Three Zone Protocol

Restaurants serve the needs of the public in so many ways. They are a place to meet, engage in conversation, celebrate memorable events and just relax and have a good meal. Unfortunately, restaurants are also an outstanding source of organic debris and, therefore, they attract pests. A thorough initial inspection and pest treatment is the critical first step in Truly Nolen’s initial commercial progressive restaurant treatment program with three zone protection.


The Red Zone

All public areas in the restaurant.

Inspection and Treatment Includes:

  • Kitchens & food storage facilities
  • Waiting area (interior and exterior)
  • Dining room
  • Bar areas
  • Patio areas
  • Restrooms
  • Cash register area
  • All hallways with public access
  • Elevators & stairways
  • Washing area
  • Rest room

The Yellow Zone

All interior areas not covered under the Red Zone description.

Inspection and Treatment Includes:

  • Employee lounges, break rooms
  • Utility service areas & janitorial closets
  • Employee restrooms & locker rooms
  • Loading docks/receiving & shipping areas
  • Business offices
  • Laundry/linens storage areas

The Green Zone

All exterior areas.

Inspection and Treatment Includes:

  • Walkways
  • Parking lots
  • Landscaped islands
  • Publication dispensers
  • Benches
  • Dumpsters & enclosures
  • Driveway/customer drop points
  • Landscaped areas adjacent to walkways
  • Building perimeter and vertical surfaces
  • Roofs, including eaves
  • Yard