Pests & FacilitiesQuestion 156 of 240
A restaurant keeps a pest-control logbook. Why is documenting pest sightings and exterminator visits important?
a.It is only for decoration
b.It tracks problems and treatments, shows a working IPM program, and helps demonstrate compliance to inspectors
c.It lets the restaurant skip inspections
d.It replaces the need to actually clean
Explanation
A pest-control log records sightings, conditions, and licensed-exterminator visits and treatments, helping the operation track and correct problems and demonstrate an active IPM program during inspections. It does not replace cleaning or exempt the operation from inspection. Good documentation supports both effective control and regulatory compliance.
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