INSPECTION CHECKLIST APP

See the work, not just the checkbox.

Sideworks is a digital inspection checklist app for restaurants, food halls, and hotels — with timestamped photo proof on every task. Build opening, closing, food-safety, and line-check lists, set them to recur, assign them to staff, and share them with vendors and crews by link. No login required, no clipboards, and a full record of who did what and when.

See it in action

Checklists your team actually completes.

A green check tells you a box was tapped. A timestamped photo tells you the bar was actually wiped, the walk-in was actually at temp, and the floor was actually mopped. That difference is the whole point.

  • Photo proof on every task

    Require a timestamped photo per item so managers verify quality from anywhere.

  • Shareable links for anyone

    Send a checklist to a cleaning crew, vendor, or contractor — no login, no extra seats.

  • Recurring schedules

    Set lists to run daily, on weekdays, weekends, or chosen days — with start and due times.

  • Free to start

    Free templates plus one location at no cost. Try it on your next closing shift.

Closing — Bar
4 / 6
Wipe down all bar surfaces
Maria L. · 11:14 PM
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Restock garnish station
Maria L. · 11:18 PM
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Empty and clean ice wells
Jake T. · 11:22 PM
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Lock liquor cabinets
Jake T. · 11:25 PM
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Sweep and mop behind bar
Assigned to Maria L.
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Final walk-through photo
Assigned to Shift Lead
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🔗 Copy Public Link
Updated 11:25 PM
How it works

Set it up once. Run it every shift.

01

Build or import a checklist

Start from free templates or add your own items. Flag which tasks need a photo and which need a verification answer.

Minutes
02

Schedule & assign

Set it to recur on the right days and times and assign it to staff — or generate a public link for outside crews.

Same day
03

Track to completion

Watch progress in real time, review photos, and keep a full audit log of who completed what and when.

Ongoing
Built for the floor

Every kind of list your operation runs on.

FOH & BOH checklists

Opening, closing, and side-work for front and back of house — organized by category.

OpeningClosingSide-work

Food-safety checks

Temperature logs, line checks, and sanitation lists with photo and verification requirements.

Temp logsLine checksSanitation

Public link access

Cleaning crews and vendors complete assigned tasks with photo proof — no account needed.

No loginPhoto proof

Audit log & history

A complete record of created, started, assigned, and completed actions for accountability.

WhoWhatWhen
Part of the platform

Checklists are just the start.

Grab free, ready-to-use lists from our checklist template library, then run the rest of the operation in the same app:

  • Maintenance tracking

    Turn recurring upkeep into scheduled tasks that never slip.

  • SOP software

    Store the procedures behind every checklist where the team can find them.

  • The full platform

    Checklists, scheduling, feedback, events, and maintenance in one app.

Common questions

Digital checklists, answered.

What makes Sideworks more than a paper checklist?

Every task can require timestamped photo proof, so a manager sees the quality of the work — not just a checked box. Checklists are assigned, scheduled to recur, and tracked to completion, with a full audit log of who did what and when.

Can people complete a checklist without an account?

Yes. Any checklist can be shared as a public link. Cleaning crews, vendors, and contractors complete their assigned tasks — with photo proof — without creating an account or taking up a paid seat.

Can checklists run on a schedule?

Yes. Mark a checklist as recurring and choose the days it runs — every day, weekdays, weekends, or specific days — with optional start and due times. Sideworks creates the daily instance automatically.

What kinds of checklists can I build?

Anything your operation runs on: opening and closing, food safety, line checks, FOH and BOH duties, cleaning, and marketing tasks. Start from free templates or build your own with photo and verification requirements per item.

How do I know tasks were actually done right?

Photo verification and timestamps give you proof of quality, and the completion record shows who finished each item and when. Instead of trusting a green check, you can see the work.

Is the checklist app free?

Sideworks offers a free tier that includes digital checklists and one location with no credit card. You can also browse and download free checklist templates to start fast.

Ready to ditch the clipboard?

Run your first checklist tonight.

Photo proof, recurring schedules, and shareable links — free to start, no credit card required.

Free tier · No card required · 5 minutes to set up