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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Distillate Lines
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Violation:
The distillate lines for the evaporators were not striped blue/gray/blue up to the chlorine injection system.
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Recommendation:
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-Production
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Violation:
The free residual halogen was not monitored every four hours on January 24, 2012 between 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., on February 6, 2012 between 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., and on February 16, 2012 between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
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Recommendation:
After the free residual halogen level of at least 2.0 mg/L (ppm) and pH level not exceeding 7.8 have been reached, monitor the free residual halogen and pH at least once every 4 hours during the production of potable water.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Bunkering
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Violation:
The free residual halogen was monitored on January 13, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. At 10:30 a.m., the documentation indicated the bunkering was stopped temporarily. The next and final free halogen residual reading was at 2:20 p.m. the same day but there was no indication when bunkering started again. The free residual halogen was not monitored hourly on January 16, 2012 between 1:20 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., on February 9, 2012 between 3:20 and 5:45 p.m., and on January 3, 2012 between 3:20 a.m. and 5:20 a.m.
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Recommendation:
After the free residual halogen level of at least 2.0 mg/L (ppm) and pH level not exceeding 7.8 have been reached, monitor the free residual halogen and pH at least hourly during the bunkering of potable water. Maintain accurate records of production and bunkering monitoring aboard for 12 months and ensure these records are available for review during inspections.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Incinerator Room
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Violation:
An atmospheric vacuum breaker was installed on the potable water line to a hose with a spray gun between the pulper and the handwashing sink. This backflow prevention device was not on the cross-connection control list. The hose was removed during the inspection, but the threaded hose bib on the potable water line was left unprotected.
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Recommendation:
Install a continuous pressure-type backflow preventer when a valve is located downstream from the backflow preventer. 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. Provide a comprehensive cross-connection control program. Protect the following connections to the potable water system against backflow with air gaps or mechanical backflow prevention devices: (7) hose-bib connections.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Food Service General-Chilled Water and Refrigerant Brine Lines
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Violation:
The chilled water lines and refrigerant brine lines were not uniquely identified.
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Recommendation:
Uniquely identify all refrigerant brine lines in all galleys, pantries, and cold rooms to prevent cross-connections.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Chart Recorders
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Violation:
There were no chart recorders installed to record pH and halogen measurements for each RWF.
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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.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Sample Lines
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Violation:
The sample lines on the RWFs were installed after the compensation tanks.
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Recommendation:
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.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Antientrapment
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Violation:
The swimming pool had two gravity drains greater than one meter apart, but there was no documentation that the drain covers were antientrapment and there were no alarms installed for draining. The whirlpools had suction fittings and multiple blockable drains less than one meter apart. The drain covers were not stamped to indicate that they were antientrapment and there were no safety vacuum release systems or automatic pump shut-offs installed.
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Recommendation:
For RWFs with gravity drainage and multiple drains (2 or more drains greater than 3 feet apart), provide either a standard design (not compliant with ASME A112.19.8) drain cover and an alarm, or an ASME A112.19.8 compliant antientrapment/antientanglement drain cover. Ensure the alarm is audible and sounds in both a continuously manned space and at the RWF. Ensure this alarm is for all draining: accidental, routine, and emergency. For RWFs with suction fittings and a single blockable drain or multiple drains (less than 3 feet apart), provide an ASME A112.19.8 compliant antientrapment/antientanglement drain cover and a safety vacuum release system or automatic pump shut-off system.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Turnover Rates
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Violation:
There was no documentation for the turnover rates of each RWF.
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Recommendation:
Design recirculation systems and equipment, including chemical control equipment, UV disinfection systems, filter, and pumps to maintain adequate water chemistry control while operating at the following minimum turnover rates: (1) swimming pool (VSP 2005 Construction Guidelines or earlier): 6 hours; (2) swimming pool (VSP 2011 Construction Guidelines or later): 4 hours; (3) children's pool: 0.5 hours; (4) wading pool: 1 hour; (5) whirlpool spa: 0.5 hours; (6) spa pool: 2 hours; (7) interactive RWF or activity pool less than 610 millimeters (24 inches) deep: 1 hour; (8) interactive RWF or activity pool greater than 610 millimeters (24 inches) deep: 2 hours; and (9) baby-only water facility: 0.5 hours. Ensure an RWF slide that is combined with a pool has a turnover rate that matches the rate for the pool.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Bather Loads
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Violation:
There was no documentation for the bather loads of the RWFs.
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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.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-
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Violation:
The vessel was not monitoring total alkalinity for each RWF or combined chlorine for the swimming pool. In addition, there was no test kit for testing total alkalinity.
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Recommendation:
Monitor and adjust the RWF?s flow rates, free and combined halogen levels, pH, total alkalinity, and clarity as recommended by the manufacturer and to maintain optimum public health protection and water chemistry.
Ensure a test kit is available for testing water quality parameters, including free and total halogen levels (chlorine and bromine, where applicable), pH, and total alkalinity. Ensure that test kits are accurate to within 0.2 mg/L (ppm) for halogen and have a testing range of free residual halogen normally maintained in the RWF. Ensure test kits for pH are accurate to within 0.2.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-
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Violation:
There were no secondary standards for the test kit used for the RWFs. According to the staff, a new test kit with secondary standards had been ordered.
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Recommendation:
Where available, ensure appropriate secondary standards are onboard for electronic test kits to verify test kit operation.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Safety Signs
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Violation:
The combined safety signs for the swimming pool and whirlpools did not meet the requirements of the 2011 VSP Operations Manual.
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Recommendation:
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 #. In addition to the safety sign requirements in section 6.7.1.1.1, install a sign at each whirlpool spa and spa pool entrance listing precautions and risks associated with the use of these facilities. Include, at a minimum, cautions against use by the following: (1) individuals who are immunocompromised; (2) individuals on medication or who have underlying medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure; and (3) pregnant women, elderly persons, and children. Additionally, caution against exceeding 15 minutes of exposure.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Filter Housing Disinfection
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Violation:
The sand in the swimming pool filter was replaced on February 3, 2012. The filter housing was cleaned and rinsed but not disinfected before new sand was placed in the filter housing.
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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.:
16
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Site:
Food Service General-Time Control Plans for Milk at Coffee Stations
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Violation:
The set-up and discard times were not listed on the time control plans.
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Recommendation:
Maintain a written time control plan(s) that ensures compliance with these guidelines on the vessel and make it available for review during inspections. Post a time control plan at each outlet where time control is used. Ensure plan(s): (1) Includes set-up and discard times for each outlet.
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Item No.:
16
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Site:
Galley-La Terraza
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Violation:
The time control plan for hot foods stated that the oven was used for time control hot holding back up. The same oven was also used for cooking and temperature control when the buffet was not open for service. Therefore, the oven could not be labeled for time control.
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Recommendation:
Indicate on the time control plan that hot foods in the oven on time control must have 4-hour discard labels.
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Item No.:
16
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Site:
Galley-Time Control Plan
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Violation:
The time control plan for hot foods stated that the oven was used for time control hot holding back up. The same oven was also used for cooking and temperature control when the buffet was not open for service. Therefore, the oven could not be labeled for time control.
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Recommendation:
Indicate on the time control plan that hot foods in the oven on time control must have 4-hour discard labels.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Food Service General-Buffets
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Violation:
The plates out for service were not inverted, covered or otherwise protected. This was observed in La Terraza, crew mess, and officer's mess.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that dishware, glassware, and utensils out for service are inverted or covered.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Hot Galley
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Violation:
There were seams along the bottom sides of the technical compartment below the grills. There was a seam along the top of the stainless steel conduit cover on the right side of the technical compartment below the deep fat fryer. There were large gaps around all of the conduit and pipe penetrations in the technical compartment below the counter to the right of the deep fat fryer.
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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:
Galley-Hot Galley
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Violation:
The sealant on the front of the saucier station cooktop was loose and peeling.
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Recommendation:
Repair or replace the sealant.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Buffet-La Terraza
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Violation:
In the technical compartment below the coffee machine, there was a hole in the bottom where pipes penetrated.
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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:
Galley-Hot Galley
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Violation:
The gaskets on the upper and lower compartment doors of the hot holding cabinet were torn. According to the staff, new gaskets had been ordered.
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Recommendation:
Ensure 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-
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Violation:
The technical compartments for upright refrigerators CRG-1 and CRG-2 had unsealed pipe penetrations at the back.
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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.:
22
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Site:
Housekeeping-Deck 4 Cleaning Locker 4.03
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Violation:
There were more than 20 soiled plates stored on the deck and 10 soiled plates stored on a metal shelving unit that was not easily cleanable. According to the staff, the soiled plates were from the cabins.
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Recommendation:
Ensure drainboards, utensils, racks, or tables large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that may accumulate during hours of operation are provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Galley-La Terraza Ice Machine
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Violation:
The outside of the white plastic cuber panel cover was soiled in a few places.
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Recommendation:
Ensure food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Galley-Hot Galley
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Violation:
The technical compartment below the grill was soiled in the back, bottom corners, and along the seams on the bottom sides. The technical compartment below the counter to the right of the deep fat fryer was soiled on the bottom under the conduit lines. In addition, the wrapping on one set of conduit lines was heavily soiled.
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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:
Galley-
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Violation:
The technical compartment for upright refrigerator CRG-2 was slightly soiled on the bottom with what appeared to be slime mold.
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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:
Galley-Pastry
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Violation:
The technical compartments below the two upright refrigerators MGP-5 and MGP-6 were soiled with what appeared to be slime mold on the bottom, and with a black material on the sides and back. In addition, the exterior bottom of each refrigerator was soiled with a black material.
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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.:
28
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Site:
Pantry-Butler's/Room Service
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Violation:
Four previously cleaned carafes were stored upright and were wet inside.
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Recommendation:
Store clean equipment and utensils in a self-draining position that allows air drying, and covered or inverted.
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Item No.:
28
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Site:
Housekeeping-Deck 4 Cleaning Locker 4.03
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Violation:
There were eight clean water glasses stored on metal shelving that was not easily cleanable and on the same shelf as soaps and lotions. According to the staff, the glasses, soaps, and lotions were from the cabins.
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Recommendation:
Store cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles: (2) in a location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
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Item No.:
30
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Site:
Galley-Hot Galley
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Violation:
The foot pedal on the waste receptacle for the handwash station near the walk-in refrigerator was broken. In order to discard paper towels after handwashing, the user had to remove the lid, potentially recontaminating their hands. The lid was removed.
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Recommendation:
Keep handwashing facilities clean and in good repair.
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Item No.:
30
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Site:
Galley-Garde Manger
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Violation:
The foot pedal on the waste receptacle for the handwash station next to the slicer was broken. In order to discard paper towels after handwashing, the user had to remove the lid, potentially recontaminating their hands. The lid was removed.
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Recommendation:
Keep handwashing facilities clean and in good repair.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Pastry
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Violation:
There was missing and recessed deck grout in a few places where the stainless steel equipment pads met the deck tiles.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Provisions-Ice Cream Freezer
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Violation:
The deck was soiled below the evaporator cooler with what appeared to be orange juice concentrate.
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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:
Galley-
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Violation:
The bulkhead coving tile was missing on the left side below upright refrigerator CRG-1. This area was corroding and pieces of corroded metal were on the deck.
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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). Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are corrosion resistant. 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:
Galley-Pastry
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Violation:
There was missing and recessed deck grout in front of and around the ice cream machine, and where the stainless steel equipment pad met the deck tiles.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Pantry-Butler's/Room Service
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Violation:
There was a hole in the bulkhead coving tile near the corner behind the linen table.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Galley-
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Violation:
There was missing and recessed deck grout in several areas. Some areas also had standing water in the recesses.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Hot Galley
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Violation:
There were several areas throughout the hot galley with recessed and missing deck grout. In addition, the deck sinks at the saucier station had rough and peeling paint.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Food Service General-Waiter Stations
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Violation:
There was no coving at the cabinet/deck juncture at the waiter stations. This was observed in the main dining room and buffet. On the previous inspection, there was soft sealant at these junctures. According to the staff, the soft sealant was removed and would be replaced with hard sealant.
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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:
Galley-Hot Galley Walk-in Refrigerator
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Violation:
There was a gap in the deck tiles where the drain line for the evaporative cooler penetrated the deck.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Hot Galley
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Violation:
The profile plate on the blast chiller drain line bulkhead penetration was loose.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Pastry
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Violation:
The deck and piping below the two upright refrigerators MGP-5 and MGP-6 were soiled with a black material.
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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-La Terraza
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Violation:
There was no coving at the cabinet/deck juncture on the consumer side of the hot and cold service line.
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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.:
36
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Site:
Galley-Hot Galley
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Violation:
The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the handwashing station next to the blast chiller. According to the staff, the light intensity will be increased during the October 2012 dry dock.
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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:
Food Service General-Light Intensity
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Violation:
The light intensity was less than 110 lux around and behind many pieces of deck- and counter-mounted equipment such as beverage dispensers, combination ovens, stack ovens, and ice machines. This was observed in the galleys, buffets, and pantries.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the light intensity is at least 110 lux (10 foot candles) behind and around mounted equipment, including counter-mounted equipment.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Buffet-Officer's Mess
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Violation:
The light intensity at the bain marie was less than 220 lux. According to the staff, the light intensity will be increased during the October 2012 dry dock.
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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.:
37
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Site:
Buffet-Officer's Mess
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Violation:
Condensation had collected on the inside of the sneeze shield above the bain marie at the end of the service line. The condensation was dripping, but no food was impacted.
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Recommendation:
Ensure steam from the bain marie does not collect as condensation on the sneeze shield.
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Item No.:
37
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Site:
Galley-Hot Galley
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Violation:
Condensation was on the inside of the exhaust hood overhang above the two tilting pans. There was boiling water in the pans and the lids were open. The condensation was not dripping and no food was impacted. The lids were closed.
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Recommendation:
Close or lower the lids on the tilting pans to prevent excess condensation from collecting.
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Item No.:
38
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Site:
Pantry-6
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Violation:
A broom was stored behind rack stands filled with canned and bottled beverages.
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Recommendation:
Ensure maintenance tools such as mops, brooms, and similar items are stored in a designated locker so they do not contaminate food, food-contact surfaces of utensils, and equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Galley-Coffee Station
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Violation:
Three live small flies were around the drain below the utility sink.
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Recommendation:
Effectively control the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, and service areas and warewashing and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Housekeeping-Women's Public Toilet Room Outside La Terraza
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Violation:
There was no waste receptacle for discarding tissues used to open both exit doors. This restroom was located off of a passageway and there were two exit doors.
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Recommendation:
Place a waste receptacle at the final exit door from the toilet room passageway.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Housekeeping-Public Toilet Rooms
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Violation:
There were no signs at the handwashing stations advising users to wash their hands. There were also no signs advising users to use a tissue or paper towel to open the door. The exits were not hands free.
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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:
The OPRP did not include procedures for informing crew and passengers of an outbreak, including passengers embarking after an outbreak cruise. In addition, the plan did not include procedures for returning the ship to normal operations after an outbreak.
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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: (4) Procedures for informing passengers and crew members of the outbreak. Ensure this section also includes procedures for notification of passengers embarking the vessel following an outbreak voyage or segment of a voyage; (5) Procedures for returning the vessel to normal operating conditions after an outbreak.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)
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Violation:
The OPRP stated that the enhanced epidemic control sanitation would begin above 2% reportable cases for either passengers or crew. In addition, one part of the plan stated that all door handles, handrails, keyboards and telephones in infected and suspected cabins would be sanitized hourly, but the plan also stated all hand contact surfaces (including door handles, handrails, keyboards and telephones) would have constant sanitation. Finally, the plan stated that public toilets would have constant sanitation, but there was another statement indicating they would be 'checked every hour and thoroughly cleaned and disinfected at least every 3 hours and whenever soiled.'
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Recommendation:
When the cumulative proportion of cases of AGE among passengers or crew members is equal or greater than 2%, ensure the outbreak management response includes cleaning and disinfecting all public areas, including handrails and restrooms, on a continuous basis.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)
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Violation:
In several parts of the OPRP there were statements that began with 'consider', indicating suggestions rather than specific instructions for crew during an outbreak.
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Recommendation:
Remove "consider" where there are specific instructions for crew to follow in the OPRP.
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Item No.:
43
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Site:
Housekeeping-Shower Head Disinfection
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Violation:
For shower head disinfection, 100 ppm chlorine was used for 20 seconds, or a CT value of 33.
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Recommendation:
Clean and disinfect shower heads every 6 months. Disinfect with an appropriate halogen-based disinfectant at 10 ppm for 60 minutes, or an equivalent CT value.
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Item No.:
43
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Site:
Ventilation-A/C Station 10 Deck 3
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Violation:
It was difficult to access the condensate drain pan for the air handling unit against the left bulkhead. No sight window or easy means was provided to inspect this unit during the inspection.
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Recommendation:
Ensure air handling unit condensate drain pans and collection systems are able to be accessed for inspection, maintenance, and cleaning. Install sight windows or use other effective methods to allow for full inspection of condensate collection pans when original equipment access makes evaluation during operational inspections impractical.
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Item No.:
44
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Site:
Potable Water-Test Kit
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Violation:
A Eutech colorimeter C401 was used by staff to measure the free residual chlorine in the potable water. There were no reagents onboard that came with the test kit. According to the manufacturer's instructions, one free chlorine DPD reagent sachet was to be used in the sample bottle provided to test the free residual chlorine, but staff were using a 10 ml Hach DPD free chlorine reagent to test the free residual chlorine. Also, staff were using the secondary standards for the Hach kit that expired in November 2011 to calibrate the Eutech test kit. According to the staff, the Hach test kit broke and a new one had been ordered.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the supervisor or person in charge of potable water operations on the vessel demonstrates to VSP?during inspections and on request-knowledge of potable water operations, is able to demonstrate this knowledge by compliance with Section 5 of the VSP 2011 Operations Manual or by responding correctly to the inspector?s questions as they relate to the specific operation, and properly trains employees to comply with Section 5 of the VSP 2011 Operations Manual as it relates to their assigned duties.
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