Pest management
What is one thing you look for when looking for rodents?
Gnawing, dropping and urine stain, tracks, nesting materials, and holes.
How long should you do an inspection?
Every 6 months.
What does PHS stand for?
Public health service
What kind of checklist do you use?
The same checklist as the regulatory authorities.
What is one way to prevent pests entering through pipes?
Use concrete to fill holes or sheet metal to cover opening around pipes, install screens over ventilation pipes and ducts on the roof, and cover floor drains with hinged gates.
What does FDA stand for?
Food and drug administration.
What does CDC stand for?
Centers for disease control and prevention.
What do you do after self inspection?
meet with staff after to review issues.
How can you prevent pests from entering your operation?
Clean carefully to eliminate pests food supply and reduce places to shelter.
What is one thing FDA recommend that regulatory authorities use these risk designations when evaluating operations?
Priority items, priority foundations items, and core items.
What does USDA stand for?
U.S. department of argiculture.
what is one benefit in self inspection?
Improvement in the safe design or the equipment, increased understanding of food borne illness.
Name one step for choosing a PCO?
Check references, confirm they are licensed, require a written service contract.
What is one step in the inspection process?
Ask for identification, cooperate with the inspector, take notes, be professional, have records ready.
What is one thing the FDA does?
Inspects all food except meat, poultry and eggs, regulates food transported across state lines, and issues the FDA food code.
What is one hazard that could lead to closure?
lack or refrigeration, sewage backup, emergency, pest infestation, evidence of food borne illness, and long interruption of electrical or water service.
What does IPM stand for?
Integrated pest management
What is one thing you do after the inspection process?
Discuss violations and time frames, sign and keep a copy on file.
What is one agencies that works to prevent foodborne illnesses?
USDA, CDC, or PHS
What is self inspection?
When you inspect your own work place.