How should indoor garbage containers holding food waste be maintained?
a.Left uncovered through service so the crew can drop trash in without stopping to lift a lid
b.Moved into the walk-in cooler overnight so that the cold usually keeps the food waste from developing odors
c.Kept covered when not in continuous use, and cleaned and emptied often to avoid attracting pests and odors
d.Lined with heavy food-grade bags and left in place, unemptied, until the container has been filled to the top rim
Explanation
Garbage receptacles must be covered with tight-fitting lids when not in continuous use, and emptied and cleaned frequently so they do not overflow, smell, or attract pests. Leaving them open through service gives flies and roaches direct access to the food waste, waiting until a container is full to the top guarantees overflow and spillage, and storing refuse in the walk-in puts contaminated waste in the same space as food. Clean refuse areas indoors and at the dumpster are core to pest prevention.
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