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Site Quick Audit Checklist for Grocery Stores

by Kelly Comstock, from the Community

This site quick audit checklist is designed for grocery and supermarket operations. It guides store leaders through a fast walkthrough of customer areas and departments, including entrances, service counters, checkstands, cart rooms, team member appearance, merchandising, and overall cleanliness. Department checks span espresso and checkout areas, eating areas and restrooms, deli hot and cold cases, bakery displays, produce coolers and aisles, meat and seafood cases, frozen and dairy bunkers and doors, liquor and wine aisles, and general grocery in-stocks and end caps. Use it to maintain standards and elevate customer experience.

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Site Quick Audit Checklist for Grocery Stores

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