Checklist template

Alcohol Retailer

A ready-to-use checklist with 44 items in 8 sections, covering Store Exterior - General, Store Exterior - Safety and Security, Store Interior - General, Merchandising, Shelving, Staff and more. Use it as-is in InspectLoop, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 8 Sections
  • 44 Items
  • 44 Yes / No checks
  • 44 Points

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1. Store Exterior - General 6 items

  1. Signage is current, in good repair, and complies with contractual requirements. Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Sidewalk signage reflects current promotion, is clearly visible to passing cars and pedestrians, does not block pedestrian traffic. Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Windows are clean, current, and comply with contractual requirements. Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Shopping carts are clean and are neat and easily accessible. Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Store hours signage is clearly posted. Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Board of alcohol required signage is clearly posted. Yes / No 1 pt

2. Store Exterior - Safety and Security 3 items

  1. Parking lot, entrances, and receiving areas are free from debris and well lit. Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Receiving area is locked and secured when not in use. Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Cameras are in working order. Yes / No 1 pt

3. Store Interior - General 10 items

  1. Store is well lit and music is at an appropriate level. Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Aisles are free of debris and spaced appropriately. Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Walls, ceilings, and fixtures are clean and maintained. Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Display materials, shelving, and surfaces are dust and chip free. Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Refrigerator cases are at the appropriate temperature. Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Security cases for high value items are visible to employees and properly secured. Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Departments (wine, spirits, beer) are clearly defined and identified. All signs are in good condition. Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Tasting areas are identified, clean, and easily accessible for vendors and customers. Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Recycling area is clean, free of debris, and has no odor. Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Restrooms are clean, stocked, and regularly maintained. Yes / No 1 pt

4. Merchandising 5 items

  1. Merchandising calendar is up-to-date and correct planogram is being utilized. Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Seasonal displays are easily accessible and well-stocked. Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Wall displays and endcaps are utilized effectively and comply with contractual requirements. Yes / No 1 pt
  4. High volume, low margin items are placed near the back. Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Impulse hot spots (near the front entrance and POS) are used strategically for high-margin and impulse SKUs. Yes / No 1 pt

5. Shelving 4 items

  1. Shelves are stocked (no product holes) and product has been fronted correctly. Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Number of “facings” is contractually compliant. Yes / No 1 pt
  3. All products are priced correctly. Yes / No 1 pt
  4. There is appropriate on-shelf pairing between alcoholic beverages and complimentary products (glassware, gift packaging, food). Yes / No 1 pt

6. Staff 7 items

  1. Staff look professional and are easily identified. Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Store is staffed appropriately for time of day and season. Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Staff greet, engage, and make confident product recommendations to customers. Yes / No 1 pt
  4. All staff adhere to policies for checking IDs. Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Staff at the POS greet customers, work efficiently, and up sale. Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Leadership has set and communicated goals. Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Staff has adequate product training. Yes / No 1 pt

7. Backroom 3 items

  1. Backroom is well organized and clean. Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Staff can easily access product to refill. Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Damaged/out of date has a designated area. Yes / No 1 pt

8. Interior Safety and Security 6 items

  1. Store follows opening and closing protocols. Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Alarm has been tested and is in working order. Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Extra keys are kept in the safe and not left out. Yes / No 1 pt
  4. All door locks are in good working order. Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Staff is aware of fire evacuation plan and routes. Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Store leadership conducts regular safety meeting. Yes / No 1 pt

About this template

This checklist is part of the InspectLoop template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In InspectLoop you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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