Nail Salon Pedicure Foot Bath Sanitation Compliance Checklist
Pedicure foot bath infections—including Mycobacterium fortuitum outbreaks—have caused serious harm to salon clients. This checklist ensures rigorous compliance with state board foot bath sanitation requirements to prevent waterborne infections.
- Industry: Beauty & Wellness
- Frequency: Between Every Client and Daily
- Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
- Role: Nail Technician / Salon Manager
- Total Items: 36
Between-Client Foot Bath Sanitation
Complete required sanitation between each pedicure client.
- Water completely drained from basin after each client?
- All debris (skin, nails) removed from basin and screen?
- Basin cleaned with soap and water and rinsed?
- EPA-registered disinfectant applied and allowed 10-minute contact time?
- Disinfectant rinsed completely before new water added for next client?
- Between-client sanitation logged with time and initials?
End-of-Day Pipe and Basin Cleaning
Complete thorough end-of-day cleaning including internal pipes.
- Pipes flushed with clean water for minimum 10 minutes at end of day?
- EPA-registered disinfectant circulated through pipes for minimum 10 minutes?
- Pipes flushed with clean water after disinfectant circulation?
- Screen/filter removed, cleaned, and disinfected?
- Basin interior scrubbed to remove biofilm and scale?
- End-of-day cleaning logged in pedicure equipment sanitation log?
Weekly Deep Cleaning
Weekly deep cleaning of pedicure equipment.
- Weekly overnight disinfectant soak completed per state board requirement?
- Mineral deposits removed from basin and jet ports?
- All jet ports inspected and cleared of blockage?
- Motor area inspected for moisture accumulation or corrosion?
- Pedicure chair surfaces including armrests and footrest wiped with disinfectant?
- Weekly cleaning logged with date and signature?
Client Screening for Pedicure Safety
Screen clients for pedicure contraindications.
- Client screened - no open sores, cuts, or wounds on feet or legs?
- No visible fungal infection, warts, or skin condition contraindicated for service?
- Diabetic clients identified for extra care during callus and cuticle work?
- Client advised not to shave legs 24 hours before pedicure (microcuts)?
- Water temperature verified comfortable before client feet immersed?
- Client allergy to pedicure salts, oils, or products checked?
Non-Piped Basin Option
Non-whirlpool basin option for infection prevention.
- Single-use plastic liner option available for high-risk clients?
- Portable basins without internal plumbing available for easier full disinfection?
- Non-piped basin preferred for clients with compromised immune system or open skin?
- Staff trained on heightened infection risk from piped whirlpool chairs?
- Clients informed of option to use non-piped basin if requested?
- Plan to evaluate chair type at next replacement for infection control?
Pedicure Sanitation Records
Maintain required pedicure equipment sanitation records.
- Sanitation log includes: date, chair number, time of cleaning, technician initial, disinfectant used?
- Sanitation log available for state board inspection at any time?
- Sanitation logs retained for minimum period required by state board (typically 3 months)?
- Disinfectant product name and EPA registration number documented in log?
- No gaps in log - every client service has corresponding sanitation entry?
- Completed logs filed and accessible - not disposed prematurely?
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Why Use This Nail Salon Pedicure Foot Bath Sanitation Compliance Checklist?
This nail salon pedicure foot bath sanitation compliance checklist helps beauty & wellness teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for nail technician / salon manager professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: between every client and daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Nail Salon Pedicure Foot Bath Sanitation Compliance Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Between-Client Foot Bath Sanitation, End-of-Day Pipe and Basin Cleaning, Weekly Deep Cleaning, Client Screening for Pedicure Safety, Non-Piped Basin Option, Pedicure Sanitation Records. It is designed for beauty & wellness operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed between every client and daily. Each completion takes approximately 15-20 minutes.
Who should use this Nail Salon Pedicure Foot Bath Sanitation Compliance Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Nail Technician / Salon Manager professionals in the beauty & wellness industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.