Facilities, Cleaning & PestsQuestion 308 of 320
After a pest control treatment, staff find dead cockroaches behind equipment. What must be done?
a.Leave them as proof the treatment worked
b.Sweep them under the equipment out of sight
c.Remove the dead pests promptly and clean and sanitize the affected areas
d.Wait for the next scheduled cleaning day
Explanation
Dead pests must be removed from the establishment promptly, and the areas where they were found cleaned and sanitized, because carcasses and debris can contaminate food and surfaces. Leaving them, even as evidence of a successful treatment, is a sanitation violation. Prompt removal is a standard follow-up step after any pest treatment.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §6-501.112Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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