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What can you do?
Inspection Checklist
- General Housekeeping
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- Close all screens, windows and doors.
- Collect and dispose all scrap paper, boxes and other debris.
- Vacuum and mop floors regularly.
- Empty all garbage containers daily.
- Inspect plants regularly for pests.
- Good Sanitation
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- Allow food and beverages in designated areas only.
- Prohibit storage of food in desks, file drawers and lockers.
- Store food and condiments in tightly sealed containers.
- Dispose of all scrap food promptly.
- Clean all dishes, appliances and utensils thoroughly and regularly.
- Clean behind and underneath appliances, cabinets, etc.
- Clean and disinfect all surfaces.
- Clean and dry all mops, buckets and sponges promptly.
- Building Maintenance
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- Fix leaking pipes, faucets and other plumbing fixtures.
- Clean grease traps and floor drains routinely.
- Install weather-stripping and door sweeps.
- Caulk wall and floor cracks and crevices.
- Install and maintain screens in doors, windows, vents and floor drains.
- Keep loading docks clean of food waste, garbage and debris.
- Seal pipe chases and other penetrations.
- Keep shrubs, grass and mulches at least one foot away from buildings.
- Prune shrubs and remove leaves from around buildings on a regular basis.
- Reporting Pest Problems
- If you have any pest problems or questions, please contact Pest Management
- Note: Do not apply any pesticides yourself!. Do not tamper with glue boards, bait stations, traps or other pest control products that have been applied by a certified applicator.
- Integrated Pest Management Training