The proper record entry is described in FAR 43.11(a)(5): For unairworthy it requires: "I certify that this aircraft has been inspected in accordance with [condition] inspection and a list of discrepancies and unairworthy items dated (date) has been provided for the aircraft owner or operator".
FAR 43.11(a) states persons shall make an entry after any inspection, approving or disapproving.
May not be the common practice, but seems to be the law until I see otherwise.