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Item No.:
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Site:
DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-General
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Violation:
The records did not show that the whirlpool spas were consistently maintained at free residual bromine and pH levels to maintain optimum water quality. This could potentially result in biofilm growth.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that biofilm has not resulted from inadequate free residual bromine and pH levels. Perform biofilm remediation as necessary for the whirlpool spas.
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Item No.:
01
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Site:
Medical-Gastrointestinal Illness Reporting
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Violation:
On 5/20/2010, a passenger with one episode of diarrhea and two episodes of vomiting was listed on the log as non-reportable. This passenger was not included as a case when the 24-hour gastrointestinal illness report was submitted. Neither the column on the log for comments/underlying illness or the passenger's medical chart indicated why this passenger was non-reportable. According to the medical staff, a part-time doctor was on board during this cruise.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that all reportable cases are included on the 24-hour gastrointestinal illness report.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Navigation Pool Pump Room
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Violation:
The swimming pool recirculated water lines were striped blue. The potable water lines were striped the same shade of blue.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the potable water lines are painted or striped in a distinct shade of blue or add a secondary color to the recirculated pool water lines.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
There was no air-gap at the end of the drain line on the backflow prevention device vent at the port steam generator in the spa. The vent holes of the backflow prevention devices were plugged with sealant at the left pedicure station.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that there is an air gap at the end of the drain line.
Ensure that the holes on the vent are not plugged.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Spa Port and Starboard Steam Generator
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Violation:
The potable water lines were not painted or striped blue.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that potable water piping and fittings are painted or stripped 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.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Galley-Hood Cleaning Cabinet
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Violation:
There was a leak at the atmospheric vent on the backflow prevention device inside the cabinet. A pipe and rubber tubing were attached to the vent, and the tubing went into a compartment below the cabinet. It was not clear if there was an air gap at the end of the tubing.
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Recommendation:
Repair or replace the backflow prevention device.
Ensure that there is an air gap at the end of the tubing that is accessible for inspection.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Galley-Hot
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Violation:
There was a continuous leak from the vent on the reduced pressure assembly inside the hood cleaning cabinet. A funnel with a drain pipe was installed just below the vent, and it was not clear if there was an air gap at the end of the drain pipe.
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Recommendation:
Repair or replace the reduced pressure assembly.
Ensure that there is an air gap at the end of the drain pipe that is accessible for inspection.
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Item No.:
09
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Navigation Pool
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Violation:
The free halogen residual was tested at 0 ppm. The vessel staff were instructed to immediately close the pool.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that a free residual halogen of >1.0 and <5.0 mg/L (ppm) is maintained in recirculated swimming pools.
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Item No.:
09
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Site:
DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-General
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Violation:
There were a few days when the free bromine residuals tests were performed manually due to analyzer equipment failure. Some of these tests showed less than 4 ppm free residual bromine but no action was taken to close the whirlpool spas.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that whirlpool spas are maintained at a free residual chlorine of >3.0 mg/L (ppm) and <10 mg/L (ppm), or a free residual bromine of >4.0 mg/L (ppm) and <10 mg/L (ppm).
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Item No.:
09
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Site:
DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-General
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Violation:
There were times when the free bromine residual on the charts was less than 4 ppm for several hours with no action taken to close the whirlpool. On some of the these days the levels were less than 4 ppm for more than 6 hours.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that whirlpool spas are maintained at a free residual chlorine of >3.0 mg/L (ppm) and <10 mg/L (ppm), or a free residual bromine of >4.0 mg/L (ppm) and <10 mg/L (ppm).
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-General
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Violation:
There were times when the pH levels were above 7.8 on manual tests and on the analyzer tests. There was no action taken to lower the pH or close the whirlpool spa.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the whirlpool spa water is maintained with a pH between 7.2 and 7.8.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-General
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Violation:
There were numerous occasions when a calibration test was performed and the analyzer levels were not adjusted to match the manual test result. On these occasions the analyzer was showing levels below 4.0 ppm free residual bromine and the manual tests showed levels above 4.0 ppm.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that halogen analyzer-chart recorders used in lieu of manual tests and logs are calibrated daily, and that the calibration is recorded on the chart or in a log book.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-General
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Violation:
There were occasions when the readings on the charts showed less than 1.0 ppm free residual halogen. Calibration checks were performed which showed levels above 1.0 ppm but no adjustment was made to the analyzer.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that halogen analyzer-chart recorders used in lieu of manual tests and logs are calibrated daily, and that the calibration is recorded on the chart or in a log book.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-General
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Violation:
There were a few days when calibration checks were not performed on the analyzer-chart recorders.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that halogen analyzer-chart recorders used in lieu of manual tests and logs are calibrated daily, and that the calibration is recorded on the chart or in a log book.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Lido Pool
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Violation:
The reading on the analyzer-chart recorder was maxed out at 10 ppm on 5/30. Only two manual tests were conducted between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. On 5/12 the reading on the analyzer-chart recorder was maxed out at 10 ppm between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Manual tests were performed but there were no levels recorded for these tests.
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Recommendation:
Ensure a free halogen level between 1.0 and 5.0 mg/L (ppm) is maintained in recirculated swimming pools.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Navigation Pool
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Violation:
There was no free halogen recording on the chart on 4/7 and no manual tests were performed.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that residual halogen logs are maintained with residuals measured and recorded every 4 hours during operation.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-General
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Violation:
The free halogen residuals and contact times were not consistently recorded during shock halogenation.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that a written or electronic record of whirlpool spa filter inspection, backwashing, core sample sedimentation test, and shock halogenation (concentration and contact time) is maintained and available for review during inspections.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-General
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Violation:
There were times when the whirlpool spas were closed due to low bromine levels. There was no clear indication of the time the whirlpools were closed.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the time of whirlpool closure is recorded.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-General
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Violation:
There were times when the pens for the free halogen recordings on the chart recorders were not working. During these times manual tests were conducted but they were not done on an hourly basis.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that residual halogen logs are maintained with residuals measured and recorded hourly during operation.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Provisions-Ice Cream Freezer
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Violation:
An ice block was in direct contact with two containers of ice cream.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that food is protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Provisions-Fish Freezer
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Violation:
Water had pooled in the deckhead light cover adjacent to the condenser unit and was dripping onto a box of food. The box of food was moved.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that food is protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Hot
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Violation:
There were gaps around the drain chute on the bottom of the left grooved griddle. There were gaps around the drain chute where it entered the drip tray housing on the right grooved griddle. In addition, the drip tray housing on the right grooved griddle was deep, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces are free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Buffet-
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Violation:
The sneeze shield adjacent to the plate dispenser was chipped along the side edges. A work order had been submitted for this.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning are constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Coffee Station
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Violation:
The insulation inside the technical compartment for undercounter refrigerator 7.06F was wet and deteriorated.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning are constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Galley-Coffee Station
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Violation:
The insulation and front bottom edge of the technical compartment for undercounter refrigerator 7.06F was soiled.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Galley-Hot
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Violation:
The areas around the drain chute where it entered the drip tray housing on the right grooved griddle were soiled.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Food Service General-Main Galley Decks
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Violation:
There were several areas with missing or recessed grout and cracked deck tiles, including the hot galley, pastry, and parts of the garde manger. New deck tiles and grouting had been installed in parts of the garde manger since the previous inspection, and, according to the staff, the decks were scheduled to be repaired during the next dry dock.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Provisions-Meat Freezer
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Violation:
The deckhead at the entrance to the walk-in freezer was soiled around the panel seams.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are cleaned as often as necessary.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
A few of the deck tiles at the room entrance were cracked.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-
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Violation:
There were some areas with recessed and missing grout. There was also water pooled in the recessed areas.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Bar-Ocean
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Violation:
The deckhead above the service side of the bar was slightly dusty in a few areas.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are cleaned as often as necessary.
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Item No.:
34
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Site:
Galley-Glasswash Area
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Violation:
The drain below the clean end of the glasswash machine was clogged. Water from the machine was overflowing onto the deck.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
37
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Site:
Provisions-Fish Freezer
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Violation:
Water had pooled in the deckhead light cover adjacent to the condenser unit and was dripping onto a box of food.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that water does not collect in the deckhead light covers.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Buffet-Lido Starboard Juice Station
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Violation:
There were a few small flies around the juicer machine.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is effectively controlled to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, service areas, warewashing, and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (NLV Protocol)
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Violation:
There were public areas in the plan that were to be sanitized on a less than continuous basis when the cumulative proportion of gastrointestinal illness cases in passengers or crew reaches 2%. The passenger self-service laundry was to be sanitized every hour. The handrails, handles, elevators and landings were to be sanitized every 2 hours. The public rooms were to be sanitized 4 times per day. The public phones were to be sanitized every 2 hours. The crew laundry facilities were to be sanitized 4 times per day. the crew handrails and handles were to be sanitized every 3 hours. There was no frequency specified for disinfecting/sanitizing crew public toilet rooms. The crew internet cafe was not addressed in the plan.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that when the cumulative proportion of cases of gastrointestinal illness among passengers or crew members is 2%, the infection control response includes cleaning and disinfecting all public areas, including handrails and restrooms, on a continuous basis until the proportion decreases to < 2%.
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