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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
The small diameter potable water line to the water fountain outside of the deck 1 engine store room was not striped blue. The cold water supply line to the crew pool compensation tank was not striped blue.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that potable water piping and fittings are painted or stripped auxiliary blue, or in accordance with ISO 14726, at 5 m (15 feet) intervals on each side of partitions, decks, and bulkheads in all spaces, except where the decor would be marred by such markings.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
Most of the connections to the potable water system in the deck 4 chemical locker were listed in the comprehensive cross-connection control program but the type of protection used was not. The hose connection at this location was not on the list. This was corrected.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the cross-connection control program includes at minimum: a complete listing of cross-connections and the backflow prevention method/device for each, so that there is a match to the plumbing system component and location, and an inspection frequency. Ensure that air-gaps are included in the listing.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
The quantity of 8.4 % chlorine solution was recorded during disinfection of the potable water tanks but not the resulting ppm. Additionally, the ppm after flushing was not recorded.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the disinfected parts of the system are flushed with potable water until the free residual halogen is at or below 5.00 mg/L (ppm). Ensure that disinfection following potential contamination is accomplished by increasing free residual halogen to at least 50 mg/L (ppm) throughout the affected area and maintaining this concentration for 4 hours or by way of another procedure recognized and accepted by the VSP.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-Crew Whirlpools
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Violation:
Standard precautions and risks signs were not posted near the whirlpools.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that safety signs are provided for public swimming pools and whirlpool spas.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Spa Pool
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Violation:
The shepherd's hook was mounted along the side of the pool and could only be seen from this location. The hook was not visible from the other sides of this pool.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that an easy-access shepherd's hook and approved floatation device (with a length of line 1/2 the pool width or 16 m (50 feet)) is provided at a prominent location near each public swimming pool.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Terrace Pool
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Violation:
A shepherd's hook was not provided at this pool. The pool was empty and netted.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that an easy-access shepherd's hook and approved floatation device (with a length of line 1/2 the pool width or 16 m (50 feet)) is provided at a prominent location near each public swimming pool.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-
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Violation:
The records for the whirlpools showed that they were "super brominated" to greater than 10 ppm but there was no indication of the contact time.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the free residual halogen is increased to at least 10.0 mg/L (ppm) in whirlpool spas and circulated for at least 1 hour at the end of each day.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-Spa, Oasis and Kid's Pools
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Violation:
These pools had single drains with metal drain covers. These drains were said to be predominantly used during emergency dumping. The letter from the shipyard for the testing of drain covers for the pools stated that "The following data must be indicated on the discharge grate: Manufacturing Fincantieri; Piece brand Pl/5050M; Water flow rate 332,7 l/min=87,89 gallon/min=73, 183 gallon (UK)/min." This information was not on any of the drain covers.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that anti-entrapment drain covers or other drains that prevent entrapment hazards as specified in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Publication 363-009801 (dual drains/channel drains) are provided on swimming pools and whirlpool spas. Ensure that drain covers have either the plumbing/engineering approving organization stamp and flow rate affixed to the cover, or that a letter is maintained aboard the vessel certifying that the cover meets the safety requirements outlined in AMSE/ANSI A112.19.8M or an equivalent standard.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Housekeeping-
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Violation:
There was an orange in the ice machine ice bin in ice pantry 8640. The pantry was locked and the ice machine was to be emptied and sanitized. The ice machine ice bin door was left open in ice pantry 9640. The ice scoop handle was in contact with the ice in central pantry 5342.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that food is protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, ensure that food preparation and dispensing utensils are stored: (5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Buffet-Horizon Court
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Violation:
The handle of a set of tongs was in contact with the food on the starboard service line.
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Recommendation:
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, ensure that food preparation and dispensing utensils are stored: (1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Crew Mess
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Violation:
The dispensing tubes on the bulk milk containers were longer than one inch and were not cut on the diagonal.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the bulk milk container dispensing tube is cut on the diagonal leaving no more than 25mm (1 inch) protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Hot Section
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Violation:
There was loose and missing sealant on the sides of the tilt pans, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Crown Grill Front Galley
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Violation:
There was loose and missing sealant on the front of the lobster grill, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that 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-Deck 5 Hot Galley
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Violation:
There was loose sealant along the bottom of the compartment below the four grills, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 Hot Galley
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Violation:
There was an accumulation of debris in the compartment below the four grills.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that 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-Crown Grill Front Galley
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Violation:
There was debris in the gap on the front of the lobster grill.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that 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-Deck 6 Saucier and Fish Station
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Violation:
There was an accumulation of debris on the bottom of the door frames on ovens 3 and 4 in both the saucier and fish station. This was corrected during the inspection.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that 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.:
29
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Site:
Housekeeping-Ice Pantry 9640
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Violation:
The handwash sink was filled with ice and a can of soda was being stored in the sink.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that handwashing facilities are used for no other purpose and are accessible at all times.
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Item No.:
29
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Site:
Pantry-Trolley Wash 0639
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Violation:
The handwash sink was used as a dump sink. There were 3 cherries in the sink.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that handwashing facilities are used for no other purpose and are accessible at all times.
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Item No.:
34
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Site:
Provisions-Egg Defroster
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Violation:
Liquid was dripping from the deckhead to the deck. The liquid was not contaminating any food items, however it was unclear where it was coming from.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
There were three small black flies around the handwash sink.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is effectively controlled to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, service areas, warewashing, and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
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Item No.:
40
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Site:
Integrated Pest Management-
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Violation:
The integrated pest management plan was dated February 2006 and had not been reviewed and/or updated. According the Passenger Services Director, the plan was in the process of being updated by the corporate office.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the vessel's Integrated Pest Management Plan is evaluated for effectiveness every 2 years or whenever there is a significant change in the vessel's structure such as a renovation or operation.
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Item No.:
40
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Site:
Integrated Pest Management-
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Violation:
The Accommodations Department did not have logs for active monitoring of its operational areas.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the Integrated Pest Management Plan includes provisions for active monitoring including pest sighting logs for the operational areas of the vessel and training for crew members in charge of log completion.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Housekeeping-Public Toilet Rooms Deck 15 Midship
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Violation:
There were no waste receptacles to dispose of paper towels used to open the exit doors.
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Recommendation:
Equip public toilet facilities so that persons exiting the toilet room are not required to handle the door with bare hands. This may be accomplished by methods such as locating paper towel dispensers at sinks and waste containers near the room door, installing mechanically operated doors, door removal, or other effective means.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Children Area-
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Violation:
Disposable gloves and sanitary wipes were not provided in the toilet rooms.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that each toilet facility is provided with a supply of toilet tissue, disposable gloves, and sanitary wipes.
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