Improper Storage of Garbage in Outside Dumpsters
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper storage of garbage in two out of three outside dumpsters, as observed during surveyor inspections. One dumpster was found with its lid fully propped open by bulky boxes, and two dumpsters had lids partially propped open by trash bags and boxes, preventing them from closing completely. These observations were confirmed by the Maintenance Supervisor, who acknowledged that the lids should remain closed at all times for infection control purposes. The facility's own waste management policy requires that waste containers be closable and that garbage be disposed of in covered bins, in alignment with the 2022 FDA Food Code, which mandates tight-fitting lids to prevent pest entry.