Improper Disposal and Maintenance of Kitchen Garbage
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to properly maintain and dispose of kitchen garbage and refuse, as evidenced by multiple observations of three garbage cans in the kitchen without lids over a two-day period. Despite the presence of lids in the kitchen, staff reported that the garbage cans rarely had lids placed on them. The Certified Dietary Manager confirmed that garbage cans should be covered, and administrative staff stated an expectation that all garbage cans in the kitchen have proper lids at all times. The facility's waste disposal policy required daily and as-needed disposal of garbage and the use of sealed containers outside the premises, but no specific waste management policy was provided.