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Cruise Ship: Emerald Princess Cruise Line: Princess Cruises Inspection Date: 12/08/2010 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.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Distilled Filliing from Evaporator
Violation: The pipe after the reduced pressure backflow prevention device was striped blue, indicating potable water.
Recommendation: Remove all indications of potable water after reduced pressure backflow prevention devices.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Photo Shop
Violation: A sink located in the photo shop had a backflow prevention device that was not listed on the cross-connection control program.
Recommendation: Ensure that the cross-connection control program includes at minimum: a complete listing of cross-connections and the backflow prevention method/device for each, so that there is a match to the plumbing system component and location, and an inspection frequency. Ensure that air-gaps are included in the listing.
Item No.: 10
Site: DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-Neptun Port Side Whirlpool Spa
Violation: There was no cover on the left suction line for the water jets. This whirlpool spa was open to the public at the time of the inspection.
Recommendation: Ensure that anti-entrapment drain covers or other drains that prevent entrapment hazards as specified in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Publication 363-009801 (dual drains/channel drains) are provided on swimming pools and whirlpool spas. Ensure that drain covers have either the plumbing/engineering approving organization stamp and flow rate affixed to the cover, or that a letter is maintained aboard the vessel certifying that the cover meets the safety requirements outlined in AMSE/ANSI A112.19.8M or an equivalent standard.
Item No.: 10
Site: Recreational Water Facilities-Fecal Accident Plan
Violation: The ship's "Faecal/Vomit Accident Response Procedures" did not differentiate between formed and loose stools. The procedures included a form that is completed following an accident, but only "faecal" or "vomit" were choices as type of accident.
Recommendation: Ensure that the fecal accident plan records indicates the type of fecal accident to ensure that corrective action taken is sufficient.
Item No.: 19
Site: Buffet-Staff Mess
Violation: The sneeze guard at the hot serving line was chipped along the edge closest to the serving plate rack. It appeared that serving plates routinely hit the sneeze guard.
Recommendation: Repair or replace the sneeze guards and protect the edge of the sneeze guard from future damage.
Item No.: 19
Site: Buffet-Crew Mess
Violation: The sneeze guards at both hot serving lines were chipped along the edges closest to the serving plate racks. It appeared that serving plates routinely hit the sneeze guards.
Recommendation: Repair or replace the sneeze guards and protect the edge of the sneeze guard from future damage.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Deck 6 Hot Line Forward
Violation: The gaskets inside the hot holding units were worn and cracked.
Recommendation: Replace the gaskets.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-Crew Mess Beverage Station
Violation: The gasket inside the juice machine door was loose along the left side.
Recommendation: Repair or replace the gasket.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Deck 6 Main Line Forward - Coffee Station
Violation: Electrical cords from the juice machine and coffee machine were draped across the counter top, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that cords are shortened or secured above the counters.
Item No.: 27
Site: Bar-Ice Cream
Violation: The inside of technical compartment #15.49 was soiled along the right side.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 33
Site: Provisions-Refrigerator #3716
Violation: There was a gap along the top edge of the horizontal deck/bulkhead profile strip to the right of the door.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 41
Site: Children Area-Toilet Rooms
Violation: There were no gloves, wipes or air-tight covered waste receptacles in the toilet rooms for children under the age of 6.
Recommendation: Ensure that each toilet facility is provided with a supply of toilet tissue, disposable gloves, and sanitary wipes. Ensure that an airtight, washable waste receptacle is conveniently located to dispose of excrement and soiled sanitary wipes that cannot be disposed of in the toilet and gloves and waste materials are removed from the child-activity center each day.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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