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Cruise Ship: Grand Princess Cruise Line: Princess Cruises Inspection Date: 10/08/2007 Inspection Score: 94
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.: 08
Site: Potable Water-
Violation: The technical water line after the reduced pressure backflow protection device from the evaporators was striped blue.
Recommendation: Ensure that technical water lines are not striped blue.
Item No.: 10
Site: Recreational Water Facilities-Spa Pool and Neptune Pool
Violation: There was no documentation for the single metal drains that were located in the pools.
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: Recreational Water Facilities-Spa Pool
Violation: The shepherd's hook and floatation device were placed horizontally along the port side of the pool. The hook was not visible from any other side of the pool.
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.
Item No.: 10
Site: DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-
Violation: The analyzer charts for the whirlpools were not easy to interpret in that there were three different charts that were used. Two of these charts noted direct free bromine residuals while the third required doubling the recorded value. There was no indication on the chart that this was required but a review of the manual tests logs showed values of twice the chart values. These manual tests were not conducted hourly. Additionally, when the actual calibration ppm value was recorded on the chart this value was also twice the recorded chart value. The contracted technician was on the vessel and had been on the vessel for some time. The most recent charts were in order.
Recommendation: When charts are used in lieu of manual log recordings the chart result should be a direct reading of the ppm or there should be a clear indication on the chart of the conversion formula required to obtain the free chlorine value.
Item No.: 20
Site: Galley-Deck 5 Bakery
Violation: A felt belt was noted on the dough roller machine, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that materials used in the construction of multiuse utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are: (1) Durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; (2) Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; (3) Finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and (4) Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.
Item No.: 20
Site: Galley-Galley Deck 6
Violation: The top interior plastic cover of the microwave was missing two holding pins, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that materials used in the construction of multiuse utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are: (1) Durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; (2) Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; (3) Finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and (4) Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition. Ensure that multiuse food-contact surfaces are: (1) Smooth; (2) Free of breaks, open seams >1 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 such as screwdrivers, pliers, open-end wrenches, and Allen wrenches.
Item No.: 20
Site: Galley-Galley Deck 5 Bakery
Violation: The top interior plastic cover of the microwave was missing two plastic holding pins, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that materials used in the construction of multiuse utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are: (1) Durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; (2) Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; (3) Finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and (4) Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition. Ensure that multiuse food-contact surfaces are: (1) Smooth; (2) Free of breaks, open seams >1 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 such as screwdrivers, pliers, open-end wrenches, and Allen wrenches.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-Beverage Station Starboard Forward
Violation: The front panels and the tiles were damaged, 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.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-Beverage Station Starboard Aft
Violation: The counter was cracked and the front panels were damaged, 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.
Item No.: 21
Site: Bar-Promenade Bar
Violation: Excessive sealant and other difficult to clean features were found where the counter-top meets the legs of the coffee machine.
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: Food Service General-
Violation: Excessive sealant was found on many of the hot plate units in both galleys, 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.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Deck 12
Violation: Peeling sealant was noted on the outside of equipment, 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.: 21
Site: Food Service General-
Violation: Many of the technical spaces that were noted to be soiled were difficult to clean due to limited access.
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.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-Horizon Court Preparation Area
Violation: Raw wood molding was noted on either side of the entrance to the corridor, 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.
Item No.: 21
Site: Bar-Wheelhouse and Al Fresco's Bar
Violation: Utility cables along the base of the technical areas obstructed cleaning.
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.
Item No.: 22
Site: Galley-Potwash
Violation: An excessive amount of soiled items was noted in this area. Deck stands were placed along the wall across from the sink limiting the working space to approximately 34 centimeters. It appeared as if many of the pans in this location were clean.
Recommendation: Ensure that drainboards, utensil 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.
Item No.: 22
Site: Galley-Deck 6 Warewash Area
Violation: The two right final rinse nozzles were clogged on the flight-type warewash machine.
Recommendation: Ensure that all nozzles are spraying effectively when the unit is in use.
Item No.: 22
Site: Galley-Deck 6 Beverage Station
Violation: The sanitizing solution next to the beverage station was very cloudy.
Recommendation: Ensure that the wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions are maintained clean.
Item No.: 27
Site: Food Service General-
Violation: There were a number of technical spaces that were soiled in the horizon court, gazebo, beverage stations, and mermaid's bar.
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 12
Violation: Grease was noted along the back right area of the right grill.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 29
Site: Galley-Deck 6 Hot Galley
Violation: Excessive food debris was found in the drain basin of the handwash station.
Recommendation: Ensure that handwashing facilities are used for no other purpose and are accessible at all times.
Item No.: 29
Site: Galley-Deck 5 Hot Galley
Violation: Excessive food debris was found in the drain basin of the handwash station.
Recommendation: Ensure that handwashing facilities are used for no other purpose and are accessible at all times.
Item No.: 33
Site: Food Service General-Deck 5 and 6 Diniing Rooms
Violation: The waiter stations were not coved.
Recommendation: Ensure that bulkhead and deck junctures are coved (including galleys, pantries, deck/counter junctures at buffets, bars, waiter stations, and dining room work counters).
Item No.: 33
Site: Food Service General-
Violation: Some of the hot and cold pipe penetrations were not sealed properly for many of the handwash stations located in the galleys, 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: Galley-Deck 6 Hot Service Line
Violation: Food debris was found in the floor drain underneath the bain marie. The food debris was from the previous night.
Recommendation: Ensure that the drain is cleaned on a daily basis to eliminate food sources for vermin.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Deck 6 Appetizer Area
Violation: Food debris and mold were noted within the floor drain of the appetizer area.
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: Food Service General-Hot Galley Areas-Deck 5 and 6
Violation: Minor recessed grout was noted with the hot galley areas, 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: Food Service General-Deck 5 and 6
Violation: Chipped and peeling paint was noted within the box deck drains, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that surfaces subject to routine splashes, spillage, or other soiling during normal use have easily cleanable features.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Garde Manger
Violation: A loose profile strip was noted to the left of the passenger area door, 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: Galley-Deck 12
Violation: A loose profile strip was noted behind the tilt pans, 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: Galley-Deck 12
Violation: Corrosion was noted along the top edges of the deck sinks in front of the kettles, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that surfaces subject to routine splashes, spillage, or other soiling during normal use have easily cleanable features. Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are corrosion-resistant.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Deck 12
Violation: Recessed grout was noted throughout this area, 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: Buffet-Horizon Court
Violation: A slight accumulation of dust was noted in the deckhead mounted light fixtures.
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-Horizon Court Corridor
Violation: A seam was noted between the cabinet across from the cleaning locker and the bulkhead, 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.: 39
Site: Galley-Deck 12
Violation: One adult cockroach was noted on the deck under the left tilt pan.
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.
Item No.: 39
Site: Galley-
Violation: More than four juvenile cockroaches were noted in a bread trolley across from the roasting ovens. The trolley was removed from the galley and the bread was discarded.
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.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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