@newbieshop wrote:
LJ, Are the audits heavily picture oriented like the other ones this MSC handles?
For the $15 audit, about 10 photos are required. About 3-4 photos inside the store and 5-6 photos outside. You provide a LOA, have them turn the lights on, and snap away. At the end, you fill out a form, have them sign it, and you're on your way. They want you on-site for at least 30 minutes (realistically though, it only takes 13 minutes to complete the audit).
The $21 audit takes 45 minutes (more like 23 minutes....). Most of the work is done inside of the store, checking temperatures, signage, cleanliness, products, etc. It involves using two types of thermometers for coffee and the hot box. There's a lot to check. My notepad cheat sheet is 5 pages long. Although after the first one you complete, it becomes really simple.