Hong Kong has recently faced an increase in sightings of mice in food premises and places. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) spokesperson announced that they have launched the third phase of the "Net Operation" to specifically inspect and enforce laws, focusing on improper situations in food outlets within shopping centers. The operation will expand to high-risk areas within shopping centers and nearby food premises to improve and protect public hygiene and food safety. The FEHD has been conducting the "Net Operation" since September 30th this year, targeting supermarkets, food outlets, public markets, and other food establishments. In the first two phases, 196 cases have been prosecuted. A total of 297 notices to eliminate pest infestations and 144 notices to improve cleanliness and maintain premises were issued. During the third phase, the FEHD will focus on inspections of food outlets within shopping centers. The scope will include high-risk areas within the centers and nearby food establishments. Staff will check waste disposal, food waste management, and related facilities. They will require outlet owners to optimize and accelerate waste disposal, implement rodent control measures, seal mouse holes, and remove hiding spots. If food establishments violate the Food Premises Regulation or are found with mice, the FEHD will take strict enforcement actions, including issuing legal notices and prosecution. In severe cases, the FEHD can order closures of food establishments. If the violation persists, the establishment's license can be suspended or revoked. To further enhance the hygiene level of private properties in Hong Kong, the FEHD has intensified collaboration with the Property Management Authority (PMA). The FEHD has distributed pest control information to the property management sector, urging them to follow the Good Working Practices Guide for Rodent Control in Residential Buildings jointly developed by the PMA and the FEHD. The FEHD continues to monitor and review the effectiveness of pest control efforts to ensure hygiene standards and safety in the community.