California LawQuestion 97 of 100
It is a packed Saturday afternoon and a Board inspector walks into the salon without an appointment. What is the correct response, and what will the inspector be looking at?
a.Let the inspector in and cooperate — inspections are unannounced, and the inspector will check disinfection containers and solutions, dated foot spa cleaning records, posted licenses, labeled product containers and any prohibited products
b.Ask the inspector to schedule an appointment and come back on a slower day, since inspections must be arranged in advance
c.Cooperate, but understand the inspector only verifies that the establishment license is current and nothing operational
d.Refuse entry unless the inspector produces a search warrant
Explanation
Board inspections are unannounced, and the inspector may look at your disinfection setup and solution, the dated foot spa cleaning logs, whether licenses are displayed, whether product containers are closed and labeled, and whether any prohibited item such as MMA or a credo blade is on site. Inspections are not scheduled around your appointment book, and no warrant is required for a routine inspection of a licensed salon. The inspection covers day-to-day practice, not just paperwork on the wall.
Law Reference: California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Health and Safety Regulations (CCR Title 16)Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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