Mice
Mice, rats and their parasites transmit dozens of diseases to humans, several pose serious health risks and some are potentially epidemic.
Important hygiene measures include the following:
- Clean up and remove all mice droppings where found throughout the premises;
- Block all holes/gaps found in the premises with a suitable material to stop mice getting into the premises. You may need to extend this to the entire premises;
- Remove any defunct items from the premises as these may provide harbourage for mice;
- Ensure that, where practicable, food items are stored in suitably lidded containers to prevent mice from contaminating them;
- Ensure that food equipment and food preparation areas are thoroughly cleaned with anti-bacterial spray prior to use;
- Employ the services of a competent person to visit and treat the premises for mice. You can also ask them for advice concerning pest proofing;
- Regularly check for evidence of mice in the premises prior to commencing food preparation
- Continue to repeat the above steps as necessary.
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