"To inspect the item" means to closely examine or look at the object in order to check its condition, quality, or any other specific details. Full definition
I encourage you to ask questions or inspect this item for yourself. (smartmotorguide.com)
About 90 per cent of the collection is not on display and without the help of specialists on the staff, researchers will find it increasingly difficult to inspect items in the reserve collection. (newscientist.com)