FacilityCare IQCleaning inspection checklist generator
A cleaning inspection checklist lists every area a client expects cleaned, with a 1–5 score per line so two inspectors would grade the same building the same way. Pick the building type and frequency, switch off the areas that do not apply, and you get a scored checklist you can print, copy, or download as a PDF.
Office cleaning inspection checklist (nightly)
Lobby & Reception__ / 25
| Item | Score 1–5 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum all carpeted areas and rugs | ||
| Mop hard flooring (tile, vinyl, wood) | ||
| Dust reception desk, tables, and ledges | ||
| Clean entrance glass doors and sidelights | ||
| Empty all trash and recycling bins |
Office Areas__ / 20
| Item | Score 1–5 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum all carpeted areas | ||
| Dust desks, monitors, phones, and horizontal surfaces | ||
| Empty all trash and recycling bins | ||
| Wipe light switches and door handles |
Conference Rooms__ / 20
| Item | Score 1–5 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wipe conference table and chairs | ||
| Clean whiteboard and marker trays | ||
| Vacuum or mop flooring | ||
| Empty trash bins |
Break Room / Kitchen__ / 30
| Item | Score 1–5 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wipe countertops, tables, and chairs | ||
| Clean sink basin and faucet | ||
| Clean microwave interior and exterior | ||
| Wipe exterior of refrigerator | ||
| Mop floor | ||
| Empty all trash and recycling |
Restrooms__ / 40
| Item | Score 1–5 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clean and disinfect toilets and urinals | ||
| Clean sinks, mirrors, and countertops | ||
| Refill soap, paper towels, and toilet paper | ||
| Mop floors with disinfectant | ||
| Empty sanitary bins | ||
| Wipe partitions and door handles | ||
| Check and restock air fresheners | ||
| Clean light fixtures and vents |
How to score it
Score every line from 1 to 5: 5 nothing to fix, 4 a detail the client would not notice, 3 visible but acceptable, 2 the client would mention it, 1 not done. The total is the sum divided by the maximum for the lines you scored, so a half-finished walk still gives a percentage. Most operators treat 90% and above as pass, 80–89% as a re-clean of the flagged lines, and below 80% as a supervisor visit the same week.
The lines come from the eight free cleaning checklists on this site, so the inspection grades exactly what the crew was asked to do. Weekly and monthly frequencies add the periodic work (high dusting, floor machine work, fixtures) that a nightly walk would not fairly score. The Download PDF button produces the same sheet with five score boxes per line and blank fields for facility, date and inspector.
For what a finished report looks like, with example scores and a client summary, see the janitorial inspection report example.
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Same 1–5 scoring, plus a photo on any line under 4. The scored report lands in the client's portal under your logo, with the visit's check-in and check-out times beside it.
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