It is a grocery store that is usually located in low income areas. It starts out as s mystery shop. You make a $1 purchase and evaluate the cashier and that area. Then you go to your car and get the Letter of Authorization as well as the extensive audit form. You ask for the manager and show them the LOA.
Each area of the store has similar things to look for. Examples include # of expired items, cleanliness of shelves/coolers, # of out of stock items... Any issues require photos.
If a store has a lot of expired items and items out of stock, the audit will take longer as will the report.
I take a cart with me to put my clip board in the front section and any expired items in the back. At the end, you talk to the manager and give them the cart.
The audit form is lengthy so I created my own abbreviated chart that I laminated. I use a dry erase marker on the chart. I summarize any trouble areas when I return to the car so that reporting is quicker.
The directions also state to label each photo. I only did that once and almost cried! Way too much work for $10!!! Someone on this board told me that she never labels them and never had any problems. I agree!
These will usually get bonused so I always wait until they reach $30. I have agreed to do three in one day for $50 each. Don’t do for $10!