Sanitation and Housekeeping
Pest control doesn’t take the place of good sanitation. The cleaner your premise is, the easier it will be for you to control pests.

DO
• Store all food and supplies at least 15 cm (six inches) of the floor so you can watch for signs of pests.
• Keep grains and open bulk food products in sealed metal or heavy plastic containers.
• Keep break rooms, washrooms and locker rooms clean and dry.

DON’T
• Don’t accept any shipment that shows signs of pests, like gnawing or feces.
• Don’t keep cardboard packaging around. It can carry cockroach eggs.
• Don’t let spilled food attract pests. Clean up any spills right away.
• Don’t leave garbage where it will attract pests. Store it properly.

YorkSafe Food Handler’s Guide, 2019

1. Never leave cooking appliances unattended. An unattended cooking appliance is the number 1 cause of cooking fires.
2. Wear short or close-fitting sleeves. Loose clothing can catch fire.
3. Clean cooking surfaces to prevent food and grease build-up.
4. Keep curtains, towels and pot holders away from hot surfaces.
5. Store solvents and flammable cleaners away from heat sources.
6. Turn pan handles inward to prevent accidental spilling.

1. Slide a pan lid over flames to smother a grease or oil fire, then turn off the heat source and leave the lid in place until the pan cools.
2. Make sure a dry chemical fire extinguisher is located near to the cooking area.
3. Never use water or flour on grease fires.
4. If you have a fire in the oven, leave the door closed and shut off the heat to smother the fire.