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Item No.:
03
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Site:
Potable Water-TECHNICAL WATER PRODUCTION
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Violation:
THE SHIP IS ANCHORED IN THE HARBOR OF KETCHIKAN AND WAS MAKING TECHNICAL WATER FROM ONE OF THE ONBOARD EVAPORATORS THROUGHOUT THE INSPECTION. A REVIEW OF THE WATER RECORDS REVEALED THAT THE SHIP HAS MADE TECHNICAL WATER FROM THE EVAPORATORS 27 TIMES FROM APRIL 2005 TO PRESENT. THIS PRACTICE WAS WRITTEN IN A PROCEDURE (G413) IN THE SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND APPROVED BY OFFICIALS OF NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINES, BUT IT IS IN DIRECT CONFLICT WITH THE VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL SECTION 5.1.2.1.1 AND NO VARIANCE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR SUCH A PROCEDURE. THERE WAS A DISINFECTION PROCEDURE PERFORMED FOLLOWING TECHNICAL WATER PRODUCTION AND PRIOR TO POTABLE PRODUCTION, A REVIEW REVEALED ONLY A SECTION OF PIPING DOWNSTREAM OF THE EVAPORATOR AND DISCHARGING OVERBOARD IS INVOLVED.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that a reverse osmosis, distillation plant or other process that supplies water to the vessel's potable water system does not operate in polluted area's, harbors or at anchor.
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Potable Water-MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST RECORD
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Violation:
THE MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTS PERFORMED ON THE SHIP FOR WATER POTABILITY STANDARDS ARE RECORDED ONLY AS POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE, BUT THE TEST KIT USED REVEALS TWO SEPARATE TESTS FOR TOTAL COLIFORM AND E. COLI BACTERIA. THE TESTS PERFORMED WHEN THE SHIP BUNKERED WATER IN PRINCE RUPERT ON JULY 21 AND 28, AND AUGUST 18 OF 2005 WERE RECORDED ONLY AS POSITIVE. THE MEDICAL STAFF WHO COMPLETE THE TEST AND LOG THE RESULT STATED THESE TESTS WERE ONLY POSITIVE FOR TOTAL COLIFORM BACTERIA.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that bunkering water samples are analyzed for the presence of Escherichia coli. and that results are recorded.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-SPA AREA STEAM ROOMS
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Violation:
THE BACKFLOW PREVENTER INSTALLED ON THE BOILER UNITS FOR THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S STEAM ROOM/SAUNA WAS A NON-CONTINUOUS PRESSURE MODEL. WHERE INSTALLED THESE PREVENTERS ARE SUBJECT TO CONTINUOUS WATER PRESSURE.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that a continuous pressure-type backflow preventer is installed when a valve is located downstream from the backflow preventer.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM
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Violation:
THERE WAS NO COMPREHENSIVE CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM WRITTEN. ONLY LARGE BACKFLOW PREVENTERS WHICH ARE TESTABLE WERE INSPECTED, TESTED, AND RESULTS RECORDED. THERE WAS NO LISTING OF CROSS-CONNECTIONS, INCLUDING AIR-GAPS, AND THERE WAS NO SCHEDULE SET FOR INSPECTION OF NON-TESTABLE BACKFLOW PREVENTERS THROUGHOUT THE SHIP. THIS DOCUMENTATION IS A 2005 OPERATIONS MANUAL REQUIREMENT.
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Recommendation:
A cross-connection control program shall include at a minimum: a complete listing of cross-connections and the backflow prevention method/device for each, so there is a match to the plumbing system component and location, the program shall set a schedule for inspection frequency. A log documenting the inspection or maintenance in written or electronic form shall be maintained and be available for review during inspections. See the 2005 Vessel Sanitation Program Operations Manual, Section 5.7.1.1.4 for further detail.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-TANK CLEANING RECORDS
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Violation:
THE ELECTRONIC RECORD OF THE MOST RECENT TANK CLEANING AND DISINFECTION (APRIL 2005) DID NOT INCLUDE DETAILS OF WHAT DECHLORINATION OR FLUSHING WAS ACCOMPLISHED AFTER THE TANKS WERE SUPERCHLORINATED. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE CHLORINE RESIDUAL WAS LOWERED TO 5 PPM OR BELOW PRIOR TO REFILLING. THIS IS A 2005 OPERATIONS MANUAL REQUIREMENT.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the disinfected parts of the system are flushed with potable water until the free residual halogen is 5.00 mg/L (ppm). Written or electronic documention must include the flushing and/or dechlorination procedure utilized to lower the halogen residual as part of the tank cleaning and disinfection process.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-SPA AREA AQUA SWIM POOL
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Violation:
THE AQUA SWIM POOL MEETS VSP CRITERIA AS A SPA POOL. THIS POOL IS HALOGENATED BELOW 4 PPM BROMINE DURING OPERATION AND IS NOT SHOCK HALOGENATED EACH NIGHT AS REQUIRED IN THE 2005 VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL.
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Recommendation:
Maintain the spa pool halogen according to the whirlpool spa standards provided in sections 6.3.1.1.1 - 6.4.1.3.1, except that daily water change in section 6.3.1.2 is not required.
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Item No.:
14
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Site:
Provisions-PASTRY/BAKERY
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Violation:
A BAKER WAS WORKING WHILE WEARING A RING IMBEDDED WITH STONES.
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Recommendation:
While preparing food, ensure that food employees do not wear jewelry on their arms and hands. A plain ring such as a smooth simple wedding band may be allowed to be worn by food employees.
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Item No.:
16
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Site:
Galley-RAFFLES DECK 12
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Violation:
THE TIME ONLY AS A PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIFIED THAT TIMES WRITTEN ON FOOD CONTAINERS BE THE TIME THE CONTAINER WAS PLACED ON TIME CONTROL, WHILE THE VSP MANUAL REQUIRES THAT FOOD LABELS FOR TIME CONTROL HAVE DISCARD TIMES WRITTEN ON THEM. THE AREA WAS INSPECTED AT 11:20 AM AND ALL HOT AND COLD FOODS HAD 9 AM LABELS AFFIXED TO THE CONTAINERS. INSIDE THE GALLEY REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR #2 HAD FOUR TRAYS OF PACKAGED YOGURT WITH 9 AM DISCARD LABELS ON THE TRAYS. WHEN ASKED, STAFF STATED THAT THESE YOGURTS WERE ACTUALLY ON TEMPERATURE CONTROL, NOT TIME.
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Recommendation:
If time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, is used as the public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption, ensure that (1) The food is marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control; (2) The food is cooked and served, served if ready-to-eat, or discarded, within 4 hours from the time when the food is removed from temperature control; and (3) The food in unmarked containers or packages or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit is discarded.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-PASTRY SERVICE COUNTER
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Violation:
THERE WAS A HOLE AND SPLIT AT A GRIND POINT IN THE BACK SPLASH PANEL MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CLEAN.
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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-POT WASH
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Violation:
THE MANUFACTURER'S TECHNICAL INFORMATION LABEL WAS PEELING FROM THE UNIT AND THE INFORMATION WAS NOT LEGIBLE.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that warewashing machines are provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operating specifications including the: (1) Temperatures required for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing; (2) Pressure required for the fresh water sanitizing rinse; and (3) Conveyor speed for conveyor machines or cycle time for stationary rack machines.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-POT WASH
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Violation:
THE WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS MISSING FROM THE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE GAUGE DISPLAY PANEL.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that warewashing machines are equipped with a temperature measuring device that indicates the temperature of the water: (1) In each wash and rinse tank; and (2) As the water enters the hot water sanitizing final rinse manifold or in the chemical sanitizing solution tank.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-POT WASH
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Violation:
THE WASH TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE GAUGE REMAINED AT 130°F THROUGHOUT ALL UNIT CYCLES.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that warewashing equipment is maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including: (1) Being maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the standards of the materials, design, and construction of these guidelines; and (2) Maintaining water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices in good repair and ensuring their accuracy within the intended range of use.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Galley-ICE MACHINE G0605/02 F18
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Violation:
A GELATINOUS SLIME WAS FOUND ON THE INSIDE OF THE PLASTIC CUBER COVER.
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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.:
29
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Site:
Pantry-BELL BOX PANTRY DECK 5
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Violation:
THE HANDWASH STATION NEAR THE ENTRY DOOR HAD A WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 75 AND 82 °F. THE TEMPERATURE WAS NOT ADJUSTABLE BY THE OPERATORS.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that handwashing sinks are equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 43°C (110°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-STEAM KETTLES
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Violation:
A DECKHEAD PANEL WAS MISSING NEAR THE STEAM KETTLE VENTILATION HOOD. A REPAIR TICKET HAD BEEN SUBMITTED.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-DRY GOODS STORAGE
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Violation:
THE FLOOR WAS SOILED AND HAD POOLED WATER. THIS AREA WAS BEING UTILIZED FOR THE STORAGE OF NEW EQUIPMENT.
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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.:
40
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Site:
Provisions-DRY STORES
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Violation:
ONE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED PACKAGE OF TOMOSHIRAGA SOMEN NOODLES (MANUFACTURED BY WALONG MARKETING, BUENA PARK, CA. - PRODUCT OF TAIWAN) WAS FOUND CONTAMINATED WITH GRAIN BEETLES. THE TWO BOXES CONTAINING THE INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES WERE REMOVED AND ISOLATED.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that incoming shipments of food and supplies are routinely inspected for evidence of insects, rodents, and other pests.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Housekeeping-PUBLIC TOILETS
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Violation:
ALL EXCEPT THE SINGLE PERSON PUBLIC TOILETS HAD WASTE PAPER RECEPTACLES LOCATED AWAY FROM THE ENTRY DOOR, REQUIRING THE USER TO BARE HAND CONTACT THE DOOR HANDLE ON EXIT OF THE ROOM. THIS IS A 2005 OPERATIONS MANUAL REQUIREMENT.
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Recommendation:
Public toilet facilities shall be equipped so that persons exiting the toilet room are not required to handle the door with bare hands. This may be accomplished by methods such as locating paper towel dispensers at sinks and waste containers near the room door, installing mechanically operated doors, door removal, or other effective means.
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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 ONBOARD PROCEDURE FOR NORWALK OUTBREAKS (SEMS G905.1.5) WAS INCOMPLETE IN THAT THERE WAS NOTHING DESCRIBING THE CONDITION AT WHICH THE PROCEDURE WOULD BEGIN IMPLEMENTATION THROUGHOUT THE SHIP. THIS IS A 2005 OPERATIONS MANUAL REQUIREMENT.
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Recommendation:
When the cumulative proportion of cases of gastrointestinal illness among passengers or crew members is > or = 2%, the infection control response shall include cleaning and disinfecting all public areas, including handrails and restrooms, on a continuous basis until the proportion decreases to < 2%. See also the 2005 Vessel Sanitation Program Operations Manual (section 9.1.1.1.2).
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Ventilation-WRITTEN PROGRAM
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Violation:
THE ELECTRONIC MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR THE HEATING VENTILATION & AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM ONBOARD WAS SPECIFIC IN DETAIL ABOUT INSPECTION FREQUENCY, BUT THERE WAS NO SET SCHEDULE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PROVIDED. THIS IS A 2005 OPERATIONS MANUAL REQUIREMENT.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the vessel has a written inspection, cleaning, and maintenance plan for the HVAC system. Ensure that the plan is maintained and available for review during inspections.
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