Failure to Maintain Effective Pest Control Program in Kitchen
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program, as evidenced by multiple live roaches observed in various areas of the kitchen during a tour with the Dietary Manager. Specific findings included live mature and juvenile roaches on the door frame at the janitorial closet entrance, inside a container storing a bag of sauce, under the steamer around a floor drain with accumulated debris and residue, and on the floor under and around the hand washing sink and beverage station. The Dietary Manager confirmed that the pest control company had serviced the kitchen the previous week and that monthly treatments were standard practice. A review of recent pest control invoices revealed that cockroach activity had been documented in the kitchen during services in the two months prior to the observation. During an interview, the pest control technician acknowledged ongoing treatments and noted that structural issues and occasional sanitation problems, particularly around the dish pit, contributed to the pest presence. The technician also indicated that the building and equipment were aged, which may exacerbate the problem, and that night crews were more likely to identify sanitation issues after kitchen hours.