Unit Review: Safe Facilities and Pest Management (Set 2)

What is the main goal of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program?

• To eliminate all insects using maximum pesticide application

• To seal all windows and doors permanently to block pest entry

• To prevent, monitor, and control pests with minimal chemical use

• To hire a pest control operator to spray monthly regardless of pest activity

A manager notices small dark droppings near the base of dry storage shelves. Which pest is most likely responsible?

• Fruit beetles

• Cockroaches

• Flies

• Rodents

Which sign indicates that cockroaches may be present in a foodservice operation?

• Gnaw marks on food packaging and wooden shelves

• Small capsule-shaped egg cases in dark, warm areas

• Greasy rub marks along walls and baseboards

• Nesting materials made of shredded paper near drains

A pest control operator (PCO) applies a pesticide in a restaurant kitchen. Where must the pesticide be stored afterward?

• In a locked cabinet away from food, equipment, and utensils

• In the walk-in cooler to slow chemical breakdown

• On a shelf above dry food storage for easy access

• Under the prep sink next to cleaning supplies

Which TWO conditions most commonly allow pests to enter a foodservice building?

• Gaps around pipes and utility lines in exterior walls

• Installing air curtains above exterior doors

• Proper FIFO rotation of dry goods on storage shelves

• Deliveries that arrive in damaged or infested packaging

What does the monitoring step of an IPM program involve?

• Sealing cracks and gaps in walls and floors

• Applying pesticides on a fixed weekly schedule

• Training staff to identify which pesticides to use

• Regularly inspecting the facility for signs of pest activity

Grease marks along the lower edges of walls are a sign of which pest?

• Stored-product insects

• Cockroaches

• Rodents

• Flies

A foodservice manager finds shredded paper and cloth scraps behind a storage shelf. This is most likely a sign of what?

• A cockroach harborage in a warm, dark space

• A stored-product pest infestation in dry goods

• A fly breeding site near standing water

• A rodent nesting in the storage area

Which practice best prevents flies from entering a foodservice operation?

• Leaving exterior lights on overnight near entry points

• Keeping garbage cans inside the kitchen for easy access

• Installing self-closing devices on all exterior doors

• Stacking deliveries directly on the floor near the back door

Select all that apply. Which of the following are signs of a pest infestation?

• Properly sealed food stored six inches off the floor

• Gnaw marks on food containers and wooden surfaces

• Droppings found near walls, shelves, or equipment

• Damaged or partially eaten food packaging