Food storage areas Rodents are attracted to any Ensure bulk stored products are not in area where they can access direct contact with walls or floors food; pests such as pantry Check that non-absorbent open moths can get into dry shelving is used in accordance with goods HACCP (hazard analysis critical control point) Check that pest proof storage containers are used where possible Remove excess cardboard Ensure floors are free of spillage Waste materials Items such as food waste Ensure that waste is properly disposed and empty soda bottles can Ensure that waste containers are in attract pests such as rodents good condition and fruit flies Ensure that compost containers are and close properly; replace as needed Loading docks/ Spilled food is attractive to Sweep these areas as needed dumpster areas rodents; open dumpsters Report leaking dumpsters or trash frequently attract yellow containers jackets Ensure these areas are as far from building entrances as practical Compost containers are to be cleaned by Physical Plant at least twice a year at Food Service and Hospitality Services areas Ensure that cooking oil containment structures are cleaned at least twice a year Vegetation Vertebrate pests can easily Ensure that vegetation, shrubs and jump from tree branches to wood are kept >12 in. away from buildings; mulch next to structures buildings is inviting to Keep tree limbs and branches away termites, ants, mice, and from structures; contact Landscape as rats needed to address Food preparation areas These are critical areas to Clean surfaces of grease deposits in keep clean to prevent health food preparation and serving areas issues associated with pest regularly presence (e.g., cockroaches, Ensure trash and compost is removed rodents) daily Thoroughly clean around and under appliances and furnishings in areas that are rarely moved (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, shelve units) to remove accumulated grease, dust, etc., at least monthly
Food storage areas Rodents are attracted to any area where they can access food; pests such as pantry moths can get into dry goods Ensure bulk stored products are not in direct contact with walls or floors Check that non-absorbent open shelving is used in accordance with HACCP (hazard analysis critical control point) Check that pest proof storage containers are used where possible Remove excess cardboard Ensure floors are free of spillage Waste materials Items such as food waste and empty soda bottles can attract pests such as rodents and fruit flies Ensure that waste is properly disposed Ensure that waste containers are in good condition Ensure that compost containers are and close properly; replace as needed Loading docks/ dumpster areas Spilled food is attractive to rodents; open dumpsters frequently attract yellow jackets Sweep these areas as needed Report leaking dumpsters or trash containers Ensure these areas are as far from building entrances as practical Compost containers are to be cleaned by Physical Plant at least twice a year at Food Service and Hospitality Services areas Ensure that cooking oil containment structures are cleaned at least twice a year Vegetation Vertebrate pests can easily jump from tree branches to buildings; mulch next to buildings is inviting to termites, ants, mice, and rats Ensure that vegetation, shrubs and wood are kept >12 in. away from structures Keep tree limbs and branches away from structures; contact Landscape as needed to address Food preparation areas These are critical areas to keep clean to prevent health issues associated with pest presence (e.g., cockroaches, rodents) Clean surfaces of grease deposits in food preparation and serving areas regularly Ensure trash and compost is removed daily Thoroughly clean around and under appliances and furnishings in areas that are rarely moved (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, shelve units) to remove accumulated grease, dust, etc., at least monthly
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