The phrase "an initial inspection" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the first examination or assessment of something, often in contexts like quality control, safety checks, or evaluations.
Example: "Before proceeding with the repairs, we need to conduct an initial inspection of the equipment to identify any issues."
Alternatives: "a preliminary assessment" or "an introductory evaluation."
The animals had fallen after passing an initial inspection by government inspectors.
On an initial inspection of the Amazonian entry, the pitch is metropolitan, small time and aimed at Ocado territory.
A French Army spokesman played down the extent of the incident, saying an initial inspection of the area by its troops did not suggest any major military action.
After an initial inspection of the premises, one contractor told the press that the entire building could "collapse like a house of cards at any minute".
Roughly a week to a month after an initial inspection that does not result in an A, restaurants are reinspected for re-grading.
Last week's report also noted Syria's lack of cooperation with the IAEA after an initial inspection found traces of man-made uranium, and gave details of an apparent attempt to conceal, dismantle and bury the remains of the building.
During the course of the year, 40 percent of the restaurants received an A grade on initial inspection, Ms. Craig said.
Instead it argues that not only should the safety regulations remain in place, Uber drivers should also be required to meet certain standards – such as passing a criminal history and driving history check, a need to have zero blood-alcohol concentration, and for their cars to undergo an initial roadworthy inspection and appropriate follow-up inspections.
The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development pays a maximum of $30 for an initial home inspection and $20 for each subsequent inspection, according to agency pricing sheets.
One knee was excluded because an ACL tear was found at the initial inspection, leaving a total of seven lower extremities eligible for the study.
Still, that is likely to occur months to a few years after the initial inspection unless they receive a complaint".
