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Cruise Ship: Crystal Serenity Cruise Line: Crystal Cruises LTD Inspection Date: 05/02/2004 Inspection Score: 96
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.: 06
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: THERE WERE SEVERAL DAYS IN THE PAST MONTH WHERE THE FAR POINT CHLORINE ANALYZER CHARTS INDICATED THAT THE HALOGEN LEVEL WAS LESS THAN 0.2 PPM. THE ENGINEERS POTABLE WATER LOG INCLUDED COMMENTS THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ANALYZER AND THAT MANUAL TESTS WERE TAKEN AND THAT THEY WERE ABOVE 0.2 PPM BUT THE ACTUAL VALUE WAS NOT RECORDED. THE SHIP'S LOG INDICATED THE READINGS FROM THE ANALYZER WERE LESS THAN 0.2 PPM; AND IT WAS STATED BY SEVERAL OF THE BRIDGE WATCH OFFICERS THAT THE STANDING ORDERS ARE TO CONTACT THE ENGINE CONTROL ROOM AND REPORT THE DISCREPANCY. THERE WAS NO RECORD THAT MANUAL CHECKS AT THE FAR POINT WERE DONE EVERY 4 HOURS DURING THE PERIODS WHEN THE ANALYZER WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY.
Recommendation: Modify the vessel policy to ensure that when the analyzer is not operating manual tests are conducted and recorded in one of the logs, or on the analyzer / recorder charts at least every 4 hours.
Item No.: 19
Site: Other-LIDO BUFFET
Violation: THE SNEEZE GUARD OF THE ALTO SHAAM PORTABLE CARVING STATION WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO PROTECT THE FOOD THAT WAS DISPLAYED.
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.: 28
Site: Other-ICE CREAM BAR
Violation: THE WAFFLE CONE MACHINE WAS STORED DIRECTLY BELOW THE INSECT LIGHT POSSIBLY SUBJECTING THE AREA BELOW TO CONTAMINATION.
Recommendation: Recommend relocating the insect light so it is over the handwashing sink.
Item No.: 28
Site: Other-BISTRO
Violation: THE FLATWARE FOR THE BISTRO WAS PLACED ON PLATES UNPROTECTED. IT WAS STATED THAT NORMALLY THE FLATWARE IS PLACED INSIDE A NAPKIN AND THEN PLACED ON INDIVIDUAL PLATES WHICH WOULD PROTECT THEM FROM CONTAMINATION FROM THE GUESTS.
Recommendation: Provide a sanitary way to dispense the flatware.
Item No.: 16
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE - GENERAL
Violation: THE WRITTEN "TIME AS A CONTROL" PLAN DID NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS LEFT-OVER HOT FOOD RAPID CHILLING OR REHEATING, OR WHAT WAS DONE WITH COLD FOODS LEFT-OVER FROM SERVICE.
Recommendation: Modify the time as a control plan.
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: CRYSTAL SERENITY - CAS - 05/02/2004.
Recommendation:
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-SILK ROAD GALLEY - DECK 7
Violation: THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE WOKS WAS SOILED WITH 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.: 33
Site: Other-SILK ROAD GALLEY - DECK 7
Violation: THE BULKHEAD PANELS NEXT TO THE TILT KETTLE WERE LOOSE, LEAVING A GAP NEAR THE DECK THAT WAS DIFFICULT TO CLEAN AND WAS SOILED.
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. 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-SILK ROAD GALLEY - DECK 7
Violation: ONE KNIFE WAS SOILED AND STORED AS CLEAN.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-SILK ROAD GALLEY - DECK 7
Violation: A FEW PANS WERE NOTED ON THE CLEAN STORAGE RACKS IN THE POTWASH AREA WITH HOLES IN THE FOOD-CONTACT AREA WHERE THE HANDLES ARE ATTACHED, MAKING THEM DIFFICULT TO CLEAN.
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 warewashing; (3) Finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and (4) Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-PREGO GALLEY - DECK 7
Violation: THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND FRYER WAS SOILED WITH 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.: 22
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - STARBOARD WAREWASH
Violation: EIGHT OUT OF TWELVE NOZZLES ON THE PRE-SANITIZE SPRAY ARM WERE NOT SPRAYING IN THE DISHWASH MACHINE. ONE NOZZLE ON THE FINAL RINSE ARM IN THE GLASSWASH MACHINE WAS NOT SPRAYING.
Recommendation: 7.5.4.1.1 Warewashing equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including: (1) Warewashing equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the standards of the materials, design, and construction of these guidelines. (2) Water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY
Violation: AN ABSORBENT FOAM WAS NOTED INSIDE OF THE UPPER COMPARTMENTS OF THE ICE MACHINES IN THE STARBOARD SIDE ICE STATION.
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 warewashing; (3) Finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and (4) Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY
Violation: THE GREASE DRIP PAN AREA OF THE KOSHER HOT GRILL IN THE HOT GALLEY WAS SOILED WITH GREASE. IT WAS STATED THAT THIS GRILL HAD NOT BEEN USED SINCE THE NIGHT BEFORE THE INSPECTION.
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-MAIN GALLEY
Violation: PEELING AND MISSING SEALANT WAS NOTED BETWEEN FRYERS 057213 AND 057214, LEAVING A GAP THAT WAS 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.: 19
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY
Violation: THE HANDLE OF A SCOOP WAS STORED IN CONTACT WITH RICE IN THE HOT GALLEY DRY STORES ROOM.
Recommendation: 7.3.3.4.2.1 During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: (1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-PROVISIONS
Violation: SLOTTED SCREWS WERE NOTED IN THE FOOD CONTACT AREAS OF THE POTATO PEELERS IN THE VEGETABLE PREPARATION ROOM.
Recommendation: Replace the slotted screws with low profile easy to clean fasteners.
Item No.: 19
Site: Other-PROVISIONS
Violation: AN OPEN BAG OF PEANUTS WAS NOTED IN THE DRY STORES ROOM.
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-CREW GALLEY
Violation: A HANDLE OF A SCOOP WAS STORED IN CONTACT WITH SALT.
Recommendation: 7.3.3.4.2.1 During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: (1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE GENERAL
Violation: THE COLLARS ON THE MIXERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE MAIN GALLEY, CREW GALLEY, AND BAKERY AREAS WERE NOT EASY TO REMOVE FOR CLEANING. IT WAS STATED THAT THESE COLLARS ARE NOT REMOVED ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR CLEANING BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT EASY TO REMOVE, EVEN THOUGH THE MIXERS ARE USED ON A REGULAR BASIS.
Recommendation: 7.4.2.2.1 Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: (1) Smooth; (2) Free of breaks, open seams >1 mm (1/32 inch), cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; (3) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; (4) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; and (5) Accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the following methods without being disassembled, by disassembling without the use of tools, or by easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to maintenance and cleaning personnel such as screwdrivers, pliers, open-end wrenches, and Allen wrenches.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE GENERAL
Violation: THE THREE MIXER COLLARS IN THE BAKERY THAT WERE REMOVED BY THE ENGINEER FOR INSPECTION WERE SOILED. STANDING WATER WAS ALSO NOTED IN THE LIPS OF THE COLLARS.
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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