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Reviewing Submissions

When an inspector submits an inspection (or a citizen submits an application that needs a decision), it appears in your Approvals queue for review.

The Approvals queue The Approvals queue shows everything waiting on your decision.

Open the queue​

In the menu, select Approvals. You'll see everything waiting on your decision at this stage. Each entry shows the business, type, and when it was submitted.

Review a submission​

Select an item to open it. You'll be able to see:

  • The application or form details the citizen provided.
  • The inspector's findings and recommendations.
  • The completed checklist, including the score and grade.
  • Any photos and documents attached.
  • A history of everything that's happened so far.

Take your time — everything you need to decide is on this screen.

Make a decision​

Depending on the case, you'll have options such as:

DecisionWhat it does
ApproveThe case passes. If the workflow issues certificates, one is generated automatically.
RejectThe case does not pass.
Not compliantIssues were found; a re-inspection is typically created so it can be put right.
SuspendUsed for repeated failures — the business is suspended.

Some decisions ask you to add remarks explaining your reasoning, and you may add your signature. Add these where prompted, then confirm.

After you decide​

  • The citizen and relevant staff are notified automatically.
  • If approved, the certificate becomes available to the citizen.
  • The action is recorded in the case history for the audit trail.

:::tip Stay on top of the queue Check your Approvals regularly. The dashboard also highlights items waiting on you. :::