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Cruise Ship: Queen Mary 2 Cruise Line: Cunard Line Inspection Date: 03/16/2004 Inspection Score: 89
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.: 21
Site: Other-PROVISIONS - GENERAL
Violation: DIFFICULT TO CLEAN WOODEN PALLETS WERE NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING PROVISION AREAS; FRESH VEGETABLE, FROZEN VEGETABLE, BANANA ROOM, PASTA WALK-IN, MEAT FREEZER, AND THE FLOUR STORAGE AREA.
Recommendation: Replace the wooden pallets with durable, easy to clean pallets.
Item No.: 19
Site: Other-PROVISIONS / FROZEN VEGETABLES
Violation: ICE WAS NOTED ON SEVERAL BOXES. IT APPEARED THAT THE MOISTURE HAD DRIPPED FROM THE DECKHEAD.
Recommendation: Identify the cause of the condensate and correct it.
Item No.: 38
Site: Other-FRESH FRUIT WALK-IN
Violation: A COLD ROOM JACKET WAS FOUND SETTING ON TOP OF BOXES OF FRUIT.
Recommendation: 7.7.7.1.1 Only articles necessary for the food service operation shall be stored in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-BAKERY
Violation: THE OUTER SHEATH OF THE POWER CABLE TO THE FLOOR MIXER NEAREST THE COLD ROOM WAS SEPARATED FROM THE BULKHEAD MOUNT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CLEAN.
Recommendation: Repair the power cable.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-BAKERY
Violation: THE POT WASHING MACHINE WAS LABELED OUT OF ORDER. IT WAS STATED THAT THIS UNIT HAS BEEN OUT OF ORDER SINCE DELIVERY OF THE VESSEL.
Recommendation: Repair the pot washing machine.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-BAKERY
Violation: THE MOUNTED THERMOMETER ON THE SANITIZE SINK WAS OUT OF CALIBRATION. THE MANUAL READING WAS 174F AND THE MOUNTED THERMOMETER READ 158F.
Recommendation: Ensure that the mounted thermometer is calibrated within 1.5C (3.0F).
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-VEGETABLE PREPARATION
Violation: THE VOLRATH VEGETABLE CUTTER WAS CORRODING AND HAD DIFFICULT TO CLEAN SLOTTED SCREWS IN THE FOOD CONTACT AREA.
Recommendation: 7.4.1.1.2 Materials that are used in the construction of multiuse utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be: (1) Durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; (2) Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated ware washing; (3) Finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and (4) Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-VEGETABLE PREPARATION
Violation: THE FRUIT WALK-IN WAS LABELED OUT OF ORDER. IT WAS STATED THAT THIS WALK-IN HAS BEEN SINCE THE VESSEL DELIVERY.
Recommendation: Repair the cold room.
Item No.: 16
Site: Other-VEGETABLE PREPARATION
Violation: THREE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF CUT MELONS WERE FOUND WITH TEMPERATURES OF 50 AND 47F. THE CONTAINERS HAD BEEN PLACED IN THE WALK-IN APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS PRIOR. THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK-IN WAS 9C. A PLASTIC CONTAINER OF TOMATOES, THAT HAD BEEN IN THE WALK-IN FOR MORE THAN 12 HOURS WERE FOUND WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 56F. WHILE THE TOMATOES ARE NOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS IT DID INDICATE THAT IT WAS NOT LIKELY THAT THE MELONS WOULD CHILL TO A TEMPERATURE OF 41F WITHIN FOUR HOURS.
Recommendation: 7.3.5.3.1.1 Potentially hazardous food shall be maintained: (1) At 5C (41F) or less.
Item No.: 34
Site: Other-VEGETABLE PREPARATION
Violation: THE VACUUM DISPOSAL SYSTEM WAS OUT OF ORDER.
Recommendation: Repair the vacuum system.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY / SOUP AND SAUCE STATION
Violation: THE DRAIN VALVES OF THE STEAM KETTLES WERE FOUND SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE. THESE VALVES HAD NOT BEEN DISASSEMBLED FOR CLEANING.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 16
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY / COLD LARDER
Violation: A TRAY OF BULK CHEESES WERE FOUND STORED IN THE PASS-THROUGH REFRIGERATOR WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 56F.
Recommendation: 7.3.5.3.1.1 Potentially hazardous food shall be maintained: (1) At 60C (140F) [roasts 54C (130F)] or above,; or (2) At 5C (41F) or less.
Item No.: 16
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY / PASTRY
Violation: NUMEROUS CREAM FILLED CAKES AND CREAM BRULEE WERE FOUND WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 48 AND 51F. THESE ITEMS HAD BEEN PREPARED AT APPROXIMATELY 4 AM AND THE TIME WAS 10:30 AM WHEN THE TEMPERATURES WERE CHECKED. THE DESSERTS WERE DISCARDED.
Recommendation: 7.3.5.3.1.1 Potentially hazardous food shall be maintained: (1) At 60C (140F) [roasts 54C (130F)] or above,; or (2) At 5C (41F) or less.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-VEGETABLE PREPARATIONS
Violation: THE VEGETABLE WALK-IN WHERE THE CUT MELONS WERE STORED HAD AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 9.0C.
Recommendation: Repair the walk-in to ensure proper temperatures.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-CREW GALLEY
Violation: THE INSIDE BASE OF A BLENDER CUP WAS FOUND SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE. THE BLENDER CUP HAD NOT BEEN DISASSEMBLED FOR CLEANING.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: *
Site: Other-CORRECTIVE ACTION STATEMENT
Violation: IN DEVELOPING THE CORRECTIVE ACTION STATEMENT FOR THIS INSPECTION, CRITICAL-ITEM DEFICIENCIES (DESIGNATED WITH YES IN CRITICAL COLUMN (WORTH 3 - 5 POINTS), WHETHER DEBITED OR NOT, SHOULD INCLUDE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND MONITORING PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTED TO PREVENT THE RECURRENCE OF THE CRITICAL DEFICIENCY. PREPARE CORRECTIVE ACTION STATEMENT AS A WORD PROCESSING OR SPREADSHEET FILE WHICH WILL BE SENT TO USPHS / VSP AS AN EMAIL MESSAGE ATTACHMENT. PLEASE EMAIL CORRECTIVE ACTION STATEMENT TO: VSP@CDC.GOV USE EMAIL MESSAGE SUBJECT LINE: QUEEN MARY 2- CAS - 03/16/2004.
Recommendation:
Item No.: 24
Site: Other-QUEEN'S GRILL GALLEY
Violation: THE SANITIZE BUCKET IN THE VEGETABLE PREPARATION AREA WAS MEASURED BELOW 50 PPM.
Recommendation: 7.5.6.2.3.1 The sanitizing solutions shall be used with the following concentrations: (1) A chlorine solution shall have a concentration between 50 mg/L (ppm) and 200 mg/L (ppm).
Item No.: 37
Site: Other-QUEEN'S GRILL GALLEY
Violation: HEAVY CONDENSATE WAS NOTED IN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE SANITIZE SINK AND THE POTWASH MACHINE. CONDENSATE WAS ALSO NOTED ON THE DECKHEAD ABOVE CLEAN STORAGE RACKS. THE CONDENSATE WAS DRIPPING ONTO THE DECK AND ONTO CLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE CLEAN STORAGE RACKS.
Recommendation: 7.4.2.4.1 Exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation and warewashing areas including components such as hoods, fans, guards, and ducting shall be designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
Item No.: 28
Site: Other-QUEEN'S GRILL GALLEY
Violation: CONDENSATE WAS DRIPPING ONTO CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN THE POTWASH AREA. TWO WIRE WHISKS WERE STORED AGAINST THE BULKHEAD IN THE POTWASH AREA. THE BULKHEAD WAS SOILED WITH GREASE.
Recommendation: 7.5.7.3.1 Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-QUEEN'S GRILL GALLEY
Violation: THE BULKHEAD IN THE POTWASH AREA WAS SOILED WITH GREASE.
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.: 26
Site: Other-QUEEN'S GRILL GALLEY
Violation: FOUR MESH STRAINERS WERE SOILED AND STORED AS CLEAN IN THE POTWASH AREA.
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-TODD ENGLISH GALLEY
Violation: THE FLOOR MOUNTED MIXER COLLAR WAS SOILED.
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-TODD ENGLISH GALLEY
Violation: REMOVABLE RUBBER HANDLES WERE NOTED ON SOME OF THE FRYING PANS IN THE CLEAN STORAGE AREA OF THE POTWASH. THE REMOVABLE RUBBER HANDLES HAD NOT BEEN REMOVED FOR CLEANING AND, WHEN THEY WERE REMOVED, THE HANDLES WERE SOILED AND GREASY.
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.: 26
Site: Other-TODD ENGLISH GALLEY
Violation: THE FRYER COILS WERE SOILED WITH CARBONIZED RESIDUE.
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-LA PIAZZA BUFFET
Violation: THE DRAIN HOLE FOR THE GRILL WAS SOILED WITH OLD GREASE.
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.: 21
Site: Other-THE CARVERY BUFFET
Violation: A LARGE CRACK WAS NOTED IN THE COUNTER NEAR THE BAIN MARIE.
Recommendation: Replace the damaged counter top.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-LOTUS/CARVERY GALLEY
Violation: THE FRYER COILS WERE SOILED WITH CARBONIZED RESIDUE.
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-LOTUS/CARVERY GALLEY
Violation: THE DRAIN HOLE FOR THE GRILL WAS SOILED WITH OLD GREASE.
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.: 26
Site: Other-LOTUS BUFFET
Violation: THE FRYER COILS WERE SOILED WITH CARBONIZED RESIDUE.
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-LOTUS BUFFET
Violation: THE DRAIN HOLE FOR THE GRILL WAS SOILED WITH OLD GREASE.
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.: 21
Site: Other-LOTUS BUFFET
Violation: A LARGE CRACK WAS NOTED IN THE COUNTER NEAR THE BAIN MARIE.
Recommendation: Replace the damaged counter top.
Item No.: 34
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE GALLEY
Violation: THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE WATER FOUNTAIN WAS NOT SUFFICIENT FOR THE WATER STREAM TO CLEAR THE SANITARY GUARD.
Recommendation: Increase the water pressure.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-BOARDWALK CAF GALLEY
Violation: THE FRYER COILS WERE SOILED WITH CARBONIZED RESIDUE.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 40
Site: Other-BOARDWALK CAF GALLEY
Violation: DOORS WERE INSTALLED AT THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT OF THE BUFFET LINE WITHOUT PROTECTION TO MINIMIZE THE PRESENCE OF INSECTS, RODENTS, AND OTHER PESTS.
Recommendation: 8.2.1.1.2 Entry points where pests may enter the food areas shall be protected.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-REGATTA BAR
Violation: MOLD AND CIGARETTE BUTTS WERE NOTED IN THE DECK DRAIN INSIDE THE TECHNICAL COMPARTMENT AT THE PORT END OF THE BAR.
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.: 30
Site: Other-REGATTA BAR
Violation: THE "WASH HANDS OFTEN" SIGN WAS NOT POSTED OVER THE HANDWASH SINK.
Recommendation: 7.7.1.1.7 A sign stating "WASH HANDS OFTEN" in a language that the food employees understand shall be posted over handwashing sinks.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-REGATTA BAR PANTRY
Violation: THE DECK WAS SOILED.
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.: 26
Site: Other-REGATTA BAR PANTRY
Violation: SEVERAL SOILED GLASSES WERE STORED AS CLEAN IN THE DISH RACKS.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 28
Site: Other-REGATTA BAR PANTRY
Violation: A CLEAN CUTTING BOARD WAS STORED ON A SOILED GARNISH CONTAINER LID.
Recommendation: 7.5.7.3.1 Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-PAVILION BAR
Violation: LOOSE TAPE WAS NOTED ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE BAR COUNTER. THIS TAPE WAS USED TO SECURE THE COMPUTER WIRES TO THE BAR.
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.: 19
Site: Other-PAVILION BAR PANTRY
Violation: A TRAY OF BEVERAGES WAS STORED ON A SOILED KEG.
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.
Item No.: 28
Site: Other-PAVILION BAR PANTRY
Violation: WET PLASTIC TUMBLERS WERE STORED STACKED INHIBITING AIR DRYING. THE TUMBLERS WERE WET.
Recommendation: 7.5.7.3.2 Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored: In a self-draining position that allows air drying.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-WINTER GARDEN BAR
Violation: WRAPPED BEVERAGE LINES WERE LAYING ON THE BOTTOM OF DECK SINK MAKING THIS AREA DIFFICULT TO CLEAN.
Recommendation: Reposition the beverage lines so they are not located in the deck drain.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-QUEEN'S LOUNGE
Violation: MOLD WAS NOTED IN THE DECK SINK IN THE TECHNICAL AREA NEAR THE BAR ENTRANCE.
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.: 19
Site: Other-QUEEN'S LOUNGE PANTRY
Violation: A BIN OF FRUIT WAS STORED ON THE DECK IN THE WALK-IN UNIT.
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-QUEEN'S LOUNGE PANTRY
Violation: BINS OF BEVERAGE BOTTLES WERE STORED ON THE DECK IN THE WALK-IN UNIT.
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.: 28
Site: Other-QUEEN'S LOUNGE PANTRY
Violation: GLASS RACKS WERE STORED ON THE DECK.
Recommendation: 7.5.7.3.1 Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-GOLDEN LION BAR
Violation: THE WRAPPED SODA LINES WERE LAYING IN THE DECK SINK MAKING THIS AREA DIFFICULT TO CLEAN.
Recommendation: Reposition the beverage lines so they are not located in the deck drain.
Item No.: 28
Site: Other-CREW BAR PANTRY
Violation: AN OVER-TURNED FOOD BIN WAS USED AS A STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN UNIT.
Recommendation: Provide proper storage pallets.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-BARS GENERAL
Violation: THE WHITE PLASTIC PANELS IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENTS OF THE ICE MACHINES WERE SOILED IN SEVERAL ICE MACHINES.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 29
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE GENERAL
Violation: THE WATER AT A NUMBER OF THE HANDWASH SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD SERVICE AREAS OF THE VESSEL WERE TOO HOT TO ALLOW FOR EFFECTIVE HANDWASHING. TEMPERATURES WERE TESTED AT 122 F AND 130F.
Recommendation: 7.7.1.1.3 Reduce the water temperature so workers can comfortably wash their hands. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 43C (110F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
Item No.: 29
Site: Other-4 DECK 1 BEDROOM PANTRY
Violation: ICE WAS NOTED IN THE HANDWASH 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.: 28
Site: Other-5 DECK 1 BEDROOM PANTRY
Violation: A RACK OF SOILED GLASSES WAS STORED ON THE CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.
Recommendation: 7.5.7.3.1 Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
Item No.: 41
Site: Other-CHILD ACTIVITY CENTER
Violation: A SIGN INSTRUCTING CARE GIVERS TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EACH DIAPER CHANGE WAS NOT POSTED AT THE DIAPER CHANGING STATION.
Recommendation: 10.1.1.1.3 Signs shall be posted in the diaper-changing area advising child-activity center staff to wash their hands after each diaper they change.
Item No.: 41
Site: Other-CHILD ACTIVITY CENTER
Violation: CHILD-SIZED TOILETS OR CHILD-SIZED TOILET SEATS WERE NOT PROVIDED.
Recommendation: 10.2.1.1.1 Child-size toilet and handwashing facilities shall be provided, if toilet rooms are located in a child-activity center.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-BARS GENERAL
Violation: BRASS FITTINGS WERE NOTED BETWEEN THE CARBONATION DEVICES AND THE VENTED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE SODA UNITS.
Recommendation: 7.4.1.1.5 Copper and copper alloys such as brass: (1) May not be used in contact with a food that has a pH below 6 such as vinegar, fruit juice, or wine or for a fitting or tubing installed between a backflow prevention device and a carbonator.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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