Pest walkaround checklist
What does this form include?
This form contains 10 sections:
Review recent pest reports and ensure any necessary corrective actions identified have been completed
Pest Evidence
- Are there any live or dead pests present? (This includes mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, beetles, birds)
- Are there any droppings present?
- Is there any evidence of gnawed products/packaging or other chew marks?
- Is there any other evidence of pests (including nesting)?
What did I find today? (Please comment on any issues identified above):
Pest Control Devices
- Are required bait stations present? (refer to pest folder to where they should be)
Structure
- Is there any holes or cracks in the wall or ceiling larger than 1/4 inch?
Cleanliness
- Is rubbish contained in bin bags within a clean bin?
- Are mop buckets empty and rinsed when not in use?
- Is rubbish removed regularly and not stored up near the exterior door?
- Are mop handles rinsed clean and hung to dry when not in use?
- Are floors clean and free from build-up – Including under/behind equipment and racking in bar, stores, kitchen, plant rooms and office
Review the most recent pest report, have all action points been corrected?
Admin.
Pests won’t ‘move in’ to your restaurant if there is no way for them to gain access, nothing for them
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