Checklist template

Exterior signage and curb appeal for restaurants

A ready-to-use checklist with 119 items in 6 sections, covering Building signs, Pylon and directional signs, Banners and windows, Landscaping, Lighting, Parking lot. Use it as-is in InspectLoop, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 119 Items
  • 104 Yes / No checks
  • 7 Scored ratings
  • 139 Points

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1. Building signs 18 items

  1. The main building sign shows the current brand logo Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Every letter of the building sign is present Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Every letter of the building sign lights up after dark or when tested Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Building sign faces are free of cracks and holes Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Building sign colors are not faded against the brand standard Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Building sign faces are free of dirt streaks, bird droppings and nests Yes / No 1 pt
  7. The wall below the sign is free of rust streaks Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The building sign can be read from the main road in both directions of travel Yes / No 1 pt
  9. No tree branch or banner hides any part of the building sign Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Secondary building signs ("Drive-thru", "Open 24 hours") describe services this location offers Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The street number is visible from the road Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Awnings are free of tears, fading and mildew Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The fascia or roof band shows the brand color with no peeling paint Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Walls beside the entrance are free of stains and graffiti Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Only signs in the approved sign package are mounted on the building Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Date of the last cleaning or service of the building signs Date
  17. The contact of the sign service vendor is on file in the office Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Condition of the building signs Rating
    • Complete, clean and fully lit 5 pts
    • Minor fading, dirt or one letter out 3 pts
    • Damaged, outdated or largely unlit 1 pt

2. Pylon and directional signs 19 items

  1. Both faces of the pylon or monument sign are intact Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Both faces of the pylon or monument sign light up Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The reader board message promotes a current offer or an approved message Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The reader board message is spelled correctly Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Reader board letters are all of one style and color, with none improvised Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Date the reader board message was last changed Date
  7. Spare reader board letters are stored sorted, with the changing pole on site Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Every pixel of the electronic message center lights, where there is one Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The pylon pole is free of rust and peeling paint Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The base of the pylon is free of weeds and litter Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The pole cover shows no vehicle damage Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The brand's panel on a shared plaza sign shows the current logo Yes / No 1 pt
  13. An entrance sign or exit sign stands at each driveway Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Arrows on directional signs point with the current traffic flow Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Directional signs stand upright Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The drive-thru entrance sign can be seen from the lot entrance Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Signs at mobile pickup or curbside stalls are in place Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Accessible parking signs stand upright with legible faces Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Condition of pylon and directional signs Rating
    • Complete, upright and lit 5 pts
    • Minor wear or an outdated message 3 pts
    • Damaged, unlit or misleading 1 pt

3. Banners and windows 20 items

  1. Banners on display belong to the current marketing period Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The number of banners is within the company limit Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Banner permits are on file where local regulation requires them Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Banners are held taut at all four corners or mounted in frames Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Banners are free of tears, fraying and fading Yes / No 1 pt
  6. No banner or sign is tied to a tree, light pole or fence Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Lawn signs and feather flags stand upright in the approved locations Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Flags are free of tatters and fading Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The exterior hiring banner is the approved version Yes / No 1 pt
  10. No banner blocks the sight line of drivers leaving the lot Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Window glass is clean on the outside Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Window frames and sills are free of dirt and cobwebs Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Seen from outside, no boxes, stacked chairs or cleaning equipment stand against the windows Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Blinds or shades hang level with no broken slats Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Seen from the parking lot, window graphics cover no more glass than company standards allow Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Windows show no leftover tape or unused suction cups Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The illuminated "Open" sign has no dead segments Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Entrance door frames and handles are free of chipped paint and grime Yes / No 1 pt
  19. The entrance mat lies flat with no curled edge Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Banners and windows seen from the street Rating
    • Current, tidy and clean 5 pts
    • Some wear or clutter 3 pts
    • Tattered, outdated or dirty 1 pt

4. Landscaping 21 items

  1. Grass is cut to an even height Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Lawn edges along curbs and walkways are trimmed Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Planting beds are free of weeds Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Mulch or stone covers the soil in the beds, with no bare patches Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Dead plants have been removed or replaced Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Shrubs are trimmed below the window sills Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Trees and shrubs do not hide the entrance door from the parking lot Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Seasonal flowers or planters at the entrance are planted and alive Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Planters are free of litter and cigarette butts Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Irrigation does not spray walkways or windows Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Landscaped areas are free of litter at the time of the visit Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Litter walks of the grounds are logged at the frequency set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Date of the last visit of the landscape contractor Date
  14. The dumpster enclosure gates are closed Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The ground around the dumpster enclosure is free of spilled trash Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Patio tables and chairs are wiped clean Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Patio umbrellas are free of tears, stains and fading Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Outdoor trash cans are no more than three-quarters full Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Outdoor trash can exteriors are free of spills and stains Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Walkways are free of gum and drink stains Yes / No 1 pt
  21. Landscaping and grounds Rating
    • Well kept and litter-free 5 pts
    • Needs trimming, weeding or a litter pick 3 pts
    • Neglected 1 pt

5. Lighting 20 items

  1. How exterior lighting was checked Choice
    • After dark
    • In daylight, lights switched on for the test
    • In daylight, not tested
  2. All parking lot pole lights work Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Number of parking lot lights not working Number
  4. Wall-mounted lights on the building work Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Lights under the entrance canopy or soffit work Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Lights along the drive-thru lane work Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Accent lighting on the roof band or building outline is lit along its full length Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Ground lights aimed at the monument sign work Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Lamps of the same type show the same color, with no mix of warm and cool white Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Light lenses are free of dirt, yellowing and insects Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Light poles stand straight with undamaged bases Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The timer or photocell switches exterior lights on at dusk Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Signs stay lit during all opening hours after dark Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Signs are switched off after closing where company policy or local regulation requires it Yes / No 1 pt
  15. From the street, the dining room looks lit and open during business hours Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Burned-out exterior lamps are repaired within the time set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Each open lighting repair request has a ticket number Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Date of the last night-time lighting walk by a manager Date
  19. Patio lighting works Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Exterior lighting Rating
    • Everything lit and even 5 pts
    • A few lamps out 3 pts
    • Dark areas or unlit signs 1 pt

6. Parking lot 21 items

  1. Driveway entrances and the lot surface are free of potholes Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The lot surface is free of standing water Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Parking stall lines are clearly visible Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Drive-thru lane arrows on the pavement are clearly visible Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Accessible stall markings are not faded or worn through Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Curb paint is free of chips and tire marks Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Wheel stops are in place and unbroken Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The lot is free of litter at the time of the visit Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Stalls nearest the entrance are free of oil stains Yes / No 1 pt
  10. No abandoned vehicle or unapproved trailer is parked on the lot Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Employees park in the stalls farthest from the entrance Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Supplier deliveries are scheduled outside peak periods so trucks do not hide the building Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Bollards stand straight with intact paint or covers Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The walkway from the lot to the entrance is free of cracks and raised edges Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Storm drains are clear of leaves and litter Yes / No 1 pt
  16. No grease or used-oil tracks cross the lot from the back door Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Lot sweeping is logged at the frequency set by company policy Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Parking lot Rating
    • Smooth, clean and clearly marked 5 pts
    • Worn markings or some litter 3 pts
    • Potholes, heavy staining or litter 1 pt
  19. Overall curb appeal from the street Rating
    • Signs lit and current, grounds and lot clean 5 pts
    • Presentable, with wear, litter or lamps out to correct 3 pts
    • Damaged signs, dark areas or neglected grounds seen from the street 1 pt
  20. Name of the person who walked the exterior Short text
  21. Comments and corrective actions 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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