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Cruise Ship: Norwegian Star Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Lines Inspection Date: 10/28/2004 Inspection Score: 99
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-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: SHIP NAME: NORWEGIAN STAR - CAS - [INSPECTION DATE: 10/28/2004].
Recommendation:
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-SPINNAKER BAR PANTRY
Violation: THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE CARBONATOR WAS LEAKING.
Recommendation: 5.7.2.2.1 Backflow prevention devices should be periodically inspected and any failed units shall be replaced.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
Violation: THE THREADED FAUCET IN THE GARDEN PONDS EQUIPMENT ROOM (SUITE 14,000 & 14,500) WAS NOT PROTECTED WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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.: 08
Site: Other-CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
Violation: THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WERE IN DISREPAIR AND LEAKING ON THE POTABLE WATER LINES TO THE GARBAGE ROOM PULPERS.
Recommendation: 5.7.2.2.1 Backflow prevention devices should be periodically inspected and any failed units shall be replaced.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-MARKET CAF
Violation: THE POTABLE WATER LINE TO THE COFFEE MACHINE DID NOT HAVE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED, AND THE EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED WITH A CHEMICAL.
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.: 08
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER-DISTRIBUTION
Violation: THE SPA FOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT ROOM'S POTABLE WATER SUPPLY LINE WAS NOT STRIPED BLUE AT FITTINGS, ON EACH SIDE OF PARTITIONS, DECKS, AND BULKHEADS AND AT INTERVALS OF 5 METERS. THIS AREA WAS RECENTLY RENOVATED.
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.: 21
Site: Other-TEPPANYAKI GRILL
Violation: GAPS WERE NOTED ON THE FRONT OF THE GRILLS AROUND THE TECHNICAL PANELS AND IN THE GREASE DRIP PAN AREAS, MAKING THEM 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.: 26
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY
Violation: THE UPPER COMPARTMENTS OF ICE MACHINE MG 6-11 AND THE ONE NEXT TO IT WERE SLIGHTLY SOILED WITH MOLD.
Recommendation: 7.3.3.4.1 Food shall only contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-CAGNUY'S STEAK HOUSE
Violation: NUMEROUS PLATES AND SAUCERS WERE NOTED SOILED WITH A GREASY RESIDUE AND STORED AS CLEAN ON THE PREPARATION LINE.
Recommendation: 7.3.3.4.1 Food shall only contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-TEPPANYAKI GRILL
Violation: THE GAPS AROUND THE GRILLS WERE SOILED.
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.: 28
Site: Other-ENDLESS SUMMER GALLEY
Violation: ITEMS WERE STORED ON THE DECK IN THE RESTAURANT STOREROOM.
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.: 28
Site: Other-TOPSIDERS BAR
Violation: PLASTIC CUPS WERE PLACED OUT FOR SERVICE NESTED AND WET.
Recommendation: 7.5.7.1.1 After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or adequately drained before contact with food.
Item No.: 30
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY
Violation: A SIGN STATING "WASH HANDS AFTER USING THE TOILET" WAS NOT POSTED AND A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS NOT PROVIDED IN THE TOILET ROOM.
Recommendation: 7.7.1.2.3 Signs shall be conspicuously posted on the bulkhead adjacent to the door of the toilet, reading "WASH HANDS AFTER USING TOILET " in a language that the food employees understand. 7.7.1.2.5 Easily cleanable covered receptacles shall be provided for hygiene waste materials.
Item No.: 30
Site: Other-CREW GALLEY
Violation: A SIGN STATING "WASH HANDS AFTER USING THE TOILET" WAS NOT POSTED AND A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS NOT PROVIDED IN THE TOILET ROOM.
Recommendation: 7.7.1.2.3 Signs shall be conspicuously posted on the bulkhead adjacent to the door of the toilet, reading "WASH HANDS AFTER USING TOILET " in a language that the food employees understand. 7.7.1.2.5 Easily cleanable covered receptacles shall be provided for hygiene waste materials.
Item No.: 30
Site: Other-TEPPANYAKI GALLEY
Violation: A SIGN STATING "WASH HANDS AFTER USING THE TOILET" WAS NOT POSTED AND A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS NOT PROVIDED IN THE TOILET ROOM.
Recommendation: 7.7.1.2.3 Signs shall be conspicuously posted on the bulkhead adjacent to the door of the toilet, reading "WASH HANDS AFTER USING TOILET " in a language that the food employees understand. 7.7.1.2.5 Easily cleanable covered receptacles shall be provided for hygiene waste materials.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-BIER GARDEN
Violation: THE ALUMINUM DECK FOUNDATIONS AND GUTTERWAYS THROUGHOUT THE PANTRY WERE DETERIORATING, WITH SURFACES BECOMING DISCOLORED, ROUGH, AND PITTED MAKING THE DECK DIFFICULT TO CLEAN. THE VESSEL IS IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING THIS AREA.
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.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE GENERAL
Violation: SOME CRACKED AND BROKEN DECK TILES AND RECESSED GROUT WERE NOTED IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREAS.
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.
Item No.: 41
Site: Other-CHILD ACTIVITY CENTER
Violation: THE MATERIAL ON THE BLOW-UP CHARACTERS IN THE CHARACTER PIT HAD CRACKS AND GAPS IN THE MATERIAL, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CLEAN.
Recommendation: 10.3.1.1.1 Surfaces of tables, chairs, and other furnishings that children touch with their hands shall be cleanable.
Item No.: 41
Site: Other-CHILD ACTIVITY CENTER
Violation: TABLES WERE NOT CLEANED AND DISINFECTED BEFORE AND AFTER THEY ARE USED FOR EATING. HOUSEKEEPING CLEANS THE FACILITY AT NIGHT.
Recommendation: 10.3.1.2.3 Tables or high chair trays shall be cleaned and disinfected before and after they are used for eating.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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