ADA Accessibility Walkthrough Checklist
This checklist standardizes ada accessibility walkthrough checklist to improve guest experience, reduce risk, and support inspection readiness. Use it to document tasks, capture issues, and track corrective actions with sign-off. Includes accessibility walkthrough steps aligned to ADA 28 CFR 36 expectations.
- Industry: Hotel & Hospitality
- Frequency: As Needed
- Estimated Time: 10-15 minutes
- Role: General Manager
- Total Items: 45
- Compliance: ADA 28 CFR 36 (Public Accommodations)
Setup & Readiness
Confirm staffing, access, supplies, and readiness before service.
- SOP followed with no skipped steps?
- Any issues found that require escalation?
- Corrective action assigned and tracked?
- Time spent on this section
- Notes
Guest Experience & Service Quality
Verify service standards, response times, and communication.
- SOP followed with no skipped steps?
- Any issues found that require escalation?
- Corrective action assigned and tracked?
- Time spent on this section
- Notes
Cleanliness & Sanitation Controls
Verify cleaning steps, disinfectant dwell time, and cross-contamination controls.
- SOP followed with no skipped steps?
- Any issues found that require escalation?
- Corrective action assigned and tracked?
- Time spent on this section
- Photo evidence
Safety, Fire & Life Safety
Verify exits, hazards, incident prevention, and life-safety systems.
- SOP followed with no skipped steps?
- Any issues found that require escalation?
- Corrective action assigned and tracked?
- Time spent on this section
- Photo evidence
Equipment & Preventive Maintenance
Verify equipment condition, PM status, and defects reporting.
- SOP followed with no skipped steps?
- Any issues found that require escalation?
- Corrective action assigned and tracked?
- Time spent on this section
- Photo evidence
Inventory & Asset Control
Verify par levels, secure storage, and shrink controls.
- SOP followed with no skipped steps?
- Any issues found that require escalation?
- Corrective action assigned and tracked?
- Inventory variance
- Notes
Documentation & Compliance
Verify required logs, permits, and audit-ready documentation.
- SOP followed with no skipped steps?
- Any issues found that require escalation?
- Corrective action assigned and tracked?
- Time spent on this section
- Notes
Issues, Escalations & CAPA
Log issues, assign owners, and verify corrective actions.
- SOP followed with no skipped steps?
- Any issues found that require escalation?
- Corrective action assigned and tracked?
- Time spent on this section
- Photo evidence
QA, Corrective Actions & Sign-Off
Confirm quality, document issues, and capture manager sign-off for accountability.
- QA walkthrough completed?
- Any critical issues still open?
- Overall risk level
- Manager Signature
- Department Lead Signature
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Why Use This ADA Accessibility Walkthrough Checklist?
This ada accessibility walkthrough checklist helps hotel & hospitality teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for general manager professionals, this checklist covers 45 critical inspection points across 9 sections. Recommended frequency: as needed.
Ensures compliance with ADA 28 CFR 36 (Public Accommodations). Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ADA Accessibility Walkthrough Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 45 inspection items across 9 sections: Setup & Readiness, Guest Experience & Service Quality, Cleanliness & Sanitation Controls, Safety, Fire & Life Safety, Equipment & Preventive Maintenance, Inventory & Asset Control, Documentation & Compliance, Issues, Escalations & CAPA, QA, Corrective Actions & Sign-Off. It is designed for hotel & hospitality operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed as needed. Each completion takes approximately 10-15 minutes.
Who should use this ADA Accessibility Walkthrough Checklist?
This checklist is designed for General Manager professionals in the hotel & hospitality industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.