Fragrance Blotter and Strip Stock Audit

Inspection template for counting fragrance blotter strip inventory at each fragrance bay against par levels, flagging low or empty holders, and confirming opening and pre-evening-peak readiness.

Inspection Timing and Scope

• Inspection completed during approved window
  Verify the audit is being performed at store open or before evening peak, per operating procedure.
• All fragrance bays included in scope
  Confirm every fragrance bay and tester area assigned to the counter was checked.
• Par levels available for each bay
  Verify a current par level is posted or available for each fragrance bay being audited.
• Audit date and time recorded
  Capture the date and time the count was completed.

Bay-by-Bay Blotter Strip Count

• Bay 1 blotter strip count meets par
  Enter the physical count for Bay 1 and compare it to the posted par level.
• Bay 2 blotter strip count meets par
  Enter the physical count for Bay 2 and compare it to the posted par level.
• Bay 3 blotter strip count meets par
  Enter the physical count for Bay 3 and compare it to the posted par level.
• Bay 4 blotter strip count meets par
  Enter the physical count for Bay 4 and compare it to the posted par level.
• Bay 5 blotter strip count meets par
  Enter the physical count for Bay 5 and compare it to the posted par level.
• Bay 6 blotter strip count meets par
  Enter the physical count for Bay 6 and compare it to the posted par level.
• Bay 7 blotter strip count meets par
  Enter the physical count for Bay 7 and compare it to the posted par level.
• Bay 8 blotter strip count meets par
  Enter the physical count for Bay 8 and compare it to the posted par level.

Holder Condition and Availability

• No empty blotter strip holders at active bays
  Verify that active fragrance bays do not have empty blotter strip holders visible to customers.
• Low-stock holders flagged for replenishment
  Identify any holders below par and document the bay location for restock.
• Holders clean, intact, and accessible
  Confirm holders are clean, undamaged, and positioned so associates can replenish without obstruction.

Replenishment and Follow-Up

• Restock action completed or assigned
  Record whether missing or low blotter strips were replenished immediately or assigned to a specific associate.
• Out-of-stock or recurring shortage escalated
  Escalate any repeated shortage, supply gap, or vendor issue to the supervisor or department lead.
• Notes on exceptions and supply issues
  Document any unusual conditions, such as missing par levels, damaged holders, or delayed replenishment.

Closeout

• Inspection completed without unresolved critical deficiencies
  Confirm all critical deficiencies were corrected, assigned, or escalated before closeout.
• Inspector comments
  Add any final observations, including bays needing follow-up before the next peak period.
• Supervisor review
  Optional supervisor acknowledgment of the audit results.