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Cruise Ship: Zaandam Cruise Line: Holland America Line Inspection Date: 06/11/2001 Inspection Score: 97
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: THE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION OF THE GALLEYS, HOUSEKEEPING, AND THE LAUNDRY WERE OUTSTANDING.
Recommendation:
Item No.: 06
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: THE BACKUP HALOGEN PUMP DID NOT HAVE AN AUTOMATIC SWITCHOVER TO MAINTAIN THE FREE RESIDUAL HALOGEN IN THE EVENT THAT THE PRIMARY PUMP FAILS.
Recommendation: 5.4.1.2.3 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.
Item No.: 06
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: THERE WAS NO RECORD OF THE DAILY CALIBRATION OF THE HALOGEN ANALYZER. ALSO SEVERAL OF THE HALOGEN ANALYZER RECORDER CHARTS HAD READINGS GREATER THAN 24 HOURS.
Recommendation: 5.5.1.2.2 The calibration shall be recorded on the chart or in a log book. 5.5.2.1.1 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.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-LAUNDRY
Violation: A CONTINUOUS PRESSURE TYPE BACKFLOW PREVENTER WAS NOT INSTALLED ON THE SUPPLY LINE WHICH FEEDS THE DRY CLEANING MACHINE. THIS WAS NOTED AT THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION.
Recommendation: 5.7.1.2.1 Backflow preventers shall be installed when air gaps are impractical or when water under pressure is required.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: THE POTABLE WATER PIPES FROM THE EVAPORATOR MANIFOLD WERE NOT STRIPED BLUE WITH 15 CM (6 INCH BANDS).
Recommendation: 5.3.2.1.1 Potable water piping shall be painted light blue or striped with 15 cm (6 inches) light blue bands or a light blue stripe at fittings on each side of partitions, decks, and bulkheads and at intervals not to exceed 5 m (15 feet) in all spaces, except where the decor would be marred by such markings.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-BACKFLOW PREVENTION
Violation: THE ANNUAL TESTING OF THE REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW PREVENTERS DID NOT REFLECT THE PRESSURE DIFFERENCES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VALVES.
Recommendation: 5.7.2.2.2 Backflow prevention devices requiring testing, for example reduced pressure backflow preventer and double check valves with test cocks, shall be inspected and tested with a test kit at least annually. Test results showing the pressure differences on both sides of the valves shall be maintained for each device.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-BACKFLOW PREVENTION
Violation: THE VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A COMPREHENSIVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES ALL DEVICES.
Recommendation: 5.7.1.1.3 The vessel shall provide a comprehensive cross- connection control program that provides safe connections to the potable water system through air gaps or appropriate backflow devices at the following locations, if present: (1) Potable water supply lines to swimming pools, whirlpool spas, hot tubs, bathtubs, showers, and similar facilities; (2) Photographic laboratory developing machines and utility sinks; (3) Beauty and barber shop spray-rinse hoses; (4) Potable water faucets where hoses are connected or can be connected by threaded or quick-connect outlets such as those serving tanks containing chlorine and other chemicals, and deck taps; (5) Garbage grinders and pulpers; (6) Mechanical warewashing machines; (7) Hospital and laundry equipment; (8) Air conditioning expansion tanks; (9) Boiler feed water tanks; (10) Fire systems; (11) Toilets; (12) Potable water, bilge, and sanitary pumps that require priming; (13) Freshwater or saltwater ballast systems; (14) Bilge or other waste water locations; (15) International shore connection; and (16) Any other connection between potable and non-potable water systems.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-SWIMMING POOLS
Violation: THE FLOTATION DEVICES AT BOTH POOLS DID NOT HAVE A ROPE ATTACHED THAT WAS 1.5 TIMES THE WIDTH OF THE POOL.
Recommendation: 6.4.1.2.1 An approved floatation device shall be provided at a prominent location near each public swimming pool.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-WHIRLPOOL SPAS
Violation: THE SAFETY SIGNAGE DID NOT PROVIDE A WARNING FOR PATRONS THAT MIGHT BE 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.: 10
Site: Other-HOUSEKEEPING
Violation: THE PRIVATE CABIN SPA MANUFACTURER'S OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW.
Recommendation: 6.3.4.1.2 Manufacturer's operation and maintenance instructions shall be available to personnel that service the units.
Item No.: 16
Site: Other-GALLEY
Violation: A WHEEL OF BLUE CHEESE WHICH WAS NOT USED WITHIN 24 HOURS WAS NOT DATE MARKED SEVEN DAYS FROM WHEN IT WAS ORIGINALLY OPENED.
Recommendation: None: 7.3.5.3.1 Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food: (1) Prepared on a vessel and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date by which the food shall be consumed, which is, including the day of preparation, 7 calendar days or fewer from the day the food is prepared.
Item No.: 19
Site: Other-LIDO ICE CREAM STATION
Violation: THE SNEEZE GUARD FOR THE ICE CREAM TOPPINGS DID NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE FOOD FROM PATRON CONTAMINATION.
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.: 20
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - BAKERY
Violation: THE DOUGH ROLLER BELT WAS FRAYED ALONG THE EDGES.
Recommendation: 7.4.5.1.1.1 Food-contact equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including: (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operation specifications of these guidelines.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-LIDO
Violation: THE EXTENSION CORD TO THE WOK WAS DRAPED ACROSS THE BACK COUNTER.
Recommendation: 7.4.5.1.2 Nonfood-contact equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including: (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operation specifications of these guidelines.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-PROVISIONS - BUTCHER SHOP
Violation: THE MEAT GRINDER HAD FOOD RESIDUE INSIDE THE GRINDER CHAMBER.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.2 The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-CREW MESS
Violation: THE INTERIOR SPACES OF THE VITALITY JUICE MACHINE WAS VERY SOILED WITH A JUICE 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.: 33
Site: Other-LIDO
Violation: THE BASE OF THE DOOR THAT ENTERS INTO THE BUFFET SERVICE LINE WAS CORRODED.
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.: 34
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY
Violation: THE LARGER RECESSED FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT OF THE TILTING PANS WERE NOT DRAINING PROPERLY.
Recommendation: 7.7.3.3.1 A plumbing system in a food area shall be maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 36
Site: Other-LIDO
Violation: THE LIGHTING ON THE PORT SIDE BUFFET LINE DID NOT REACH 20 FOOT CANDLES FOR CLEANING PURPOSES.
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.: 40
Site: Other-INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
Violation: THIS VESSEL NEEDS TO DEVELOP AN INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN THAT ADDRESSES EFFECTIVE MONITORING AND CONTROL STRATEGIES FOR PESTS ABOARD THE VESSEL.
Recommendation: 8.1.1.1.1 Each vessel shall develop an Integrated Pest Management Plan to address effective monitoring and control strategies for pests aboard the vessel.
Item No.: 41
Site: Other-CHILD ACTIVITY CENTER
Violation: A SIGN WAS NEEDED AT BOTH HANDWASH STATIONS TO REMIND STAFF AND PASSENGERS TO WASH THERE HANDS AFTER USING THE RESTROOM.
Recommendation: 10.2.1.1.5 Signs shall be posted in children's toilet room advising the providers to wash their hands and the children's hands after assisting children use the toilet.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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