Checklist template

Forecourt daily inspection for fuel stations

A ready-to-use checklist with 119 items in 6 sections, covering Dispensers, Islands, Canopy and lighting, Signage, Trash and squeegees, Air and vacuum. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 119 Items
  • 105 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 135 Points

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1. Dispensers 18 items

  1. Every fueling position is in service, or its nozzles are bagged with the company's out-of-service cover Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Fueling positions out of service at the time of the walk Number
  3. Dispenser fronts are free of fuel streaks and road grime Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Dispenser screens can be read in daylight from where the customer stands Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Every nozzle is seated in its boot, with none left on the ground Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Hoses are retracted and hang clear of the ground at every position Yes / No 1 pt
  7. No fuel is dripping from any nozzle, swivel or breakaway coupling Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The pavement under each dispenser cabinet is dry, with no fresh fuel stain Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Dispenser cabinet doors are closed and locked Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The security seals across the card reader doors are unbroken at every position Yes / No 1 pt
  11. No dispenser shows a "see cashier for receipt" message Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Nozzle handles are clean to the touch, with no greasy film Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Grade selection buttons are clean and their labels are legible Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Pump numbers can be read from the approach lane on both sides of each island Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Pump-topper frames hold the current promotion, with no empty or sun-faded insert Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Dispenser media screens are playing, with none blank or frozen Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The call button at the accessible fueling position was pressed and was answered by the cashier Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Appearance of the dispensers Rating
    • Clean and all positions working 5 pts
    • Clean with one position down or minor grime 3 pts
    • Dirty or several positions down 1 pt

2. Islands 20 items

  1. Island curbs are intact, with no broken concrete or exposed rebar Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Island curb paint is free of heavy tire scuffs and chipping Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The crash posts at each island end are upright and firmly anchored Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Crash post sleeves or paint are in the company color and not cracked Yes / No 1 pt
  5. Islands are swept free of cigarette butts and litter Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The fueling pad is free of fresh fuel spills Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Oil spots on the fueling pad have been treated with absorbent or degreaser Yes / No 1 pt
  8. No used absorbent has been left spread on the pad Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The absorbent bin on the forecourt is at least half full Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The fire extinguisher at each island location shown on the site plan is in its cabinet Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The gauge needle of each forecourt fire extinguisher is in the green zone Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Nothing stands in front of the forecourt emergency stop button Yes / No 1 pt
  13. No cone, bucket or squeegee has been left standing in a fueling lane Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Forecourt drain grates are clear of leaves and debris Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Tank fill covers sit flush with the pavement Yes / No 1 pt
  16. No vehicle, pallet or display is blocking a fueling lane Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Windshield washer fluid displayed on the islands carries a price sign Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Fueling lanes are free of standing water, snow and ice Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Lane arrows and stop lines painted on the pad are clearly visible Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Condition of the islands and fueling pad Rating
    • Clean and undamaged 5 pts
    • Minor stains or scuffs 3 pts
    • Spills, damage or blocked lanes 1 pt

3. Canopy and lighting 20 items

  1. Every canopy light fixture is lit (checked at dusk or with the lighting override) Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Canopy light fixtures not working Number
  3. Canopy light lenses are free of insects and trapped water Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The canopy fascia has no dented or missing panel Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The canopy fascia is free of dirt streaks and bird droppings Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The illuminated brand band on the canopy fascia is lit on every side Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Canopy columns show no impact damage Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Canopy column bases show no rust-through Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Column cladding is clean up to head height Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The clearance height is posted on every approach side of the canopy Yes / No 1 pt
  11. No water is dripping from the canopy deck onto the fueling positions Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Canopy downspouts discharge to a drain and not across a fueling lane Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The canopy underside is free of bird nests and cobwebs Yes / No 1 pt
  14. No panel, conduit or wire is hanging loose from the canopy underside Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Every pole light around the lot perimeter is working Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Light pole base covers are in place, with no exposed wiring Yes / No 1 pt
  17. The lights over the store entrance and front walkway are working Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Camera domes under the canopy are clean and unbroken Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Canopy speakers play at the volume set by company policy, without distortion Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Canopy lighting Rating
    • Every fixture lit 5 pts
    • One or two fixtures out 3 pts
    • Dark areas over fueling positions 1 pt

4. Signage 17 items

  1. Every face of the main identification sign is fully lit, with no dark panel Yes / No 1 pt
  2. Every price digit on the main sign is displaying, with no missing segment Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The regular unleaded price on the main sign matches the price shown on the dispensers Yes / No 1 pt
  4. A no smoking sign is visible at every island Yes / No 1 pt
  5. A stop engine sign is visible at every island Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The prepay or pay-inside notice on the dispensers matches the payment rule in force on this shift Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Self-service fueling instructions on each dispenser are legible Yes / No 1 pt
  8. Entrance and exit signs at each driveway are upright Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Every promotional sign on the forecourt belongs to the current marketing period Yes / No 1 pt
  10. No handwritten or taped paper sign is posted on a dispenser or canopy column Yes / No 1 pt
  11. Banners are stretched tight and are not torn Yes / No 1 pt
  12. Curb signs are upright and stand outside the path of vehicles Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The store hours decal on the entrance door matches the hours the site actually trades Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Directional signs for diesel, car wash or air are in place where those services are offered Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Loyalty program signs at the dispensers show the current offer Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The sign at the accessible fueling position explains how to get fueling assistance Yes / No 1 pt
  17. Condition of forecourt signs Rating
    • Current, clean and lit 5 pts
    • A few faded, outdated or unlit signs 3 pts
    • Many outdated, damaged or missing signs 1 pt

5. Trash and squeegees 20 items

  1. Each island has a trash container Yes / No 1 pt
  2. No forecourt trash container is more than three-quarters full Yes / No 1 pt
  3. Each trash container has a liner fitted Yes / No 1 pt
  4. Trash container lids and sides are wiped clean of spills Yes / No 1 pt
  5. No trash bag has been left beside a container or on an island Yes / No 1 pt
  6. The pavement around each trash container is free of sticky residue Yes / No 1 pt
  7. Each island has a windshield bucket filled with clean washer solution Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The windshield solution in use is rated for today's outdoor temperature Yes / No 1 pt
  9. Each bucket holds a squeegee with an intact rubber blade Yes / No 1 pt
  10. Squeegee sponges are whole and not black with grime Yes / No 1 pt
  11. No squeegee handle is broken or taped Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The paper towel dispenser at each island is filled Yes / No 1 pt
  13. Paper towel dispenser covers close and latch Yes / No 1 pt
  14. Disposable glove dispensers at the diesel positions are stocked, where provided Yes / No 1 pt
  15. Dumpster enclosure gates are closed Yes / No 1 pt
  16. Dumpster lids are closed Yes / No 1 pt
  17. No trash is on the ground around the dumpster Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Cigarette urns at the store entrance have been emptied today Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Times the forecourt trash was emptied in the last 24 hours, from the shift checklist Number
  20. Trash and windshield service Rating
    • Stocked and clean at every island 5 pts
    • One island short or untidy 3 pts
    • Overflowing or missing at several islands 1 pt

6. Air and vacuum 24 items

  1. The air machine started and delivered air when tested Yes / No 1 pt
  2. The air hose is free of cracks along its full length Yes / No 1 pt
  3. The air chuck seals on a tire valve without leaking Yes / No 1 pt
  4. The air hose is coiled on its hook or fully retracted Yes / No 1 pt
  5. The pressure display or gauge on the air machine can be read Yes / No 1 pt
  6. Pressure read on a hand gauge with the air machine set to 35 psi (240 kPa) (psi or kPa) Number
  7. The coin or card acceptor on the air machine took a payment when tested Yes / No 1 pt
  8. The free-air button or notice is in place where local regulation or company policy calls for free air Yes / No 1 pt
  9. The price and instruction decal on the air machine is legible Yes / No 1 pt
  10. The vacuum started and pulled strongly at the nozzle when tested Yes / No 1 pt
  11. The vacuum hose has no split or taped repair Yes / No 1 pt
  12. The vacuum nozzle is attached and not cracked Yes / No 1 pt
  13. The vacuum debris bin has been emptied Yes / No 1 pt
  14. The coin vault doors of the air and vacuum units are locked, with no pry marks Yes / No 1 pt
  15. The air and vacuum area is lit after dark Yes / No 1 pt
  16. The parking space at the air machine is free of stored items and snow piles Yes / No 1 pt
  17. A trash container stands at the vacuum Yes / No 1 pt
  18. Any air or vacuum unit out of order is bagged or signed as out of service Yes / No 1 pt
  19. Each air or vacuum unit out of order has a service ticket number in the shift log Yes / No 1 pt
  20. Date of the last vendor service of the air and vacuum units Date
  21. Name of the person who walked the forecourt Short text
  22. Time of day of the walk Choice
    • Morning
    • Afternoon
    • Evening or night
  23. Overall condition of the forecourt Rating
    • Ready for customers 5 pts
    • Minor issues to fix this shift 3 pts
    • Not at standard 1 pt
  24. Issues found and actions taken Comments

About this template

This checklist is part of the Bindy template library. Yes / No checks score 1 point when met; ratings score the points shown for each option. The overall score is the percentage of points earned, with N/A answers excluded. In Bindy you can add photos, assign corrective actions, require sign-off and compare results across sites.

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