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Items to decide in advance
For key custody and work while the store is unattended, it is important to establish rules in advance so workers know what to do on site.
- Decide how keys will be handed over, stored, and returned.
- We incorporate alarm deactivation, site access, elevator use, parking, and noise restrictions into the work plan.
- We record areas where work is not permitted, equipment that must not be touched, and emergency contact details in the store profile.
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Operations that include reporting
Even if you cannot be present, before-and-after photos and a completion report allow the store manager or head office to review the results.
- We agree on how to report entry, work start, completion, and exit.
- We record before-and-after photos, outstanding issues, and recommendations for next time.
- Record key, security, and entry/exit instructions in the store profile.
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Work often requested alongside key custody and access management
Late-Night and Unattended Work
Photo reports
Sample Report
The quote request process
Quality management and repeat work
Before requesting after-hours or overnight store cleaning, learn what to arrange for keys, security disarming, entry and exit, noise, open flames and refrigeration equipment, emergency contacts, and completion reports.
An overview of photo reporting for store cleaning and equipment maintenance, from before and after the work to outstanding issues and recommendations for the next visit.
Examples of information to share after restaurant cleaning and equipment work: before-and-after photos, work performed, outstanding issues, recommendations for the next visit, information to carry forward to a quote, and sample handover items for store records.
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Send us your store details to request a quote
When consulting us about key custody and entry/exit management, please share whatever you know about the number of stores, work areas, and your preferred timing. We will review the details and advise what information is needed to prepare a quote.
QUESTIONS / FAQ
Frequently asked questions about key custody and access management
Do I need to hand over a key for work after closing?
If you cannot be present, arrangements may be needed for key custody or site access. Agree in advance on key handover, storage and return, security disarming, and emergency contacts. Send us the number of stores, work areas, and preferred work times to request an estimate.
How detailed should your access and departure rules be?
It helps to establish the entry procedure, how to disarm the security system, permitted work hours, noise restrictions, parking arrangements, equipment that must not be touched, and emergency contacts. Recording these details in the store profile makes them easier to hand over for future visits or when personnel change. Send us the number of stores, areas to be serviced, and preferred work times to request a quote.
How can I confirm that the work is complete if I am not present?
We record before-and-after photos, completion notifications, outstanding issues, and departure reports. Reporting can be tailored to the information needed by store managers, head office, and others.

