The 42-Point Pre-Inspection
Checklist.
The same framework our certified inspectors carry on every walk-through. Five items are visible below — operators who download the full document catch an average of 9 violations before their county appointment.
Preview — 5 of 42 Items
42 total line itemsVerify all cold-holding units maintain ≤41°F with calibrated probe thermometer
Confirm handwashing sinks stocked with soap, single-use towels, and warm water ≥100°F
All prepared and opened foods labeled with preparation date and 7-day discard date
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with approved solution; ATP bioluminescence reading <10 RLU
No evidence of pest activity; entry points sealed; last exterminator visit documented on-site
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37 more items in the full checklist ↓
Get the Full 42-Point Checklist
Formatted for clipboard use. Covers FDA Food Code sections 2-4, temperature logs, sanitation schedules, and documentation checklists.
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"Caught 8 violations before our renewal."
Priya Sharma
Fine Dining · Austin, TX
"Passed with 96 on inspection day."
Derek Okonkwo
Fast Casual · Atlanta, GA
"Worth every penny, twice over."
Megan Callahan
Hotel Kitchen · Denver, CO
Choose the Right
Audit for Your Situation.
Every tier includes a certified inspector, documented findings, and a corrective action plan. The difference is scope, urgency, and follow-up depth.
For new venues before their first county walk-through
For established operators managing annual renewal cycles
For operators who received a failing grade or closure notice
- Full FDA Food Code §2-4 walkthrough
- Equipment calibration verification
- Staff hygiene protocol review
- Permit documentation audit
- Emergency procedure signage check
- Facility layout compliance assessment
- Temperature log verification (all units)
- Surface ATP bioluminescence testing
- Date labeling & FIFO compliance
- Chemical storage & MSDS review
- Ventilation & exhaust systems
- Pest control documentation audit
- Targeted violation remediation audit
- Critical item verification (all cited points)
- Regulatory correspondence review
- Immediate corrective action documentation
- County re-inspection preparation briefing
- Legal-ready audit trail compilation
- Itemized violation report (PDF)
- Priority correction timeline
- Photo evidence of each finding
- Certificate of Pre-Inspection
- County submission checklist
- Compliance score (0-100)
- Violation severity ranking
- Corrective action plan
- Digital audit trail (90-day retention)
- Inspector certification badge
- Remediation-ready report (same day)
- County re-submission packet
- Before/after photo documentation
- Inspector affidavit (notarized option)
- Direct inspector availability for county Q&A
Pre-Opening Audit
For new venues before their first county walk-through
per inspection
Scope
- Full FDA Food Code §2-4 walkthrough
- Equipment calibration verification
- Staff hygiene protocol review
- Permit documentation audit
Follow-Up
1 complimentary re-visit within 30 days
Routine Compliance
For established operators managing annual renewal cycles
per inspection
Scope
- Temperature log verification (all units)
- Surface ATP bioluminescence testing
- Date labeling & FIFO compliance
- Chemical storage & MSDS review
Follow-Up
2 follow-up consultations included
Emergency Re-Inspection
For operators who received a failing grade or closure notice
priority scheduling
Scope
- Targeted violation remediation audit
- Critical item verification (all cited points)
- Regulatory correspondence review
- Immediate corrective action documentation
Follow-Up
Unlimited consultations for 60 days
"We opened with a 97. The inspector found a grease trap issue that would've shut us down on day one."
Sofia Marchetti
Italian Trattoria · Portland, OR
"As a first-time owner, this was like having someone walk me through a final exam before the real test."
James Osei
Fast Casual Concept · Columbus, OH
"The permit audit alone saved us three weeks of back-and-forth with the county clerk's office."
Aisha Patel
Cloud Kitchen · Houston, TX
"Went from a B to an A in 11 days. The corrective action plan was specific enough to hand straight to my team."
Marcus Webb
Sports Bar & Grill · Nashville, TN
"We run 6 locations. Having a consistent audit format across all of them changed how we manage compliance."
Linda Nakamura
Regional Franchise (6 sites) · Seattle, WA
"The ATP testing caught contamination our staff couldn't see. That report goes straight to my GM every quarter."
Darnell Foster
Hotel Restaurant · Charlotte, NC
"Worth scheduling twice a year. Our county inspector now asks how we stay so consistent."
Elena Vasquez
Catering Operation · Miami, FL
"We got a C on a Tuesday. Booked Inspect that night, had a remediation plan by Thursday, re-inspected Friday with a 91."
Tony Ricci
Italian Bistro · Chicago, IL
"The inspector came in at 6 AM before my county appointment at 10. That two-hour window changed everything."
Keisha Drummond
Soul Food Restaurant · Detroit, MI
"The notarized affidavit was exactly what the health department needed to reinstate our permit."
Robert Huang
Asian Fusion · San Jose, CA
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