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Store / Location Closing & Security Log — Free Template
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Overview
What is A Store / Location Closing & Security Log?
A Store / Location Closing & Security Log is a structured checklist that helps inspectors systematically verify compliance with the relevant standards or operational requirements. Completing the inspection on mobile produces a timestamped PDF that can be shared immediately with clients or management.
The checklist
Every checkpoint, in full
A read-only preview of the live template. Clone it to run the inspection on mobile, where each item records Pass, Fail or N·A with optional photos and notes.
Shift Details
4 checksLocation / store name
Date
Closing time
When the closing walkthrough was completed.
Closed by
Floor & Building Sweep
3 checksAll customers / guests have left the premises
Restrooms, fitting / changing rooms, and seating areas checked — no one remaining
Stockroom, office, and storage areas clear and secured
Cash & Deposit Reconciliation
6 checksRegisters / tills counted and reconciled
Total cash counted
All drawers plus the prepared deposit.
Cash over / short within tolerance
Pass = drawers reconciled within your tolerance. Fail = an over or short outside tolerance — describe below.
Describe the cash over / short and action taken
Deposit prepared and secured in the safe or dropped
Safe locked and secured; drawers left empty per policy
Many operations leave tills open and empty overnight to deter break-in damage. Mark N/A if this doesn't apply.
Equipment & Utilities Shutdown
5 checksPOS / registers shut down properly
Equipment and appliances powered off or set to night mode
Fryers, ovens, grills, machines, coffee/food equipment — per your shutdown procedure. A unit left on is a fire and energy risk.
Non-security lighting turned off
HVAC / thermostat set for overnight
Trash removed and food / perishables stored as required
Mark N/A if not applicable to your business.
Secure the Building & Arm
7 checksAll exterior / customer doors locked
Windows, back, and loading / delivery doors secured
Valuables and high-value inventory secured
Security cameras powered and recording
Alarm armed and confirmed on exit
Staff exited together; surroundings observed on exit
Lone-worker safety — avoid leaving alone in the dark when possible. Mark N/A for a solo close.
Photo — premises secured (e.g., empty drawers, alarm panel armed)
Exceptions & Sign-off
5 checksAny incidents, exceptions, or safety concerns to report?
Describe the incident / exception and any action taken
Closed by (signature)
Reviewed with owner / supervisor?
Owner / supervisor signature
Yours to edit
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Field procedure
How to run this inspection
Walk the site area by area. Mark each checkpoint Pass, Fail or N·A as you go, and add a photo on any Fail to document it for the report.
STEP 01
Shift Details
Check all items in the Shift Details area and record Pass, Fail or N·A for each.
STEP 02
Floor & Building Sweep
Before securing the building, confirm everyone is out. Walking the floor at close protects the closer and prevents anyone being locked in.
STEP 03
Cash & Deposit Reconciliation
Check all items in the Cash & Deposit Reconciliation area and record Pass, Fail or N·A for each.
STEP 04
Equipment & Utilities Shutdown
Check all items in the Equipment & Utilities Shutdown area and record Pass, Fail or N·A for each.
STEP 05
Secure the Building & Arm
Check all items in the Secure the Building & Arm area and record Pass, Fail or N·A for each.
STEP 06
Exceptions & Sign-off
Check all items in the Exceptions & Sign-off area and record Pass, Fail or N·A for each.
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