Montana salon inspection checklist

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1. Licenses on display

   The first thing an inspector looks for: the salon's license and every working license, current and where clients can see them.

   • 1.Display all current licenses conspicuously in public view.

     The rule's own words

     “All licensees, including salons, shops, mobile salons or shops, and schools shall display all current licenses conspicuously in public view.”

2. Other required postings

   Some states also want their rules, a consumer notice or the last inspection report on the wall.

   • 2.Post the blood spill procedure in the salon.

     The rule's own words

     “The blood spill procedure described in this rule must be posted in all salons, shops, mobile salons or shops, and schools.”

3. The disinfectant

   What the disinfectant must be, how it is mixed and how often it is changed.

   • 3.Keep sanitizing and disinfecting products clearly labeled with their contents and the manufacturer's directions.

     The rule's own words

     “clearly labeled to disclose contents and manufacturer's directions.”

   • 4.Use only disinfecting agents registered with the EPA.

     The rule's own words

     “All disinfecting agents must be registered with the EPA.”

4. Cleaning tools between clients

   How combs, shears, nippers and other reusable tools are cleaned and disinfected after each client.

   • 5.Thoroughly clean all implements, equipment, and electrical instruments, then run them through approved sanitizing and disinfecting processes.

     The rule's own words

     “All implements, equipment, and electrical instruments must be thoroughly cleaned and subjected to approved sanitizing and disinfecting processes”

5. Storing clean and used tools

   Clean tools kept covered and apart from used ones, so nothing dirty touches the next client.

   • 6.Store sanitized and disinfected implements in a clean, disinfected, dry, covered container, separated from used or soiled implements.

     The rule's own words

     “After sanitizing and disinfecting, implements must be stored in a clean, disinfected, dry, covered container and separated from used or soiled implements.”

6. Towels, capes and linens

   Clean towels stored closed, used ones in a covered container until laundered.

   • 7.Use clean towels for each client.

     The rule's own words

     “use clean towels for each client.”

   • 8.Launder cloth towels and other linens before each use.

     The rule's own words

     “Cloth towels and other linens must be laundered before each use.”

7. Pedicure equipment

   How foot spas and pedicure basins are cleaned after each client and at the end of the day, and the log some states require.

   • 9.Sanitize and disinfect foot bath basins after each use.Pedicures

     The rule's own words

     “Foot bath basins must be sanitized and disinfected after each use.”

8. Banned products and tools

   Products, tools and practices the state's rules forbid outright.

   • 10.Do not keep or use methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomers for artificial nails.Nail services

     The rule's own words

     “(d) methyl methacrylate monomers for artificial nails;”

   • 11.Fish may not be used in any licensed service.

     The rule's own words

     “Fish may not be utilized in the provision of any licensed service.”

9. The premises

   Floors, walls, light, air, waste bins and keeping living space and food out of the work area.

   • 12.Keep the premises clean and safe at all times.

     The rule's own words

     “The premises of all salons, shops, mobile salons or shops, and schools must be kept in clean and safe conditions at all times per the requirements in statute and this chapter.”

   • 13.Keep all areas adequately lighted, with light fixtures kept clean.

     The rule's own words

     “all areas within the facility must be adequately lighted and light fixtures must be kept clean”

10. First aid and safety

    A first aid kit, what to do after a cut or blood exposure, and other safety rules.

    • 14.Wear a fresh pair of disposable gloves during treatments when contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials could occur.

      The rule's own words

      “A fresh pair of nonsterile, latex, nitrile, or vinyl disposable gloves must be worn during treatments when contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials, mucous membranes, and nonintact skin could occur.”