Catering Banquet Tear Down Audit

Inspection template for auditing banquet tear down activities, including equipment counts, damage checks, lost and found items, and venue restoration.

Event Closeout Verification

• Event name, date, and venue match the closeout record
• Teardown authorized by event lead or venue representative
• Service areas cleared for teardown access
• Remaining event hazards identified and communicated

Equipment Count and Accountability

• Tables counted against setup list
• Chairs counted against setup list
• Linens, skirting, and overlays accounted for
• China, glassware, and flatware counted and matched to issue quantities
• AV, staging, and decor items accounted for
• Missing or overage items identified

Damage and Incident Assessment

• Furniture, fixtures, and equipment free of damage
• Walls, floors, and ceilings free of new damage
• Spills, stains, or residue documented and contained
• Broken items or incident details recorded

Lost and Found Review

• Lost and found items collected and secured
• Found item log completed with description, location, and disposition
• Guest property or valuables identified

Venue Restoration

• Trash, food waste, and debris removed from event areas
• Floors swept, mopped, and free of slip hazards
• Furniture returned to original layout or storage location
• Exits, aisles, and emergency equipment unobstructed
• Venue turned over to next department or left in acceptable condition