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Cruise Ship: Zuiderdam Cruise Line: Holland America Line Inspection Date: 01/17/2007 Inspection Score: 97
This cruise ship inspection report lists deficiencies found during the inspection. Additional information corresponding to each item number is available in the latest edition of the VSP Environmental Public Health Standards.

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Item No.: 02
Site: Medical-
Violation: The crew position was not included in the standardized gastrointestinal illness log.
Recommendation: The gastrointestinal illness surveillance log entry for each passenger or crew member shall contain the following information: (1) The first date of clinic visit or report to staff of illness; (2) The person's name, age and gender; (3) A designation as passenger or crew member; (4) Crew member position or job on the vessel, if applicable; (5) Cabin number; (6) Meal seating information; (7) Date and time of illness onset; (8) Illness symptoms, including the presence of the following selected signs and symptoms: numbers of episodes each of diarrhea and vomiting per day, bloody stools, fever, recorded temperature, abdominal cramps, headaches and muscle aches; (9) Notation on whether or not a stool specimen was requested and received; (10) Use of antidiarrheal medication; and (11) The presence of underlying medical conditions which may affect interpretation of acute gastrointestinal illness for example diabetic diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, gastrectomy or others.
Item No.: 10
Site: DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-Deck 9
Violation: A crack was noted in the suction line drain cover at the starboard mid-ship whirlpool. A suction line drain cover was missing at the aft port whirlpool. The main drain cover was missing at the aft starboard whirlpool.
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.
Item No.: 10
Site: DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-
Violation: The halogen residual and contact time were not recorded in the daily shock treatment records.
Recommendation: Ensure that both the free halogen residual and the contact time are recorded for the daily shock halogenation.
Item No.: 10
Site: DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-
Violation: As described by two individuals the monthly sedimentation tests were not conducted properly. One description did not include a core sample. The second description did describe a core sample but the test involved feeling the sand.
Recommendation: Ensure that the granular filters are opened at least monthly and examined for cracks, mounds, or holes in the filter media and a core sample of the filter media is inspected for excessive organic material accumulation using a recommended sedimentation method.
Item No.: 19
Site: Provisions-Dry Stores #20 - Beverage Store Room
Violation: Several stacks of boxes of liquor were stored directly on the deck.
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.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-Petty Officers Mess
Violation: There was damaged fiberglass insulation on both pipes in the technical compartment under the toaster. This damage made cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that 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.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-Crew Mess Service Line
Violation: There was damaged insulation in the technical compartment across from the handwash sink. This damage made cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that 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.
Item No.: 21
Site: Bar-Pinnacle Bar
Violation: There was a hole in the lower right wall of the technical compartment under the dump sink, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Seal the hole in the wall of the technical compartment.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-
Violation: The buffet counters were cracked and separating in several locations, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that 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. 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.
Item No.: 22
Site: Bar-Ocean Bar and Crow's Nest
Violation: A data plate was not provided on the undercounter dishwashing units in these bars and their associated pantries.
Recommendation: Ensure that warewashing machines are provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operating specifications including the: (1) Temperatures required for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing; (2) Pressure required for the fresh water sanitizing rinse; and (3) Conveyor speed for conveyor machines or cycle time for stationary rack machines.
Item No.: 26
Site: Pantry-Pantry Ice Station P.5.6.01
Violation: The lower front edge of the ice cuber area was lightly soiled in the upper compartment of the ice machine.
Recommendation: Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Buffet-The Wok
Violation: The wok pan and a serving pan were soiled and set out for use.
Recommendation: Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 27
Site: Galley-Deck 2 - Garde Manger and Saucier
Violation: The back areas of the bottom of the technical compartments were soiled to the left of undercounter refrigeration unit 2.09A in the Garde Manger and to the left of undercounter refrigeration unit 2.42A in the Saucier.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 27
Site: Galley-Deck 3 - Hot Galley Service Area and Room Service Pantry
Violation: The back areas of the bottom of the technical compartments were soiled to the left of undercounter refrigeration unit 3.15A in the Hot Galley Service Area and to the left of undercounter refrigeration unit 3.06A in the Room Service Pantry.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 30
Site: Galley-Deck 2 - Pastry
Violation: A "wash hands often" sign was not posted at the handwash station.
Recommendation: Ensure that a sign stating "WASH HANDS OFTEN" in a language that the food employees understand is posted over handwashing sinks.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Deck 2 - Pastry
Violation: The deck drain was soiled in the technical compartment on the right side of undercounter refrigeration unit 2.25C.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 33
Site: Buffet-Port Ice Cream Station
Violation: The corner bulkhead profile strip was damaged to the left of refrigeration unit 9.18A, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 33
Site: Bar-Pinnacle Bar
Violation: The right hand corner of the deck behind the undercounter dishwashing unit was soiled. There was also excess sealant in this area, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are cleaned as often as necessary. Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 33
Site: Buffet-Crew Mess Service Line
Violation: The back left area of the drain was soiled in the technical compartment below and to the left of the cold top.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 33
Site: Provisions-Cold Room #7
Violation: There was a difficult to clean gap on the lower right area of the door casing at the entrance to the room.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 33
Site: Preparation Room-
Violation: There was a difficult to clean gap on the lower right area of the door casing at the entrance to the room.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 38
Site: Galley-Deck 3 - Room Service Pantry
Violation: There were two cloths and a container of cleaner stored in the technical compartment to the left of undercounter refrigeration unit 3.06A.
Recommendation: Ensure that maintenance tools such as mops, brooms, and similar items are stored in a designated locker.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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