Toutwel Restaurant
PASSTuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Violations Cited
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of mice dropping in the bathroom located on the 1st floor. Clean to remove all droppings. Evidence of rat droppings in the warewash area located in the basement. Clean to remove all droppings. Contact a licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report at the re inspection. 9/16/24- Owner stated that the exterminator was due to come out on 9/13 and did not show up. He recently hired a new company and they are scheduled for 9/20. All rodent activity has been cleaned and removed. Owner was able to provide the last 2 reports.
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.