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Garbage Storage - Does the premises have adequate storage facilities for garbage and recyclable matter?

Guidance		Food premises must have facilities for the storage of garbage and recyclable matter that: adequately contain the volume and type of garbage and recyclable matter on the food premises; enclose the garbage or recyclable matter, if this is necessary to keep pests and animals away from it; and are designed and constructed so that they may be easily and effectively cleaned (see Standard 3.2.3 cl 6 of the Code).
Non-compliance	Minor	Design and construction of garbage rooms inadequate due to their construction. E.g. a non graded floors causing pooling of liquids, wall finishes unable to be easily cleaned. Garbage area not enclosed (where applicable) giving entry and a food meal to pests. E.g. garbage storage room is not adequately pest protected and garbage containers are not sealed with lids.
	Major	Infrequent collection and removal of wastes and garbage from the premises leading to a build up of garbage. E.g. waste bin/rubbish skip is at capacity and collection not scheduled for a number of days, waste bin/rubbish skip over filled and the lid will not close to prevent entry of pests and birds and contain odour. Waste containers/garbage area is not large enough to contain the volume and type of garbage being produced. E.g. insufficient waste bin/rubbish skip size causing the bin to be regularly overfilled, e.g. needs to be replaced with a larger size Garbage receptacles is not appropriate to contain wastes before disposal e.g. not leak proof, pest proof, or impervious. E.g. cardboard boxes used to store wet waste causing liquid contamination of an area and potential for vermin. Garbage is stored in food storage areas such as the dry store or cool room.
	Critical	No garbage facilities available at the premises. E.g. bags or rubbish are stored on the ground outside the premises producing odour and attracting vermin. No appropriate garbage receptacles provided that are leak proof, durable, non absorbent, pest proof and can be cleaned.