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Dishroom Punch List - Failed Install Corrections

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Summary

Used When an Install Fails Inspection or Commissioning

This punch list is used to document, correct, and verify failed items before reinspection or turnover approval.

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CRITICAL FAILURES (Immediate Shutdown Risk)

☐ No final rinse at 180°F
☐ No sanitizer ppm verification
☐ No indirect drain / missing air gap
☐ Wastewater backing up
☐ Hand sink blocked or missing
☐ No functioning three-comp sink when required
☐ Chemical pumps not working
☐ No test strips available
☐ Grease interceptor not tied into system

Correction Required By: ___________________

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MAJOR FAILURES (Inspection Citation Likely)

☐ No water softener on hard water
☐ Booster heater undersized
☐ No condensation hood over hood machine
☐ No air-dry space
☐ Clean storage under plumbing
☐ Drain strainers missing
☐ Floor not sloped to drain
☐ No PM logs posted

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MINOR FAILURES (Operational Risk)

☐ Missing signage
☐ Racks damaged or rusted
☐ Inadequate drying racks
☐ No splash guards at pre-rinse
☐ No chemical SDS binder
☐ Missing thermometers
☐ Inadequate lighting in dishroom

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REINSPECTION CLEARANCE

☐ All critical items corrected
☐ All major items corrected
☐ All minor items corrected
☐ Re-test completed
☐ Documentation updated
☐ Staff retrained

Reinspection Date: ____________________
Approved By: _________________________

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Aldevra Closeout Rule

A dishroom is not “done” when the installer leaves—it’s done only when sanitation, safety, utilities, training, and documentation all pass verification together.

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