Checklist template

Movie Theater

A ready-to-use checklist with 54 items in 8 sections, covering Parking Area, Theater Exterior, Entrance and Lobby, Ticket Counter and Automated Ticket Machines, Theater Concessions, Theater Condiment Bars and more. Use it as-is in InspectLoop, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 8 Sections
  • 54 Items
  • 54 Yes / No checks
  • 54 Points

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1. Parking Area 9 items

  1. Ensure parking entrance has appropriate signage. Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Clear away any debris from parking areas. Check lot after peak periods. Remove and empty trash. Yes / No 1 pt
  3. See that parking lines and directional arrows are legible. Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Inspect lighting. See that all lighting is working and there are no dark corners. Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Ensure there are clearly marked pedestrian walkways. Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Clearly mark handicapped parking spaces. Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Keep all fire lanes clear. Yes / No 1 pt
  8. See that pickup and drop off areas are safety moving during peak periods. Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Check daily for unauthorized vehicles. Yes / No 1 pt

2. Theater Exterior 8 items

  1. Ensure theater name signage is lit and visible to passing cars and pedestrians. Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Inspect coming soon and now showing posters. They should be in good repair, no vandalism. Replace any burnt out bulbs. Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Examine flower bed, containers, and landscaping to make sure it is neat and free from garbage, dead plants, and overgrown areas. Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Ensure building is well lit from all sides. Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Check that all emergency exits, landings, and steps from the building are marked, unblocked, and kept in good condition. Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Make certain fire department connections are kept clear, accessible, and have caps. Yes / No 1 pt
  7. In winter, clear roof area over entrances/exits from falling ices/snow hazards. Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Empty garbage containers. Ensure containers are in good repair. Wipe any smudges and dirt. Yes / No 1 pt

3. Entrance and Lobby 5 items

  1. Wipe entrance way glass and doors to remove dirt and smudges. Dust window ledges. Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Sanitize door touchpoints regularly. Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Sweep, vacuum, and mop entrance and lobby floors after peak periods. Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Keep vacuum and mop bucket on hand for spot cleaning as needed. Keep both out of customer sight. Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Empty lobby garbage and spot clean exterior of garbage bins. Yes / No 1 pt

4. Ticket Counter and Automated Ticket Machines 4 items

  1. Wipe and tidy counter. Remove employee personal effects. Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Regularly sanitize surfaces including POS. Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Use dust cloth for monitors and keyboards. Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Sanitize touchpoints for self-serve ticket machines. Use dust cloth for screens. Yes / No 1 pt

5. Theater Concessions 13 items

  1. Vacuum/mop area in front of concession after peak periods. Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Regularly sanitize all surfaces including counters, POS, shared serving equipment, food prep areas, and dispenser handles. Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Wipe down soda machines to avoid build up or residue. Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Remove smudges and clean all glass including snack displays. Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Check dispensers for build-up and regularly sanitize. Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Follow first in, first out for all food rotation. Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Are food holding temperatures compliant? Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Regularly check refrigerator temperatures. Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Review food expiration dates daily. Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Dust and sanitize cup, lid, and other holders. Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Ensure hand washing area is stocked with soap and sanitizer. Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Use gloves or utensils to handle ready to eat food. Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Ensure employees are trained on food safety and food handling. Yes / No 1 pt

6. Theater Condiment Bars 5 items

  1. Assign one staff member per shift to be responsible for restocking and spot cleaning condiment bar. Yes / No 1 pt
  2. During peak periods, check condiment bar every 10 minutes. Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Wipe down and sanitize all surfaces and shared dispenser handles. Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Empty garbage. Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Restock condiments and napkins. Yes / No 1 pt

7. Auditorium 5 items

  1. Check seats, under seats and aisles for debris. Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Spot clean/sanitize seats, arm rests, cup holders. Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Empty garbage and spot clean garbage bin exterior. Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Sweep/vacuum/spot mop floors and carpets. Check for spills and clean accordingly. Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Wipe interior and exterior of auditorium doors. Sanitize touchpoints. Yes / No 1 pt

8. Washrooms 5 items

  1. Check lighting and replace any burnt out bulbs. Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Clean and sanitize toilet seats, bowls, and stall walls and doors. Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Wipe down and sanitize counters and sinks. Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Refill toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and hand sanitizer. Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Check restrooms before and after peak periods. Yes / No 1 pt

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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