Improper Storage of Garbage in Dumpsters
Penalty
No penalty information released
The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.
Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper storage of garbage in its six dumpsters, as observed on multiple occasions. Five of six dumpsters were found with lids open and garbage inside, with the lids propped open by the garbage itself, preventing them from fully closing. On another occasion, one dumpster was missing a lid entirely, and garbage was visible inside. These observations were verified by the Administrator, who confirmed the findings through photographs. The 2022 FDA Food Code requires outside garbage receptacles to have tight-fitting lids or covers to prevent the scattering of garbage, breeding of flies, or entry of rodents, but this standard was not met during the survey observations.