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Cruise Ship: Zaandam Cruise Line: Holland America Line Inspection Date: 09/02/2000 Inspection Score: 93
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.: 7
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - DISHWASH
Violation: THE DISHWASHER DECK DRAIN WAS CLOGGED.
Recommendation: Unclog the drain and maintain it regularly so it drains the deck properly.
Item No.: 7
Site: Other-CREW GALLEY - POTWASH
Violation: A LEAK WAS NOTED AT THE SPRAY HOSE.
Recommendation: Repair the leak or replace the hose.
Item No.: 7
Site: Other-CREW GALLEY - POTWASH
Violation: THE COLD WATER VALVE WAS MISSING AT THE SPRAY HOSE.
Recommendation: Replace the missing valve.
Item No.: 7
Site: Other-CREW MESS
Violation: THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE DRINKING FOUNTAIN DID NOT FORCE THE WATER STREAM ABOVE THE SANITARY GUARD WHEN TRIGGERED.
Recommendation: Make the necessary adjustments/repairs to the fountain so the water stream extends beyond the sanitary guard.
Item No.: 11
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - GARDE MANGER
Violation: CUT CANTALOUPE IN THE WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR HAD AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 56 AND 60 F RESPECTIVELY. CUT WATERMELON HAD AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 51 F. THESE PRODUCTS WERE NOT COOLED IN THE BLAST CHILLER PRIOR TO STORAGE ALTHOUGH THAT IS THE SHIP'S ESTABLISHED PROCEDURE.
Recommendation: Potentially hazardous food must be refrigerated in a manner that promotes rapid cooling.
Item No.: 11
Site: Other-PETTY OFFICERS MESS
Violation: FISH AT THE STEAM TABLE SERVICE AREA HAD AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 102 F. THE FISH HAD BEEN PREPARED LESS THAN 4 HOURS PRIOR TO SERVICE.
Recommendation: Sufficient baine-maries and other heat retention equipment for storing and transporting potentially hazardous food must be provided and maintained to assure that all foods are held at or above 140oF (60oC). This equipment shall not be used to heat food.
Item No.: 18
Site: Other-MEDICAL
Violation: TWO DINING ROOM STAFF ON RECENT CRUISES WERE REMOVED FROM DUTY DUE TO ILLNESS, BUT THE MEDICAL RECORD DOES NOT INDICATE THAT THEY WERE CLEARED TO RETURN TO WORK, EVEN THOUGH THAT IS THE SHIP'S PROCEDURE. THE RECORD FOR A SIMILAR ILL CREWMEMBER ON THE CURRENT CRUISE WAS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE.
Recommendation: Ensure that when galley staff are removed from duty due to illness that a medical follow-up visit is made prior to return to duty, and that all of the above information is accurately recorded in the medical log.
Item No.: 18
Site: Other-BAKERY/PASTRY
Violation: THE EMPLOYEE WORKING IN THE SANITIZING RINSE SINK WAS NOT WEARING GLOVES AND HAD A SKIN CONDITION LATER IDENTIFIED BY THE SHIP'S PHYSICIAN AS DERMATITIS. ALTHOUGH THE EMPLOYEE WAS FIT FOR DUTY THE DOCTOR PERSCRIBED THAT HE WEAR GLOVES.
Recommendation: Recommend that medical staff make some routine examination of the hands of the galley staff and advise them and their supervisors of the procedures to follow in cases where hand injury or condition requires medical evaluation.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - HOT GALLEY
Violation: THE TILT PAN WAS HEAVILY CORRODED.
Recommendation: Repair or replace the tilt pan so it is durable and easy to clean.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - HOT GALLEY
Violation: THE SILICONE APPLICATION ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL WAS EXCESSIVE, MAKING THE AREA DIFFICULT TO CLEAN.
Recommendation: Remove and re-apply the silicone sealant so it is left smooth and easy to clean.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - DISHWASH
Violation: THE POWER CORD TO THE BURNISHING UNIT WAS DRAPING ON THE DECK BENEATH AND MAKING CLEANING DIFFICULT.
Recommendation: Shorten the cord so it doesn't drape the deck below.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - BEVERAGE STATION
Violation: THE TECHNICAL SPACE INSIDE THE FRONT COVER OF THE JUICE DISPENSING MACHINE WAS DIFFICULT TO CLEAN.
Recommendation: Contact the machine manufacturer to ensure they immediately retrofit each and every such machine with splash shields to prevent soilage of this compartment.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - BAKERY/PASTRY
Violation: THE AREA AROUND THE BULK STORAGE BIN LABELS WAS DIFFICULT TO CLEAN.
Recommendation: Ensure that the label area on the bulk storage bins is easy to keep clean.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - HOT GALLEY
Violation: THE CARDBOARD ALUMINUM FOIL DISPENSER WAS DIFFICULT TO CLEAN.
Recommendation: The ship is evaluating various non-cardboard dispenser units. Ensure that the existing models are replaced with ones which meet durability and cleaning requirements as soon as possible.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-LIDO RESTAURANT - DISHWASH
Violation: DURING ACTIVE USE THE FINAL SPRAY RINSE IN THE CONVEYOR DISHWASH MACHINE CYCLED OFF AS THE DISH RACK WAS PASSSING, SO THE LAST HALF WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO THE FINAL RINSE SPRAY. THIS PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
Recommendation: Dishes and utensils must be cleaned and sanitized utilizing spray-type dishwashing machines. These machines shall be properly installed and maintained in good repair. Machines shall be operated in accordance with manufacturers' instructions, and utensils and equipment placed in the machine shall be exposed to all dishwashing cycles. All automatic detergent dispensers, wetting agent dispensers, and liquid sanitizer injectors shall be properly installed and maintained.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-LIDO RESTAURANT - DISHWASH
Violation: SOILED PLATES AND BOWLS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-RINSED BEFORE RACK LOADING. RACKS WERE OVERLOADED WITH PLATES AND BOWLS OVERLAPPING. AS A RESULT, MANY PLATES AND BOWLS WERE STILL HEAVILY SOILED UPON EXIT OF THE CONVEYOR DISH MACHINE.
Recommendation: Recommend re-training of the operators at this machine so they follow the established ship procedures on scrapping, soaking, pre-flushing and loading of the dishware before entry in the dishwash machine.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - BREAKFAST AREA
Violation: THE FREE CHLORINE RESIDUAL IN THE 3 BUCKET SYSTEM WAS BELOW 100 PPM DURING USE.
Recommendation: Check the chlorine concentration in the sanitizing bucket more frequently with the test strips on hand to ensure a minimum of 100 ppm at all times during use.
Item No.: 28
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - BREAKFAST AREA
Violation: LIQUID AND FOOD RESIDUE WERE NOTED IN THE BLENDER PITCHER.
Recommendation: Food shall be prepared on surfaces that prior to use have been cleaned, rinsed and sanitized.
Item No.: 28
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - DISHWASH
Violation: NUMEROUS PREVIOUSLY CLEANED DISHES AND BOWLS WERE SOILED AND STORED AS CLEAN.
Recommendation: To prevent cross-contamination, pots, pans, utensils and other food contact surfaces of equipment shall be thoroughly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and prior to storage. Any items which are found to be soiled after being washed, must be returned to the warewashing area for immediate re-washing.
Item No.: 29
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - GARDE MANGER
Violation: THERE WAS A STICKY RESIDUE NOTED ON THE OUTER LID OF THE FOOD CHOPPER.
Recommendation: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
Item No.: 29
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - HOT GALLEY
Violation: THERE WAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON THE UNDERSURFACE OF THE GRILL.
Recommendation: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
Item No.: 29
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - BEVERAGE STATION
Violation: THE TECHNICAL SPACE BEHIND THE FRONT COVER OF THE JUICE DISPENSING MACHINE WAS SOILED.
Recommendation: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
Item No.: 29
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - BAKERY/PASTRY
Violation: THE AREA AROUND THE BULK STORAGE BIN LABELS WAS SOILED.
Recommendation: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
Item No.: 29
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - BAKERY/PASTRY
Violation: THE AREA BETWEEN THE DOUGH ROLLER BELT AND THE ROLLER RAMP WAS WET. IT APPEARED THAT THERE WAS MOLD STAINING THE NON-FOOD CONTACT PORTIONS OF THE BELT DUE TO THE MOISTURE.
Recommendation: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
Item No.: 29
Site: Other-BAKERY/PASTRY
Violation: THE NON-FOOD CONTACT AREAS OF THE DOUGH ROLLER WERE SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE.
Recommendation: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
Item No.: 29
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - HOT GALLEY
Violation: THE EXTERIOR OF THE CARDBOARD ALUMINUM FOIL DISPENSER WAS SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE.
Recommendation: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
Item No.: 29
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - BAKERY/PASTRY
Violation: A STICKY, SOILED TAPE RESIDUE WAS NOTED ON THE UNDERSURFACES OF THE CLEAN PAN STORAGE RACK.
Recommendation: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
Item No.: 30
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY
Violation: CLEAN PLATES WERE STORED IN A WARMING CABINET THAT WAS SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE.
Recommendation: After sanitizing, all equipment and utensils shall be air dried. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall be handled and stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
Item No.: 30
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - DISHWASH
Violation: CLEAN BOWLS, DISHES, AND SALAD DRESSING DECANTERS WERE NOT STORED INVERTED IN THE CLEAN STORAGE AREA.
Recommendation: Glasses, cups and other utensils shall be covered or inverted during storage.
Item No.: 30
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - DISHWASH
Violation: THE SALAD DRESSING DECANTERS WERE STORED IN PLASTIC BINS THAT WERE SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE IN THE CLEAN STORAGE AREA.
Recommendation: After sanitizing, all equipment and utensils shall be air dried. Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall be handled and stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
Item No.: 34
Site: Other-CREW DISHWASH AREA
Violation: A TROLLEY OF DISH RACKS WAS STORED IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASH STATION BLOCKING ACCESS TO THE STAFF.
Recommendation: Handwashing sinks must be accessible to employees at all times.
Item No.: 38
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY
Violation: THE DECK AT THE REVOLVING DOOR GALLEY ENTRY HAD A CARPET COVERING WHICH WAS BUCKLED AND HAD GAPS ALONG THE BULKHEAD. BROKEN GLASS PARTICLES WERE NOTED IN THE GAPS ALONG THE BULKHEAD.
Recommendation: Repair or replace the carpeting so it is easy to clean and durable.
Item No.: 38
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - DISHWASH
Violation: AN EXCESS ACCUMULATION OF WATER WAS NOTED ON THE DECK.
Recommendation: It is required that decks be maintained so as to be durable and easily cleanable.
Item No.: 38
Site: Other-CREW BAR - LOCKER
Violation: THE DECK IN THE LOCKER WAS SOILED.
Recommendation: It is required that decks be maintained so as to be durable and easily cleanable.
Item No.: 39
Site: Other-LIDO RESTAURANT - PASTA STATION
Violation: THE ARTIFICIAL LIGHT LEVEL OVER THE FRONT COUNTER PREPARATION SECTION COULD NOT BE INCREASED TO 20 FOOT CANDLES FOR CLEANING.
Recommendation: It is required that additional lighting be provided to insure at least 20-footcandles of light on all food preparation surfaces during cleaning periods.
Item No.: 41
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - HOT GALLEY
Violation: THE STARBOARD/AFT CLEANING LOCKER WAS NOT POSTED WITH A SIGN READING 'CLEANING SUPPLIES ONLY'.
Recommendation: Lockers or cupboards for housekeeping supplies must be located within or adjacent to all food service areas. They shall be labeled "CLEANING SUPPLIES ONLY".
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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