BROOKDALE NORTH MESA

C. A manager shall ensure that food is obtained, prepared, served, and stored as follows: 2. Food is protected from potential contamination;

Based on observation and interview, the manager failed to ensure food was protected from potential contamination which posed a health and safety risk. Findings include: 1. During an environmental tour of the facility's kitchen, the Compliance Officer observed the dry storage area. The dry storage area contained plastic containers of flour, sugar, and brown sugar with the lids not attached. The uncovered and opened food items were not protected from the potential contamination. 2. In an interview, E2 acknowledged food was not protected from potential contamination.