Making A Good First Impression In The Food Industry

If  good sanitation procedures are not used properly, the cost could be detrimental to plant operators and restaurant owners.  The results of unsanitary  conditions or unreported poor food quality in business establishments can result in losing customers, increased returns of products, poor health conditions of employees and customers, and shorter shelf life of products. All of these factors could result in less profit which could ultimately threaten the entire operation of the plant or restaurant.

The condition of the outside of your plant or restaurant is just as important as the inside. Keeping the outside of your establishment unkempt, will most likely effect the water supply, sewage, and waste disposal systems. Often times, very little attention goes into the cleaning of trash containers and dry waste disposal units. This could be a food source and breeding ground for flying and crawling insects, mice, rats, other vermin or pests, harmful microorganisms, and other bacteria, so it is very important to limit instances that would attract these pests, especially where food is present, prepared, served, or packaged.

Tips To Prevent Pests From Getting Into Food Sources

~ Be sure that all food spills are cleaned up immediatetly.

~ Empty trash frequently and replace plastic liner when food residue is evident.

~ Do not store empty soda cans in your area. The sugar residue will attract insects.

~ Keep microwave and toaster ovens clean.

~ Keep all food in tightly sealed containers.

~ Dispose of cardboard containers that may provide living spaces for rodents, and can be a food source for insects.

~ Report all water leaks or condensation on pipes.

~ Seal cracks and openings around wiring and keep screens closed.

~ Routinely inspect incoming shipments of food for bugs.

~ Clean garbage cans daily with hot soapy water. Garbage and trash are breeding places for germs and diseases and can attract rodents and other vermin.

~Leave work areas clean from debris and left over food that pests may feed off  of.

Failure to routinely do any of the recommended tips could result in visits from the health department and at worst, create lawsuits for the establishment.

All of this can be avoided with a professional prevention control program. Brown's IPM, LLC., can help with all of your food related pest control needs. Our professionally trained staff will devise a treatment plan specific to your company's needs. We know how important it is to protect food sources, and we can provide strategic prevention and biological control measures to keep your business pest free.