Chapter 9 Safe Facility Pest Control Floors Walls

Chapter 9 Safe Facility & Pest Control • Floors, Walls and Ceilings should be smooth & durable • Equipment • • Must meet NSF standards Must be nonabsorbent, smooth and corrosion resistant Easy to clean, durable and resistant to damage Floor mounted equipment must be 6” off floor Tabletop equipment on legs 4” high Dishwashers – use detergents and sanitizers approved by local authority dishwashers must be able to measure water temperature, water pressure and cleaning and sanitizing chemical concentration

Handwashing Stations • Have hot and cold running water • Soap • A way to dry hand • Garbage container • Signage

Utilities and Building Systems • Backsiphonage – when safe water cross connects with dirty water. Example – running a hose from the faucet to a mop bucket. An air gap will prevent backsiphonage

• Lighting – Preparation areas should be brighter than other areas • Ventilation – removes heat, steam, and smoke from cooking lines and eliminates fumes and odors. If ventilation system is not working, condensation and grease will build up on walls and ceiling • Garbage – • Prep area garbage should be removed as quickly as possible • Trash containers must be leak proof, waterproof and pest proof and must be covered when not in use • Waste and recyclables must be stored separately from food and food-contact surfaces • Outdoor containers must be smooth, durable and nonabsorbent on asphalt or concrete. • Outdoor containers should be placed on concrete or asphalt.

Facility Maintenance • Clean facility on a regular basis • Make sure all building systems work and are checked regularly • No leaks, holes, or cracks in floors, foundation ceilings or windows • Control pest • Maintain outside of the building including parking lot and patios.

Emergencies that Affect the Facility • The Local Authority (Health Department) must give approval to continue service when the following emergencies happen • Fire • Electrical power outages • Flooding • Sewage Backup • Broken water mains or the breakdown of the water treatment facility

Pest Prevention • 1. Deny pest access to the operation • Check all deliveries before they enter your operation • Make sure all points where pests can enter are secure. EX windows, vents, cracks in floors, walls or ceilings 2. Deny shelter Empty garbage quickly Store recyclables as far away from building as possible Store all food and supplies correctly and as quickly as possible Clean up spills as quick as possible When you see any signs of pest notify you Pest Control Company immediately