Improper Disposal and Securing of Outdoor Trash Dumpster
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to ensure the outdoor trash dumpster was properly maintained according to facility policy. During an initial kitchen tour with the Dietary Manager, it was noted that the dumpster was missing two lids, and trash was piled above the top of the dumpster. The dumpster was not secured by any walls or access doors, and the open condition allowed for the possibility of pests or animals accessing discarded food and trash. The Dietary Manager confirmed that the dumpster should be kept closed and secured to prevent such access. Facility policy requires all garbage containers to have tight-fitting lids and to be kept covered when not in continuous use, as well as to store garbage in a manner inaccessible to vermin. At the time of the survey, 57 residents were documented as residing in the facility.