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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Gastrointestinal Log
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Violation:
The gastrointestinal log listed an employee as a non-reportable case for the cruise 7-14 March, 2010. This employee had 4 episodes of diarrhea and 3 episodes of vomiting.
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Recommendation:
A reportable case of gastrointestinal illness shall be defined as:
(1) Diarrhea (three or more episodes of loose stools in a 24 hour period); or (2) Vomiting and one additional symptom including one or more episodes of loose stools in a 24-hour period, or abdominal cramps, or headache, or muscle aches, or fever (temperature >38 °C (100.4 °F)); and (3) Reported to the master of the vessel, the medical staff, or other designated staff by a passenger or a crew member.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program
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Violation:
The cross-connection control program listed the backflow prevention devices for the crew and passenger showers and toilets by deck. It did not include the total number of devices per deck.
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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.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program
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Violation:
The cross-connection control program listed the backflow prevention device for the deck 8 window wash as an RD device. The device was a reduced pressure assembly.
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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.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-Midship Starboard
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Violation:
The drain cover was missing a fastener. This whirlpool was empty at the time of the inspection.
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Recommendation:
Replace the fastener.
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Item No.:
11
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Site:
Medical-GI Log
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Violation:
For the cruise from 14-21 February, 2010, a food employee presented to medical at 1730 on 15 February. This employee was a reportable case. His last symptom was at 1630 on 15 February. The gastrointestinal illness log listed his last symptom on 1 February at 0900. This employee was allowed to return to work at 0933 on 17 February.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that symptomatic food employees meeting the case definition for AGE are isolated in cabin or designated, restricted area until symptom-free for a minimum of 48 hours. Ensure the gastrointestinal illness log is correct.
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Item No.:
16
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Site:
Galley-Buffet Pantry
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Violation:
There were containers of rigatoni salad inside the walk-in cooler with a production date of 3/14. A review of the cooling logs showed the rigatoni was cooked and cooled on 3/13. When questioned, the chef stated the production date was the date the salad was mixed.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food: (1) Prepared on a vessel and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours is clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, which is 7 calendar days or fewer from the day the food is prepared with the day of preparation counting as day 1. (2) A container of refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant and held on the vessel after opening more than 24 hours is clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened, to indicate the date by which the food shall be consumed which is, including the day the original container is opened, 7 calendar days or fewer after the original container is opened. The day of opening is counted as day 1.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Bar-Pool
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Violation:
The lid for the counter inserted ice well was left open between use. This ice machine was outside the bar service area and accessible by passengers.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the lid is closed when not in use.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
There was condensate dripping onto boxes of cantaloupe.
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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-Buffet Pantry
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Violation:
The curtains at the entrance to the buffet line were not made of a smooth, easily cleanable material.
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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:
Other-Pizzeria
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Violation:
There was an open seam along the juncture of the countertop and the left side of the display unit.
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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:
Food Service General-Drip Pan Housings
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Violation:
There was an opening around the chute of the drip pan housing for the grills.
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Recommendation:
Close the opening.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Buffet-Mongolian Grill
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Violation:
The induction units were placed on top of dishwash racks during operation. Per staff, stainless steel stands were ordered.
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Recommendation:
Remove the dishwash racks and ensure appropriate stands are used.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Lincoln Hot Line
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Violation:
There was an open seam at the top of the waste chute for the left grooved grill.
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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.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Washington Warewash
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Violation:
The data plate for the glasswash machine was missing.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that warewashing machines are provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operating specifications including the: (1) Temperatures required for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing; (2) Pressure required for the fresh water sanitizing rinse; and (3) Conveyor speed for conveyor machines or cycle time for stationary rack machines.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Potwash
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Violation:
The rinse curtains for the potwash machine were soiled.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that warewashing machines; the compartments of sinks, basins, or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, or raw foods, or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards are cleaned: (1) Before use; (2) Throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and to ensure that the equipment performs its intended function; and (3) If used, at least every 24 hours.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Galley-Room Service
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Violation:
The inside of the lids for the coffee carafes was soiled and stored on the clean racks.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Galley-Room Service
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Violation:
The water nozzle on the juice machine was soiled.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Galley-Room Service
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Violation:
There were coffee grounds on the electric box inside the technical compartment under the coffee machine.
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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.:
28
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Site:
Galley-Ice Machines
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Violation:
Per the engineer, the upper compartment of the ice machines was cleaned with a Kay 5 sanitizer/cleaner. Per the manufacturer's instructions, the ice machines were to be cleaned with an ice machine cleaner, rinsed, sanitized and rinsed again.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the manufacturer's recommendations for cleaning and sanitizing the ice machines are followed.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Center Galley
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Violation:
There was recessed and missing deck grout around the scuppers in front of the tilting kettles.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Walk-in Freezer
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Violation:
There was recessed and missing deck grout along the deck/bulkhead juncture.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
There was an opening in the bulkhead around the pulper pipe penetration.
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Recommendation:
Close the opening.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Buffet-Portside Grand Buffet Beverage Station
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Violation:
The deck paint inside the technical compartment was flaking.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-
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Violation:
The deck/bulkhead junctures under the coffee stations were not coved in the passageway leading into the galley.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that bulkhead and deck junctures are coved (including galleys, pantries, deck/counter junctures at buffets, bars, waiter stations, and dining room work counters).
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Item No.:
34
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Site:
Galley-Washington Hot Line
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Violation:
There was a drip from the steam supply line inside the technical compartment for the left bain marie.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
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