Improper Maintenance of Dumpster Area Leading to Unsanitary Conditions
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to maintain the dumpster area free of leakage and pooled spillage. On two separate occasions, a 22-foot-long compact dumpster was found with a 6 inch by 4-inch buildup of gray sludge on its exterior bottom rim, from which a large pool of milky grey liquid had formed, initially measuring 6 feet long and later spreading up to 18 feet away from the dumpster. Staff interviews confirmed that the leaking dumpster had recently been replaced by the trash company and that all staff were expected to report concerns with the area to management. These observations and staff statements indicate that the facility did not ensure proper disposal of garbage and refuse, resulting in unsanitary conditions around the dumpster.