State Liquor Store Daily Opening Compliance Inspection

Daily opening compliance inspection for state-operated liquor retail stores covering cleanliness, cold case temperatures, lighting, POS readiness, required postings, and key control verification.

Inspection Details

• Store identification recorded
  Enter store name, location, and inspection date/time.
• Opening inspector identified
  Enter the name and role of the employee completing the inspection.
• Store opening status confirmed
  Select whether the store is ready to open, delayed, or closed due to a deficiency.

Store Cleanliness and Housekeeping

• Sales floor free of debris, spills, and trip hazards
  Verify aisles, entrances, and customer paths are clean, dry, and unobstructed.
• Checkout counter and service areas sanitized and orderly
  Check that counters, bagging areas, and customer service surfaces are clean and organized.
• Trash removed and waste containers not overflowing
  Confirm waste has been removed from customer areas and bins are not overfilled.
• Restrooms and employee areas inspected for cleanliness
  Verify assigned restrooms and employee spaces are clean and stocked as required.
• Cleaning supplies stored properly and not obstructing walkways
  Confirm mops, buckets, chemicals, and carts are stored in designated locations.

Cold Case and Temperature Control

• Cold case temperature within acceptable range
  Record the measured temperature for each required cold case or refrigerated display.
• Temperature display or thermometer functioning
  Verify the temperature display is visible and operating normally.
• Cold case doors, seals, and gaskets intact
  Check for broken seals, damaged gaskets, or doors that do not close properly.
• No visible condensation, ice buildup, or product spoilage
  Inspect for conditions that indicate temperature control failure or product loss.

Lighting and Electrical Readiness

• Sales floor lighting operational
  Verify all required customer area lights are on and functioning before opening.
• Backroom and stockroom lighting operational
  Confirm work areas are sufficiently lit for safe movement and stocking.
• Emergency lighting and exit signs illuminated
  Check that emergency lighting and exit signage are visible and operational.
• No exposed cords, damaged fixtures, or electrical hazards observed
  Inspect for unsafe electrical conditions in customer and employee areas.

POS and Opening Systems Readiness

• POS terminals power on and log in successfully
  Verify each required register or terminal is operational for opening transactions.
• Receipt printer and scanner functioning
  Confirm receipt printing and barcode scanning work as expected.
• Cash drawer opens and closes properly
  Check that the cash drawer or secure till mechanism operates normally.
• Network connection available for sales processing
  Verify the terminal has connectivity required for payment and inventory systems.
• Opening till count completed and documented
  Confirm the opening cash count or equivalent control has been completed per SOP.

Licenses, Postings, and Key Control

• Required state liquor license posted and current
  Verify the active license is displayed in the required location and not expired.
• Required regulatory notices and age-verification postings displayed
  Check that all required state notices, warning signs, and ID verification postings are visible to customers.
• Fire extinguisher and exit access unobstructed
  Confirm extinguishers, exits, and egress routes are accessible at opening.
• Controlled keys accounted for and secured
  Verify store, safe, cabinet, and restricted-area keys are present, logged, and secured per policy.