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Item No.:
01
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Site:
Medical-
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Violation:
There was no indication from the records that a 24-hour prior to arrival report was made for the 11/02/2009 arrival into Ft. Lauderdale. There was no indication from the records that a 24-hour prior to arrival report was made for the 11/21/2009 arrival into San Diego. The medical staff presented an e-mail dated 11/20/2009 from the VSP that stated there was a problem with the reporting system.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the master, the medical staff, or other designated staff of a vessel destined for a U.S. port from a foreign port submits at least one standardized gastrointestinal illness report based on the number of reportable cases in the gastrointestinal illness log to the VSP no less than 24 hours, but not more than 36 hours before the vessel's expected arrival at the U.S. port.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
The potable water line supplying the shower hose in ward 2 was not fitted with a backflow preventer.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that backflow preventers are installed when air gaps are impractical or when water under pressure is required.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Aft Starboard Bunker Station
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Violation:
The "potable water filling" sign was broken.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that each potable water filling line is painted auxiliary blue and clearly marked "POTABLE WATER FILLING" in letters at least 13 mm (0.5 inch) high, stamped on a non-corrosive label plate or the equivalent and located at or near the point of hose connection.
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Item No.:
11
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Site:
Medical-
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Violation:
The vessel had a handout titled "Traveler's Diarrhea" that was available in the medical center brochure wall. The handout described the symptoms as nausea, cramps, water diarrhea, and although seldom, fever. It indicated that the duration for these symptoms was 1-5 days. In that handout it advised passengers that they may take anti-diarrheal medication. It further advised that "if these symptoms develop or if your diarrhea persists for more than two days, contact the infirmary". No where in the handout did it advise passengers with gastrointestinal illness to remain isolated in their cabins.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that symptomatic passengers meeting the definition for AGE are advised to remain isolated in cabin until well for a minimum of 24 hours after symptom resolution.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Galley-Dry Storage Locker (Deck 3)
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Violation:
There were electrical wires stored on top of a large bag of flour. This was corrected.
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Recommendation:
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Preparation Room-Lido
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Violation:
Peeling sealant was found on the backplate of the tabletop meat slicer. It appeared the sealant was not necessary, since there was no seam present.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that materials used in the construction of multiuse utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are: (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.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Pinnacle Grill
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Violation:
The WMF coffee machine was posted out of order since August 2009. The ships was waiting for replacement parts.
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Recommendation:
Repair or replace this unit.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Soup Station
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Violation:
Peeling sealant was found along the side of the tilting pan. This was corrected.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning are constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Italian Station
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Violation:
The pipe insulation inside the technical compartment beneath the bulk milk dispenser was damaged, exposing fibrous insulation material, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning are constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Buffet-Portside
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Violation:
Peeling labels were found on the undercounter Alto Shaam oven, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning are constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Buffet-Omelet Station (Starboard)
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Violation:
The induction oven surface was cracked, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces are 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.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Hamburger Grill
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Violation:
The undercounter dishwasher was posted out of order since 07 Nov 2009. The ship was waiting for spare parts.
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Recommendation:
Repair or replace this unit.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Pastry
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Violation:
The undercounter dishwasher was posted out of order since September 2009. The ship was waiting for replacement parts.
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Recommendation:
Repair or replace this unit.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
The undercounter dishwasher was posted out of order since July 2009. The ship was waiting for replacement parts.
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Recommendation:
Repair or replace this unit.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Italian Station
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Violation:
The undercounter dishwasher was posted out of order since July, 2009. The ships was waiting for spare parts.
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Recommendation:
Repair or replace this unit.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Preparation Room-Lido
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Violation:
The undercounter dishwasher was posted out of order since September 2009. The ship is awaiting replacement parts.
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Recommendation:
Repair or replace this unit.
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Item No.:
24
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
The halogen concentration in the sanitizer container exceeded 200 ppm. This was corrected.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that a chlorine solution used as a sanitizing solution has a concentration between 50 mg/L (ppm) and 200 mg/L (ppm).
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Item No.:
24
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Site:
Buffet-Lido Canaletto
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Violation:
The halogen concentration in the sanitizer container measured less than 50 ppm. This was corrected.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that a chlorine solution used as a sanitizing solution has a concentration between 50 mg/L (ppm) and 200 mg/L (ppm).
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Item No.:
24
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Site:
Buffet-Lido Buffet
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Violation:
The halogen concentration in the sanitizer container measured less than 50 ppm. This was corrected.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that a chlorine solution used as a sanitizing solution has a concentration between 50 mg/L (ppm) and 200 mg/L (ppm).
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Item No.:
24
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Site:
Galley-Dishwash Area
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Violation:
The mounted final rinse temperature gauge on the in-use conveyor dishwasher registered greater than 220 F. There was the sound of steam coming from the machine. The final rinse temperature at the plate surface measured 162F and 160F.
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Recommendation:
In a mechanical operation, ensure that the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold is not more than 90C (194F), or less than: (1) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 74C (165F); or (2) For all other machines, 82C (180F); or (3) A utensil surface temperature of 71C (160F) as measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be achieved. (4) The maximum temperature of 90C (194F), does not apply to the high pressure and temperature systems with wand-type, hand-held, spraying devices used for the in-place cleaning and sanitizing of equipment such as meat saws.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Preparation Room-Lido
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Violation:
Approximately 10 medium-sized and large ceramic bowls were found soiled and stored on the clean storage rack. These items were removed for proper cleaning and sanitizing.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Galley-Pinnacle Grill
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Violation:
The rear hinge area of the clamshell grill was heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are 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:
Galley-Pinnacle Grill
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Violation:
The bottom panel of the pasta blancher was soiled.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Pinnacle Grill
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Violation:
The deck under the cleaning locker was soiled with old food debris.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are cleaned as often as necessary.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
Peeling sealant was found on the deckhead in this area, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
Peeling sealant was found on the deckhead, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
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Item No.:
37
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Site:
Galley-Dishwash Area
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Violation:
Condensate was observed on the bulkhead and deckhead on the clean side of the conveyor dishwasher. This area was hot and humid.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that ventilation hood systems and devices are sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on bulkheads and deckheads.
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Item No.:
38
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Site:
Galley-Special Order Section
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Violation:
The buffalo chopper was posted "not in use." This item was scheduled for removal.
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Recommendation:
Repair or replace this unit.
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Item No.:
38
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
The potato peeler was posted "not in use." This item was scheduled for removal.
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Recommendation:
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Galley-Garde Manger
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Violation:
There were 5-6 live drain flies in this area.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is effectively controlled to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, service areas, warewashing, and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Galley-Room Service Pantry
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Violation:
There were 4 live drain flies in this area.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is effectively controlled to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, service areas, warewashing, and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Galley-Beverage Station
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Violation:
There were a few live drain flies in this area. There was a live drain fly inside the bulk milk dispenser.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is effectively controlled to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, service areas, warewashing, and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Galley-Pinnacle Grill
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Violation:
A few live drain flies were found under and adjacent to the cleaning locker.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is effectively controlled to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, service areas, warewashing, and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
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