Description and aims of task
The external parts of the hopper should be cleaned and disinfected

The surrounding wall and floor area should be cleaned, swept and washed

Chutes should be checked for blockages and cleared, or reported where necessary

Bulk items should not be left in chute rooms. In the event that bulk items are left in chute rooms, caretakers should remove/make safe and arrange for collection

Inspection sheet reference no.
C9, C21

• Area has been washed and disinfected recently and is relatively free of bad odours
• Area is clear of any litter, detritus, refuse
• Bulk items either not present, or have been made safe and with collection arranged.
• No hazardous items

• There are few removable marks and stains
• There are only minimal quantities of litter, detritus or refuse present
• No hazardous items
• Area is predominately clean

• Noticeable quantities of litter, detritus and refuse
• Stains on chute hopper or floor
• No hazardous items
• Not clear that cleaning is taking place as regularly as planned

• Excessive quantities of litter, detritus or refuse; and/or
• Multiple stains on chute hopper or floor and/or
• Bulk item/s stored inappropriately or hazardous items; and/or
• Area appears very unclean, there may be offensive odours