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Cruise Ship: Grandeur of the Seas Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International Inspection Date: 04/14/2001 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.: 19
Site: Other-DECK PANTRY - DECK 8
Violation: A CASE OF BOTTLED WATER (AND A LIFE JACKET) WERE STORED IN A CLEANING LOCKER IN PANTRY # 8523.
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.: 22
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE GENERAL
Violation: SPONGES WERE BEING USED IN FINAL RINSE BUCKET OF THREE BUCKET SYSTEM. [VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL 2000 - NEW]
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.: 13
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE GENERAL
Violation: COOLING WAS NOT MONITORED TO ASSURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS COOLED FROM 60C (140F) TO 21C (70F) WITHIN TWO HOURS. [VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL 2000 - NEW]
Recommendation: 7.2.1.2.1.7 The person in charge of the food operations on the vessel shall ensure that: (7) Employees are using proper methods to rapidly cool potentially hazardous foods that are not held hot or are not for consumption within 4 hours, through daily oversight of the employees' routine monitoring of food temperatures during cooling.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE GENERAL
Violation: REACH-IN COOLER THERMOMETERS WERE NOT AFFIXED IN THE WARMEST LOCATION. [VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL 2000 - NEW]
Recommendation: 7.4.2.4.9.2 Temperature measuring devices shall conform to the following guidelines: (2) Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous food shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. 7.4.2.4.9.2 Temperature measuring devices shall conform to the following guidelines: (2) Cold or hot holding equipment used for potentially hazardous food shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display.
Item No.: 19
Site: Other-PROVISIONS - WINE STORAGE ROOM
Violation: THERE WERE NUMEROUS CASES OF WINE STORED ON THE DECK.
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.: 26
Site: Other-CREW GALLEY
Violation: SEVERAL PREVIOUSLY CLEANED PLASTIC BINS WERE FOUND SOILED IN THE POT WASH AREA.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 14
Site: Other-CREW GALLEY
Violation: A FOOD PREP COOK WAS WEARING A WRIST WATCH WHILE IN THE GALLEY.
Recommendation: 7.2.3.3.1 While preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry on their arms and hands.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-STAFF MESS
Violation: DECK TILES WERE BROKEN AND CHIPPED ALONG THE BACK OF THE SERVICE LINE.
Recommendation: 7.7.4.2.3 Decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, shall be maintained in good repair.
Item No.: *
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: ALL VALUES FOR FREE AVAILABLE CHLORINE WERE WITHIN APPROPRIATE LIMITS. RECOMMEND A BETTER STORAGE SYSTEM FOR CHART RECORDER DOCUMENTATION.
Recommendation:
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: THE VESSEL DID NOT TAKE SHORE SIDE FREE AVAILABLE CHLORINE AND PH READINGS PRIOR TO BUNKERING. [VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL 2000 - NEW]
Recommendation: 5.2.1.2.1 A halogen demand test and pH shall be conducted on the shore-side water supply before starting the bunkering process to establish the correct halogen dosage.
Item No.: *
Site: Other-PEST MANAGEMENT
Violation: THE VESSEL HAD A COMPREHENSIVE INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT THAT ADDRESSED ALL ELEMENTS OUTLINED IN CHAPTER 8 OF THE VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL.
Recommendation:
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-WHIRL POOL SPAS
Violation: THE VESSEL DID NOT SHOCK TREAT SPAS FOR 1 HOUR AFTER CLOSING.
Recommendation: 6.3.2.1.1 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.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-WHIRL POOL SPAS
Violation: THE VESSEL LACKED APPROPRIATE WARNING SIGNS. [VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL 2000 - NEW]
Recommendation: 6.4.1.1.3 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.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-SWIMMING POOLS
Violation: THE SHEPHERD'S HOOK WAS MISSING THE CURVED PORTION OF THE POLE. [VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL 2000 - NEW]
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.: 26
Site: Other-WINDJAMMER - POTWASHING
Violation: SOILED UTENSILS AND PANS WERE FOUND IN THE CLEAN STORAGE AREA.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - BELL STATION - DECK 5
Violation: VITALITY JUICE DISPENSING MACHINE WAS DIFFICULT TO CLEAN IN A BEVERAGE SPLASH AREA.
Recommendation: 7.4.2.2.6 Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - BELL STATION - DECK 5
Violation: VITALITY JUICE DISPENSING MACHINE HAD MOLD ON VALVES UNDER THE GALVANIZED COVER.
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-MAIN GALLEY - HOT GALLEY - DECK 5
Violation: FRYER DRAIN VALVE WAS HEAVILY SOILED WITH OIL RESIDUE.
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.: 37
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - DISHWASHING - DECK 5
Violation: CONDENSATION WAS NOTED ON DECKHEAD ABOVE THE GLASSWASHING MACHINE.
Recommendation: 7.4.3.2.1 Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on bulkheads and deckheads.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - POTWASHING - DECK 5
Violation: SOILED PANS WERE FOUND IN THE CLEAN STORAGE AREA.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - POTWASHING - DECK 5
Violation: PLASTIC SPOON HANDLE WAS IN VERY POOR REPAIR AND DIFFICULT TO CLEAN.
Recommendation: 7.4.1.1.9 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.
Item No.: 17
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - GARDE MANGER - DECK 5
Violation: PLASTIC STORAGE BINS WERE NESTED TOGETHER ON SHELVES REDUCING FOOD COOLING POTENTIAL.
Recommendation: 7.3.5.2.5.2 Cooling shall be accomplished using one or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled: (2) When placed in cooling or cold-holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination, during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.
Item No.: 39
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - BAKERY - DECK 5
Violation: AN ADULT GERMAN ROACH WAS NOTED ON BULKHEAD NEAR THE DOUGHNUT FRYER.
Recommendation: 8.2.1.1.1 The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be effectively controlled to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, and service areas and warewashing and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - POTWASHING - DECK 4
Violation: SOILED PANS WERE FOUND IN THE CLEAN STORAGE AREA.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - POTWASHING - DECK 4
Violation: HEAVY LEAK WAS NOTED FROM THE DECK HEAD OVER THE CLEAN UTENSIL STORAGE RACK. UTENSILS WERE MOVED FROM RACK AT TIME OF THE INSPECTION.
Recommendation: 7.7.4.2.3 Decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, shall be maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-BARS
Violation: CARBONATOR BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WAS LEAKING IN SCHOONER BAR.
Recommendation: 5.7.2.2.1 Backflow prevention devices should be periodically inspected and any failed units shall be replaced.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-BARS
Violation: TWO CARBONATOR BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WERE LEAKING IN POOL BAR.
Recommendation: 5.7.2.2.1 Backflow prevention devices should be periodically inspected and any failed units shall be replaced.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-BARS
Violation: TWO VERTICAL DRINK STIRRERS WERE SOILED WITH OLD BEVERAGE RESIDUE ON THE BOTTOM OF STIR SHAFT IN POOL BAR.
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-BARS
Violation: BEER DISPENSER HEAD NOZZLE HAD A HEAVY LAYER OF OLD BEER RESIDUE IN IT IN POOL BAR.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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