Inspection checklist

Finished linen inspection checklist for commercial laundries (ISO 2015 8.6)

A checklist for commercial laundries to inspect finished linen for quality, correct drying, folding, counting, and packing before dispatch, ensuring it meets customer requirements.

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What it is for

This template provides a structured approach to inspecting finished linen in commercial laundries.

The full question list

1. Linen Quality Checks

  1. Finished linen has no visible stains (e.g., oil, grease, blood, ink) that would render it unacceptable for customer use. *
  2. Number of items rejected due to stains
  3. Finished linen is free from tears. *
  4. Finished linen is free from holes. *
  5. Number of items rejected due to tears
  6. Number of items rejected due to holes
  7. Finished linen has no detectable unpleasant odours (e.g., mildew, chemical, sour) that would render it unacceptable for customer use. *
  8. Number of items rejected due to odour
  9. Finished linen is not damp. *
  10. Finished linen is not brittle from over-drying. *
  11. Finished linen is not scorched from over-drying. *
  12. Number of items rejected due to incorrect drying

2. Folding and Presentation

  1. Finished linen is folded according to the customer's specified standard (e.g., size, orientation) as documented in the order. *
  2. Number of items rejected due to incorrect folding
  3. Finished linen items are presented uniformly (e.g., stacked with consistent fold direction and alignment). *

3. Counting and Packing

  1. The count of finished linen matches the customer order. *
  2. Discrepancy in item count (if any)
  3. Packed linen is covered to maintain cleanliness. *
  4. The flow of clean linen is physically separated from the flow of soiled linen in the packing area. *
  5. The flow of soiled linen is physically separated from the flow of clean linen in the packing area. *

4. Follow-up and Decision

  1. Decision for rejected items *
  2. Notes on rejected items or other observations
  3. A record of corrective actions for identified non-conformities (e.g., log entry, rewash tag) is available for review. *

5. Sign-off

  1. Name of person completing this inspection *
  2. Date of sign-off *
  3. Signature *

References

How the score works

The score is the share of scored questions that pass. N/A is left out of the score; text, dates and signatures are recorded but not scored. A completed template is a record of what you checked; it is not an inspection by a regulator or an accreditation body.

Questions

What is the purpose of this checklist?

This checklist helps commercial laundries ensure that finished linen meets quality standards and customer specifications before it is sent out.

How often should this inspection be performed?

This inspection should be performed for each batch or order of finished linen, or as frequently as determined by your quality management system.