Hotel Compliance Checklist
Compliance only works when it’s visible, consistent, and documented. The Hotel Compliance Checklist brings every requirement into one routine: licenses and permits, fire & life safety, security/incident logs, guest privacy and data protection, health & sanitation, food safety (HACCP/CCP logs), engineering and critical systems, accessibility, vendor SLAs, environmental metrics, and finance/tax postings. Each line is specific and observable so “compliant” isn’t a guess — it’s a standard.
Use it two ways: print the free PDF for clipboard walk-throughs, or run it in TARGPatrol to assign sections by department, set due times, and attach evidence. Mixed fields keep records audit-ready by default: [Flag] for pass/fail, [Number] for readings, [Media] for photos/videos, and [Text] for notes, incidents, and corrective actions.
Inside the app, completions flow into dashboards and trend views by property or brand. Recurring schedules and reminders reduce misses; SLA timers and escalations keep high-risk items (fire systems, lift certificates, water temps) on track. One-click exports produce inspection packs for authorities, insurers, and internal audits — without manual compilation.
As codes, brand standards, or equipment change, update the checklist once and reuse it across properties. With a traceable history of who checked what, when, and with which evidence, you reduce risk, speed audits from hours to minutes, and keep your hotel consistently safe, legal, and guest-ready.
Hotel business license current (exp. date)
Food & beverage licenses current (restaurant/bar/banqueting)
Alcohol license/posting compliant (hours, manager on duty)
Pool/spa permit current (if applicable)
Music/TV broadcast rights (PROs) covered
Elevator/boiler certificates posted & in date
Gambling/entertainment/event permits (if applicable)
Upload photos of posted permits/certificates
General liability policy active (limits)
Property/business interruption coverage current
Workers’ compensation certificate on file
Liquor liability (if applicable)
Certificates for key vendors/contractors collected
Fire risk assessment reviewed this year
Fire alarm panel: last inspection date
Sprinkler/hydrant/standpipe test certificate current
Extinguishers present, tagged, gauge in green (units)
Exit routes illuminated and unobstructed
Emergency lighting tested monthly
Smoke/CO detectors tested (sample %)
Fire doors self-closing, not wedged
Evacuation maps on guest floors and rooms
Recent fire drill conducted (date)
Upload photos: exit signage, extinguisher tags
24/7 contact posted, guard SOPs current
CCTV coverage adequate, retention (days)
CCTV time sync & privacy signage compliant
Key control policy in force (master keys audit)
Incident/accident log maintained, last review date
Lost & found policy followed, log up to date
GDPR/locally required privacy notice available
Consent capture for marketing (opt-in records)
ID/document handling policy enforced (no copies unless lawful)
PMS/POS access by role, MFA enabled where available
Data retention & deletion schedules documented
Breach response plan tested (date)
Housekeeping SOPs align with brand/local code
Chemical labels/SDS accessible, staff trained
Pest control contract active, last service date
Waste segregation (general/recycling/food/oil) compliant
Laundry temps/chemistry meet hygiene standard
HACCP plan current, CCP logs complete
Fridge/freezer temperatures recorded (°C/°F)
Sanitizer ppm within spec, logs complete
Food handler certificates valid (count)
Allergen management (menus, cross-contact SOP)
Grease trap serviced per schedule (date)
Upload photos: cold-holding logs, sanitizer test
Written scheme & risk assessment current
Sentinel outlets flushed & temps logged weekly
Showerhead/descale schedule followed
Sampling/testing done if required (date/results)
Boilers/chillers: service certificates current
Generator test run monthly, load test annually
Elevators: inspection in date, entrapment drills
Electrical: thermography/grounding tests (date)
Gas safety inspection certificate current
Indoor air quality: filters changed on schedule
Accessible rooms meet requirements (count)
Public areas/barriers addressed (ramps, lifts, signage)
Pool lift/accessible entry device operational
Accommodation of service animals policy in place
No-smoking policy posted/enforced, fees disclosed
Resort/occupancy taxes disclosed at booking/check-in
Pet policy published, deposits/cleaning fees documented
Accessibility & privacy statements on website
Active contracts centrally stored
SLA/KPI reviews performed (quarterly/annual)
Contractor induction & permits to work enforced
Contractor insurance/credentials on file
Energy/water usage tracked monthly
Linen/towel reuse program communicated
Local regulations on plastics/packaging followed
Emergency contacts, evacuation maps, house rules
Occupancy limits (meeting rooms, pool, gym)
Alcohol service rules/age notices
Workers’ rights/labor postings (back-of-house)
Upload corridor/room door posting photos (sample)
Internal audit last completed (date)
External/authority inspection results stored
Open non-conformities (count)
Corrective actions assigned & due dates
Management review held (date)
Complaints logged, response times within SLA
Injury/illness claims process documented
Trend analysis reviewed monthly
Overall status: Compliant / Minor Issues / Major Non-Conformity
Upload final summary photos (permits board, fire panel)
Notes / exceptions / follow-ups



















