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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Analyzer-Chart Recorders
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Violation:
The sample lines for the analyzer-chart recorders for all of the recreational water facilities were located after the compensation tank.
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Recommendation:
Install chart recorders or electronic data loggers with security features that record pH and halogen measurements for each individual RWF. Ensure the sample line for the analyzer probe (monitoring) is either directly from the RWF or on the return line from each RWF and before the compensation tank. Install appropriate sample taps for analyzer calibration. In the event of equipment failure, measure free residual halogen and pH by a manual test kit at the RWF or return line at least hourly for whirlpool spas, spa pools, children's pools, and wading pools and every 4 hours for all other RWFs. Record manual readings on a chart or log, retain for at least 12 months, and ensure that they are available for review during inspections. Complete repairs on malfunctioning halogen analyzer-chart recorders within 30 days of equipment failure. Provide an audible alarm in a continuously occupied watch station to indicate low and high free halogen and pH readings in each RWF.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Turnover Rates
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Violation:
Not all recreational water facilities met the turnover rate requirements per the 2011 VSP Operations Manual. According to the technical data, the children 'spool had a turnover rate of 45 minutes and the spa pool had a turnover rate of 3 hours 15 minutes.
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Recommendation:
For RWFs with skim gutters, ensure that the fill level of the RWF is to the level of the skim gutters. Design recirculation systems and equipment, including chemical control equipment, UV disinfection systems, filter, and pumps to maintain adequate water chemistry control while operating at the following minimum turnover rates: (1) swimming pool (VSP 2005 Construction Guidelines or earlier): 6 hours; (2) swimming pool (VSP 2011 Construction Guidelines or later): 4 hours; (3) children's pool: 0.5 hours; (4) wading pool: 1 hour; (5) whirlpool spa: 0.5 hours; (6) spa pool: 2 hours; (7) interactive RWF or activity pool less than 610 millimeters (24 inches) deep: 1 hour; (8) interactive RWF or activity pool greater than 610 millimeters (24 inches) deep: 2 hours; and (9) baby-only water facility: 0.5 hours. Ensure an RWF slide that is combined with a pool has a turnover rate that matches the rate for the pool.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Bather Load
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Violation:
No documentation was available on the maximum bather load for each recreational water facility.
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Recommendation:
Maintain documentation on the maximum bather load for each RWF. Ensure the maximum bather load is based on the following factor: one person per five gallons (19 liters) per minute of recirculation flow.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Cartridge Filter Housings
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Violation:
Documentation on the disinfection concentration and time.
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Recommendation:
Clean, rinse, and disinfect the filter housing before the new filter media is placed in it. Ensure disinfection is accomplished with an appropriate halogen-based disinfectant. At a minimum, use a 50-ppm solution for 1 minute, or equivalent CT value. Maintain records on all inspection and cleaning procedures.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Depth Markers
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Violation:
Depth markers were in feet only.
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Recommendation:
Prominently display the depth of each RWF that is deeper than 1 meter (3 feet) so that it can be seen from the deck and in the pool. Label depth markers in both feet and meters. Additionally, install depth markers for every 1 meter (3 feet) change in depth.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Safety Signs
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Violation:
The general safety signs for all RWFs did not meet the new requirements in the 2011 VSP Operations Manual. For instance, the pool signs did not have the bather load information and did not caution against the use of the pool while experiencing fever. Also, the spa signs did not have the bather load information, did not caution against the use of the pool while experiencing fever, and did not caution against exceeding 15 minutes of exposure.
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Recommendation:
Provide safety signs for all RWFs, except for baby-only water facilities. Ensure the signs, at a minimum, include the following words: (1) do not use these facilities if you are experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, or fever; (2) no children in diapers or who are not toilet trained; (3) shower before entering the facility; and (4) bather load #. For children's RWF signs, include the exact wording "TAKE CHILDREN ON FREQUENT BATHROOM BREAKS" or "TAKE CHILDREN ON FREQUENT TOILET BREAKS." In addition to the safety sign requirements in section 6.7.1.1.1, install a sign at each whirlpool spa and spa pool entrance listing precautions and risks associated with the use of these facilities. Include, at a minimum, cautions against use by the following: (1) individuals who are immunocompromised; (2) individuals on medication or who have underlying medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure; and (3) pregnant women, elderly persons, and children. Additionally, caution against exceeding 15 minutes of exposure.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Housekeeping-Hotel Locker 8133
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Violation:
At least 11 cases of individually wrapped chocolates were stacked directly on the deck. Six pesticide spray cans stored next to these food cases. The labels of these pesticide spray cans had warnings that these products were hazardous to humans. More than six other containers with chocolate were stored on a cart in this locker.
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Recommendation:
Protect food from contamination by storing the food: (1) Covered or otherwise protected; (2) In a clean, dry location; (3) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (4) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Preparation Room-Deck 4
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Violation:
The plastic buffalo chopper lid was cracked.
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Recommendation:
Ensure multiuse food-contact surfaces are: (1) Smooth; (2) Free of breaks, open seams greater than 0.8 mm (1/32 inch), cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; (3) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; (4) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; and (5) Accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the following methods without being disassembled, by disassembling without the use of tools, or by easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to maintenance and cleaning personnel. Use only low profile, nonslotted, noncorroding, and easy-to-clean fasteners on food-contact surfaces and in splash zones. Prohibit the use of exposed slotted screws, Phillips head screws, or pop rivets in these areas.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Preparation Room-Deck 4
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Violation:
The plastic basket of the salad spinner had numerous indentations, scratches and pits.
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Recommendation:
Ensure multiuse food-contact surfaces are: (1) Smooth; (2) Free of breaks, open seams greater than 0.8 mm (1/32 inch), cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; (3) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; (4) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; and (5) Accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the following methods without being disassembled, by disassembling without the use of tools, or by easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to maintenance and cleaning personnel. Use only low profile, nonslotted, noncorroding, and easy-to-clean fasteners on food-contact surfaces and in splash zones. Prohibit the use of exposed slotted screws, Phillips head screws, or pop rivets in these areas. Replace the basket.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Preparation Room-Deck 4
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Violation:
Food particles and debris soiled six of the previously cleaned chopper (processor) blades that were hanging on the bulkhead.
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Recommendation:
Ensure food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 - Garde Manager
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Violation:
Food residue and grease soiled the orange hand-held mixer that was stored as clean in the knife locker adjacent to the undercounter warewash machine.
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Recommendation:
Ensure food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Galley-Deck 6 - Garde' Manager
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Violation:
Food residue soiled the back plate and the round blade of the previously cleaned slicer.
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Recommendation:
Ensure food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
28
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Site:
Other-Deck 2 Aft - Hotel Storage
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Violation:
Boxes of single service cups and related food service items were stored on deck stands that measured less than one inch above the deck.
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Recommendation:
Store cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles: (1) in a clean, dry location; (2) in a location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; (3) at least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
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Item No.:
31
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Site:
Housekeeping-Hotel Locker 8133
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Violation:
Six pesticide spray cans were stored next to food cases in this hotel locker.
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Recommendation:
Ensure pesticides, insecticides, and rodenticides are stored in a locked area of the vessel that is not in a food area.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 - Ice Machines
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Violation:
The light intensity adjacent to the two ice machines across from the starboard flight-type warewash machine was less than 110 lux.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the light intensity is at least 110 lux (10 foot candles) behind and around mounted equipment, including counter-mounted equipment.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 - Garde Manager
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Violation:
The artificial illumination adjacent to the deck-mounted mixer on the left side was not sufficient. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)
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Recommendation:
Ensure the light intensity is at least 110 lux (10 foot candles) behind and around mounted equipment, including counter-mounted equipment.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Galley-Deck 6 - Sauce Station
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Violation:
The light intensity along the work counter at the sauce station was less than 220 lux.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the light intensity is at least 220 lux (20 foot candles) on food preparation surfaces, and at a distance of 75 centimeters (30 inches) above the deck in food preparation areas, handwashing facilities, warewashing areas, equipment, and utensil storage, pantries, toilet rooms, and consumer self-service areas.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Galley-Warewash
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Violation:
Two live fruit flies were on the deckhead immediately adjacent to the in-use flight-type warewash machine.
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Recommendation:
Effectively control the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, and service areas and warewashing and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Preparation Room-Deck 4
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Violation:
Five live fruit flies were observed along the bulkhead and deckhead. The area was not in operation at the time of the inspection.
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Recommendation:
Effectively control the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, and service areas and warewashing and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
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Item No.:
40
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Site:
Integrated Pest Management-
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Violation:
The IPM logs did not include follow-up inspection results after an action was taken due to pests noted during inspections.
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Recommendation:
When pests are noted during an inspection, ensure the log includes action taken and follow-up inspection results.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Housekeeping-Public Toilet Rooms
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Violation:
The passenger public toilets did not have a sign advising users to wash their hands. In addition, there were no signs advising users to use a hand towel, paper towel, or tissue to open the doors.
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Recommendation:
Provide the passenger and crew public toilets with a handwashing station that includes: (1) Hot and cold running water; (2) Soap; (3) A method to dry hands; (4) A sign advising users to wash hands. Post a sign advising users of toilet facilities to use hand towel, paper towel, or tissue to open the door unless the exit is hands free.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)
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Violation:
The OPRP did not contain specific procedures for informing passengers and crew members of an outbreak and procedures for returning the vessel to normal operating conditions after an outbreak.
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Recommendation:
Ensure each vessel has a written OPRP that details standard procedures and policies to specifically address AGE onboard. Include the following in the written OPRP: (4) Procedures for informing passengers and crew members of the outbreak. Ensure this section also includes procedures for notification of passengers embarking the vessel following an outbreak voyage or segment of a voyage; (5) Procedures for returning the vessel to normal operating conditions after an outbreak;
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Item No.:
42
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Site:
Children Area-
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Violation:
The height of the handwashing sinks in the toilet room was 25.5 inches above the deck and no step stools were provided.
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Recommendation:
If toilet rooms are located in a child-activity center, provide a child-size toilet(s) or child-accessible toilet(s) (child-size seat and step stool) and handwashing facilities. Ensure child-size toilets (to include the toilet seat) have a maximum height of 280 millimeters (11 inches) and a toilet seat opening no greater than 203 millimeters (8 inches). Ensure handwashing sinks have a maximum height of 560 millimeters (22 inches) above the deck or a step stool.
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Item No.:
42
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Site:
Children Area-
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Violation:
The water temperature at the handwashing sinks inside and outside the children's toilet room could be adjusted to greater than 110F. The temperature was measured at 126F.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the maximum water temperature for a handwashing station does not exceed 43C (110F).
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Item No.:
42
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Site:
Children Area-
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Violation:
The exclusion policy posted at the entrance did not include a requirement for written clearance from the medical staff before a child with symptoms of infectious illness would be allowed in the children center.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the child activity center has a written exclusion policy on procedures to be followed when a child develops symptoms of an infectious illness while at the center. Ensure the exclusion policy includes a requirement for written clearance from the medical staff before a child with symptoms of infectious illness can be allowed in the child activity center. Post the policy at the entrance of the child activity center.
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