Is spot treatment allowed on a baseboard near the door of a restaurant kitchen?

• A. Only after hours
• B. False
• C. Only with manager approval
• D. True

Answer: (D)

Spot treatments are targeted pesticide applications aimed at a localized pest harborage, like a baseboard area near a doorway. In a restaurant kitchen, performing a spot treatment in that spot is allowed as long as the product is labeled for use in food-service areas and you follow the label directions—keeping it away from any surfaces that come into contact with food, using the proper PPE, and observing required reentry times. This is true because when done correctly, a focused treatment addresses the problem without wide spraying or contaminating food areas. Manager approval isn’t an automatic prerequisite in every case; it’s acceptable to proceed if you’re adhering to labeling and safety guidelines.