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Spotting pests

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Today we are talking about pests. Rats, mice, flies, cockroaches and birds can carry germs into our kitchen.

Look for signs every day: droppings, gnawed packaging, holes, nests, live or dead insects, eggs and feathers.

Check deliveries before you put them away. If packaging is gnawed or you see pests, tell me and we will refuse the delivery.

Do not give pests food. Keep lids on bins, keep food covered and leave no food or dirty plates out at closing time.

If you see a pest, or signs of one, tell me at once. We will call pest control.

Throw away any food that pests may have touched. Clean, disinfect and dry any surface or equipment that they may have touched.

What to do

• Tell me about any sign of pests straight away
• Keep bin lids closed and food covered
• Check deliveries for gnawed packaging

Quick check

1. What is a sign of mice?

Water on the floor Droppings and gnawed packaging A smell of bleach

2. You see a mouse in the store room. What do you do?

Wait to see if it comes back Put down your own poison Tell the manager at once

3. A pest may have touched some food. What happens to the food?

Wash it and use it Throw it away Cook it for longer

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