18. Eateries forking out money for pest control

GEORGE TOWN: Popular eateries are spending a small fortune every month on pest control to ensure the hygiene level is high and to keep rats at bay.

Nasi Kandar Pelita Sdn Bhd Penang general manager Seeni Abuthahir Mohamed said the management spent about RM1,000 monthly on pest control at all its outlets on the island.

The pest control activities are done twice monthly. These keep away pests such as rats, cockroaches and flies, the 42-year-old said at the restaurant in Sungai Dua here yesterday.

He said the management also ensured that the staff cleaned the kitchen, bathroom and mopped the floor every hour.

Another restaurant, Take 2, also maintains a high level of cleanliness at its premises.

Its co-owner, who only wanted to be known as Mrs Tan, 47, said the dining area and kitchen would be cleaned after meal times.

She said although she had not come across any rats in her outlet, she took precautionary measures by placing rat traps at night.

It was reported yesterday that the population of rats in the country has grown into a serious problem in cities and residential areas.

At other eateries, customers still flock to these places despite rodents being a common sight.

The food here is excellent, said a customer who wanted to be known as Ramlan at an A-list nasi kandar restaurant.

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18. Eateries forking out money for pest control