'S—t is hitting the fan': Disaster unfolding at Yosemite's most iconic hotel
This article was originally published by SF Gate.
Obtained Friday in a Freedom of Information Act request by SFGATE, the report is a 2024 annual performance review of Yosemite Hospitality, a subsidiary of Aramark Corporation. The company has a 17-year contract that began in 2016 to operate and maintain the hotels, restaurants, gift shops and other attractions at Yosemite. For years, however, the company has been failing to meet the expectations of the National Park Service.
Rodent activity, improper food storage, lapses in facility maintenance and other public health concerns are among the pervasive issues called out in the report. The park service also dings Yosemite Hospitality for failing to conduct inspections.
Yosemite Hospitality received an overall “unsatisfactory” rating. That’s the lowest possible rating and a downgrade from previous years; in 2023, 2022, 2019 and 2018, Yosemite Hospitality received a “marginal” rating in its annual review.
