Failure to Keep Refuse Container Covered Due to Broken Mechanism
Penalty
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Summary
During an observation of the facility's outdoor trash and recycling area, the exterior refuse container was found with its lid open, leaving a gap of approximately twelve to fifteen inches between the lid and the body of the dumpster. The Dietary Manager confirmed that staff did not always close the dumpster because it was difficult to close, and when attempting to close it, was unable to do so due to a broken cranking mechanism. This failure to keep the refuse container covered was directly observed and acknowledged by staff during the walkthrough.