Run Grocery Shopping Cart Sanitation Audit — Free

Cart Area Readiness

Cart wipe station is present at the primary entrance or cart return area critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Wipes or sanitizing towels are stocked and accessible critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Dispensers, containers, and holders are clean, labeled, and in good condition

Yes No N/A

Cart area is free of spills, trash, and obvious contamination

Yes No N/A

Sanitizer or wipe station instructions are posted and legible

Yes No N/A

Cart Cleaning Procedure

Approved cart cleaning procedure is documented and available to staff critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Cart handles, child seats, and high-touch contact points are cleaned during each cycle critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Basket interior surfaces are cleaned according to the approved procedure

Yes No N/A

Cleaning frequency meets the store standard

Observed cart cleaning method matches the written SOP

Yes No N/A

Spray Frequency and Replenishment

Cart spray or wipe application frequency is documented critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Observed spray frequency matches the documented schedule

Wipes, spray bottles, or sanitizer dispensers are replenished before depletion

Yes No N/A

Empty or near-empty supply containers are removed from service

Yes No N/A

Staff can state the required spray or wipe replacement frequency

Yes No N/A

Chemical Safety and Documentation

Sanitizing product is labeled and used according to the manufacturer instructions critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Safety Data Sheet is available for the sanitation chemical in use critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Staff use appropriate PPE when handling cleaning chemicals

Yes No N/A

Chemical containers are stored securely and away from food-contact surfaces when not in use

Yes No N/A

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up

Any deficiencies were corrected during the inspection critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Corrective actions and responsible person were documented

Yes No N/A

Follow-up inspection date was assigned for unresolved issues

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Run: Grocery Shopping Cart Sanitation Audit

Cart Area Readiness

Cart Cleaning Procedure

Spray Frequency and Replenishment

Chemical Safety and Documentation

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up

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