Run Grocery Parking Lot and Cart Corral Hourly Walk — Free

Walk Details

Inspector Name

Full name of the associate conducting this hourly walk.

Walk Date and Time

Date and time this hourly walk was initiated.

Assigned Parking Zone

Select the zone(s) covered during this walk.

Weather Conditions

Current weather conditions that may affect hazard risk (e.g., rain, ice, high wind).

Cart Retrieval and Corral Condition

All cart corrals are free of stray or overflowing carts blocking pedestrian pathways critical (required)

Corrals should not be so full that carts extend into pedestrian walkways or drive lanes. Overflowing corrals create struck-by and trip hazards.

Yes No N/A

Number of stray carts observed outside corrals in active drive lanes critical (required)

Count carts found loose in drive lanes, not in corrals or staging areas. Zero is the target; any count above 0 requires immediate retrieval.

Cart corral structures are physically intact (no broken rails, missing end caps, or protruding hardware)

Damaged corral hardware can cause lacerations to customers and associates. Inspect each corral for bent rails, missing end caps, or exposed sharp edges.

Yes No N/A

Cart corral area is free of debris, trash, and standing water

Accumulated debris and standing water in corrals create slip and trip hazards and attract pests. Corrals should be clear and dry.

Yes No N/A

Spill and Slip Hazard Identification

Parking lot surface is free of liquid spills (oil, fuel, beverage, or water pooling) in pedestrian walkways critical (required)

Check all marked pedestrian crosswalks and walkways adjacent to the building entrance for wet or slippery surfaces. Per OSHA 1910.22(a), walking surfaces must be maintained in a clean, dry condition.

Yes No N/A

No ice, frost, or snow accumulation present on pedestrian walkways or ramps (applicable in cold weather) critical (required)

Ice and snow on walkways are a leading cause of customer slip-and-fall incidents. If present, immediate salting, sanding, or removal is required before the area is accessible.

Yes No N/A

Spill or hazard barricading is in place for any known active hazard critical (required)

If a spill or hazard was identified on a prior walk and not yet remediated, confirm that cones, wet floor signs, or barrier tape are properly positioned to warn customers and associates.

Yes No N/A

Describe any new spill or slip hazard identified during this walk

If a new hazard was found, describe its location, approximate size, and substance. Enter 'None' if no new hazards were found.

Fire Lane and Emergency Access

All marked fire lanes are free of parked vehicles, carts, and debris critical (required)

Walk the full length of marked fire lanes. Any obstruction — including shopping carts, pallets, or parked vehicles — must be removed immediately. Per NFPA 1 Section 18.2, fire access roads must remain unobstructed.

Yes No N/A

Fire lane curb markings and signage are visible and legible

Faded or missing fire lane markings reduce compliance. Confirm that 'FIRE LANE – NO PARKING' signage and red curb paint are clearly visible.

Yes No N/A

Building entrance and exit doors are unobstructed and accessible from the parking lot critical (required)

Confirm that no carts, pallets, or vehicles are blocking the primary customer entrance/exit paths from the parking lot to the building.

Yes No N/A

General Lot Safety and Lighting

Parking lot lighting is functional — no burned-out or flickering fixtures observed

Walk the lot perimeter and note any non-functional light poles or fixtures. Inadequate lighting is a safety and security risk. IES RP-20 recommends a minimum of 1 foot-candle average maintained illuminance for parking facilities.

Yes No N/A

Pavement is free of potholes, raised cracks, or uneven surfaces exceeding 0.5 inches in pedestrian travel paths

Trip hazards from pavement defects are a leading cause of customer injuries. Any vertical change in elevation ≥ 0.5 inches in a pedestrian path requires coning and a maintenance work order.

Yes No N/A

ADA-accessible parking spaces and access aisles are unobstructed and properly marked critical (required)

Confirm that accessible parking spaces and adjacent access aisles are free of carts, debris, and unauthorized vehicles. ADA Standards for Accessible Design Section 502 requires access aisles to remain clear.

Yes No N/A

No suspicious activity, abandoned items, or safety concerns requiring immediate management notification

Note any security concerns, abandoned packages, or situations requiring escalation to store management or law enforcement.

Yes No N/A

Additional observations or maintenance items noted during this walk

Document any non-critical findings, maintenance needs, or observations not captured above. Enter 'None' if nothing additional to report.

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Run: Grocery Parking Lot and Cart Corral Hourly Walk

Walk Details

Cart Retrieval and Corral Condition

Spill and Slip Hazard Identification

Fire Lane and Emergency Access

General Lot Safety and Lighting

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