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Item No.:
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Site:
Other-COMMENT - CORRECTIVE ACTION
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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: SHIP NAME - CAS - [INSERT INSPECTION DATE] .
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Recommendation:
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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Other-MEDICAL - CASE IDENTIFICATION
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Violation:
THE STAFF RESPONSIBLE FOR IDENTIFYING GASTROINTESTINAL ILLNESS CASES AND LOG COMPLETION WAS NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE DEFINITION OF A REPORTABLE CASE. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS NO SPECIFIED METHOD OF IDENTIFYING CREW MEMBERS WHO EXPERIENCED GASTROINTESTINAL ILLNESS SYMPTOMS UP TO 3 DAYS PRIOR TO BOARDING THE VESSEL AND MAY BE REPORTABLE CASES AS WELL.
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Recommendation:
4.1.1.1.1
A reportable case of gastrointestinal illness shall be defined as:
(1) Diarrhea (three or more episodes of loose stools in a 24 hour period); or (2) Vomiting and one additional symptom including one or more episodes of loose stools in a 24-hour period, or abdominal cramps, or headache, or muscle aches, or fever; and (3) Reported to the master of the vessel, the medical staff, or other designated staff by a passenger or a crew member.
4.1.1.1.2
The reportable cases shall include those crew members with a symptom onset time of up to 3 days before boarding the vessel.
As there is a copy of the VSP Operations Manual sections on gastrointestinal illness onboard, the responsible staff should review the information to be current on conditions which meet the reportable case definition as well as the required form completion.
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Other-POTABLE WATER - BUNKERING TESTS
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Violation:
ALTHOUGH THE SHIP HAS A CURRENT TEST REPORT FOR E. COLI FROM THE PORTS WHERE THE SHIP WILL BUNKER POTABLE WATER IN ALASKA AND ALERT BAY, THERE WAS NO WATER QUALITY REPORTS OR ONBOARD TESTS FROM PORTLAND, CLARKSTON, HOOD RIVER, ASTORIA, OR THE VARIOUS MEXICAN PORTS WHERE WATER WAS BUNKERED.
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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.
The ship can use the onboard microbial test when port water quality reports are not available or current.
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Other-POTABLE WATER - DISTRIBUTION
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Violation:
THE TWO POTABLE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CHLORINATION PUMPS OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY WHEN ACTIVATED MANUALLY, BUT THERE IS NO ELECTRONIC CONNECTION FOR AUTOMATIC SWITCHOVER WHEN THE PRIMARY PUMP IN USE FAILS.
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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.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Other-POTABLE WATER - TANK CLEANING
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Violation:
THE NOVEMBER 2003 RECORD OF THE POTABLE WATER TANK DISINFECTION WAS ABSENT INFORMATION ON THE CHLORINE RESIDUAL USED, CONTACT TIME, FLUSHING WITH POTABLE WATER, AND REFILLING PRIOR TO USE.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the tank cleaning record includes details such as the disinfection chlorine residual measured, the contact time used, the dechlorination flushing with potable water, and refilling.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Other-LOUNGE BAR
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Violation:
THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRONT BAR COUNTER WAS DIFFICULT TO CLEAN DUE TO LARGE GAPS, CORRODING METAL, AND LARGE HOLES AT PENETRATIONS.
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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.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Other-GALLEY
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Violation:
THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRONT GRILL COUNTER HAD A DIFFICULT TO ACCESS GAP THAT MADE CLEANING VERY DIFFICULT. ADDITIONALLY, THE GRILL GREASE PAN CHAMBER WAS A VERY DEEP GAP OF APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH, WHICH MADE CLEANING THAT SPACE VERY DIFFICULT.
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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.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Other-GALLEY
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Violation:
THERE WAS A DIFFICULT TO CLEAN GAP ALONG THE UPPER REAR INTERIOR PANEL OF THE LOWER STORAGE CABINET, JUST LEFT OF THE DISHWASH MACHINE.
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Recommendation:
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Other-DRY STORES
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Violation:
THE LOWEST SHELF ON EACH OF THE STORAGE RACKS WAS ONLY 3-4 INCHES ABOVE THE DECK, MAKING ACCESS FOR CLEANING DIFFICULT.
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Recommendation:
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Other-DRY STORES
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Violation:
A LARGE REFRIGERATOR SHELF WAS STORED ON THE DECK BESIDE A STORAGE CABINET.
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Recommendation:
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Other-DRY STORES
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Violation:
ONE OF THE 4 PREVIOUSLY CLEANED BULK DRINK DISPENSERS STORED IN THIS SPACE HAD A DISPENSING NOZZLE WHICH WAS SOILED WITH OLD DRINK RESIDUE.
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Recommendation:
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Other-DRY STORES
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Violation:
SOME OF THE PREVIOUSLY CLEANED LARGE SERVING TRAYS STORED ON TOP OF THE TALL CABINET WERE VISIBLY SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE.
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Recommendation:
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Other-GALLEY
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Violation:
THE GAP ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE GRILL FRONT WAS HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE RESIDUE. THE GAP INSIDE THE GRILL GREASE PAN CHAMBER WAS HEAVILY SOILED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE RESIDUE.
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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.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Other-GALLEY
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Violation:
THE REAR EXTERIOR PANEL OF THE GRILL TOP WAS HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE RESIDUE.
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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.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Other-LOUNGE BAR
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Violation:
THE EXTERIOR SURFACES ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRONT BAR COUNTER AND THE DRINK TUBES WERE SOILED WITH DRINK RESIDUE AND DIRT.
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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.
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Item No.:
28
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Site:
Other-DRY STORES
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Violation:
THE TOP SURFACE OF THE TALL CABINET WAS VISIBLY SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS. CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, ALUMINUM SERVING PLATTERS, AND PLASTIC SERVING TRAYS WERE STORED DIRECTLY ON THIS SURFACE.
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Recommendation:
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Other-WALK-IN FREEZER
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Violation:
THE BULKHEADS WERE DIFFICULT TO CLEAN DUE TO ATTACHED PIPING AND EXPOSED INSULATION.
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Recommendation:
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Other-GALLEY
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Violation:
THE DECK BENEATH THE DISHWASH MACHINE WAS HEAVILY SOILED WITH AN ENCRUSTED LAYER OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Recommendation:
Scrape and clean the deck beneath the machine. Make daily cleaning to prevent encrusted build-up.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Other-GALLEY
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Violation:
THE DECK ALONG THE REFRIGERATOR FRONT AND BENEATH THE COUNTER AT THE FLOUR BIN WAS HEAVILY SOILED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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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.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Other-GALLEY
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Violation:
THE DECKHEADS WERE DIFFICULT TO CLEAN DUE TO LOOSE OR BROKEN PANEL PROFILES AND HOLES FROM PIPING AND WIRING PENETRATIONS. BULKHEADS WERE DIFFICULT TO CLEAN DUE TO ATTACHED PIPING AND WIRING. A DIFFICULT TO CLEAN GAP WAS PRESENT BETWEEN THE EXHAUST HOOD AND STARBOARD BULKHEAD. THE GAP WAS SOILED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT RESIDUE.
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Recommendation:
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Item No.:
38
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Site:
Other-GALLEY
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Violation:
AN EMPTY PLASTIC BIN AND ANOTHER BIN FILLED WITH BROKEN GLASS, DISHWARE, AND LIGHT BULBS WAS STORED ON THE DECK DIRECTLY BENEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE.
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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.
A small garbage bin could be stationed beside the dishwash machine for easy placement of broken glass and dishware. The waste items should then be emptied daily.
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Item No.:
40
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Site:
Other-INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)
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Violation:
THE CURRENT STAFF AND REPLACEMENT STAFF IN CHARGE OF THE IPM PROGRAM ONBOARD ARE NOT YET TRAINED IN BOTH IDENTIFICATION AND INSPECTION FOR PESTS OR APPLICATION OF PESTICIDES.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that persons responsible for both inspections for pests and application of pesticides receive training appropriate to those duties.
8.1.2.1.3
The training of the pest-control personnel shall be documented in the Integrated Pest Management Plan.
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