diff --git a/app/routes/inspections.py b/app/routes/inspections.py
index 4a40cd5..fe97352 100644
--- a/app/routes/inspections.py
+++ b/app/routes/inspections.py
@@ -256,11 +256,11 @@ def start():
         inspection = Inspection(
             template_id          = template.id,
             facility_id          = form.facility_id.data,
-            area_id              = form.area_id.data or None,
+            area_id              = None,
             inspector_id         = current_user.id,
             inspection_date      = now_eastern(),
             status               = 'in_progress',
-            notes                = form.notes.data or None,
+            notes                = None,
             parent_inspection_id = parent_id,
         )
         db.session.add(inspection)