Retail Store Closure Checklist

• Date and Time of Inspection

  Date

• Store Manager:

• Location
  Address

Signage & Entrance

• Are all necessary signs properly displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the front windows free of damage/ cracks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Security & Pests

• Are front door locks working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are roller shutters operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the store free of pest activity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the shop front have an alarm and/or surveillance system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - Is the alarm system operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - Is alarm light clean and easily visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - Are surveillance cameras in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - Are surveillance cameras unobstructed by anything? (i.e. Signage, banners, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please proceed to next section

Shop

• Is the shop entrance clear and unobstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the shop clear of clutter/ boxes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all the lights operational and turned off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the background music turned off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the customer toilets clean/tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the taps turned off in the customer toilets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Counter

• Are all countertops clean and neat?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area around computer/cash register tidy and free of excessive electrical cords?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor behind the counter clear of boxes and other clutter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all electrical cords safe and neatly bundled together?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the counter area free from excess or damaged stock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Security

• Are all door/window locks in good repair and locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the till/cash register empty and left secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the video surveillance system checked and taped daily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all specific security measures in working order? (i.e. Anti-theft tags and sensors, etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is fire alarm on and working?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire escapes are clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please proceed to next section

Storage

• Are floors around racking clear of rubbish?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage boxes stacked safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are storage areas secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all back of house lights are turned off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Loading Area

• Is the loading area clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all lights in the loading area operational and turned off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Staff Areas

• Staff toilets are clean and taps are turned off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Canteen and kitchens are clean and all equipment is turned off?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please proceed to the next section

Other Comments

• Recommendations / Notes

• Ensure the doors are locked, shutter(s) down and alarm set.

  Yes

  No

• Inspector / Manager's Full Name and Signature

  Sign