Completing an inspection well means observing, documenting, and acting — not just filling in answers. Here’s how to do it right, from start to finish.

Before You Start

• Open InspectU and find the inspection in your queue, or start a new one from the relevant audit template.
• Confirm you’re in the right location and at the right time for the audit to be meaningful.
• Review any open corrective actions from the last inspection in this area — are they closed?

During the Inspection

• Go to the area. Answer questions based on what you observe right now, not from memory or assumption.
• Use N/A accurately. It means the question doesn’t apply to this situation, not that you didn’t check.
• Attach a photo for any finding — pass or fail. Photos create the clearest record.
• Add notes when the answer needs context. “Refrigerator at 43°F, threshold 41°F, dial adjusted” is much more useful than “temp issue.”
• Log corrective actions the moment you find an issue. Assign them before you move to the next question.

Submitting

• Review your answers before submitting. Look for any questions you may have skipped.
• Submit the inspection as soon as you’re done. Don’t leave it as a draft overnight.
• Confirm that corrective actions are assigned with clear owners and due dates before you close out.