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Cruise Ship: Carnival Spirit Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. Inspection Date: 06/10/2001 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.: *
Site: Other-GENERAL COMMENT
Violation: THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ENGINEERING TASKS ABOARD THE VESSEL WAS VERY GOOD.
Recommendation:
Item No.: 02
Site: Other-MEDICAL
Violation: ENSURE THAT THE NEW FOOD HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRES HAVE ALL THE DATA ELEMENTS AS FOUND IN THE 2000 VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL.
Recommendation: 4.1.2.2.1 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.
Item No.: 06
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: THIS VESSEL DID NOT HAVE THE MOST RECENT MICROBIOLOGIC REPORT FROM WHERE THEY LAST BUNKERED POTABLE WATER.
Recommendation: 5.1.1.2.1 Where available, the vessel shall have a copy of the most recent microbiologic report from each port before bunkering potable water to verify that the water meets potable standards.
Item No.: 06
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: FOUR RANDOM MONTHLY SAMPLES OF THE POTABLE WATER SUPPLY WERE NOT BEING COLLECTED AND ANALYZED FOR E. COLI.
Recommendation: 5.6.1.1.1 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.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-PROVISIONS VEGETABLE PREP ROOM
Violation: THE BACKFLOW PREVENTER WAS LEAKING ON THE VEGETABLE WASHER.
Recommendation: 5.7.2.1.1 Backflow preventers shall be maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: A HALOGEN DEMAND AND PH TEST WAS NOT CONDUCTED ON THE SHORE-SIDE WATER SUPPLY BEFORE STARTING THE BUNKERING PROCESS.
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.: 08
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: THIS VESSEL NEEDS TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM.
Recommendation: 5.7.2.2.1 Backflow prevention devices should be periodically inspected and any failed units shall be replaced. 5.7.2.2.3 The inspection and test results for backflow preventers shall be retained for at least 12 months and shall be available to the VSP for review during inspections.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-PASSENGER LAUNDERETTE
Violation: THERE WAS NO BACKFLOW PROTECTION ON THE WASHING MACHINES IN THE PASSENGER LAUNDERETTE.
Recommendation: Backflow preventers or air gaps shall be installed where there is a potential risk to contaminate the potable water system.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-WHIRLPOOL SPAS
Violation: A SIGN NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED THAT LISTS STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND RISKS, WARNING AGAINST USE BY PARTICULARLY SUSCEPTIBLE PEOPLE, SUCH AS THOSE WHO ARE IMMUNOCOMPROMISED.
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.: 19
Site: Other-LIDO - GRILL
Violation: THE SNEEZE GUARDS WERE INADEQUATE TO PROTECT THE FOOD ITEMS ON THE SERVING LINE.
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 GENERAL
Violation: NUMEROUS QUANTITIES OF PRODUCE, DRY STORAGE ITEMS, ICE CREAM AND BEVERAGES WERE FOUND 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.: 19
Site: Other-PROVISIONS GENERAL
Violation: NUMEROUS QUANTITIES OF PRODUCE, DRY STORAGE ITEMS, ICE CREAM AND BEVERAGES WERE FOUND 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.: 21
Site: Other-FOUNTAIN BAR
Violation: THE ELOMA WARMER SHOULD BE ELEVATED ON LEGS THAT PROVIDE AT LEAST A 10-CENTIMETER (4-INCH) CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TABLE AND THE EQUIPMENT.
Recommendation: 7.4.4.2.3 Table-mounted equipment that is not easily movable shall be elevated on legs that provide at least a 10-centimeter (4-inch) clearance between the table and the equipment.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-SUPPER CLUB
Violation: THE INTERIOR SPACES OF THE DRAIN AREA ON THE EMBER GLO GRILL WERE DIFFICULT TO CLEAN.
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.: 26
Site: Other-PROVISIONS POTWASH AREA
Violation: NUMEROUS PLASTIC BINS WERE FOUND SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-SUPPER CLUB
Violation: THE INTERIOR SPACES OF THE EMBER GLO GRILL WAS SOILED WITH A FOOD AND GREASE 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.: 27
Site: Other-LIDO - GRILL
Violation: THE DRAINS ON THE FLAT TOP GRILLS WERE SOILED WITH A GREASE 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.: 27
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY
Violation: THE CATCH PAN FOR THE BRINE SOLUTION USED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WAS NOT ROUTINELY DRAINED.
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.: 29
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY
Violation: FOOD DEBRIS WAS NOTED IN ONE HAND WASHING SINK.
Recommendation: 7.7.1.3.1 Handwashing facilities shall be used for no other purpose and shall be accessible at all times.
Item No.: 30
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY
Violation: THE TOILET FACILITIES DO NOT HAVE SELF CLOSING DOORS.
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.: 31
Site: Other-PROVISIONS CORRIDOR
Violation: BAGS OF POTATOES WERE STORED ON TOP OF AND NEXT TO A LARGE CONTAINER OF BRINE SOLUTION.
Recommendation: REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM ON TOP OF AND ADJACENT TO THE BRINE SOLUTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. 7.6.2.1.2 Poisonous or toxic materials used in food area cleaning and maintenance shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY PASTRY COLD STORES
Violation: THE DECK TILE GROUTING WAS CRACKING AT THE ENTRY TO THE COLD WALK-IN UNIT 11-18.
Recommendation: 7.7.4.1.1 Decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas shall be constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-PROVISIONS GENERAL
Violation: THE DECKS THROUGHOUT PROVISIONS WERE SOILED WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND PORTIONS OF WOODEN PALLETS.
Recommendation: 7.7.4.2.1 Decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, shall be cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-PROVISIONS POULTRY PREP AREA
Violation: THE BULKHEAD PANEL WAS SEPARATED AT THE JUNCTION WITH THE COVED DECK BASE BOARD.
Recommendation: 7.7.4.1.1 Decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas shall be constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-LIDO - GRILL
Violation: THERE WAS FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
Recommendation: 7.7.4.2.1 Decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, shall be cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 36
Site: Other-BARS GENERAL
Violation: ENSURE THAT ALL THE LIGHTING ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE FINAL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT ARE CORRECTED.
Recommendation: 7.7.5.1.1 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.
Item No.: 36
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY BAKERY
Violation: THREE LIGHTS WERE OUT IN THE BREAD OVEN.
Recommendation: Install new light bulbs to assist with the cleaning of the oven spaces.
Item No.: 36
Site: Other-ROOM SERVICE PANTRY
Violation: ONE BULB WAS MISSING FROM THE HEAT LAMP.
Recommendation: Replace the bulb in the heat lamp.
Item No.: 41
Site: Other-HOUSEKEEPING
Violation: REVISE THE HOUSEKEEPING POLICY ON CLEANING OF PUBLIC AREAS TO INCLUDE USE OF A BLEACH SOLUTION WITH A CONCENTRATION OF ONE PART CHLORINE TO TEN PARTS WATER.
Recommendation: 9.1.1.1.1 When the cumulative proportion of cases of gastrointestinal illness among passengers or crew members is 2%, the infection control response shall include cleaning and disinfecting all public areas, including handrails and restrooms, on a continuous basis until the proportion decreases to <2%. A bleach concentration with a mixture of 1part bleach for 10 parts water is the recommended strength for the disinfectant for this application.
Item No.: 41
Site: Other-CHILD ACTIVITY CENTERS
Violation: A WRITTEN GUIDANCE ON THE SYMPTOMS OF COMMON CHILDHOOD INFECTIOUS ILLNESSES WAS NOT LOCATED IN THIS AREA.
Recommendation: 10.4.1.1.1 Written guidance on symptoms of common childhood infectious illnesses shall be maintained in the child-activity center.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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