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Cruise Ship: Borealis Cruise Line: Fred Olsen Cruise Line Inspection Date: 05/06/2003 Inspection Score: 96
This cruise ship inspection report lists the deficiencies found during the inspection. Additional information corresponding to each item number is available in the lastest editions of the CDC VSP Operational Manual.

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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 - CAS - [INSERT INSPECTION DATE] .
Recommendation: 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] .
Item No.: 05
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: THE FAR POINT ANALYZER READ 1.29 PPM CHLORINE AND THE MANUAL TEST READ 1.00 PPM CHLORINE.
Recommendation: 5.5.1.2.3 The free residual halogen measured by the halogen analyzer shall be ±0.2 mg/L (ppm) of the free residual halogen measured by the manual test.
Item No.: 09
Site: Other-POOL
Violation: TOTAL HALOGEN REAGENTS ARE USED TO MEASURE THE BROMINE CONCENTRATION OF THE POOLS.
Recommendation: The amount of free halogen available should be measured to determine the bromine level.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-SPAS
Violation: A SIGN STATING "DO NOT USE POOL WHEN ILL" WAS POSTED AT THE POOL HOT TUB AREAS.
Recommendation: 6.4.1.1.3 A sign shall be installed near the whirlpool spas that lists standard safety precautions and risks, warning against use by particularly susceptible people, such as those who are immunocompromised.
Item No.: 19
Site: Other-LIDO TACO BAR
Violation: THE SNEEZE GUARD WAS LOCATED TOO HIGH TO ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE FOOD STORED BENEATH.
Recommendation: Ensure the sneeze guard adequately protects all food on display.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-LIDO BUFFET LINE
Violation: THE FIRE DOOR ABOVE THE GRILL AREA (BOTTOM GATE C) WAS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
Recommendation: The area should be made to be easily cleanable.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-LIDO
Violation: ICE CRUSHER # 8.69 HAD A PVC TUBE ENTERING INTO THE ICE BIN FROM THE CRUSHER THAT HAD LARGE GAPS AROUND THE TUBE.
Recommendation: 7.4.2.4.2 Equipment openings, closures and deflectors shall conform to: (1) A cover or lid for equipment shall overlap the opening and be sloped to drain. (2) An opening located within the top of a unit of equipment that is designed for use with a cover or lid shall be flanged upward at least 5 millimeters (2/10 of an inch). (3) Fixed piping, temperature measuring devices, rotary shafts, and other parts extending into equipment shall be provided with a watertight joint at the point where the item enters the equipment. (4) If a watertight joint is not provided, the piping, temperature measuring devices, rotary shafts, and other parts extending through the openings shall be equipped with an apron designed to deflect condensation, drips, and dust from openings into the food; and the opening shall be flanged at least 5 millimeters (2/10 of an inch).
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-LIDO
Violation: ICE MACHINE # 8.70 HAD THE DRAIN LINE EXITING THROUGH THE ICE BIN AND THE AREA EXITING THE ICE BIN WAS NOT SEALED.
Recommendation: 7.4.2.4.7 Liquid waste drain lines may not pass through an ice machine or ice storage bin.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE GENERAL
Violation: THE VENTILATION HOODS AND THE BULKHEAD AREAS BEHIND THE GRILLS AND THE COOKING KETTLES HAD PEELING LOOSE SOFT SEALANT EXPOSING GAPS AND SEAMS.
Recommendation: 7.4.1.1.9 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-LIDO STARBOARD BUFFET
Violation: THE SCOTTSMAN ICE MACHINE WAS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE DUE TO A STYROFOAM TUBE COVERING THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE HOLDING BIN.
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.: 21
Site: Other-LIDO HAMBURGER STATION
Violation: THE GRILL WAS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE DUE TO POOR WELDS WHERE THE GREASE DRAIN TRAY HAD BEEN REMOVED.
Recommendation: 7.4.1.1.9 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY-BAKERY
Violation: THE DOUGH ROLLER BELT WAS WET ON THE UNDERSIDE. ALLOW THE BELT TO AIR DRY BY PLACING A PROP BETWEEN THE BELT AND THE MACHINE.
Recommendation: Ensure the belt is allowed to dry by placing props between the belt and the body of the machine.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - GLASS WASHER
Violation: THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING.
Recommendation: Ensure temperature gauges are working properly on the glasswasher.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-CREW GALLEYWAREWASHER
Violation: THE PRESSURE GAUGE WAS NOT GIVING AN ACCURATE PRESSURE DISPLAY. THE ENGINEERING STAFF TRIED TO REPLACE THE GAUGE EARLIER BUT DID NOT HAVE THE CORRECT FITTINGS.
Recommendation: 7.5.2.1.2 Pressure measuring devices that display the pressures in the water supply line for the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse shall have increments of 7 kilopascals (1 pounds per square inch) or smaller and shall be accurate to ± 14 kilopascals (± 2 pounds per square inch) in the 100-170 kilopascals (15-25 pounds per square inch) range.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-LIDO
Violation: ICE MACHINE # 8.70 HAD DEBRIS/MOLD ON THE CORNERS OF THE ICE CHUTE AND ON THE CUBER LINES.
Recommendation: Ensure that the ice machines are cleaned on a routine basis to prevent debris and mold buildup.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-LIDO HAMBURGER STATION
Violation: THE FRYER WAS SOILED WITH GREASE AND CARBONIZED DEBRIS.
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-LIDO STARBOARD BUFFET
Violation: THE SCOTTSMAN ICE MACHINE TECHNICAL AREA ABOVE THE CIRCULAR ICE BIN WAS SOILED WITH MOLDY DEBRIS.
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-LIDO
Violation: THE DECK AND DECK DRAIN BENEATH THE ICE CREAM STATION WERE DIRTY AND THE DRAIN WAS RUSTY.
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.: 33
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE GENERAL
Violation: THE DECKS HAD CRACKED TILES AND RECESSED GROUTING. SOME AREAS WERE UNDER REPAIR.
Recommendation: 7.7.4.2.3 Decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, shall be maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 34
Site: Other-ROOM SERVICE PANTRY
Violation: TWO DRAINS IN THE AREA CONNECTED TO THE HANDWASH SINKS WERE CLOGGED CAUSING WATER TO BACKUP. THE MAINTENANCE CREW WAS NOTIFIED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.
Recommendation: 7.7.3.3.1 A plumbing system in a food area shall be maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 37
Site: Other-LIDO DISHWASH AREA
Violation: THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITHIN THE DISHWASH AREA WAS NOT ADEQUATELY REMOVING THE EXCESS HEAT.
Recommendation: 7.7.6.1.1 All food preparation, warewashing, and toilet rooms shall have sufficient ventilation to keep them free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes.
Item No.: 38
Site: Other-LIDO HAMBURGER STATION
Violation: THE HOT DOG ROLLER WAS NO LONGER USED DUE TO IT NOT BEING EASILY CLEANABLE. UNUSED EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE REMOVED.
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.: 41
Site: Other-CHILD ACTIVITY CENTER
Violation: THE CHILD CARE RESTROOM WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH CHILD SIZE TOILETS.
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.: 41
Site: Other-CHILD CARE CENTER
Violation: A SIGN STATING TO WASH CHILDREN AND STAFF MEMBERS HANDS WAS NOT POSTED IN THE RESTROOM.
Recommendation: 10.2.1.1.5 Signs shall be posted in children's toilet room advising the providers to wash their hands and the children's hands after assisting children use the toilet.
Item No.: 41
Site: Other-VENTILATION
Violation: THE VENTILATION SYSTEM DID NOT HAVE AN INSPECTION PORT NOR EASY ACCESS TO THE DRAIN PAN.
Recommendation: Inspection ports should be provided for the ventilation systems easy viewing.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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