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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Medical-Patient Toilet Room
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Violation:
There was no sign posted on the door of the toilet room advising use of paper towel to handle the door upon exit.
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Recommendation:
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.:
16
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Site:
Galley-Time Control Plan
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Violation:
The posted time control plan had a flow plan under hot food that described removal of cold food from storage at temperature to not fully cooked food being placed on the service line, and then that food being placed under time control on the service line. The cooking step to make the food hot was not included in the second step, yet foods like hollandaise sauce and meats were listed as examples. In addition, the food areas using time control listed every food area except the main galley, but there were hot units in the galley and counters where time control was used and labels were placed. The time control plans posted in the main galley and other food outlets did not specify the set-up or discard times and there was no sign or posting beside the time plans to indicate the set-up or discard time for the day either.
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Recommendation:
Revise the time control flow plan to include the cooking step. Revise the areas listed to include the galley and list both the units under time control and that preparation counters would be used. For all time control plans provide the set-up and discard times or at least post directly beside the plans what that would be for the individual day (embarkation, port of call, sea day).
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Item No.:
16
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Site:
Galley-Time Control Plan
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Violation:
In the main galley there was a large bowl with several large pieces of butter inside on a preparation counter at 70 F. Staff stated it was on time control, but there was no mention of counters on the time control plan and the container did not have a four hour discard affixed. Staff described other operations and it seems that counters should be added to both the main galley time control plan and to the lido grill time plan, as both use containers of potentially hazardous foods which are often placed on counters and not in hot or cold units. Staff were advised that for such containers a 4 hour discard time should be fixed to those containers, even though the time for service in each facility was less than four hours.
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Recommendation:
Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, maintain potentially hazardous foods at 57C (135F) or above, except that roasts may be held at a temperature of 54C (130F); or 5C (41F) or less. If foods in containers on counters are managed on time control update the written plan to reflect that and place a discard label on the food container with the 4 hour time for discard.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Pastry
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Violation:
There was a counter model chest freezer with a hinged lid, and when opened there was condensate dripping from the rubber gasket at the hinge into the freezer. There were two separate containers of ice cream where the lids were dropped loosely in the freezer and did not cover the ice cream, allowing water from the door gasket to fall into at least the one vanilla ice cream in the center of the freezer below.
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Recommendation:
Repair or replace the hinged lid gasket so there is no accumulated moisture retained there to leak down into the freezer. All containers should be kept covered in storage inside this chest freezer.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Center
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Violation:
There were some broken and chipped areas of the poured deck material near to the gutterways in the center of the galley.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Other-Club Lounge - Pantry
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Violation:
There was a non-continuous pressure model backflow prevention device installed in the water supply line to the juice dispenser from the handwashing sink. This device was positioned between two valves in a continuous pressure application.
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Recommendation:
Install a continuous pressure-type backflow preventer when a valve is located downstream from the backflow preventer.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Bar-Club Bar
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Violation:
There was a large open void in the deckhead over the starboard side stainless steel counter that lead to the back bar.
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Recommendation:
Install panels to close fully the open deckhead void.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Bar-Club Bar
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Violation:
There was a difficult to clean gap present along the top edge of the rounded front bar stainless steel counter backsplash and the bar top above it. This was large enough to place a hand inside and allowed access behind for insects.
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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.:
19
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Site:
Buffet-Officer's Mess
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Violation:
On the overshelf of the self-service buffet there was a covered plastic bin filled with sliced bread. Inside there was a serving tong with the handle wedged between bread slices.
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Recommendation:
Ensure consumer self-service operations, such as salad bars and buffets, for unpackaged ready-to-eat foods are provided with suitable utensils or effective dispensing methods that protect the food from contamination and are monitored by food employees trained in safe operating procedures. Ensure that if there is self service of scooped frozen dessert, service is out of shallow pans no deeper than 4 inches (100 millimeters) and no longer than 12 inches (300 millimeters).
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Buffet-Crew Mess
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Violation:
There were two large chafing dishes set on a single counter side-to-side with no sneeze guard fixed at the counter. When questioned, staff stated there was no portable sneeze guard for this self-service station.
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Recommendation:
Protect food on display from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; self-closing hinged lids; or other effective means. Install side protection for sneeze guards if the distance between exposed food and where consumers are expected to stand is less than 1 meter (40 inches).
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Medical-Potable Water - Microbiological Testing
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Violation:
A review of the August random distribution system microbiological tests noted that only one test was made from the system that is valid for the four required by VSP each month. Most samples were collected from ice machines, swimming pool, or tanks. Staff did collect from several accepted locations in July.
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Recommendation:
Collect and analyze a minimum of four potable water samples per month for the presence of E. coli. Collect samples from the forward, aft, upper, and lower decks of the vessel. Change the sample sites each month so that all of the potable water distribution system is effectively monitored. Conduct follow-up sampling for each positive test result.
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Item No.:
07
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Site:
Potable Water-Potable Water - Tank Walls
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Violation:
The #1 port reserve, #1 starboard reserve, and #2 port reserve potable water tanks share a bottom wall with the ship's hull. The #2 starboard reserve tank also shares a bottom wall with the hull of the ship, but this tank is supplied with technical water. In addition, the top wall of each of these tanks is shared with the four potable water tanks above, which are #1 port, #1 starboard, #2 port, and # 2 starboard (over the technical water tank #2 starboard reserve).
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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.:
03
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Site:
Potable Water-Potable Water - Production
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Violation:
A review of the ship's potable water production logs showed the manual tests made every 4 hours each day for nearly all tests were 1.75 ppm free chlorine on average, with a range of 1.5 to as much as 3.2 ppm, and with 1.7 ppm as the highest value recorded in several repeated tests in a day. Additionally, the pH of the produced potable water ranged from 8.1 to 8.4, with an average of 8.3 on repeated tests over several days in August and September.
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Recommendation:
Continuously halogenate potable water to at least 2.0 mg/L (ppm) free residual halogen at the time of bunkering or production with an automatic halogenation device that is controlled by a flow meter and adjust the pH so it does not exceed 7.8. Ensure the amount of halogen injected during bunkering or production is controlled by a flow meter or a free halogen analyzer.
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Item No.:
03
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Site:
Potable Water-Potable Water - Production
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Violation:
The automated halogenation analyzer and acid adjustment equipment noted in the previous VSP inspection has been installed but the equipment is not functional yet. Staff are making four hour tests and adjusting the pump system for chlorine dosing only, with records made in a log book.
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Recommendation:
Continuously halogenate potable water to at least 2.0 mg/L (ppm) free residual halogen at the time of bunkering or production with an automatic halogenation device that is controlled by a flow meter and adjust the pH so it does not exceed 7.8. Ensure the amount of halogen injected during bunkering or production is controlled by a flow meter or a free halogen analyzer.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program
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Violation:
There comprehensive listing of backflow preventers was in place, and is much improved over the last inspection, but the listing did not include a description of the type of device installed and still did not include the air-gaps present for the filling of the boiler feed tank from the evaporator, or for the air-gap to bilge for the evaporator high saline discharge hose. The deck 4 chemical locker had individual chemical manufacturer's devices installed for each dispenser connected, but these were not listed on the list of preventers on board.
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Recommendation:
Update the comprehensive log to include the type of backflow device used or method, if an air-gap was used. Include the missing items noted here as well as those installed around the ship as a result of this inspection (showers and toilets in cabins).
Ensure the cross-connection control program includes at a minimum: a complete listing of cross-connections and the backflow prevention method or device for each, so there is a match to the plumbing system component and location. Include air gaps on the listing. Ensure a schedule for inspection frequency is set. Maintain a log documenting the inspection and maintenance in written or electronic form, and ensure it is available for review during inspections.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program
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Violation:
There were still backflow preventers that were designed for non-continuous pressure application installed in positions of continuous pressure between valves. Examples include the clothes washer in the engine room and the small deck washing hose in that same space with a spray nozzle attached. All the passenger and crew cabin toilets had non-continuous backflow preventers installed in a continuous pressure position in the corridor acess hatches.
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Recommendation:
Install a continuous pressure-type backflow preventer when a valve is located downstream from the backflow preventer.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program
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Violation:
None of the flexible shower hoses in the cabin toilet rooms had backflow prevention devices installed. Staff pointed out what were non-return valves in the hose connection to the water tap, but these were not approved backflow preventers and none had intermediate vents so that failures or leakage could be detected. In addition, staff confirmed that the cabin toilet backflow preventers were installed in a continuous pressure position and they should be fitted with continuous pressure backflow preventers if that position cannot be changed to one of non-continuous pressure.
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Recommendation:
Install approved non-continuous pressure backflow preventers to all the flexible shower hoses in cabins. Install continuous pressure models for cabin toilets.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program
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Violation:
The reduced pressure assembly (RP) backflow prevention devices for the two international shore connections for fire were stored near to but not connected at the shore connection due to space limitations and safety on the decks. None of the reduced pressure assembly backflow preventers have been tested at their installation points because the test kit is not on board the ship. Staff stated the kit was ordered four months ago and has not arrived yet.
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Recommendation:
Inspect and test backflow prevention devices requiring testing with a test kit after installation and at least annually. Maintain the test results showing the pressure differences on both sides of the valves for each device. Retain the inspection and test results for backflow prevention devices for at least 12 months and ensure they are available for review during inspections.
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Item No.:
09
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Pool Chemistry
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Violation:
The pool was emptied two days ago for maintenance. Pool chlorination records indicate a consistent 3.5 ppm over the last months, the pH values have been between 7.8 and 8 for September and August.
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Recommendation:
Maintain the pH level in all RWFs between 7.0 and 7.8. Immediately close facilities if these halogen and pH ranges are not maintained.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Pool Sign
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Violation:
Several pieces of halognation equipment, including the flow meter were installed in the pool pump room, but the turnover rates of the pool have not been calculated and no maximum bather load has been established to include on the pool sign. In addition, the pool water depth was noted in the last two inspections for not including the depth in feet and that has not changed.
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Recommendation:
Maintain documentation on the maximum bather load for each RWF. Ensure the maximum bather load is based on the following factor: one person per five gallons (19 liters) per minute of recirculation flow. Provide safety signs for all RWFs, except for baby-only water facilities. Ensure the signs, at a minimum, include the following words: (1) do not use these facilities if you are experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, or fever; (2) no children in diapers or who are not toilet trained; (3) shower before entering the facility; and (4) bather load #. For children?s RWF signs, include the exact wording ?TAKE CHILDREN ON FREQUENT BATHROOM BREAKS? or ?TAKE CHILDREN ON FREQUENT TOILET BREAKS.? Prominently display the depth of each RWF that is deeper than 1 meter (3 feet) so that it can be seen from the deck and in the pool. Label depth markers in both feet and meters. Additionally, install depth markers for every 1 meter (3 feet) change in depth.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Pool Maintenance
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Violation:
Staff stated that the quarterly sand core sample sedimentation testing is being performed, but there was nothing recorded in any log for this maintenance.
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Recommendation:
Examine granular filter media for channels, mounds, or holes. Inspect a core sample of the filter media for excessive organic material accumulation using a recommended sedimentation method. For whirlpool spas and spa pools, ensure inspections and sedimentation tests are done monthly. For all other RWFs, ensure inspections and sedimentation tests are conducted quarterly. Change granular filter media for whirlpool spas and spa pools based on the inspection and sedimentation test results or every 12 months, whichever is more frequent. For all other RWFs, change granular filter media based on the inspection and sedimentation results or per the manufacturer?s recommendations, whichever is more frequent. Record the results of both the filter inspection and sedimentation test.
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Item No.:
*
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Site:
*General Comments-Improvements
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Violation:
There were many pieces of equipment recently installed and presented to the inspector in both the potable water system and pool which were noted for being absent on the previous inspections.
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Recommendation:
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