Before daily trading
Follow the shop's own daily opening checks. Look for leaks, damage, routes that are blocked and reported problems affecting use. Tell the responsible manager about hazards or unavailable facilities; ticking every box is not permission to open.
Keep useful records
Note where a fault is, what it affects, who was told and any temporary solution. Add repeated problems to the repair history so someone investigates why they return.
Questions to resolve
Is this the same as a compliance certificate?
No. A checklist helps you gather observations and decide what needs attention. It cannot replace the tests, assessments or permissions the shop requires.
Who decides whether the shop opens?
That remains the authorised operator's decision, informed by relevant safety and operating information. Contractors provide the details their agreed work requires.
Related work
Explore building fabric work, property maintenance and shop projects. Send an enquiry explaining the premises, problem and result needed.
Further guidance
Read HSE's advice on maintaining equipment for the broader background.
