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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Close Contact Interviews
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Violation:
No 48-hour verbal interview was conducted for the cabin mate of the crew member ill on 9 October.
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Recommendation:
When any crew member (food or nonfood employee) meets the case definition for AGE, take the following actions: (3) complete a verbal interview daily with medical or supervisory staff until 48 hours after the ill crew members' symptoms began. Ensure that the first verbal interview is conducted within 8 hours from the time the ill crew member initially reported to the medical staff. If the asymptomatic immediate contact or cabin mate is at work, ensure that he or she must is contacted by medical or supervisory staff as soon as possible. Document the date and time of verbal interviews.
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Potable Water-Microbiologic Test Reagents
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Violation:
The two boxes of test reagents in the medical center expired on 22 June 2014 and 14 October 2014.
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Recommendation:
If water samples are collected and analyzed by the vessel for the presence of E. coli, analyze the samples using a method accepted in Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. Ensure test kits, incubators, and associated equipment are operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Production Pipe Striping
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Violation:
The water line from the mineralizers to the production chlorine injection point was not striped blue/gray/blue. The potable water line after the chlorine injection point was not striped blue or blue/green/blue, to indicate potable water.
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Recommendation:
Stripe or paint potable water lines either in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/green/blue) or blue only. Stripe or paint distillate and permeate lines directed to the potable water system in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/gray/blue). Ensure no other lines have the above color designations. Stripe or paint these lines at 5 meters (15 feet) intervals and on each side of partitions, decks, and bulkheads, except where decor would be marred by such markings, including potable water supply lines in technical lockers.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Pool Trunk Room 11543
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Violation:
The dual check valve backflow prevention device on the potable water line for the hose tap by the handwash sink had a pipe connected to the atmospheric relief vent that was hard plumbed to the swimming pool drain line. This made it difficult to tell if the vent was continuously leaking.
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Recommendation:
Remove the pipe from the backflow prevention device atmospheric relief vent.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Swimming Pool Drain Covers
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Violation:
The three swimming pools had 4 individual square-shaped compliant drain covers fastened together to cover each large circular drains on the bottom of the pools. However, these covers did not completely surround the drain opening, as portions of the drains extended out on each side of the drain covers. This posed an entrapment hazard. This was observed in all three pools at each of their two drains.
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Recommendation:
Completely cover the all portions of the pool drains with ASME A112.19.8 compliant covers.
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Item No.:
11
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Site:
Medical-Late Crew Member Reporting
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Violation:
On 9 October a Band Performer experienced 10 episodes of diarrhea with symptom onset at 22:00, but did not report to the medical center until 16:00 on 10 October. According to the staff he did not work while symptomatic, but it could not be determined if he stayed in his cabin the entire time between symptom onset and reporting to the medical center. On 13 September an Ordinary Seaman experience 3 episodes of diarrhea with symptom onset at 20:00, but did not report to the medical center until 11:19 on 14 September. According to work records the crew member worked from 23:00-10:00 while symptomatic. On 7 September an Assistant Steward experienced 4 episodes of diarrhea and one episode of vomiting with symptom onset at 15:00, but did not report to the medical center until 19:10. This crew member was working while symptomatic from 15:00-16:30.
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Recommendation:
When food employees meet the case definition for AGE, ensure the following actions are taken: (1) isolate in cabin or designated restricted area until symptom-free for a minimum of 48 hours. When nonfood employees meet the case definition for AGE, ensure the following actions are taken: (1) isolate in cabin or designated restricted area until symptom-free for a minimum of 24 hours.
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Item No.:
13
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Site:
Galley-Walk-In Refrigerator
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Violation:
A member of the corporate staff took the temperature of cut lettuce without first sanitizing the thermometer.
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Recommendation:
Because of the risks for foodborne illness inherent to the food operation, ensure the supervisor or person in charge of food operations on the vessel demonstrates to VSP - during inspections and on request - knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Point principles, and the food-safety guidelines in this manual. Ensure that the person in charge demonstrates this knowledge: (1) By compliance with these guidelines.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Provisions-Dairy
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Violation:
The bottom of a deck stand was resting against boxes of pears.
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Recommendation:
Protect food from contamination by storing the food: (3) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Buffet-Wide World Restaurant - Deck 10
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Violation:
An artificial tree had its leaves hanging over the self-service Tea House beverage counter.
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Recommendation:
Protect food from contamination by storing the food: (3) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Galley-Wide World Restaurant - Deck 10
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Violation:
In the cold galley, whole tomatoes and peppers had the distributor's stickers attached to them. Staff stated the vegetables were washed in the vegetable preparation area before storage in the galleys.
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Recommendation:
Thoroughly rinse raw fruits and vegetables in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Buffet-Bella Vista Restaurant - Deck 11
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Violation:
At the soda station, a 2 cm gap was behind the machine, which was too narrow to access for cleaning. Also, there were open stainless steel boxes on both sides of the machine which were difficult to access for cleaning.
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Recommendation:
Ensure 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-Wide World Restaurant - Deck 10
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Violation:
At the soda station, the lower edge of the lower windows had exposed raw wood.
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Recommendation:
Paint or varnish the exposed raw wood.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Buffet-Wide World Restaurant - Deck 10
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Violation:
At the soda station, a 2 cm gap was behind the machine, which was too narrow to access for cleaning. Also, there were open stainless steel boxes on both sides of the machine which were difficult to access for cleaning.
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Recommendation:
Ensure 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.:
26
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Site:
Galley-Walk-In Refrigerator
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Violation:
A member of the corporate staff took the temperature of cut lettuce without first sanitizing the thermometer.
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Recommendation:
Ensure 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:
Buffet-Wide World Restaurant - Deck 10
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Violation:
The stainless steel boxes on both sides of the soda machine were soiled with old debris.
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Recommendation:
Ensure 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:
Buffet-Bella Vista Restaurant - Deck 11
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Violation:
The stainless steel boxes on both sides of the soda machine were soiled with old debris.
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Recommendation:
Ensure 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:
Buffet-Market Restaurant - Deck 9
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Violation:
At the soda station, the outside lower edges of the machine were soiled with old dust.
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Recommendation:
Ensure 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:
Pantry-Pool Bar
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Violation:
The water line for the dishwash machine was draped across the deck, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Elevate the water line above the deck.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the handwash station across from the entrance door.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the light intensity is at least 220 lux (20 foot candles) on food preparation surfaces, and at a distance of 75 centimeters (30 inches) above the deck in food preparation areas, handwashing facilities, warewashing areas, equipment, and utensil storage, pantries, toilet rooms, and consumer self-service areas.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Buffet-Wide World Restaurant - Deck 10
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Violation:
The light intensity could not be raised to 220 lux at the four waiter stations.
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Recommendation:
In bars and dining room waiter stations, provide 220 lux (20 foot candles) light intensity during cleaning operations.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Pantry-Bella Bar
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Violation:
The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the handwash station.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the light intensity is at least 220 lux (20 foot candles) on food preparation surfaces, and at a distance of 75 centimeters (30 inches) above the deck in food preparation areas, handwashing facilities, warewashing areas, equipment, and utensil storage, pantries, toilet rooms, and consumer self-service areas.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Other-Pizzeria
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Violation:
The light intensity was less than 220 lux on the far right side of the left counter.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the light intensity is at least 220 lux (20 foot candles) on food preparation surfaces, and at a distance of 75 centimeters (30 inches) above the deck in food preparation areas, handwashing facilities, warewashing areas, equipment, and utensil storage, pantries, toilet rooms, and consumer self-service areas.
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Item No.:
40
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Site:
Integrated Pest Management-Garbage Room
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Violation:
The weekly inspection of the garbage room was not documented.
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Recommendation:
Inspect all food areas at a frequency that can quickly detect the evidence of pests, harborage conditions, cleanliness, and protection of outer openings. In nonfood areas, give reasonable care to conduct inspections for the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests. Inspect the garbage handling areas of the vessel at least weekly for the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests. Maintain the results of these inspections in a log.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Other-Engine Control Room Toilet
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Violation:
There was no sign posted advising users to wash their hands. Also, there was no sign advising users to use a paper towel to exit the toilet room.
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Recommendation:
Provide the passenger and crew public toilets with a handwashing station that includes: (4) A sign advising users to wash hands. Post a sign advising users of toilet facilities to use hand towel, paper towel, or tissue to open the door unless the exit is hands free.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)
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Violation:
Procedures for returning the vessel to normal operating conditions after an outbreak were not outlined in the OPRP.
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Recommendation:
Ensure each vessel has a written OPRP that details standard procedures and policies to specifically address AGE onboard. Include the following in the written OPRP: (5) Procedures for returning the vessel to normal operating conditions after an outbreak.
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