Pest control for restaurants and commercial kitchens in BC is not optional — it’s a legal and operational necessity. A single pest sighting by a customer or health inspector can result in a closure notice, loss of food handling licence, and irreparable damage to your reputation. This guide covers what BC food businesses need to know.
Most Common Restaurant Pests in BC
- German cockroaches — the most common commercial kitchen pest in BC
- Rats and mice — attracted by food waste and drainage
- Drain flies — breed in organic matter in floor drains
- Fruit flies — attracted to fermenting produce and alcohol spills
- Stored product insects — in dry goods and flour storage
BC Health Authority Requirements
BC food businesses must maintain active pest control programmes and provide documentation to health inspectors on request. Top Line Pest Control provides full service documentation for all commercial clients.
Our Commercial Pest Control Service
We provide scheduled commercial pest control programmes across BC for restaurants, food manufacturers, care facilities, and warehouses. See our commercial pest control services page, our cockroaches pest control BC guide, and our rodent control Surrey BC page.
📞 Call (604) 551-6504 for commercial pest control across BC.