To deny pests access to the building, what is a correct control at exterior openings?
a.Keep exterior doors self-closing and tight, screen open windows, and seal gaps around pipes
b.Prop the delivery door open, unscreened, with a wedge for the whole receiving shift
c.Take the screens off the yard-facing windows so more daylight reaches the prep tables
d.Leave a two-inch gap beneath the back door for continuous kitchen ventilation
Explanation
Denying pests access means the outer openings are protected: exterior doors self-closing and tight-fitting, open windows screened, and gaps around utility lines and pipes sealed. A wedged-open delivery door, an unscreened window, and a two-inch gap under a door are all open invitations, and a mouse can pass through a gap far smaller than two inches. Exclusion at the building envelope is the first line of an effective pest program, ahead of any pesticide.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §6-202.15Practice all 500 questions free — no signup required.
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