Grocery Produce Department Daily Walk

Daily inspection for grocery produce departments covering hydration, display rotation, pulls, and shrink control.

Hydration and Freshness

• Hydration systems operating as intended
  Misters, sprays, or hydration devices are functioning and covering the intended display areas without excessive pooling or dry zones.
• High-risk items show acceptable freshness
  Leafy greens, herbs, berries, and other highly perishable items are free from visible wilting, slime, mold, or excessive dehydration.
• Temperature-sensitive displays within target range
  Refrigerated or chilled produce displays are within the store's approved operating range and are not showing signs of temperature abuse.

Display Rotation and Presentation

• Oldest product rotated to front
  Product is rotated FIFO/FEFO as applicable, with older dates or oldest stock positioned for sale first.
• Displays fully faced and organized
  Bins, tables, and shelves are faced, neat, and free of gaps, crushed product, or mixed presentation issues.
• Date codes checked on rotated items
  Visible date codes, pack dates, or sell-by dates were reviewed on applicable items during the walk.

Pulls, Culls, and Markdown Execution

• Unsellable product removed from sales floor
  Damaged, spoiled, overripe, or otherwise unsellable items have been pulled from display and segregated for disposal or salvage per SOP.
• Culls recorded accurately
  Cull quantities are documented accurately for the shift or day, with no unexplained discrepancies between floor condition and recorded shrink.
• Markdowns applied to eligible product
  Eligible items nearing end of life are marked down according to store policy and pricing is clearly visible and correct.

Backroom Standards and Shrink Control

• Backroom produce stored off the floor and protected
  Product is stored on pallets, racks, or approved containers and is protected from contamination, crushing, and temperature abuse.
• Shrink control opportunities identified
  Issues contributing to shrink, such as over-ordering, poor rotation, hydration failure, or delayed pulls, are identified and documented.
• Department walk completed and issues escalated
  Any critical deficiencies were communicated to the appropriate manager or department lead for immediate corrective action.