Improper Disposal and Maintenance of Outdoor Refuse and Recycle Bins
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that one outdoor garbage bin located near the kitchen loading dock was filled to the top with used food containers and had its lid left open. This was confirmed by the Food Service Director and the Director of Emergency Management, who acknowledged that the lid should have been closed. Additionally, over 60 compost and recycle bins stored behind the kitchen were found to have black residue on both the inside and outside surfaces, with flies present around the bins. Several bins were opened and found to contain empty food containers, food residue, and garbage, with the inside surfaces covered in black residue and some bins being wet inside. The Executive Director of Facility Services confirmed that the bins were not clean, and the Director of Emergency Management stated that the bins were emptied once daily and pressure washed once per month. According to the 2022 Federal Food Code, outdoor refuse, recyclables, and returnables receptacles are required to have tight-fitting lids and be cleaned frequently enough to prevent buildup and attraction of pests. The facility failed to meet these requirements, as evidenced by the open garbage bin and unclean recycle and compost bins.