FAILING THE INITIAL VISIT
If you did not pass the inspection, then you will be charged for each additional visit, from $400-$1000!
I have seen reports where food establishments have failed over 6 times, back-to-back, switching pest control providers, hoping to eliminate their infestation effectively. Unfortunately this is almost never the case, as these companies only exterminate the 20% of adult's, and often miss the 80% of baby roaches that typically don’t venture far from their nest.
PASSING THE INITIAL VISIT
The health inspector will perform a 3-week follow-up to ensure your facility remains pest free. But what they know, that probably the business owners dont, is that most cockroaches are resistant to pesticides, including the eggs.
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Based on the typical pest control treatments, they will know that during the follow up, your chances of failing are greater.
Don't misinterpret what I am saying here, they are not your enemy, they simply want to point out that your pest control provider is not performing to their standards, giving you the opportunity to hire a specialist to bring your business to compliance. Plus, they would be doing everyone a disservice, if they decided to cut-corners.
Here is where things get interesting. If you successfully pass, you will have 90-Days to remain pest free! Typically, depending on the circumstances, you should be expecting the health department to show up unannounced 1.5-2 months later.
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If your pest control failed to properly address your infestation, chances are you will once again be in violation, and this time, with a more pesticide-resistant hybrid cockroach.
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Failing this inspection will be devastating, as the cycle of reopening starts again. Plus, not to mention the red-flags raised, and your food facility will remain under the radar of the health department. Typically a second, and/or third closure based on the same violation, can have dire consequences. You could lose your permit to operate your business, up to a year.
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