Failure to Maintain Effective Pest Control Program Resulting in Fly Infestation
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program as required by its own policy, which states that the building should be kept free of insects and rodents. Multiple observations over several days revealed the presence of numerous flies in the kitchen area, including flies landing on food being prepared and on food preparation surfaces. These observations were made in the presence of the Dietary Manager, who confirmed the ongoing fly problem and acknowledged that the kitchen should be free of pests. Additional observations found multiple flies present in a resident room on two separate occasions. The facility administrator also acknowledged the current issue with flies in the building. A total of 72 residents were potentially affected by the facility's failure to control the fly infestation, as the pest issue was observed in both food preparation areas and resident living spaces.