Pests & FacilitiesQuestion 123 of 240
A manager sees roach egg cases and droppings behind the dish machine. What is the FIRST appropriate response?
a.Clean and sanitize the area, remove food and water sources, and arrange for a licensed exterminator
b.Ignore it since roaches are common in the city
c.Cover the area with cardboard
d.Spray a can of home bug killer over the clean dishes
Explanation
The correct response is to clean up the infestation signs, eliminate the food, water, and harborage that attract roaches, and bring in a licensed pest professional. Ignoring the problem lets it spread, and spraying consumer pesticide near dishes causes chemical contamination. Only a licensed exterminator may apply pesticides in a food establishment.
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