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Cruise Ship: Sapphire Princess Cruise Line: Princess Cruises Inspection Date: 06/22/2004 Inspection Score: 92
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.: *
Site: Other-COMMENT
Violation: IN DEVELOPING THE CORRECTIVE ACTION STATEMENT FOR THIS INSPECTION, CRITICAL-ITEM DEFICIENCIES (DESIGNATED WITH YES IN CRITICAL COLUMN (WORTH 3 - 5 POINTS), WHETHER DEBITED OR NOT, SHOULD INCLUDE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND MONITORING PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTED TO PREVENT THE RECURRENCE OF THE CRITICAL DEFICIENCY. PREPARE CORRECTIVE ACTION STATEMENT AS A WORD PROCESSING OR SPREADSHEET FILE WHICH WILL BE SENT TO USPHS / VSP AS AN EMAIL MESSAGE ATTACHMENT. PLEASE EMAIL CORRECTIVE ACTION STATEMENT TO: VSP@CDC.GOV USE EMAIL MESSAGE SUBJECT LINE: SHIP NAME - CAS - [INSERT INSPECTION DATE] .
Recommendation:
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-MEDICAL
Violation: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WERE MISSING FROM THE DETACHABLE SHOWER HEADS IN THE WARD ROOM TOILETS IN MEDICAL.
Recommendation: Install backflow preventers for the potable water supply to the showers, either at the connection to the base of the hose or in the water supply line in the corridor.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER - SPAS
Violation: THE HALOGEN ANALYZER/RECORDER CHARTS HAD A SCALE OF 0-100 PERCENT FOR ALL THE SPAS. THERE WAS NO WRITTEN CONVERSION FOR INCREMENTS, BUT THE STAFF STATED THAT THE SCALE RANGED FROM 0-10 PPM. THE SAME 0-100 PERCENT CHART WAS USED FOR RECORDING PH VALUES, BUT AGAIN YOU COULD ONLY MAKE ESTIMATES OF THE VALUES. A DUAL CHART WITH VALUES FOR PH AND HALOGEN RESIDUAL WAS USED FOR ALL POOLS AND FOR THE POTABLE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.
Recommendation: Recommend providing and using the same scaled recording charts for all spas as are used for the pools and for the potable water distribution system. For now the existing 0-100 percent charts should be marked with the proper scale in ppm and pH.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER - POOLS
Violation: THERE WAS NO SHEPHERD'S HOOK PROVIDED AT THE NEPTUNE, CALYPSO, TERRACE, FUN ZONE, OR LOTUS SPA POOLS, EACH OF WHICH WAS OVER 4 FEET IN DEPTH. THE FLOTATION RINGS PROVIDED AT EACH POOL DID NOT HAVE A LENGTH OF ROPE ATTACHED SO IT COULD BE TOSSED AND RETRIEVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE FLOATATION RING AT THE NEPTUNE POOL WAS LOCATED ON A BULKHEAD IN AN AFT CORNER LOCATION AND WAS NOT EASY TO FIND.
Recommendation: 6.4.1.2.1 Easy access shepherd's hook and approved floatation device shall be provided at a prominent location near each public swimming pool.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-CHILDRENS CENTER - FUN ZONE
Violation: WHEN ASKED ABOUT USAGE OF THE BABY POOL, STAFF STATED THAT SO FAR THERE WAS VERY LITTLE USE, AND THAT ONLY TODDLERS WERE BROUGHT TO THE POOL BY PARENTS. STAFF ALSO STATED THAT SWIM PANTS WERE REQUIRED TO BE WORN IF TODDLERS WERE IN DIAPERS.
Recommendation: 6.4.1.3.1 Children in diapers or who are not toilet trained are not permitted in the public swimming pools and whirlpool spas.
Item No.: 19
Site: Other-HORIZON COURT
Violation: AN UNSHIELDED AND UNCOVERED BOWL OF BROWN SUGAR AND A BOWL OF RAISINS WERE ON THE SELF-SERVICE HOT OATMEAL DISPLAY. BOTH WERE SUBJECT TO CONTAMINATION FROM PASSENGERS. THE BOWLS WERE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED AND RELOCATED BENEATH A SNEEZE SHIELD.
Recommendation: 7.3.3.6.1 Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; or other effective means.
Item No.: 19
Site: Other-PROVISIONS
Violation: NUMEROUS CASES OF SODA, LIQUOR AND WINE/WATER WERE STORED ON THE DECK IN THE BEER/SODA COOLER # 3705, WINE COOLER # 3707 AND RED WINE COOLER # 3711. SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (CUPS, NAPKINS, STRAWS, PLATES) WERE STORED ON THE DECK IN THE DRY STORES AREA ON DECK 2.
Recommendation: 7.3.3.5.1 Food shall be 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.: 19
Site: Other-GALLEY-DECK 5
Violation: SIX CONTAINERS OF ICE CREAM WERE UNCOVERED IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. CRYSTALLIZED CONDENSATE FROM THE BULKHEAD WAS NOTED ON THE ICE CREAM SURFACE. CRYSTALLIZED CONDENSATE WAS NOTED ON THE DECKHEAD, BULKHEAD , LIGHT FIXTURES, AND TUBULAR SHELVES IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. TROLLEYS OF CREAM AND FRUIT FILLED PASTRIES WERE NOT COVERED IN THE WALK-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT.
Recommendation: 7.3.3.5.1 Food shall be 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. Uncovered pans of food product must be either covered or stored on a fully shielded shelf.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-PROVISIONS-DECK 4, MEAT PREPARATION
Violation: THREE SHEET PANS OF RAW CHICKEN WERE AT TEMPERATURES OF 47, 48 AND 60 F AT 8:30 AM. THE CHICKEN HAD BEEN PREPARED AT 5 AM. THE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS REGISTERED 51 F AND 50 F. THE CHICKEN WAS PLACED INTO THE BLAST CHILLER DURING THE INSPECTION.
Recommendation: 7.4.3.4.1 Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-PROVISIONS-DECK 4 - MEAT PREPARATION
Violation: THE PREVIOUSLY CLEANED MEAT GRINDER ATTACHMENTS WERE CORRODED IN CLEAN STORAGE.
Recommendation: 7.4.1.1.2 Materials that are used in the construction of multiuse utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be: (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.: 21
Site: Other-CREW GALLEY
Violation: THE DOOR HINGE ON HOT CABINET # 41803 WAS BROKEN.
Recommendation: Repair the hinge.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-GALLEY-DECK 5
Violation: RED PAINT WAS PEELING FROM THE STEAM RELIEF VALVE SPRING ON THE STEAM KETTLES IN THE SOUP STATION.
Recommendation: Fully remove or re-coat this area, so the surface is maintained in a smooth, durable, and easy to clean condition.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-CALYPSO BAR
Violation: A SPONGE WAS NOTED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE BAR PANTRY ALONG WITH A WIPING CLOTH.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.5.2 Sponges may not be used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
Item No.: 25
Site: Other-OUTRIGGERS BAR
Violation: A WET WIPING CLOTH WAS FOLDED AND DRAPED OVER THE TOP EDGE OF A FILLED BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
Recommendation: 7.3.3.4.4.2 Wiping cloths shall be restricted to the following: (2) Cloths used for wiping food spills shall be dry and used for wiping food spills from tableware and single-service articles or wet and cleaned, stored in a chemical sanitizer, and used for wiping spills from food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-PROVISIONS
Violation: THE PREVIOUSLY CLEANED FLOOR CHOPPER BOWL WAS SOILED WITH DRIED-ON FOOD DEBRIS.
Recommendation: 7.3.3.4.1 Food shall only contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-PROVISIONS-FRUIT VEGETABLE PREPARATION
Violation: NUMEROUS PREVIOUSLY CLEANED CHOPPER/SLICER BLADES WERE SOILED.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-BAKERY-DECK 5
Violation: THE HAND GRATER, SCOOP AND KNIFE WERE SOILED AND STORED AS CLEAN.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE GENERAL
Violation: THE FLOOR MIXER COLLARS HAD NOT BEEN REMOVED FOR CLEANING. THE BAKERY AND PASTRY FLOOR MIXER COLLARS WERE SOILED WITH MOLDY LIQUID AND CORROSION. THE PREVIOUSLY CLEANED FOOD SPLASH AREAS OF THE MIXERS WERE SOILED.
Recommendation: 7.3.3.4.1 Food shall only contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-BAKERY-DECK 5
Violation: NINE OUT OF 12 PREVIOUSLY CLEANED MUFFINS PANS WERE SOILED AND STORED AS CLEAN. A PLASTIC BIN WITH SOILED BREAD PAN COVERS WAS NOTED IN THE BAKERY. STAFF STATED THAT THE BREAD PAN COVERS WERE WASHED ONCE PER WEEK.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.4 Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (1) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry; (2) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; (3) Between uses with raw fruits and vegetables and with potentially hazardous food; (4) Before using or storing a food temperature measuring device; and (5) At any time during the operation when contamination might have occurred. 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-GALLEY-DECK 5
Violation: ONE PREVIOUSLY CLEANED BAIN MARIE PAN WAS NOTED SOILED AND STORED AS CLEAN.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-PROVISIONS-DECK 4
Violation: SEVEN OUT OF 7 PREVIOUSLY CLEANED PLASTIC BINS WERE SOILED WITH CHICKEN PARTICLES AND GREASE RESIDUE IN THE MEAT PREPARATION ROOM CLEAN STORAGE AREA. STANDING WATER WAS ALSO NOTED IN THE CONTAINERS AS THEY WERE NESTED IN STORAGE WITHOUT FIRST AIR-DRYING.
Recommendation: 7.3.3.4.1 Food shall only contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-PASTRY-DECK 5
Violation: NUMEROUS SOILED UTENSILS WERE STORED AS CLEAN.
Recommendation: 7.3.3.4.1 Food shall only contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-GALLEY-DECK 5
Violation: THE SOUP STATION STEAM KETTLE STEAM RELIEF VALVE SPRINGS AND FITTINGS WERE SOILED AND THESE ITEMS WERE STORED AS CLEAN.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.3 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-CREW BEVERAGE LINE-FORWARD
Violation: THE EXTERIOR LIP OF THE BEVERAGE COUNTER ICE MACHINE WAS SOILED WITH MOLD AND DRINK DEBRIS.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.3 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 28
Site: Other-PROVISIONS-DECK 2
Violation: CASES OF "SPA" SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER AND LOTION WERE STORED NEXT TO CASES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS SUCH AS PAPER CUPS, STRAWS, PLATES, ETC.
Recommendation: 7.5.7.3.1 Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
Item No.: 28
Site: Other-PROVISIONS-DECK 4 - MEAT PREPARATION
Violation: THE PREVIOUSLY CLEANED MEAT GRINDER ATTACHMENTS WERE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH POOLED WATER ON THE CLEAN SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
Recommendation: 7.5.7.1.1 After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or adequately drained before contact with food. Recommend use of a food-grade oil to lightly coat the parts of this equipment after complete air-drying to prevent corrosive conditions.
Item No.: 30
Site: Other-CREW GALLEY
Violation: THE FEMALE RESTROOM'S SELF-CLOSING DOOR DID NOT SHUT COMPLETELY.
Recommendation: 7.7.1.2.4 Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall have tight-fitting, self-closing doors which shall be kept closed except during cleaning or maintenance.
Item No.: 34
Site: Other-CREW POTWASH
Violation: THE STEAM LINE TO THE POTWASH MACHINE LEAKED WATER.
Recommendation: 7.7.3.3.1 A plumbing system in a food area shall be maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 36
Site: Other-WHEELHOUSE BAR
Violation: THERE WAS LESS THAN THE MINIMUM 220 LUX OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHT AT THE FORWARD/STARBOARD CORNER OF THE COUNTER ADJACENT TO THE FRONT BAR. THIS SECTION OF COUNTER WAS USED FOR STAGING DIRTY DISHWARE ON A TRAY. THE LIGHT LEVEL COULD NOT BE RAISED TO 220 LUX. THIS ITEM WAS ALSO NOTED IN THE RECENT FINAL CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION.
Recommendation: Ensure that the artificial light level at this counter can be increased to a minimum 220 lux (20 foot candles) for cleaning periods.
Item No.: 37
Site: Other-PROVISIONS-DECK 4
Violation: CONDENSATE WAS DRIPPING FROM THE BACK OF THE CONDENSER AND HAD FROZEN TO ICE ON THE BULKHEAD IN THE FISH FREEZER # 4729.
Recommendation: Evaluate and repair the freezer to prevent this condition.
Item No.: 37
Site: Other-CREW GALLEY-SOUP STATION
Violation: CONDENSATE HAD ACCUMULATED ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD BY THE AIR DUCT.
Recommendation: 7.7.6.1.1 All food preparation, warewashing, and toilet rooms shall have sufficient ventilation to keep them free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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