Reviewing Inspection Results
Reviewing results is where audits become useful. Completing an inspection creates a record. Reviewing it is how you turn that record into improvement.
How to Review a Completed Inspection
- Go to the Inspections section and select the completed inspection you want to review.
- Look at the overall score or status first — Pass, Needs Action, or Immediate Action Required.
- Review each “No” or “Fail” response and the corrective action assigned to it. Is the right person assigned? Is the due date realistic?
- Check any photos attached. Do they confirm what the notes say?
- Look at open corrective actions from this inspection and compare to previous ones. Are the same issues recurring?
What to Look For
- Items marked “No” without a corrective action are gaps — they should always trigger a task
- Items that were “No” last time and are still “No” this time signal a process or accountability problem
- Areas with consistently low scores need more attention than a single corrective action can provide
- Areas with consistently high scores are examples of what’s working — worth sharing across sites
Review cadence Site managers should review all completed inspections within 24 hours, or according to your organization’s established deadlines. Directors should review rolled-up results weekly. This cadence ensures issues are addressed before the next audit cycle. |