Improper Disposal and Storage of Garbage
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to properly dispose of garbage and refuse, as evidenced by observations in the garbage storage area where a trash dumpster was found with both lids unsecured and open due to overflowing garbage. Multiple bags and boxes of trash were also seen on the ground in the same area. During an interview, the Certified Dietary Manager acknowledged that leaving trash unsecured and on the ground was unacceptable because it attracts pests and rodents. A review of the facility's policy and procedure on garbage and trash indicated that all food waste must be placed in sealed, leak-proof, non-absorbent, tightly closed containers and disposed of as necessary to prevent nuisance or unsightliness, with no debris on the ground and lids closed. These requirements were not met during the observation.