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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Potable Water-Far Point Records
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Violation:
The analyzer-chart recorder did not indicate that calibration was completed on the following days: 18 July 2012 and 8 July 2012.
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Recommendation:
Record the daily manual comparison test or calibration either on the recorder chart or in a log.
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Item No.:
07
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Site:
Potable Water-Disinfecting
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Violation:
The far point records for 7 July 2012 indicated that maintenance to the distribution system was completed, however, there were no records indicating what work was done or if the area was disinfected and flushed with potable water before returning to operation. Staff indicated that a control valve located in the engine room was replaced and put back into service without isolating and disinfecting the area.
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Recommendation:
Clean, disinfect, and flush potable water tanks and all affected parts of the potable water distribution system with potable water: (1) before being placed in service; (2) before returning to operation after repair, replacement; or (3) after being subjected to any contamination, including entry into a potable water tank.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Disinfection Residual Records
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Violation:
The far point records for 7 July 2012 indicated that maintenance to the distribution system was completed, however, there were no records indicating what work was done or if the area was disinfected and flushed with potable water before returning to operation. Staff indicated that a control valve located in the engine room was replaced and put back into service without isolating and disinfecting the area.
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Recommendation:
Document the free halogen residual level. 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. Maintain documentation of all inspections, maintenance, cleaning, and disinfection for 12 months and ensure it is available for review during inspections. Ensure records include a method of disinfection, concentration and contact time of the disinfectant, and a halogen value of less than or equal to 5 ppm before the tank is put back into service.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Food Service General-Nonpotable Water Lines
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Violation:
In the pantries and the galleys, the nonpotable chilled water lines connected to the back of the ice machines 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-Turnover Rates
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Violation:
Turnover rates for the recreational water facilities were not calculated.
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Recommendation:
For RWFs with skim gutters, ensure that the fill level of the RWF is to the level of the skim gutters. 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; (5) whirlpool spa: 0.5 hours.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Deck 11 Main Pool
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Violation:
The flow meter installed for this pool was not working correctly. Staff indicated that an order has been made for a new flow meter.
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Recommendation:
Replace RWF flow meters when they are defective.
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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 for the analyzer-chart recorders for all the recreational water facilities were located after the compensation tanks.
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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-Antientrapment
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Violation:
The drain covers for the whirlpools were not stamped with all of the information required by the 2011 VSP Operations Manual. The pools had dual gravity drains and were greater than a meter apart. The drain covers were of standard design and there was no alarm for draining the pools. Staff indicated that plans were on-going to remedy these issues.
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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.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Safety Signs
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Violation:
The safety signs for the recreational water facilities did not contain all of the information required by the 2011 VSP Operations Manual. Staff indicated that new signs have been ordered.
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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 #. For children?s RWF signs, include the exact wording ?TAKE CHILDREN ON FREQUENT BATHROOM BREAKS? or ?TAKE CHILDREN ON FREQUENT TOILET BREAKS.? 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.:
13
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Site:
Galley-Store Locker
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Violation:
More than 40 bread pans and bread molds that were soiled with grease and food debris were stored with clean utensils. Some of the bread molds were still warm to the touch. The staff explained that the bread stored on a trolley in the bakery was taken out from the molds 30 minutes before the inspection. The staff could not explain the reason why the recently used pans and molds were stored along clean utensils in a locked locker.
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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; (9) Explaining the relation between food safety and providing equipment that is sufficient in number and capacity as well as properly designed, constructed, located, installed, operated, maintained, and cleaned; (10) Explaining correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment.
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Item No.:
16
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Site:
Buffet-Officers Mess
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Violation:
The time control plan for the espresso machine indicated a set-up and discard time of 10:30 and 14:30 respectively, but the milk was labeled with a set-up time of 10:00 and a discard time of 14:00.
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Recommendation:
Ensure to follow the time control plan.
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Item No.:
16
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Site:
Preparation Room-Walk-In Cooler
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Violation:
Temperatures of several cut pieces of veal scaloppini, pork loin, and pork tenderloin ranged from 45F to 58F. These items were discarded.
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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.
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Item No.:
17
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Site:
Provisions-Parasite Destruction Record
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Violation:
The parasite destruction letters did not list all of the fish species that were served raw or undercooked on the vessel. The letters included salmon, smoked salmon, and 'sushi items', but there was no parasite destruction record for the cold smoked kippered herring.
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Recommendation:
If raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated partially cooked fish are served in ready-to-eat form, ensure: (1) The person in charge records the freezing temperature and time to which the fish are subjected and retains the records on the vessel for 90 calendar days beyond the time of service or sale of the fish; or (2) If the fish are frozen by a supplier, a written letter from the supplier which specifies the fish species involved and both the temperature to which the fish was frozen and the total time period at that temperature. If the supplier provides any of the same species to the vessel in a fresh state, ensure there is a designation on the outer packaging for the parasite-free fish.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Store Locker
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Violation:
The bread pans and molds stored in this locker had rough surfaces that were difficult to clean.
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Recommendation:
Ensure multiuse food-contact surfaces are: (1) Smooth; (2) Free of breaks, open seams greater than 0.8 mm (1/32 inch), cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; (3) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; (4) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; and (5) Accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the following methods without being disassembled, by disassembling without the use of tools, or by easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to maintenance and cleaning personnel. 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:
Preparation Room-Proofing Cabinet
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Violation:
There were heavily corroded mechanical parts in the technical compartment of the proofing cabinet. The staff explained that new mechanical parts will be installed during the next few weeks.
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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.:
26
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Site:
Galley-Store Locker
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Violation:
The food-contact surfaces of the bread pans and bread molds had encrusted grease deposits and other soiled accumulations.
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Recommendation:
Ensure food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Bar-Pool
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Violation:
The outside surface area of the draft beer tap was 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.:
28
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Site:
Galley-Store Locker
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Violation:
Soiled bread pans and bread molds were stored along with clean utensils.
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Recommendation:
Store cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles: (1) in a clean, dry location; (2) in a location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; (3) at least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
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Item No.:
30
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Site:
Galley-Food Employees Restroom
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Violation:
There were no single-single service paper towels for the employees to dry their hands, only an air-hand drying device.
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Recommendation:
Ensure a handwashing facility includes a sink, soap dispenser, single-use towels dispenser, and waste receptacle.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Preparation Room-Proofing Cabinet
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Violation:
There were several openings to void spaces to the deckhead and bulkhead in the technical compartment of the proofing cabinet.
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Recommendation:
Close the openings.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Food Service General-Lighting
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Violation:
In the pantries and galleys, the light intensity behind and around many pieces of counter-mounted and deck-mounted equipment was less than 110 lux.
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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.:
38
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Site:
Pantry-Pool
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Violation:
A mop inside a bucket filled with water was stored in the food preparation area.
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Recommendation:
Ensure only articles necessary for the food service operation are stored in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
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Item No.:
38
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Site:
Galley-
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Violation:
A mop inside a bucket filled with water was stored in the food preparation area.
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Recommendation:
Ensure only articles necessary for the food service operation are stored in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
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Item No.:
40
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Site:
Integrated Pest Management-Follow Up Records
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Violation:
There were no follow up records for treatment applied to a cabin where cockroaches were observed on 7 July 2012.
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Recommendation:
When pests are noted during an inspection, ensure the log includes action taken and follow-up inspection results.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Housekeeping-Public Toilets
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Violation:
There was no sign informing individuals to use a tissue or towel on the door handle when exiting the toilet rooms. Staff indicated that new signs have been ordered.
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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.:
41
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Site:
Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)
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Violation:
The OPRP did not include the following: concentration of the disinfectant being used, procedures to protect passengers from inhalation and dermal contact with the disinfectant, or procedures to inform returning residents of 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: (3) Disinfectant products or systems used, including the surfaces or items the disinfectants will be applied to, concentrations, and required contact times. Ensure the disinfectant products or systems are effective against human norovirus or an acceptable surrogate (e.g., caliciviruses); (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; (6) Procedures to protect the passengers and crew from exposure to disinfectants, if not already included in the vessel?s safety management system. Ensure this protection includes: (a) Material safety data sheets (MSDSs); (b) Personal protective equipment for crew; (c) Health and safety procedures to minimize respiratory and dermal exposures to both passengers and crew.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Galley-Food Employees Restroom
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Violation:
There were no means to exit the toilet room without touching the exit door handle. The toilet room was equipped with an air hand-drying device.
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Recommendation:
Equip passenger and crew public toilet facilities so persons exiting the toilet room are not required to touch the door handle with bare hands. Where toilet stalls include handwashing facilities, ensure the bare-hands-free contact begins in the toilet stall. Ensure that toilet facilities with multiple exits, such as spa dressing rooms, have bare-hands-free contact at each exit.
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Item No.:
42
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Site:
Children Area-Signage
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Violation:
There was no guidance on symptoms of common childhood infectious illness or an exclusion policy posted at the entrance to the 5-12 year old child activity center.
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Recommendation:
Post written guidance on symptoms of common childhood infectious illnesses at the entrance of the child activity center. Ensure the child activity center has a written exclusion policy on procedures to be followed when a child develops symptoms of an infectious illness while at the center. Ensure the exclusion policy includes a requirement for written clearance from the medical staff before a child with symptoms of infectious illness can be allowed in the child activity center. Post the policy at the entrance of the child activity center.
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