Cleaning and pest control · free PDF
Free pest control checklist template.
Walk the kitchen, store rooms and bins each day. Record whether you saw any sign of pests, and what you did.
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Business: ________Week commencing: ________Pest contractor and phone: ________
| Check | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No droppings, urine marks or smears | |||||||
| No gnawed packaging, food or cables | |||||||
| No live or dead insects, flies or larvae | |||||||
| No nesting material or holes | |||||||
| Doors, windows and fly screens closed and intact | |||||||
| Food stored off the floor and in sealed containers | |||||||
| Bins lidded; waste area clean | |||||||
| Fly killer working; catch tray emptied |
Plus space for: signs found, action taken, contractor called (date, time, initials).
How to fill it in.
- 1
Do the walk-round at the same time each day.
- 2
Tick if everything is clear; write a cross and act if not.
- 3
If you see signs of pests, stop using affected food and areas and call your pest contractor.
The rules behind it.
- Poor waste handling attracts rats, mice, birds and insects. A serious and immediate risk to health can lead to closure.
- Your local council’s food safety team can advise.
Official guidance: GOV.UK: waste
Daybook helps you keep records. It does not give legal advice or certify training.
Read the guide
Pest control checks in a kitchen: a daily walk-round
A daily pest control walk-round for kitchens: signs of rats, mice and insects to look for, prevention, what to do if you find them, and how to record it.
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