Checklist template

Auditorium readiness and theater check

A ready-to-use checklist with 105 items in 6 sections, covering Cleanliness, Seats, Picture and sound, Lighting, Temperature, Exit paths. Use it as-is in InspectLoop, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 105 Items
  • 85 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 115 Points

Use this template How audits work

1. Cleanliness 19 items

  1. Auditorium number checked Short text
  2. Ushers entered the auditorium to clean as soon as the credits ended and the last guests were leaving Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Every row was walked from end to end during the turn clean, not only the aisles Yes / No 1 pt
  4. No popcorn tubs, cups or candy boxes are left on seats or on the floor Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The floor under the seats is free of spilled popcorn Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Spilled drinks were mopped, with no sticky patch felt underfoot in a sample of 5 rows Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Cup holders are empty and dry Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Swivel tables or tray tables at recliner seats are wiped Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Aisle carpet and stair treads are free of litter Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The floor at the foot of the screen and behind the front row is free of trash Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Trash bins at the auditorium exit were emptied before guests were admitted Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Used 3D glasses were collected from seats and returned to the recycling bin Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The auditorium has no smell of stale food or spilled soda on entry Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The entry corridor walls are free of scuffs and handprints at hand height Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The cleaning time for this auditorium is initialed on the turn-clean sheet posted at its door Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The deep clean of this auditorium (under seats, between recliner cushions) was done on its schedule Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Date of the last deep clean of this auditorium Date
  18. Minutes available between the end of the last show and the next admission Number
  19. Cleanliness of the auditorium when guests were admitted Rating
    • No litter or spills in any row 5 pts
    • Litter in a few seats 3 pts
    • Rows missed or spills left 1 pt

2. Seats 18 items

  1. Every seat cushion sampled returns to its upright position when released Yes / No 1 pt
  2. No seat has torn or split upholstery Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Seat cushions are dry, with no drink soaked into the fabric Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Armrests are firmly attached and lift or lower as designed Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Each powered recliner sampled reclines fully and returns to upright from its button Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Recliner footrests close completely, leaving the row clear to walk through Yes / No 1 pt
  7. No power cord or control box hangs below a recliner where a foot could catch it Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Heated seat or seat-side charging functions work in the seats sampled, where installed Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Row letters are in place and readable from the aisle on every row end Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Seat numbers are in place on every seat in the rows sampled Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Each seat taken out of service is tagged on the seat Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Each seat taken out of service is blocked from sale in the ticketing system Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Wheelchair spaces are clear of stored items Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Companion seats beside wheelchair spaces are in working order Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Server call buttons work at the seats sampled in dine-in auditoriums, where installed Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Seats in the auditorium Number
  17. Seats out of service at the time of the check Number
  18. Condition of the seats sampled Rating
    • All working and undamaged 5 pts
    • One or two faults, tagged and blocked from sale 4 pts
    • Faults not tagged 2 pts
    • Many broken or damaged seats 1 pt

3. Picture and sound 23 items

  1. The image fills the screen to its masking or edges, with no picture spilling onto the walls or cut off Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The image is in sharp focus at the center of the screen Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The image is in sharp focus in the corners of the screen Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The picture is in the correct aspect ratio for the feature, with the masking or lens preset matching Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Brightness is even, with no dim band or hot spot visible on a white frame Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The screen surface has no stain, tear or visible seam Yes / No 1 pt
  7. No shadow from the projection port glass or a dirty port window shows on the image Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The 3D system is switched to the correct mode for a 2D or a 3D show Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Dialogue is clearly heard from the center channel at a seat in the middle of the house Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Left and right screen channels both play, checked on the test clip or the pre-show Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Surround speakers on both side walls and the rear wall are playing Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The subwoofer plays without rattling ceiling tiles, light fittings or wall panels Yes / No 1 pt
  13. No speaker crackles, buzzes or cuts out during the check Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The sound level is set to the fader setting on the booth's show sheet for this feature Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Sound from the neighboring auditorium cannot be heard during a quiet scene Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The pre-show advertising and trailers started at the time shown on the schedule Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The feature started within the trailer length stated by company policy after the advertised time Yes / No 1 pt
  18. The projector lamp or laser hours are below the replacement limit shown on the booth log Yes / No 1 pt
  19. The booth log has an entry for each show played today in this auditorium Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Fader setting at the time of the check Number
  21. Lamp or laser hours shown on the projector Number
  22. Picture quality observed from the middle of the house Rating
    • Sharp, bright and correctly framed 5 pts
    • Slightly soft or dim 3 pts
    • Out of focus, misframed or visibly dim 1 pt
  23. Sound quality observed from the middle of the house Rating
    • Clear on all channels at the set level 5 pts
    • One channel weak or level off 3 pts
    • Distortion or a channel missing 1 pt

4. Lighting 15 items

  1. House lights are at the full walk-in level while guests are being seated Yes / No 1 pt
  2. House lights dim to the trailer level when the trailers start Yes / No 1 pt
  3. House lights go fully down at the start of the feature Yes / No 1 pt
  4. House lights come up to the credits level when the end credits begin Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Every house light fitting is working, with no dark section of ceiling or wall Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Aisle and step lights are lit along the full length of each aisle Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Step edge lighting or contrast strips are in place on every step Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Row-end seat lights are lit on every row Yes / No 1 pt
  9. No light from the corridor falls on the screen when the entry door opens Yes / No 1 pt
  10. No stray light from the projection booth or a port window shows in the auditorium Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Cleaning lights are switched off before guests are admitted Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Ushers carry a working flashlight for seating guests after the feature has started Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Wall sconce covers and light lenses are in place and unbroken Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Aisle or step lights not working Number
  15. Lighting cues during the show observed Rating
    • All cues on time 5 pts
    • One cue late or missed 3 pts
    • Lights wrong for a large part of the show 1 pt

5. Temperature 13 items

  1. Temperature measured at a seat in the middle of the house (°F or °C) Number
  2. The temperature measured is within the range set by company policy for an occupied auditorium Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The temperature at the front row is within 3°F (2°C) of the temperature at the back row Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The thermostat or building management system setpoint for this auditorium matches the company setting Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The thermostat cover is locked or the setpoint is password protected Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Air is felt moving from the supply grilles when the system is running Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Air handling noise cannot be heard over a quiet scene of the movie Yes / No 1 pt
  8. No water stain or drip from the ceiling is visible above the seats Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Supply and return grilles are free of dust build-up Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The auditorium is brought to temperature before the first show, not as guests arrive Yes / No 1 pt
  11. No guest complaint about heat or cold in this auditorium is written in the shift log for the last 7 days Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Date of the last air filter change for the unit serving this auditorium Date
  13. Thermostat setpoint (°F or °C) Number

6. Exit paths 17 items

  1. Every exit sign in the auditorium is lit Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Each exit door opens fully with one push on the panic bar Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Exit doors close and latch again by themselves after opening Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Exit doors are not propped open during the show Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Aisles are clear across their full width, with no cleaning cart, bin or booster seat left in them Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The space in front of each exit door is clear inside the auditorium Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The exit corridor or outside landing beyond each exit door is clear to the public way Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Outside exit paths are cleared of snow, ice and stored items Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Emergency lighting units in the auditorium light when their test button is pressed Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The door alarm on each exit sounds or signals the manager's office, where one is fitted Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The evacuation announcement or slide for this auditorium can be started from the booth or the manager's office Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The usher asked could name the two nearest exits from this auditorium Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The auditorium check sheet shows an usher walk-through at least once during each show today Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Exit signs or emergency lights not working Number
  15. Name of the manager on duty Short text
  16. Overall readiness of the auditorium for the next show Rating
    • Ready in every respect 5 pts
    • Ready with minor faults 3 pts
    • Should not have been opened to guests 1 pt
  17. Corrective actions required Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the InspectLoop template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In InspectLoop you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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