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Cruise Ship: Westerdam Cruise line: Holland America Line Inspection Date: 10/18/2009 Score: 100
 
This cruise ship inspection report lists the deficiencies found during the inspection. Additional information corresponding to each item number is available in the lastest editions of the CDC VSP Operational Manual.



 
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Item No.DescriptionPoints Deducted
08PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained0
10Swimming pools / spas maintained, safety equipment0
21Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located0
22Dishwashing / equipment washing facilities designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, operated, TMDs, test kits0
33Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean0
37Rooms / equipment vented, humidity, condensation0
39IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application0
Selected Item Details
Item No.: 08
Site: Galley-Deck 2 Hot Galley
Violation: The backflow prevention device installed on the potable water line for the hood cleaning system was continuously leaking from the pressure relief valve.
Recommendation:Ensure that backflow preventers are maintained in good repair.
Site: Pantry-Atrium
Violation: A backflow prevention device between the carbonation tank and the brass fitting was not able to be located on the carbonator.
Recommendation:Ensure an appropriate backflow prevention device is installed between the brass fitting and the carbonation tank.
Site: Potable Water-Cross-connection Control Program
Violation: The cross-connection control program listed "internal" for the type of backflow prevention devices for the Ecolab, Oasis and Scout dispensers. The cross-connection control program listed the backflow prevention devices for the undercounter glasswash machines at the Crow's Nest Bar and the Exploration Cafe as Watts N9. Upon inspection, the devices were a Watts 9D.
Recommendation:Ensure that the cross-connection control program includes at minimum: a complete listing of cross-connections and the backflow prevention method/device for each, so that there is a match to the plumbing system component and location, and an inspection frequency. Ensure that air-gaps are included in the listing.
Site: Potable Water-Engine Room
Violation: The potable water fill line for the pools and jacuzzis was not striped blue.
Recommendation:Ensure that potable water piping and fittings are painted or striped auxiliary blue, or in accordance with ISO 14726, at 5 m (15 feet) intervals on each side of partitions, decks, and bulkheads in all spaces, except where the decor would be marred by such markings.
Site: Pantry-Deck 1 Aft #P1201
Violation: The vent on the backflow prevention device for the undercounter glasswash machine was plugged.
Recommendation:Remove the plug from the vent on the backflow prevention device.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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