Warehouse Club Liquor Department Compliance Walk

Inspection template for a warehouse club liquor department compliance walk covering age-verification signage, license posting, temperature-controlled storage for wine and craft beer, and inventory shrink documentation.

Inspection Details

• Inspection date and time recorded
• Inspector name and role documented
• Department location identified
• Store manager notified of walk
• Previous corrective actions reviewed

Age Verification Signage and Controls

• Age-restricted sales signage is posted at department entrance and sales area
  Verify signage is visible to customers before product selection and at point of sale.
• Signage clearly states valid ID is required for purchase
• Staff can explain the store's ID verification procedure
• ID verification tools are available and functional
  Confirm age-verification tools such as ID scanner, reference guide, or policy card are present and usable.
• Restricted-sale reminder signage is unobstructed and legible

License Posting and Regulatory Display

• Alcohol license or permit is posted in the required location
• License is current and not expired
• License display is unobstructed, legible, and protected from damage
• Any required local or state notices are posted with the license

Temperature-Controlled Storage

• Wine storage temperature is within target range
• Craft beer storage temperature is within target range
• Temperature logs are current and reviewed
• Product is stored off the floor and away from direct sunlight or heat sources

Inventory Shrink and Exception Documentation

• Shrink or variance documentation is completed for missing or damaged product
• Counts reconcile to inventory records or exceptions are explained
• High-shrink items are identified and monitored
• Security or access issues contributing to shrink are documented