Improper Trash Disposal and Unsanitary Dumpster Area
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that the facility failed to properly dispose of garbage and refuse in the dumpster area. On multiple observations, a large, open-to-air construction-type container was found overflowing with bags of trash, with additional bags on the ground next to the building. There was no covering or tarp over this container or the trash bags. Over several days of observation, the condition of this construction-type container did not change, and it continued to be used as an uncovered trash receptacle. In addition, two trash dumpsters located in a gated, fenced area at the back of the parking lot were found with their side doors open and trash visible inside. The surrounding area was littered with cardboard pieces, used plastic gloves, plastic cup lids, paper, an office chair lying on its side, and an upside-down large planter on the ground. A pungent odor was noted within the gated dumpster area. Staff interviews revealed that the dumpsters were shared with a neighboring facility, and the Dietary Manager was unsure who was responsible for keeping the dumpster doors closed and the enclosed area clean. The report states these practices had the potential to attract pests and rodents.
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