Improper Disposal of Garbage Due to Leaking Trash Cans
Penalty
Summary
Garbage and refuse were not disposed of properly in the facility's Food Service Department, as evidenced by observations of leaking 96-gallon commercial trash cans. During a tour, a trash can was seen leaking significant amounts of yellow and brown liquid while being moved from the dishwasher area to the loading dock, and staff were observed cleaning residue from the cement near the dumpster. On a subsequent day, two trash cans were actively leaking, with one in use near the dishwasher and another at the loading dock, resulting in trails of spilled food and a puddle of white and yellow residue that created a slippery surface. The Dietary Supervisor confirmed these observations, and the Administrator acknowledged being aware of the broken trash cans for several weeks, stating that replacement orders had not been fulfilled by the supplier.