Convenience Store Tobacco & Vape Compliance Audit

An inspection template for auditing convenience store compliance with tobacco and vape sales requirements, including age verification, required signage, product placement, and FDA-related retail practices.

Audit Details

• Store name and location recorded
• Date and time of inspection recorded
• Inspector identified and authorized
• Audit scope includes tobacco and vape retail controls

Age Verification and Sales Controls

• ID is checked for all apparent underage purchasers before sale completion
• Age verification method is consistent and observable at POS
• POS prompts or age-restriction controls are enabled
• Refusal of sale process is understood by staff
• No evidence of sales to minors, proxy sales, or bypassed ID checks observed

Required Signage and Warnings

• Age-restriction signage is posted at the point of sale
• Warning signage is legible, current, and unobstructed
• Signage placement is visible to customers before purchase
• Required tobacco/vape notices match current store policy and local requirements

Product Placement and Access Control

• Tobacco and vape products are not openly accessible to customers without employee assistance
• Products are kept behind counter or in controlled display area
• Products are separated from candy, toys, or youth-oriented merchandise
• Product placement does not create a self-service or grab-and-go condition

Retail Practices and Documentation

• Employee tobacco/vape compliance training is documented
• Training covers age verification, refusal of sale, and signage requirements
• Corrective actions from prior audits have been closed out
• Inspector notes any observed non-conformance requiring follow-up