UKFood SafetyLegally Required
Pest Control Procedures
Pest prevention, monitoring, and treatment procedures for your premises.
What this document covers
Food businesses must have adequate procedures to prevent pest infestation. This document covers proofing measures, monitoring schedules, pest sighting logs, and your arrangement with a professional pest control contractor.
Key sections included
- Pest prevention measures
- Proofing checklist
- Monitoring schedule
- Pest sighting log
- Contractor details and visit records
- Treatment records
- Staff reporting procedures
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a professional pest control contract?
It's not a legal requirement, but Environmental Health strongly recommends it. Most restaurants with a food hygiene rating of 5 have a professional contract.
Document details
- Legal basis
- EC Regulation 852/2004, Annex II, Chapter IX; Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949
- Enforced by
- Environmental Health
- Penalty for absence
- Hygiene improvement notice or emergency prohibition. Major impact on food hygiene rating — pest evidence typically results in 0-2 stars.
- Category
- Food Safety
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