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Cruise Ship: Vision of the Seas Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International Inspection Date: 08/09/2001 Inspection Score: 92
This cruise ship inspection report lists the deficiencies found during the inspection. Additional information corresponding to each item number is available in the lastest editions of the CDC VSP Operational Manual.

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Item No.: 02
Site: Other-MEDICAL RECORDS
Violation: THE STANDARDIZED GASTROINTESTINAL ILLNESS LOG DID NOT CONTAIN INFORMATION ON PASSENGERS AND CREW MEMBERS WHO WERE DISPENSED ANTIDIARRHEAL MEDICATIONS BUT DID NOT MEET THE DEFINITION OF A REPORTABLE GASTROINTESTINAL ILLNESS CASE.
Recommendation: 4.1.2.1.2 The gastrointestinal illness surveillance log shall list the name of the vessel, the cruise dates and the cruise number. 4.1.2.1.3 The log shall list: (1) All reportable cases of gastrointestinal illness; (2) All passengers and crew members who are dispensed antidiarrheal medication from the master of the vessel, the medical staff, or other designated staff.
Item No.: 03
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER - BUNKERING
Violation: A MANUAL TEST OF THE FREE CHLORINE RESIDUAL DURING POTABLE WATER FILLING OF FRESH WATER SERVICE TANK 5 PORT AT 11:30 AM REGISTERED 1.60 PPM, WHILE THE CHLORINE ANALYZER DISPLAYED 2.10 PPM. THE PUMP WAS ADJUSTED AND THE MANUAL TEST VALUE REACHED 2 PPM DURING THE INSPECTION.
Recommendation: 5.2.1.1.1 Potable water shall be continuously halogenated to at least 2.0 mg/L (ppm) free residual halogen at the time of bunkering or production with an automatic halogenation device.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: THE THREE INTERNATIONAL SHORE CONNECTIONS TO THE SHIPS FIRE MAIN SYSTEM WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH REDUCED PRESSURE ASSEMBLY BACKFLOW PREVENTERS.
Recommendation: Install reduced pressure assembly backflow preventers at each of the international shore connections.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-POOLS
Violation: THE POOL AND SPA FECAL ACCIDENT RESPONSE PROTOCOL DOES NOT INCLUDE A STEP FOR CIRCULATING THE HIGH CHLORINE DISINFECTING WATER THROUGH THE ENTIRE PIPE AND FILTRATION SYSTEM IN RECIRCULATION MODE.
Recommendation: Update the fecal accident response protocol to include procedures to circulate super chlorinated water through the pool piping and filtration system when an accident occurs in the recirculation mode. Develop a similar procedure for circulation for the spas prior to draining the super chlorinated water to waste.
Item No.: 19
Site: Other-WINDJAMMER BUFFET
Violation: RAW PEARS, APPLES, GRAPES, AND NECTARINES WERE DISPLAYED ON A TABLE FOR PASSENGER SELF-SERVICE WITH NO SNEEZE SHIELD.
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-WINDJAMMER BUFFET
Violation: CUBED POTATOES AND SAUSAGE LINKS HELD HOT ON THE BUFFET LINE HAD INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 125 AND 120 °F. CHEESE SLICES AND CUT MELONS ON THE COLD TOP PLATTERS HAD INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 50-55 °F. ONE PLATTER OF CUT MELON PLACED ON THE LINE WAS IMMEDIATELY TESTED AND HAD AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50 °F. THE MELONS WERE REMOVED FROM REFRIGERATION AND CUT IN THE GALLEY JUST PRIOR TO TRANSFER TO THE DISPLAY LINE.
Recommendation: 7.4.3.1.1 Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to maintain specified potentially hazardous food temperatures.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-WINDJAMMER GALLEY
Violation: THERE WAS NO BLAST CHILLER INSTALLED IN THIS GALLEY TO QUICK CHILL THE MANY COLD BUFFET ITEMS WHICH WERE PREPARED JUST PRIOR TO SERVICE.
Recommendation: 7.4.3.1.1 Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to maintain specified potentially hazardous food temperatures.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-DECK 4-COLD PANTRY
Violation: SOFT SEALANT WAS NOTED ON THE BACK PLATE OF THE SLICER.
Recommendation: Use only food-grade hard sealant for slicer backplate seams.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-CREW GALLEY
Violation: SOFT SEALANT WAS NOTED ON THE BACK PLATE OF THE SLICER.
Recommendation: Use only food-grade hard sealant for slicer backplate seams.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-DINING ROOMS
Violation: DOORS TO THE WAITER STANDS WERE IN POOR REPAIR.
Recommendation: Recommend installing all new doors on the waiter stands.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE-GENERAL
Violation: DATA PLATES WERE MISSING ON MOST OF THE DISHWASHERS.
Recommendation: 7.5.2.2.3 A warewashing machine shall be provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operating specifications including the: (1) Temperatures required for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing; (2) Pressure required for the fresh water sanitizing rinse; and (3) Conveyor speed for conveyor machines or cycle time for stationary rack machines.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-POT WASHES
Violation: THERMOMETERS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS WERE FOGGED OVER AND NOT EASILY READABLE.
Recommendation: Recommend relocating above the water level on the bullkhead.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-DECK 4-POT WASH
Violation: CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORAGE WAS NOT ADEQUATE. RECOMMEND PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL PORTABLE STORAGE RACK.
Recommendation: Please see recommendation under this item.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-WINDJAMMER GALLEY - POT WASH
Violation: THE POT WASH MACHINE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A MANUFACTURERS DATA PLATE LISTING THE OPERATING INFORMATION RANGES FOR TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURE.
Recommendation: 7.5.2.2.3 A warewashing machine shall be provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operating specifications including the: (1) Temperatures required for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing; (2) Pressure required for the fresh water sanitizing rinse; and (3) Conveyor speed for conveyor machines or cycle time for stationary rack machines.
Item No.: 30
Site: Other-SOLARIUM CAFÉ - CREW TOILET
Violation: AN ELECTRIC HAND DRYER WAS USED IN THIS SPACE INSTEAD OF SINGLE-USE TOWELS.
Recommendation: 7.7.1.1.6 A handwashing facility shall include a sink, soap dispenser, single-use towels dispenser, and waste receptacle.
Item No.: 36
Site: Other-WINDJAMMER GALLEY - DISHWASH
Violation: THE ARTIFICIAL LIGHT LEVEL AT THE FORWARD CLEAN STORAGE RACK WAS LESS THAN 20 FOOT CANDLES (220 LUX).
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 (IPM)
Violation: THERE WAS NO COPY OF THE CERTIFICATION OF THE PEST APPLICATOR IN THE RECORD BOOK.
Recommendation: Ensure that training records for pest applicaors are maintained onboard.
Item No.: 41
Site: Other-CLUB OCEAN CHILDREN CENTER
Violation: THE CHILDHOOD INFECTIOUS ILLNESS POLICY DOES NOT STATE THAT CHILDREN WITH INFECTIOUS ILLNESSES WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM THE CENTER UNLESS GRANTED PERMISSION BY THE VESSEL'S MEDICAL STAFF.
Recommendation: 10.4.1.1.3 Children with infectious illness shall not be allowed in the child-activity center without permission of the vessel's medical staff.
Item No.: 41
Site: Other-CLUB OCEAN CHILDRENS CENTER
Violation: THE CHILDRENS TOILET HAD AN ADULT SIZED TOILET SEAT.
Recommendation: Install a child-sized seat for the childrens's toilet.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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