Must Include in Every Store Audit Report


Track what actually affects store performance
Spot gaps before they become patterns
Give HO a real picture of store-level execution
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7 Sections You Should Never Skip in an Audit Report

1. Store Ambience or Outlet Cleanliness

Dusty shelves? Dirty counters? Lights not working? This affects both experience and sales. Always audit the first impression.

2. Safety & Hygiene Compliance

For restaurants, this means food prep, expiry dates, handwashing stations. For retail, think fire extinguishers, emergency exits, electricals.

3. Visual Merchandising / Product Display

Are products placed according to the layout plan? Is signage clean and updated? Are shelves stocked as per guidelines?

4. Staff Appearance & Behaviour

Uniforms, grooming, attitude, greeting—small things, but they say a lot about your brand.

5. Inventory or Stock Accuracy

What's missing? What's expired? What's low? It helps avoid future firefighting.

6. Critical Issues (With Photos)

Broken AC? Leaking sink? Capture it, ticket it, and make sure someone owns it.

7. Final Score or Summary

A simple, clear score helps benchmark performance—and track trends over time.

Why It Matters

1. You can't improve what you don't track

A store visit report helps you spot what's off—whether it's broken signage, dusty shelves, or food prep issues. Without it, it's just guesswork.

2. It keeps everyone honest (in a good way)

When things are written down—with photos and timestamps—there's less blame game, more ownership.

3. You finally get patterns, not just problems

If Store 27 keeps getting flagged for hygiene, or Store 12's AC is down for the third time—you'll know. Reports help you zoom out.

4. It helps HO actually act

The Head Office can't fix what they can't see. A proper report means ops, maintenance, and training teams get real info, fast.

How Amply Helps

Pre-built templates for every section

Whether it's hygiene, ambience, VM, or stock accuracy—Amply gives you ready-to-use sections that match your SOPs perfectly.

Raise Tickets on the Spot

Found something off in hygiene or maintenance? Raise a ticket directly from the report—no separate tool, no delay.

Smart scoring for consistent benchmarking

Amply auto-calculates scores for each section based on predefined rules—no bias, no manual errors.

Track Store Performance over time

If hygiene or stock accuracy keeps getting flagged, Amply’s dashboards will show you patterns by store, region, or even section.

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