PLS-2026-DEMO01

Capture a front-of-building photo and state the business name, address, and what is prepared or operated on site.

What is the condition of the building exterior and signage?

Are the parking lot and walkways free of cracks, potholes, and ice?

Are exterior stairs and ramps equipped with handrails, adequate lighting, and non-slip nosing?

Describe the operations — what is made, sold, or served; key customers; hours and shifts.

How many years has the business operated at this location?

Are there any notable, recent, or planned changes to operations or processes?

How many buildings / structures are on site? Capture the exterior of EACH.

Describe the occupancy of each building — what happens where.

Are there any foreign exposures — overseas operations, or imports as the importer of record?

Are the lobby and dining areas free of tripping hazards (rugs, cords, floor transitions)?

Are interior stairs and ramps equipped with handrails, adequate lighting, and non-slip nosing?

Are guest bathroom floors in good condition, with intact tile and proper drainage?

Hotel: do guest room doors have working locks and secondary latches?

Hotel: is a smoke detector present in each guest room, not painted over or covered?

Hotel: is an egress / evacuation plan posted on each guest room door?

Hotel: are balcony railings at least 42 in high, in good condition, and free of climbable features?

Using a test kit, are the pool's free chlorine and pH readings within spec?

Is the pool enclosed by a fence at least 4 ft high with a self-closing, self-latching gate?

Are depth markers, no-diving signage, and lifesaving equipment in place at the pool?

Are pool drain covers VGBA-compliant (compliance stamp visible)?

Is the pool area kept free of glass containers (pool / outdoor bar discipline)?

Is the on-premise liquor license posted and current?

Is ID-check / minimum-age signage displayed at the bar and POS?

Is an ID scanner in use, or an acceptable-ID list posted?

Are measured pour controls in use — jiggers, controlled-pour spouts, or POS tracking?

Is bar bottle storage secured during off-hours?

For banquets / catering: is alcohol served by bartenders only, with no self-serve open bottles?

Is a BYOB / corkage policy posted?

Is designated-driver / rideshare program signage displayed?

Is there security presence or camera coverage of bar areas after dark?

Are TIPS / ServSafe Alcohol certifications current for servers and bartenders?

Is a refusal-of-service / incident log maintained?

Is a dram-shop / host-liquor liability certificate on file?

Hotel: are room-service / minibar controls in place — replenishment log, ID checked at delivery?

Describe the overservice policy — drink limits, last call, and how no-overservice is documented.

Describe how hours of service comply with state law and the liquor license.

Describe underage-employee restrictions (state-specific minimum ages to serve or pour).

Describe how intoxicated guests are handled — escort, taxi, no key reissue.

Are cold-hold temperatures in reach-ins / walk-ins at or below 41°F?

Are hot-hold / steam table temperatures at or above 135°F?

Do internal cook temperatures of proteins meet targets (poultry 165°F, ground beef 155°F)?

Are date labels applied to prepped / opened food (7-day rule)?

Are raw and ready-to-eat foods kept separated — boards, gloves, storage order?

Is the handwash sink stocked with soap, hot water, and signage?

Is sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink / wiping-cloth bucket within spec (test strip)?

Are the dishmachine's final-rinse temperature and sanitizer ppm within spec?

Pan the cook line — fryers, ovens, ranges, and hood coverage — and capture make / model plates.

How many deep fryers are on site?

Is the hood / duct cleaning tag current (NFPA 96)?

Is the ANSUL / wet-chemical suppression inspection tag current, with nozzle caps in place?

Is a Class K extinguisher located within 30 ft of the cooking line?

Are portable extinguisher tags current, with gauges green and units mounted and unobstructed?

How many marked exits are there?

Are exit signs illuminated and egress paths unobstructed?

Do sprinkler heads have 18 in of clearance, with no paint or damage?

Is the 90-minute emergency lighting test documented in the logbook?

Are kitchen / back-of-house floors free of grease and standing water, with mats in place?

Is wet-floor signage available and used during mopping and spills?

Is slip-resistant footwear worn by staff on shift?

Is the lock / tag station stocked, with a uniquely-keyed lock for each employee?

Are applied lockout tags legible — name, date, reason, and signature?

Are slicers, mixers, and grinders locked out during blade changes or cleaning?

Is the walk-in cooler / freezer compressor locked out during service?

Are hood / exhaust fans locked out during duct cleaning?

Is the cord-and-plug exception applied correctly (plug under the worker's control)?

Is there a written LOTO program covering kitchen / back-of-house equipment?

Are machine-specific energy-source procedure cards posted?

Are annual LOTO procedure audit records available?

Are employee LOTO training records available (authorized vs affected)?

Describe how contractor LOTO is coordinated during maintenance visits.

Are food handler / ServSafe certificates current?

Describe the allergen handling protocol in place.

Describe workplace violence / robbery training for front desk and late-shift staff.

Who monitors the waterflow / fire alarms?

Are sprinkler control valves locked open?

Are valves electrically supervised (tamper switches)?

Capture the most recent water supply test card — date, static / residual psi, and tested by whom.

Record the sprinkler head date / orifice size in storage or high-hazard areas.

Any impairments to suppression or detection observed during the walk?

Are any combustible wall assemblies present — EIFS, insulated metal panels, exposed foam, MCM / ACM?

Describe the roof coverings — type, install year, and number of layers per roof section.

How effective is the hot work program — permits, fire watch, contractor sign-off?

How effective are fire protection maintenance and impairment management?

How effective is the preventive maintenance program (incl. IR scans of switchgear)?

How effective is contractor and change management — COIs, contracts, MOC process?

How effective are emergency preparedness and response — EAP, drills, muster?

How effective is housekeeping?

How effective are smoking controls — designated areas and enforcement?

How effective is site-level business continuity planning?

Record employee counts — production / maintenance / warehouse, office / inside sales, outside sales / drivers.

Are seasonal or temporary workers used? Record counts.

What percent of employees have been with the company less than one year, and what is the turnover trend?

Describe the workforce profile — skill level, union status, multi-shift operations.

Is an increase in hiring anticipated over the next 12 months?

Manual material handling — lifting aids, adjustable workstations, task design

Are machine / equipment hazards controlled — guarding, light curtains, interlocks in place?

Are slip / trip / fall exposures controlled — surfaces, transitions, and seasonal (ice) management?

Are job rotation or administrative controls in place for repetitive / ergonomic operations?

Describe occupational disease exposures — noise, dusts, fumes, solvents, metalworking fluids, heat.

Where noise or chemical exposure exists, is there a baseline exposure monitoring / audiometric testing program?

Is a PPE program in place — equipment provided, worn, and enforced?

Could any single event — fire, explosion, chemical release — expose 10 or more employees?

How effective is the safety management program — leadership, accountability, employee engagement, review cadence — and who owns it?

How effective is post-injury management — same-day reporting expectation, transitional duty, medical provider relationships, claim coordinator?

Are OSHA 300 / 300A logs posted or available?

Record the vehicle inventory — counts by type (private passenger, light truck, medium+) and average annual mileage.

Are any vehicles equipped with telematics?

How impactful is the written distracted driving policy?

Are MVRs pulled at hire, with written acceptance criteria?

Are MVRs re-pulled periodically (at least annually)?

Are any frequent drivers under age 21? What percent of drivers have been with the account less than one year?

Describe non-owned / hired auto use — who drives personal or rental vehicles on business, how often, and what controls apply.

Describe passenger-carrying vehicles — counts by size, CDL requirements, and driver qualification files.

Are any vehicles DOT-regulated? If yes, note the USDOT number and compliance program.

Is there a fleet inspection and maintenance program?

Walk the lot and spot-check vehicle condition — tires, lights, body damage.

Describe how vehicle keys are secured and who authorizes vehicle use.

Are interior slip / trip / fall controls in place — spill-cleanup tools and signs accessible, walk-off mats, smooth transitions, handrails, slip-resistant nosings?

Is there a documented periodic premises inspection / repair program?

Are exterior walkways in good condition, well lit, and covered by a snow / ice plan?

Are parking lot controls in place — striping, signage, speed bumps, bollards at nose-in parking, and landscaping trimmed for sightlines?

Are light poles / elevated signs periodically inspected for internal corrosion?

Is the public separated from operations areas with signage and barriers (customers kept out of the shop / warehouse)?

Do third-party service providers have written contracts with a defined scope of work?

Do contracts include indemnification / hold-harmless in the account's favor, and does legal counsel review them?

Are certificates of insurance obtained from vendors and re-verified annually?

Are security guards on site? If so, note whether armed, contracted, and how they are trained.

Are there custodial care operations or an abuse / molestation exposure?

Has there been notable loss activity in the past 5 years? Note trends by line (property, WC, auto, GL).

What were the underlying causes of the losses discussed?

What corrective actions have been taken — or are still needed?

How effective is management's commitment to risk control and safety (overall impression)?

Describe management's plans and willingness to complete recommendations.

Who owns the safety program day-to-day?