Checklist template

Pest Control & Structural Sanitation Audit

A ready-to-use checklist with 37 items in 6 sections, covering Exterior Perimeter & Structural Integrity, Waste Management & Exterior Harborage, BOH Stockrooms & Product Storage, Device Mapping & Device Maintenance, Water Sources & Moisture Control, Vendor Governance & Documentation. Use it as-is in Bindy, or adapt it to your own standards in minutes.

  • 6 Sections
  • 37 Items
  • 30 Yes / No checks
  • 6 Scored ratings
  • 334 Points

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1. Exterior Perimeter & Structural Integrity 6 items

  1. Are all exterior building foundation walls completely free of structural cracks or gaps wider than 0.25 inches? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Do all exterior loading docks, personnel doors, and windows seal tightly with intact weatherstripping? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Are exterior dock leveler rubber brush guards intact with zero ground-level light visible from the inside? Yes / No 9 pts
  4. Is a clean gravel or concrete strip maintained at least 18 inches from the building perimeter to deter burrowing? Yes / No 8 pts
  5. Are all roof drains, gutters, and downspouts clear of standing water and routing completely away from the foundation? Yes / No 9 pts
  6. Perimeter Exclusion: Rating
    • Pest-Proof Perimeter 10 pts
    • Minor Structural Wear 5 pts
    • High Vulnerability/Gaps 0 pts

2. Waste Management & Exterior Harborage 6 items

  1. Are all exterior dumpsters and trash compactors tightly closed, plugged, and sitting on intact concrete pads? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Is the area surrounding the exterior trash containers entirely free of loose debris, food scraps, and spills? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Is exterior landscaping, grass, and shrubbery trimmed low and kept at least 24 inches clear of the building wall? Yes / No 8 pts
  4. Are empty wooden pallets, cardboard bundles, and seasonal equipment stored neatly off the ground on metal racks? Yes / No 8 pts
  5. Is the exterior employee break area clear of open food waste containers and uncleaned tables? Yes / No 8 pts
  6. Sanitation & Waste Rigor: Rating
    • Immaculate/No Harborage 10 pts
    • Minor Outside Clutter 5 pts
    • Severe Attraction Vectors 0 pts

3. BOH Stockrooms & Product Storage 6 items

  1. Is all inventory stored on approved steel racking layers kept at least 6 inches off the physical floor surface? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Is an 18-inch white "inspection lane" painted and kept completely clear along all interior stockroom walls? Yes / No 9 pts
  3. Is damaged, spilled, or leaking merchandise cleaned up and moved to a secure reclamation cage immediately? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Are incoming inventory pallets spot-checked for chewing marks, nesting materials, or live pests before staging? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Are employee personal lockers, lunch bags, and breakroom pantries clear of loose, unsealed food items? Yes / No 8 pts
  6. Storage Area Compliance: Rating
    • Flow Controlled & Secure 10 pts
    • Minor Housekeeping Overlaps 5 pts
    • Critical Harborage Risk 0 pts

4. Device Mapping & Device Maintenance 6 items

  1. Are all interior mechanical multi-catch rodent traps numbered, clean, and positioned flat along wall pathways? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Are exterior bait stations locked securely, anchored firmly to the ground, and fully loaded with fresh bait blocks? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Is an updated, signed pest control device location map posted and accessible in the manager's office? Yes / No 9 pts
  4. Are flying insect light traps (ILTs) functional, turned on, and positioned away from direct entry sightlines? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Are sticky boards inside insect traps and pheromone monitors replaced before reaching 50% surface coverage? Yes / No 8 pts
  6. Device Infrastructure: Rating
    • 100% Operational Network 10 pts
    • Missing/Damaged Hardware 5 pts
    • Device System Failure 0 pts

5. Water Sources & Moisture Control 6 items

  1. Are all utility rooms, janitor closets, and boiler bays completely clear of pooling floor water? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Do facility floor drains have functional, clear grates and are they treated weekly to prevent drain fly breeding? Yes / No 9 pts
  3. Are breakroom sinks, ice machine drip trays, and water fountains free of slow leaks or standing moisture? Yes / No 9 pts
  4. Are wet mops hung upside down over a floor sink and are utility rags laundered and dried daily? Yes / No 8 pts
  5. Are HVAC condensate lines flowing cleanly into designated drains with zero pipe condensation dripping on stock? Yes / No 9 pts
  6. Moisture Mitigation: Rating
    • Dry & Sanitized Environment 10 pts
    • Minor Drain/Condensation Lag 5 pts
    • High Moisture Exposure 0 pts

6. Vendor Governance & Documentation 7 items

  1. Is a dedicated pest control binder containing active SDS sheets and license verifications stored at the front desk? Yes / No 10 pts
  2. Are professional pest service logs completed, signed, and reviewed by management at least monthly? Yes / No 10 pts
  3. Have all structural or sanitation action items flagged by the vendor during the last visit been corrected and logged? Yes / No 10 pts
  4. Is there a clear, documented system for floor staff to report internal pest sightings directly to management? Yes / No 9 pts
  5. Are trend analysis reports provided by the vendor used to adjust device layouts or service frequencies annually? Yes / No 8 pts
  6. Administrative Governance: Rating
    • Audit Perfect Documentation 10 pts
    • Missing Service Sign-Offs 5 pts
    • High Liability Regulatory Risk 0 pts
  7. Final summary Comments

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