Improper Maintenance of Dumpsters Leads to Sanitation Deficiency
Penalty
Summary
Staff failed to maintain two of three facility dumpsters in a sanitary condition, as required by the facility's Garbage and Rubbish Disposal policy. Observations revealed that the dumpsters had large gaps between the lids and were missing doors, resulting in unsecured trash and exposure to insects and rodents. One dumpster door was found propped against the building wall, and staff interviews confirmed that the doors had been off the dumpsters for three to four months. The facility policy specifies that outside dumpsters must be kept closed and free of litter, but this was not followed. Interviews with the Dietary Manager and Receptionist confirmed that the problems with the dumpsters, including missing doors and damaged lids, had existed since at least April. Both staff members reported reaching out to the city for repairs and replacement of the dumpsters, but no action was taken by the city until after the surveyor identified the issue. The lack of fitted lids and doors on the dumpsters created the potential for pest and rodent exposure, as well as unsanitary conditions.