled” or other such designation?

Do the clean instruments look clean? Are they stored in a labeled and covered receptacle?

Are the floors, walls, ceilings, furniture, furnishings and fixtures clean and in good repair?

Is there hot and cold running water in the salon?

Is there a public toilet room? Is it clean?

Are there handwashing facilities with hot and cold running water in the toilet room? Is soap (liquid or powder, not “community” bar soap) provided?

Are sanitary individual towels provided for hand drying? “Community” towels are not permitted.

Is there at least one covered waste receptacle for the disposal of hair and other waste items?

Are clean towels stored in a closed, clean cabinet?

Are used towels stored in a closed container?

Is all waste disposed of promptly so there is no accumulation? Accumulation of waste (hair) on the floor can be very dangerous.

Are all employees and their attire clean?

Do all employees wash their hands before servicing each client?

Are headrests and / or treatment tables covered with a clean towel, sheet, or paper for each client?

Are shampoo bowls and sinks clean and in good repair? Has the hair trap been emptied?

Does each treatment room have a sink with hot and cold running water?

Are all creams, lotions, cosmetics, etc., containers correctly labeled?

Are poisonous substances labeled as such?

If only a portion of a preparation is used, is it removed from the container so as not to contaminate the remaining portion?

Are material safety data sheets (MSDS) available in the salon for all products?

OTHER

(All answers should be “NO”)

Are there any prohibited machines in the salon? Example: Hair clippers or wax heater in a manicuring salon employing only licensed manicurists.

Are there any prohibited implements in the salon? Example: Callus shavers are prohibited in North Carolina cosmetic art salons and schools.

Are prohibited services (without a licensee to provide them) being offered?

Are there any supplies, equipment, or instruments in the salon which are out of the ordinary for the type of business conducted?

Is the salon used for sleeping or residential purposes?

Are there any animals (other than for the disabled) or birds in the salon?

Is the salon used for any purpose or in any way that would make it unsanitary?

Are there any nail products that contain MMA in the salon? Methyl Methacrylate is prohibited in North Carolina.