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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Other-MEDICAL
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Violation:
THE STAFF WAS USING THE VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL 1989 DEFINITION FOR A REPORTABLE CASE OF DIARRHEAL ILLNESS
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Recommendation:
A reportable case of gastrointestinal illness shall be defined as:
(1) Diarrhea (three or more episodes of loose stools in a 24 hour period); or (2) Vomiting and one additional symptom including one or more episodes of loose stools in a 24-hour period, or abdominal cramps, or headache, or muscle aches, or fever; and (3) Reported to the master of the vessel, the medical staff, or other designated staff by a passenger or a crew member.
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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Other-MEDICAL
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Violation:
ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PASSENGERS AND CREW WITH DIARRHEAL ILLNESS, IT WAS NOT FOR A 72 HOUR PERIOD.
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Recommendation:
Questionnaires detailing activities and meal locations for the 72 hours before illness onset shall be distributed to all passengers and crew members who are gastrointestinal illness cases. The self-administered questionnaires shall contain all of the data elements that appear in the questionnaire found in Annex 13.2. The completed questionnaires shall be maintained alongside the gastrointestinal illness surveillance log.
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Other-POTABLE WATER
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Violation:
THERE WAS NO AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER SWITCH FOR THE PUMP ON THE DISTRIBUTION CHLORINATION SYSTEM.
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Recommendation:
At least one backup halogen pump shall be available with automatic switchover to maintain the free residual halogen in the event that the primary pump fails.
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Other-POTABLE WATER
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Violation:
ALTHOUGH MANUAL CALIBRATION OF THE DISTRIBUTION ANALYZER/RECORDER WAS BEING CONDUCTED THERE WERE NO RECORDS FOR IT.
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Recommendation:
These records shall be maintained on the vessel for 12 months and shall be available to the VSP for review during inspections.
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Other-POTABLE WATER
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Violation:
FOUR RANDOM SAMPLES FROM THE POTABLE WATER SYSTEM NEED TO BE TESTED FOR E. COLI ON A MONTHLY BASIS AS REQUIRED IN THE VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL. THIS WAS NOT BEING DONE.
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Recommendation:
A minimum of four potable water samples per month shall be collected and analyzed for the presence of Escherichia coli. Samples shall be collected randomly from locations forward, aft, upper, and lower decks of the vessel.
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Other-POTABLE WATER
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Violation:
THE HALOGEN ANALYZER CHART RECORDER DID NOT HAVE A RANGE BETWEEN 0.0 AND 5.0 MG/L.
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Recommendation:
Halogen analyzer-chart recorder charts shall have a range of 0.0 to 5.0 mg/L (ppm) and have a recording period of 24 hours.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Other-PHOTO LAB
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Violation:
THERE WAS A LEAKY BACKFLOW PREVENTER LOCATED ABOVE THE DECKHEAD OVER THE SINK.
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Recommendation:
Backflow prevention devices should be periodically inspected and any failed units shall be replaced.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Other-HAMBURGER PANTRY
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Violation:
THE BACKFLOW PREVENTER WAS LEAKING/WEEPING.
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Recommendation:
Backflow prevention devices should be periodically inspected and any failed units shall be replaced.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Other-SPA/POOL
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Violation:
ENSURE THAT THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY/HEALTH SIGNS ARE POSTED.
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Recommendation:
A sign shall be installed near the whirlpool spas that lists standard safety precautions and risks, warning against use by particularly susceptible people, such as those who are immunocompromised.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Other-SPA/POOL
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Violation:
VERIFY THAT THE DUAL POOL DRAINS ARE ANTI-VORTEX.
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Recommendation:
Anti-vortex drain covers shall be provided on swimming pools and whirlpool spas.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Other-SPA/POOL
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Violation:
A FECAL ACCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN WAS NOT IN WRITTEN FORM. THE SPA'S ARE BEING "SHOCKED" WITH A CHLORINE FREE CHEMICAL.
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Recommendation:
A fecal accident response procedure shall be documented and available to the VSP for review during inspections. The free residual halogen shall be 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.:
16
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Site:
Other-LIDO BUFFET
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Violation:
COLD TRAYS OF SLICED SMOKED SALMON, CHEESE, HAM, AND PROSCUITTO THAT WERE ON DISPLAY HAD A TEMPERATURE OF 45F
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Recommendation:
Potentially hazardous food shall be maintained:
(1) At 60C (140F) [roasts 54C (130F)] or above,; or (2) At 5C (41F) or less.
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Item No.:
16
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Site:
Other-FOOD SERVICE GENERAL
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Violation:
THERE WAS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR HIGH RISK FOODS.
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Recommendation:
If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens is offered in a ready-to-eat form or as a raw ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the passengers shall be informed by vessel newsletter articles, brochures, embarkation television broadcasts, menu advisories, placards, or other written means of the significantly increased risk to certain especially vulnerable consumers eating such foods in raw or undercooked form.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Other-BEVERAGE STATION
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Violation:
THERE WAS A CONDENSATE BUILD-UP ON THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE WMF MILK DISPENSER.
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Recommendation:
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.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Other-CASINO BAR
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Violation:
THE DRAIN TABLE WAS BENT THAT SERVICED THE GLASSWASHER.
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Recommendation:
Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be 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:
Other-FOOD SERVICE GENERAL
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Violation:
DOOR FRAMES LEADING INTO THE GALLEY THROUGHOUT HAD OPEN VOIDS WERE THE LOCKING PINS WOULD BE INSERTED. INSTALL INVERTED RECESSED PIECE IN ALL DOOR FRAMES.
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Recommendation:
Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be 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:
Other-MAIN GALLEY PASTA GRILL
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Violation:
THERE WAS A GAP BETWEEN THE GRILL AND THE BULKHEAD THAT REQUIRED SEALANT.
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Recommendation:
Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be 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:
Other-MAIN GALLEY
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Violation:
SEVERAL OLDER WELLS GRILLS WERE STILL IN USE WITH GREASE TRAYS THAT WERE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Recommendation:
Surfaces subject to routine splashes, spillage or other soiling during normal use shall have easily cleanable features.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Other-MAIN GALLEY HOT ENTREE
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Violation:
THE GRILL USED IN THIS AREA HAD GAPS PRESENT WHERE IT MET THE BULKHEAD
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Recommendation:
Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be 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.:
22
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Site:
Other-MAIN GALLEY DISHWASHER MACHINES
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Violation:
THE PRESSURE GAUGES ON THE WAREWASH MACHINES WERE ABOVE ACCEPTABLE LIMITS 45 AND 30 PSI RESPECTIVELY. (REPAIRED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE)
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Recommendation:
Warewashing equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including:
(1) Warewashing equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the standards of the materials, design, and construction of these guidelines. (2) Water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Other-BARS GENERAL
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Violation:
SPONGES WERE USED THROUGHOUT THE BARS AS THE MEANS TO SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. IMPLEMENT 7.5.5.5.2 OF THE VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL THAT PROHIBITS THIS PRACTICE.
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Recommendation:
Sponges may not be used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in-use food-contact surfaces.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Other-MAIN GALLEY BEVERAGE STATION
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Violation:
THE VITALITY JUICE MACHINE WAS SOILED WITH JUICE RESIDUE.
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Recommendation:
Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be 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:
Other-MAIN GALLEY
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Violation:
THE CARDBOARD BOX USED TO STORE FOIL WRAPPING PAPER WAS SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE. THE CONTAINER WAS ON THE FOOD PREP COUNTER.
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Recommendation:
Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
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Item No.:
29
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Site:
Other-LIDOBUFFET - PORT & STARBOARD
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Violation:
THE DISTANCE FROM THE FAR END OF THE FOOD PREPARATION COUNTER TO THE HANDWASH SINK WAS 33 FEET FOR BOTH SIDES.
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Recommendation:
The handwashing facility shall be located within 8 m (25 feet) of all parts of the area and should not be located in an adjacent area that requires passage through a closed door.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Other-MAIN GALLEY DECK
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Violation:
RE-GROUTING THROUGHOUT THE GALLEY WAS UNFINISHED LEAVING NON-EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES IN NUMEROUS AREAS.
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Recommendation:
Decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, shall be maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Other-ENTRY THRESHOLD TO THE MAIN GALLEY
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Violation:
THE CARPET INSTALLED AT THE THRESHOLD WAS SOILED AND IN POOR REPAIR.
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Recommendation:
Decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, shall be maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Other-WAITER STATIONS
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Violation:
THE CARPETING BENEATH THE WAITER STATIONS WAS SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE.
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Recommendation:
Decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, shall be cleaned as often as necessary.
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Item No.:
34
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Site:
Other-HOUSEKEEPING PANTRY #SPO4
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Violation:
THERE WAS A LEAK FROM THE DECKHEAD WHERE THE SPEAKER WAS MOUNTED.
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Recommendation:
A plumbing system in a food area shall be maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Other-PROVISIONS DRY STORES
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Violation:
THERE WAS INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE TWO DRY STORAGE AREAS THAT USED THE HULL OF THE SHIP FOR STORAGE. 7.7.5.1.2
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Recommendation:
The light intensity shall be at least 220 Lux (20 foot candles) on food preparation surfaces, and at a distance of 75 centimeters (30 inches) above the deck in food preparation areas, handwashing facilities, warewashing areas, equipment, and utensil storage, pantries, toilet rooms, and consumer self-service areas.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Other-CROWS NEST BAR
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Violation:
THERE WAS NOT 20 FOOT CANDLES PRESENT AT THE COUNTER TOP. THIS AREA SHOULD HAVE 20 FOOT CANDLES WHEN ROUTINE CLEANING IS BEING PERFORMED. REPAIR OR REPLACE STRING LIGHTING BENEATH THE COUNTER TOP.
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Recommendation:
The light intensity shall be at least 220 Lux (20 foot candles) on food preparation surfaces, and at a distance of 75 centimeters (30 inches) above the deck in food preparation areas, handwashing facilities, warewashing areas, equipment, and utensil storage, pantries, toilet rooms, and consumer self-service areas.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Other-MAIN GALLEY PASTRY
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Violation:
SEVERAL LIGHTS WERE OUT IN THE BREAD OVEN. ALSO ONE LIGHT BEHIND THE BREAD OVEN WAS OUT. 7.7.5.1.1
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Recommendation:
The light intensity shall be at least 220 Lux (20 foot candles) on food preparation surfaces, and at a distance of 75 centimeters (30 inches) above the deck in food preparation areas, handwashing facilities, warewashing areas, equipment, and utensil storage, pantries, toilet rooms, and consumer self-service areas.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Other-DELI BAR
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Violation:
MORE LIGHTING WAS NEEDED OVER THE FRONT COUNTER IN THIS AREA
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Recommendation:
The light intensity shall be at least 220 Lux (20 foot candles) on food preparation surfaces, and at a distance of 75 centimeters (30 inches) above the deck in food preparation areas, handwashing facilities, warewashing areas, equipment, and utensil storage, pantries, toilet rooms, and consumer self-service areas.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Other-LIDO
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Violation:
THE INFRARED HEAT LAMPS WERE NOT PROTECTED FROM BREAKAGE BY A SHIELD SURROUNDING AND EXTENDING BEYOND THE BULB.
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Recommendation:
An infrared or other heat lamp shall be protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed.
Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service, and single-use articles.
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Item No.:
38
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Site:
Other-PROVISIONS DRY STORES
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Violation:
ITEMS WERE FOUND ON THE DECK IN DRY STORAGE AREAS NOTED ABOVE.
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Recommendation:
Maintenance tools such as mops, brooms, and similar items shall be stored in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning of the area used for storing the maintenance tools.
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Item No.:
40
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Site:
Other-INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
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Violation:
THE VESSEL NEEDS A WRITTEN PLAN THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH ALL THE ELEMENTS OUTLINED IN CHAPTER 8.0 OF THE VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL.
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Recommendation:
Each vessel shall develop an Integrated Pest Management Plan to address effective monitoring and control strategies for pests aboard the vessel.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Other-VENTILATION
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Violation:
THE CONDENSATE DRAIN PANS ON THESE UNITS WERE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING OR INSPECTION
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Recommendation:
Air handling unit condensate drain pans and collection systems shall be accessible for inspection, maintenance, and cleaning.
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