Your restaurant is your baby. You opened it up and put all of your work into it and now you are starting to reap the benefits of owning your own business. But as you already know, it’s not all fun and games! One pest problem and your businesses reputation can go up in flames and it may never recover. Stay ahead of restaurant pest problems with these tips»

Be Mindful of Leaks
Your restaurant is a well oiled machine that serves hundreds of customers on a nightly basis, but that doesn’t mean you are immune to problems. A high volume of customers can lead to plumbing issues in the bathroom or kitchen and not only is this dangerous and off-putting, but it can also attract pests. In fact, plumbing leaks that are behind walls are one of the main causes of pest infestations in restaurants.  

Organize Storage Room Religiously
Your storage area is a pest heaven. There’s most likely some dry food and a whole mess of different items that they can build a shelter in. But you can’t let this pest party go on in your establishment! Make sure cleaning and organizing this area is part of your staffs weekly routine so things can never get out of hand.  

Enforce Closing Procedure
If you have a restaurant with an outdoor seating area, be sure to strictly enforce your closing procedures. Your staff is going to be constantly coming in and out of those doors and they can drag in all different kinds of pests. You might have to be the one who does the checks to make sure things are wiped clean and that the indoor portion is pest-free at the end of every night.

Hire a Cleaning Service
If you have a restaurant like the one we discussed above, it can be difficult to keep a tidy ship. To be extra careful, you should invest in a cleaning service that can get into all the nooks and crannies at least a couple of times a month. Think of it as an investment to protect your business from the threats of a failed inspection.

At Pest Control Unlimited, we take great pride in our ability to help Middlesex County restaurant owners with their pest problems. The biggest concerns we get from clients is failing an inspection, and we assure you that our team will do all we can to make sure you are pest-free come inspection season.

To schedule a FREE pest evaluation, call 888-649-9919 or click around on our website!