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Cruise Ship: National Geographic Sea Bird Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions Inspection Date: 05/13/1998 Inspection Score: 92
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.: 3
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: The free halogen residual measured by the analyzer did not compare within 0.2 ppm of the actual halogen level.
Recommendation: The analyzer and chart recorder must be properly maintained, operated and calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The ship must have a chlorine or bromine analyzer-recorder, which must be installed at a distant point in the potable water distribution system where a significant water flow exists. The free halogen residual measured by the analyzer must compare within 0.2 ppm of the actual halogen level.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-GALLEY
Violation: Non-easily cleanable duct tape was used on the bottom of a cabinet.
Recommendation: The duct tape shall be removed.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-GALLEY
Violation: The space surrounding the grill grease pan was not easily cleanable.
Recommendation: Surfaces of equipment not intended for contact with food, but which are exposed to splash or food debris or which otherwise require frequent cleaning, shall be designed and fabricated to be smooth, washable, free of unnecessary ledges, projections, or crevices, and readily accessible for cleaning, and shall be of such material and in such repair as to be easily maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-GALLEY
Violation: Non-easily cleanable gaps were present around the stove and grill.
Recommendation: Surfaces of equipment not intended for contact with food, but which are exposed to splash or food debris or which otherwise require frequent cleaning, shall be designed and fabricated to be smooth, washable, free of unnecessary ledges, projections, or crevices, and readily accessible for cleaning, and shall be of such material and in such repair as to be easily maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
Item No.: 23
Site: Other-GALLEY
Violation: Ensure that chlorine test strips are provided to measure the amount of chlorine present in the sanitzing buckets.
Recommendation:
Item No.: 29
Site: Other-GALLEY
Violation: The gaps and seams around the stove and grill were soiled with food grease residue.
Recommendation: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
Item No.: 29
Site: Other-GALLEY
Violation: The space surrounding the grill grease pan was soiled with food and grease residue.
Recommendation: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
Item No.: 29
Site: Other-GALLEY
Violation: The non-food contact surfaces of the slicer were soiled with food residue.
Recommendation: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
Item No.: 38
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE-GENERAL
Violation: There were some non-easily cleanable gaps and ledges on the bulkheads and deckheads in the galley and dry stores.
Recommendation: Decks, bulkheads and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing and storage areas, including pantries shall be designed and constructed for easy cleanability, shall be corrosion-resistant, maintained in good repair and kept clean. Bulkheads and deckheads shall have smooth, hard finishes and light colored surfaces.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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