Dumpster Lid Left Open, Allowing Potential Pest Access
Penalty
No penalty information released
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Summary
During an observation of the facility's outside dumpster, it was found that one of the three dumpster lids was being held open by an unbroken box. This observation was made in the presence of the Dietary Manager and the Aramark Regional Director of Operations. The facility's documented expectations for the outside dumpster specify that lids should remain closed at all times to prevent rainwater entry, littering, and pest infestations. The Dietary Manager confirmed that the dumpster lid should be closed at all times to prevent rodents from accessing the dumpster and potentially entering the facility. At the time of the observation, the facility census was 90 residents.