Food Store Temporarily Closed Due To Signs Of Rodent Presence
The presence of rodents in a food establishment is always considered as major problem. Customers are afraid of rodents because the pests can contaminate food and spread different diseases. There are laws that require food establishments to work with an exterminator pest control services in your area for regular inspection and pest control.
Food City in Whitesburg had plans for a $5 Friday promotion that will extend until Sunday, February 9. Every customer who shops at the K-V-A-T Food Stores located in Whitesburg was promised with “300 bonus fuel bucks.” However, its plans did not push through because Letcher County Health Department ordered a temporary closure of Food City.
According to a notice that was filed with Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services, the health department found evidence of rodent presence while conducting regular inspection of the store. Food City was ordered to suspend all its operations immediately.
K-V-A-T Food Stores issued a statement through WYMT apologizing for the temporary inconvenience caused by the temporary closure. The food establishment believes that food safety and cleanliness are very important and they are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
Whitesburg food store got a score of 96 out of a possible 100 points during the December 11, 2019 state health inspection for food service and 98 on the retail store inspection. However, the expansion project at the Whitesburg location that started four weeks ago was challenged by construction issues and weather conditions.
The temporary closure ordered by Lecher health department interrupted the $5 Friday promotion; however, it will be extended until Sunday so that consumers can take advantage of the great savings. Customers are promised a weekend 300 bonus Fuel Bucks.
According to the health department, this is an issue that food stores must avoid particularly since the place is susceptible to pests. The river that runs through the town connects almost all the restaurants.
Best techniques are applied by exterminator pest control services in your area to control rodent populations and ensure that pest problems do not impact on a business’s profitability. The property will inspected before corresponding pest eradication will be undertaken. The pests will be dealt with properly and prevent them from coming back in the future.
