Convenience Store Daily Checklist

Use this Convenience Store Daily Checklist to manage daily operations, food safety, cash handling, compliance, and stocking across every shift.

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Convenience Store Daily Checklist



Exterior And Forecourt

1. The parking lot and forecourt are free of litter, debris, and standing water.


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2. All fuel pumps are operational and displaying correct pricing.


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3. Pump nozzles, hoses, and holsters are in good condition with no visible damage.


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4. Emergency fuel shutoff is accessible and unobstructed.


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5. Forecourt lighting is functional, including canopy lights.


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6. The air and vacuum station is operational and priced correctly.


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7. Car wash (if present) is operational and signage is accurate.


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8. Exterior signage, price boards, and promotional banners are correct and undamaged.


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9. Squeegee stations are stocked with fluid and clean tools.


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10. Forecourt trash cans are emptied and not overflowing.


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11. No fuel spills or hazardous conditions are present on the pump island.


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Store Entry And Sales Floor

1. Entry mats are in place, clean, and lying flat with no trip hazard.


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2. All aisle floors are dry and free of slip hazards.


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3. Wet floor signs are available and stored accessibly.


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4. Shelves are fully faced, fronted, and free of visible gaps.


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5. Shelf pricing labels are present, legible, and match the product on display.


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6. No expired or damaged products are present on the sales floor.


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7. Promotional displays match current promotional period and pricing.


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8. Lottery ticket dispensers are stocked and functioning.


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9. Windows and entry doors are clean and free of smudges and signage clutter.


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10. Sales floor cleaning has been completed and signed off for this shift.


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Coolers And Refrigerated Cases

1. All refrigerated display units are operating within the required temperature range.


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2. Temperature log has been completed and recorded for this shift.


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3. Cooler shelves are fully stocked with priority never-out items.


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4. Products are rotated with the nearest expiry date at the front.


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5. No expired or damaged products are present in the cooler.


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6. Cooler doors close and seal properly with no visible gasket damage.


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7. Cooler lighting is fully functional.


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Food Service And Hot Case

1. The roller grill is operational, at correct temperature, and stocked per planogram.


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2. Hot food items are labeled with cook time, expiry time, and product name.


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3. Food items past their holding time have been discarded and logged.


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4. Food service area surface temperature is recorded and within required range.


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5. The coffee and hot beverage station is stocked, clean, and operational.


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6. Fountain drink station is stocked, nozzles are clean, and ice is available.


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7. Food service equipment (fryers, warmers, microwaves) is operating correctly.


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8. Single-use gloves, tongs, and food-handling tools are available at all stations.


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9. Food service area cleaning has been completed and signed off for this shift.


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Restrooms

1. Restrooms have been cleaned and signed off for this shift.


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2. Soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue are stocked in all restrooms.


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3. All fixtures (toilets, sinks, hand dryers) are functioning.


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4. Restroom floors are dry and free of standing water.


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5. "Employees must wash hands" signage is posted and visible.


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Checkout And Cash Handling

1. All POS terminals and card readers are operational.


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2. The cash drawer has been counted and the opening float confirmed against the expected amount.


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3. Opening float amount recorded: [enter amount]


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4. Receipt paper rolls are stocked at all registers.


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5. Lottery terminals are operational and ticket inventory is confirmed.


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6. Tobacco displays are locked, compliant with local display regulations, and correctly priced.


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7. Age-restricted product signage is posted at all relevant display areas.


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8. The security camera feed at the register is active and unobstructed.


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9. Loyalty program materials and promotional signage at checkout are current.


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Age Verification And Compliance

1. All staff on shift have completed age verification training.


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2. Challenge policy and minimum age signage is posted at the checkout.


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3. The age verification log from the previous shift has been reviewed by the shift manager.


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4. Alcohol display complies with local regulations on placement and signage.


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5. Tobacco products are stored and displayed in accordance with applicable regulations.


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6. Any restricted product sold during this shift requiring ID was logged correctly.


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Safety And Security

1. Surveillance cameras are operational and covering all required areas.


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2. DVR or cloud recording system is active with no error messages.


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3. Safe balance has been verified and recorded by the shift manager.


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4. Safe balance recorded: [enter amount]


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5. Fire extinguishers are present, unobstructed, and within service date.


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6. Emergency exits are unobstructed and exit signage is illuminated.


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7. The first aid kit is stocked and accessible.


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8. Emergency contact list and incident report forms are accessible to all staff.


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9. The panic button or duress alarm is functional (test per local schedule).


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10. The spill kit is stocked and accessible.


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Shift Handover

1. The shift manager has reviewed the incident log and any open issues from the previous shift.


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2. Open maintenance issues are documented and reported to the relevant contact.


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3. Outstanding stock orders or deliveries expected this shift are confirmed.


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4. The outgoing shift manager has briefed the incoming shift manager on pending tasks.


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5. All required shift documentation (temperature logs, age verification log, cash count) is complete and filed.


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