Restaurant pests are a huge liability for restaurants and the food service industry. Here are 15 best practice tips to help keep your business safe from pests.
COMMERCIAL RESTAURANTS AND FOOD SERVICE
1. Thoroughly clean and use a degreaser on appliances and shelving.
2. Keep the underside of cabinets and counters disinfected
3. Disinfect all drains and clean grease traps.
4. Keep all food containers properly sealed and cleaned.
5. Place food storage containers in a secure space far from exterior windows and doors.
6. Inspect food storage rooms regularly to ensure pests have not intruded.
7. Keep away and throw away produce that is not fresh.
8. Cover all trash cans with very tight seals.
9. Make sure trash is sealed securely in plastic bags before disposal.
10. Keep dumpsters as far away as possible from your establishment.
11. Keep sliced fruit and other cocktail garnishes refrigerated in closed containers.
12. Make sure that all soda, liquor, and wine bottles are properly cleaned.
13. Wipe counter tops after each guest to remove residue and sanitize nightly.
14. Mop, sweep, or vacuum at the end of the night and ensure that the floor is properly dried.
15. Remove clutter daily
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