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Item No.:
*
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Site:
*General Comment-Food and Technical Areas
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Violation:
The vessel had made many improvements to the food and technical areas since the previous inspection in order to comply with VSP standards. In addition, staff were found to be very knowledgeable about their areas.
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Recommendation:
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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Bacteriological Specimen Collection Containers
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Violation:
The bacteriological specimen collection containers expired in April 2014 and February 2015. Staff stated that new containers had been ordered.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the medical staff maintains a supply of at least 10 clinical specimen collection containers for both viral and bacterial agents (10 for each).
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Item No.:
07
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Site:
Potable Water-Skin Tanks
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Violation:
The three potable water tanks shared a wall with the hull of the vessel. The company submitted a variance for this to VSP in June 2015. The variance is pending review and approval by VSP.
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Recommendation:
Ensure potable water tanks do not share a common wall with the hull of the vessel or with tanks or piping containing nonpotable water or other liquids.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Tank Coating
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Violation:
There was no third party certification indicating that the potable water tank coating was certified for potable water use. This certificate was located during the inspection.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the interior coatings on potable water tanks are approved for potable water contact by a certification organization. Follow all manufacturers' recommendations for application, drying, and curing. For the tank coatings used, maintain the following onboard: (1) written documentation of approval from the certification organization (independent of the coating manufacturer).
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Bunkering Hoses
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Violation:
The hoses for bunkering potable water in very good condition, but were labeled 'Potable Water' instead of 'Potable Water Only.'
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Recommendation:
Label potable water hoses with the words "POTABLE WATER ONLY" in letters at least 13 millimeters (0.5 inch) high at each connecting end.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Tank Maintenance
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Violation:
All three potable water tanks were disinfected in June 2015. The records indicated that the free residual halogen levels were less than 5 ppm before the tanks were put back into service, but the actual free residual halogen test results were not recorded. A similar violation was written on the previous inspection. In addition, the records indicated that the 2.0 mg/L of halogen was applied to the tanks for two hours, instead of 200 mg/L halogen. Staff indicated that this was a recording error and that the actual levels had been over 200 mg/L.
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Recommendation:
Flush the disinfected parts of the system with potable water or otherwise dechlorinate until the free residual halogen is less than or equal to 5.00 mg/L (ppm). Document the free halogen test result. Ensure the records for potable water tank disinfection are accurate.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Swimming Pool
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Violation:
There was no automated monitoring system installed for the swimming pool. Staff stated that a chart recorder had been requested.
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Recommendation:
Install chart recorders or electronic data loggers with security features that record pH and halogen measurements for each individual RWF. Ensure the sample line for the analyzer probe (monitoring) is either directly from the RWF or on the return line from each RWF and before the compensation tank. Install appropriate sample taps for analyzer calibration. In the event of equipment failure, measure free residual halogen and pH by a manual test kit at the RWF or return line at least hourly for whirlpool spas, spa pools, children's pools, and wading pools and every 4 hours for all other RWFs. Record manual readings on a chart or log, retain for at least 12 months, and ensure that they are available for review during inspections. Complete repairs on malfunctioning halogen analyzer-chart recorders within 30 days of equipment failure. Provide an audible alarm in a continuously occupied watch station to indicate low and high free halogen and pH readings in each RWF.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Swimming Pool Cartridge Filter Housing
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Violation:
In the maintenance log for the cartridge filter, 'sanitize weekly' was handwritten on the top of the form, but there was no indication whether this referred to the filter housing or the concentration and contact time that was used for sanitizing.
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Recommendation:
Clean, rinse, and disinfect the filter housing before the new filter media is placed in it. Ensure disinfection is accomplished with an appropriate halogen-based disinfectant. At a minimum, use a 50-ppm solution for 1 minute, or equivalent CT value. Maintain records on all inspection and cleaning procedures.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Provisions-Freezer
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Violation:
The feet of a deck stand were stored touching boxes of food.
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Recommendation:
Protect food from contamination by storing the food: (1) Covered or otherwise protected; (2) In a clean, dry location; (3) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (4) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Pantry-Discoverer Ice Machine
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Violation:
There were slotted fasteners on the cube adjustment mechanism in the splash area.
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Recommendation:
Use only low profile, nonslotted, noncorroding, and easy-to-clean fasteners on food-contact surfaces and in splash zones. Prohibit the use of exposed slotted screws, Phillips head screws, or pop rivets in these areas.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Bar-Pool
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Violation:
In the area under the sink there were gaps at the penetration points for the plumbing.
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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.:
29
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Site:
Bar-Coffee Bar
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Violation:
There was no handwashing station available within 8 meters.
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Recommendation:
Ensure a handwashing facility is within 8 meters (26 feet) of all parts of the area and is not located in an adjacent area that requires passage through a closed door where the user makes hand contact with the door. Ensure handwash sinks are at least 750 millimeters (30 inches) above the deck so that employees do not have to reach excessively to wash their hands.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Bar-Coffee Station
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Violation:
There were coffee beans and a discarded coffee filter packet on the deck in a technical space.
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Recommendation:
Ensure 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:
Buffet-Discoverer Lounge
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Violation:
There was no coving in this area at the deck/cabinet and deck/bulkhead junctures.
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Recommendation:
Cove all bulkhead/deck, equipment/deck, cabinet/deck, and deck sink coaming/deck junctures (including galleys, pantries, buffets, bars, waiter stations, dining room work counters, provisions, food storage rooms, equipment/utensil storage rooms, and toilet rooms intended for use by galley personnel).
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Bar-Coffee Bar
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Violation:
The decking in this area was not coved at the deck/cabinet junctures or the deck/bulkhead junctures.
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Recommendation:
Cove all bulkhead/deck, equipment/deck, cabinet/deck, and deck sink coaming/deck junctures (including galleys, pantries, buffets, bars, waiter stations, dining room work counters, provisions, food storage rooms, equipment/utensil storage rooms, and toilet rooms intended for use by galley personnel).
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Pantry-Pool
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Violation:
There were 4 fastener holes in the deckhead above the clean dishware area.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, bars, and food and equipment storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning. Do not use carpet in these areas.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Pantry-Pool
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Violation:
This area was not coved at the deck/bulkhead and deck/cabinet junctures.
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Recommendation:
Cove all bulkhead/deck, equipment/deck, cabinet/deck, and deck sink coaming/deck junctures (including galleys, pantries, buffets, bars, waiter stations, dining room work counters, provisions, food storage rooms, equipment/utensil storage rooms, and toilet rooms intended for use by galley personnel).
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Bar-Explorer
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Violation:
The area above the bar had slotted groves with open ventilation holes leading to the plenum above the bar.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, bars, and food and equipment storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning. Do not use carpet in these areas.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Deck Drain Grates
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Violation:
The deck drain grates were very difficult to clean in this area.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, bars, and food and equipment storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning. Do not use carpet in these areas.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Bar-Poolside Grille
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Violation:
The decking was not coved in this area at the deck/cabinet and deck/bulkhead junctures.
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Recommendation:
Cove all bulkhead/deck, equipment/deck, cabinet/deck, and deck sink coaming/deck junctures (including galleys, pantries, buffets, bars, waiter stations, dining room work counters, provisions, food storage rooms, equipment/utensil storage rooms, and toilet rooms intended for use by galley personnel).
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