Run Garden Center Opening Inspection — Free

Inspection Details

Opening inspection completed at start of business day critical (required)

Record the date and time the opening inspection was completed.

Inspector name or role recorded

Enter the inspector's name, shift lead, or role responsible for the walk-through.

Inspection covers indoor sales floor, greenhouse, and outdoor yard critical (required)

Confirm the opening walk-through included all active customer and plant care areas.

Yes No N/A

Live Plant Condition

Live plants are free of visible wilt, collapse, or severe stress critical (required)

Check for obvious plant decline such as wilted foliage, collapsed stems, severe leaf drop, or heat/cold stress.

Yes No N/A

Plants with damage or decline are separated for care or removal

Verify distressed plants are identified and moved to a designated recovery, markdown, or disposal area.

Yes No N/A

Pest or disease symptoms observed

Document any visible insect damage, fungal spotting, mildew, or other plant health concerns.

Note (optional)

Broken pots, toppled plants, or fallen product cleared from aisles critical (required)

Ensure fallen plants, broken containers, and loose debris are removed from customer paths and work areas.

Yes No N/A

Watering and Moisture Needs

Plants requiring watering identified before opening critical (required)

Confirm dry benches, hanging baskets, and container stock are identified for immediate watering.

Yes No N/A

Irrigation, hose, or watering equipment available and functional critical (required)

Verify hoses, nozzles, watering wands, timers, or irrigation zones are ready for use and not leaking or blocked.

Yes No N/A

Moisture level for priority plant areas

Rate the overall moisture condition of high-priority plant areas.

Water runoff, standing water, or slip hazard present critical (required)

Check for puddles, overspray, or drainage issues that could create slip hazards or plant damage.

Yes No N/A

Fertilizer and Chemical Storage Compliance

Fertilizer and plant chemicals stored in designated area critical (required)

Verify fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and related chemicals remain in the approved storage location.

Yes No N/A

Chemical containers are closed, labeled, and undamaged critical (required)

Check that containers are sealed, legible, and free from leaks, bulging, corrosion, or damaged packaging.

Yes No N/A

Safety Data Sheets and required chemical warnings are accessible critical (required)

Confirm SDS access and hazard communication information are available to employees handling chemicals.

Yes No N/A

Chemical storage area is secured and segregated from customer access critical (required)

Verify restricted access, proper segregation, and no incompatible materials stored together.

Yes No N/A

Signage and Pricing Accuracy

Plant identification and pricing signs are accurate and readable

Check that plant names, variety labels, and prices match the displayed product and are easy for customers to read.

Yes No N/A

Promotional signs and seasonal tags match current offers

Verify sale signs, bundle offers, and seasonal promotions are current and not expired or misleading.

Yes No N/A

Directional and safety signage visible where needed critical (required)

Confirm exit routes, restricted areas, and hazard notices are visible and not blocked by displays or stock.

Yes No N/A

Seasonal Display Setup and Housekeeping

Seasonal displays are stable, organized, and customer-ready critical (required)

Check that seasonal displays are upright, secure, and arranged according to merchandising plan.

Yes No N/A

Aisles, walkways, and customer paths are clear of debris critical (required)

Verify aisles are free of soil, leaves, broken pots, carts, hoses, and other trip hazards.

Yes No N/A

Immediate corrective actions documented for any deficiencies

Record any deficiencies found, the corrective action taken, and who was notified.

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Run: Garden Center Opening Inspection

Inspection Details

Live Plant Condition

Watering and Moisture Needs

Fertilizer and Chemical Storage Compliance

Signage and Pricing Accuracy

Seasonal Display Setup and Housekeeping

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