Checklist template

Store Closing Daily Checklist

A ready-to-use checklist with 46 items in 7 sections, covering Sales Floor Recovery & Zoning, Cash Handling & POS Close-out, Store Safety & Hazard Sweep, Security & Perimeter Control, Inventory & Backroom Logistics, Maintenance & Utilities and more. Use it as-is in InspectLoop, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 7 Sections
  • 46 Items
  • 38 Yes / No checks
  • 7 Scored ratings
  • 1375 Points

Use this template How audits work

1. Sales Floor Recovery & Zoning 7 items

  1. Are all aisles clear of "go-backs" or abandoned merchandise? Yes / No 20 pts
  2. Is the sales floor fully "faced" (products pulled to the edge)? Yes / No 25 pts
  3. Have all fitting rooms or demo stations been cleared and locked? Yes / No 15 pts
  4. Are all endcap and focal displays fully replenished? Yes / No 15 pts
  5. Has the floor been swept/vacuumed in high-traffic zones? Yes / No 10 pts
  6. Are all defective or damaged items moved to the BOH claims area? Yes / No 20 pts
  7. Zoning Quality: Rating
    • Ready for Opening 20 pts
    • Needs Light Straightening 10 pts
    • Disorganized/Untidy 0 pts

2. Cash Handling & POS Close-out 7 items

  1. Are all registers counted and balanced against the POS report? Yes / No 50 pts
  2. Is the "End of Day" (EOD) financial report processed? Yes / No 30 pts
  3. Are all cash drawers left open and empty to deter theft? Yes / No 20 pts
  4. Is the deposit bagged, logged, and secured in the safe? Yes / No 100 pts
  5. Are all credit card terminals powered down or in "Sleep" mode? Yes / No 10 pts
  6. Is the POS area clean and free of customer personal info? Yes / No 25 pts
  7. Financial Accuracy: Rating
    • Balanced/Verified 40 pts
    • Minor Variance 20 pts
    • Failed Audit 0 pts

3. Store Safety & Hazard Sweep 7 items

  1. Are all electrical appliances (coffee makers, irons) unplugged? Yes / No 30 pts
  2. Are the "Back-of-House" aisles clear of pallets and trip hazards? Yes / No 25 pts
  3. Are all internal fire doors closed (not propped)? Yes / No 40 pts
  4. Is the trash removed and placed in the exterior dumpster? Yes / No 15 pts
  5. Are "Caution: Wet Floor" signs stored and areas dry? Yes / No 10 pts
  6. Is the First Aid kit accessible for the night shift/cleaners? Yes / No 15 pts
  7. Closing Safety Level: Rating
    • Zero Hazards 30 pts
    • Minor Clutter 15 pts
    • High Risk Condition 0 pts

4. Security & Perimeter Control 7 items

  1. Are all windows and skylights securely locked? Yes / No 40 pts
  2. Are the back/delivery doors double-checked and bolted? Yes / No 50 pts
  3. Is the security gate/shutter fully lowered and locked? Yes / No 40 pts
  4. Are safe combinations scrambled and the safe locked? Yes / No 50 pts
  5. Is the CCTV system showing "Recording" for all channels? Yes / No 30 pts
  6. Are all high-value display cases locked and keys secured? Yes / No 35 pts
  7. Perimeter Security: Rating
    • Fully Fortified 50 pts
    • One Door/Gate Left Open 0 pts
    • Compromised/Unsafe 0 pts

5. Inventory & Backroom Logistics 6 items

  1. Is the inventory for the next morning's promo ready for launch? Yes / No 20 pts
  2. Are all "Return to Vendor" (RTV) shipments staged and labeled? Yes / No 15 pts
  3. Is the loading dock area clear of any exterior debris? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Are all handheld scanners/tablets placed on chargers? Yes / No 20 pts
  5. Is the stockroom organized by category/aisle? Yes / No 15 pts
  6. Backroom Readiness: Rating
    • Organized/Fluid 20 pts
    • Backlogged 10 pts
    • Hazardous/Chaotic 0 pts

6. Maintenance & Utilities 6 items

  1. Are all non-essential lights turned off (except security)? Yes / No 20 pts
  2. Is the HVAC system set to the "Night/Away" temperature? Yes / No 15 pts
  3. Have all faucets been checked for leaks or drips? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Is the storefront signage/neon turned off? Yes / No 10 pts
  5. Are the restrooms cleaned and restocked for the morning? Yes / No 25 pts
  6. Utility Management: Rating
    • Energy Efficient 15 pts
    • Standard 7 pts
    • Wasteful/Drips Found 0 pts

7. Final Exit & Alarm 6 items

  1. Has the closing manager verified no one remains in the store? Yes / No 100 pts
  2. Is the alarm system armed and the "Ready" light active? Yes / No 100 pts
  3. Is the final exit door locked and physically tested? Yes / No 50 pts
  4. Has the "Closing Log" or "Manager's Report" been sent? Yes / No 20 pts
  5. Exit Compliance: Rating
    • Secure Departure 50 pts
    • Alarm Errors 25 pts
    • Unsecured 0 pts
  6. Final summary Comments

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.

Categories

Related templates

← All templates

Brand standards

At every site, every time

Start Free Contact us