What Inspectors Actually Look for During Dispensary Build-Outs

• Inspectors assess physical conditions, not explanations
• Architecture and layout guide inspection focus
• Common issues repeat across most failed inspections
• Preparation reduces correction cycles

Inspections are structured walkthroughs, not conversations. Inspectors move through the space verifying that compliance is enforced by the building itself. They rely on what they can see, access, and verify on-site, not future plans or operational promises.

Inspectors look for immediate clarity between public, staff-only, and restricted zones. Ambiguous boundaries, shared corridors, or unsecured transitions are frequent causes of inspection corrections.

Inspectors verify that required areas are fully visible to installed cameras. They assess sightlines in real time, noting obstructions caused by walls, fixtures, or ceiling elements. Camera count matters less than visibility.

Doors, locks, reinforced areas, and controlled access points receive close attention. Inspectors confirm that security is physically enforceable, not dependent on staff behavior alone.

Inventory handling areas are inspected for separation, access control, and logical flow. Inspectors often focus on whether inventory movement can be monitored and audited without ambiguity.

Missing hardware, incomplete finishes, unsealed penetrations, or mislabeled doors frequently result in correction notices. These details signal whether the build-out is truly complete.

Successful inspections are the result of disciplined execution during construction. When compliance is embedded into the build, inspections become verification rather than discovery. This reduces delays and reinspection cycles.