Restaurant Pest Control in South & West Yorkshire
A pest during service threatens your hygiene rating — Apex protects it, documented.
Apex Pest Control Ltd delivers audit-ready pest control for restaurants, pubs and cafes across South and West Yorkshire. The family-run team — headquartered in Sheffield — protects your Food Hygiene Rating with documented, BPCA-standard pest management and EHO-ready reports. Apex Pest Control Ltd surveys every site free of charge and tailors a programme to your kitchen.
At a Glance
- Service
- Restaurant Pest Control
- Provider
- Apex Pest Control Ltd
- Locations
- Sheffield, Leeds, Rotherham & Barnsley
- Pricing
- Survey-led — free site survey & bespoke quote
- Method
- Integrated pest management — proofing, monitoring & treatment
- Credentials
- BPCA member · CHAS registered · audit-ready reporting
Documented Restaurant Pest Control That Protects Your Rating
Apex Pest Control Ltd provides commercial pest control for restaurants and food businesses across South and West Yorkshire, using integrated pest management to control rodents, cockroaches, flies and stored product insects. Under the Food Safety Act 1990 and the Food Hygiene Regulations 2013, food premises must have adequate procedures in place to control pests, so Apex Pest Control Ltd supplies the documented service reports, risk assessments and method statements that Environmental Health Officers and auditors expect.
Every restaurant starts with a free site survey. The family-run company has its Head Office in Sheffield and serves homeowners, property management and businesses, with the same audit-ready documentation the national chains provide and the local accountability they do not.
The aim is simple: keep pests out of your kitchen, protect your Food Hygiene Rating, and give you the paperwork to prove your due diligence at any inspection.
Restaurant Pest Control Profile
Pest Control Is a Legal Requirement for Restaurants
Apex Pest Control Ltd understands what is at stake in a commercial kitchen. Under the Food Safety Act 1990, the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 and assimilated EU law, every food business must have adequate procedures in place to control pests. It is not optional. A documented pest control programme is also your due diligence defence in law, and Apex Pest Control Ltd gives you that protection with the paperwork to prove it. Any sign of pests caps your Food Hygiene Rating and rules out a top score, so the documented, source-led programme is what protects both the rating you display and the due-diligence defence in law.
A legal duty, not a choice
Under the Food Safety Act 1990 and the Food Hygiene Regulations 2013, every food business must have adequate procedures in place to control pests. A documented programme is how you meet that duty.
Your rating is on the line
A single pest sighting during an Environmental Health inspection can collapse your Food Hygiene Rating, and a serious infestation can trigger a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Notice that closes your premises on the spot.
Due diligence defence
A documented pest control programme is your due diligence defence in law. Apex Pest Control Ltd supplies the service reports, risk assessments and records that evidence control at any inspection.
The Pests We Control in Restaurants
Apex Pest Control Ltd targets the pests that threaten food businesses across Yorkshire, controlling each one at source as part of a single integrated pest management programme.
Rodents (rats and mice)
Brown rats and house mice contaminate surfaces and food with droppings and urine and carry Salmonella, Listeria and Leptospira. The team proofs entry points and controls infestations at source with our rodent control methods.
Cockroaches
The German cockroach thrives in warm kitchens and spreads Salmonella and E. coli. Apex Pest Control Ltd uses targeted gel and monitoring to eliminate them — see our cockroach control service.
Flies
House flies, fruit flies and drain flies move bacteria from waste to food. The team fits and services electric fly killers and treats drains and bin areas to break the cycle.
Stored product insects
Flour moths, beetles and weevils infest dry goods. Apex Pest Control Ltd inspects deliveries and storage and clears the source before stored product insects spread through the store.
Ants and other crawling insects
Ants and other crawling insects are controlled as part of the programme. Bird proofing is available for roofs, yards and waste areas through our commercial bird proofing service.
How Apex Protects Your Restaurant
Apex Pest Control Ltd works to an integrated pest management programme built around your premises — survey, proof, monitor and treat, then document every visit. Effective pest control is a prerequisite programme for HACCP, so you receive audit-ready service reports, COSHH risk assessments and method statements that stand up to EHO inspections and BRCGS, SALSA and HACCP audits.
Free site survey
First, a free site survey identifies the risks, entry points and harbourage across your kitchen, stores and waste areas, and grades the pest pressure on the premises.
Proof the building
Next, the team proofs the building to keep rodents and crawling insects out, controlling the problem at source rather than only treating the symptoms.
Monitor and treat
Apex Pest Control Ltd installs monitoring such as bait stations and fly units, treats any active problem, and schedules regular visits as an ongoing contract or planned preventative maintenance.
Document every visit
Then Apex Pest Control Ltd documents every visit with audit-ready service reports, COSHH risk assessments and method statements that evidence your due diligence to EHOs and auditors.
Every kitchen is different, so restaurant pest control is survey-led. Apex Pest Control Ltd provides a free site survey and a bespoke written quotation before any programme begins.
Fly Control in Commercial Kitchens
Apex Pest Control Ltd installs and services electric fly killers as part of every restaurant programme — correctly sited, with the UV tubes and glueboards changed and the catch tray cleaned on each routine visit, and the fly counts logged in your records.
Commercial Restaurant Rat Inspection — Hope Valley
Apex Pest Control Ltd starts every commercial contract with a thorough site survey. This short shows a new commercial rat infestation inspection on the embankment behind a restaurant in Hope Valley, Sheffield — finding the source of the rats before any treatment begins.
What Our Customers Say
"Apex are wonderful — quick to respond, punctual, and great at communicating. Tony is so knowledgeable and trustworthy. We first called almost 40 years ago and wouldn’t use anyone else."
"Excellent, professional service from start to finish. Knowledgeable, friendly and thorough — the problem was sorted quickly and tidily. Highly recommended."
"Prompt, reliable and professional. Tony explained everything clearly and dealt with the issue with no fuss. Would not hesitate to use Apex again."
Rated 4.9 / 5 from 110+ reviews across our Google (Sheffield & Barnsley) and Trustpilot profiles.
Why Choose Apex for Restaurant Pest Control?
Apex Pest Control Ltd is a family-run business led by founder Tony Johnson, who brings 40 years of experience across pest control, forestry and wildlife. The company is a BPCA member and CHAS registered, holds RSPH Level 2, and carries £5M public liability insurance. For Yorkshire restaurants, Apex Pest Control Ltd is the local, accountable alternative to the national chains — with the same audit-ready documentation and a free site survey before any commitment.
BPCA & CHAS Registered
Apex Pest Control Ltd is a BPCA member and CHAS registered, with RSPH Level 2 technicians — the recognised standard for professional commercial pest control.
Audit-Ready Documentation
A service report for every visit, COSHH risk assessments and method statements — the paperwork Environmental Health Officers and BRCGS-style auditors expect, evidencing your due diligence.
Integrated Pest Management
Proofing, monitoring and targeted treatment under one programme, with regular planned preventative maintenance visits that keep your kitchen protected all year round.
Local & Family-Run
The local, accountable alternative to the national chains. The family-run team is headquartered in Sheffield and serves restaurants right across South and West Yorkshire.
Available 7 Days a Week
Monday to Friday 08:00–19:00 and Saturday to Sunday 08:00–13:00, with a free site survey and no call-out fee.
£5M Public Liability
Fully insured to £5M public liability, so your premises, your staff and your customers are protected on every visit.
Areas and Food Businesses We Cover
Apex Pest Control Ltd protects restaurants and food businesses across South and West Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Leeds. The team works with the full range of food businesses, from independent kitchens to multi-site groups.
Fine-Dining Restaurants
Audit-ready pest management for fine-dining restaurants and gastro pubs that protect their reputation and rating.
Cafes & Takeaways
Documented IPM for cafes and takeaways, with proofing, monitoring and EHO-ready reporting.
Dark Kitchens
Pest control for delivery-only dark kitchens, keeping prep and storage areas compliant and protected.
Multi-Site Groups
Consistent, contract-based programmes for multi-site restaurant and food-business groups across Yorkshire.
Running Another Type of Food Business?
For other premises, see our commercial pest control service, our hotels and food processing pages, and our commercial bird proofing service for roofs and waste areas.
Restaurant Pest Control — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often from restaurant owners and managers. If yours is not listed, call us on 0114 349 1098.
Protect Your Restaurant and Your Rating
Apex Pest Control Ltd will survey your restaurant free of charge and recommend a programme that protects your rating and your reputation. Call the Sheffield head office on 0114 349 1098, 7 days a week, or send an enquiry. Apex Pest Control Ltd — audit-ready restaurant pest control across South and West Yorkshire.