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Item No.:
05
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Site:
Potable Water-Far Point
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Violation:
The chlorine residual at the distribution far point was measured at 2.03 ppm, 1.54 ppm, and 1.66 by the inspector and 1.83 ppm, 1.71 ppm, and 1.70 ppm by crew. The analyzer chart recorder was reading a value of 0.99 ppm at the time of the inspection. The analyzer chart was immediately recalibrated to 1.70 ppm by crew.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the free residual halogen measured by the halogen analyzer is within 0.2 mg/L (ppm) of the free residual halogen measured by the manual test.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Fecal/Vomit Accident Plan
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Violation:
The written fecal and vomit accident plan did not mention the pH value needed to be maintained between 7.2-7.5 during the disinfection process.
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Recommendation:
Ensure a fecal and vomit accident response procedure that meets or exceeds the procedure provided in Annex 13.8 is available for review during inspections.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Sand Filter Core Test
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Violation:
The results of the monthly sand filter core sample test for each RWF was not documented.
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Recommendation:
Examine granular filter media for channels, mounds, or holes. Inspect a core sample of the filter media for excessive organic material accumulation using a recommended sedimentation method. For whirlpool spas and spa pools, ensure inspections and sedimentation tests are done monthly. For all other RWFs, ensure inspections and sedimentation tests are conducted quarterly. Change granular filter media for whirlpool spas and spa pools based on the inspection and sedimentation test results or every 12 months, whichever is more frequent. For all other RWFs, change granular filter media based on the inspection and sedimentation results or per the manufacturer?s recommendations, whichever is more frequent. Record the results of both the filter inspection and sedimentation test.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Hair and Lint Strainer Disinfection
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Violation:
The weekly disinfection of the hair and lint strainer and housing was not consistently recorded as completed. The ship had a computer system that would generate the weekly work order for the disinfection but it was not always clearly documented that the work order was completed.
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Recommendation:
Clean, rinse, and disinfect the hair and lint strainer and hair and lint strainer housing on all RWFs weekly. 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-Hydropool Safety Sign
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Violation:
The safety sign for the hydropool contained the general information required for pools but did not have the additional requirements required for spa pools.
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Recommendation:
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.:
11
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Site:
Medical-Crew Gastointestinal (GI) Illness Reporting
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Violation:
On 12 March a crew member (nonfood handler) experienced eight episodes of diarrhea with symptom onset at 21:00 but did not report to medical until 17:45 on 13 March. According to the work history, the crew member did not work during this time period. A written disciplined document for reporting late was in the crew member's medical file. On 6 February a crew member (nonfood handler) experienced four episodes of diarrhea with symptom onset at 05:00 but did not report to medical until 16:45. According to the self-reported food history the crew member ate breakfast in the staff mess and lunch in the crew mess while symptomatic. The crew also worked while symptomatic from 08:00- 16:00. A written disciplined document for reporting late was in the crew member's medical file.
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Recommendation:
When food employees meet the case definition for AGE, ensure the following actions are taken: (1) isolate in cabin or designated restricted area until symptom-free for a minimum of 48 hours; (2) follow-up with and receive approval by designated medical personnel before returning crew to work; (3) document date and time of last symptom and clearance to return to work. When nonfood employees meet the case definition for AGE, ensure the following actions are taken: (1) isolate in cabin or designated restricted area until symptom-free for a minimum of 24 hours; (2) follow-up with and receive approval by designated medical personnel before returning crew to work; (3) document the date and time of last symptom and clearance to return to work.
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Item No.:
16
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Site:
Galley-Time Control Plans - Britannia and Lido
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Violation:
The written time control plans for both the Britannia Galleys in decks 2 and 3 and the Lido Galley did not describe the use of counters or non-powered trolleys where loose pans of potentially hazardous foods were placed under time only as a public health control. The ship staff did identify the individual pans with discard labels as time control.
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Recommendation:
The time control plans should be modified to first include counters and non-powered trolleys among the units/locations under time control. Secondly, there should be a statement added to these plans specifying that these loose pans of potentially hazardous food on time control will have a label attached with the discard time, even when the service period is four hours or less.
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Item No.:
16
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Site:
Galley-Deck 10 Lido Galley - Production Section
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Violation:
Two large hotel pans filled with grated cheese were found inside undercounter reach-in refrigerator #3 with food temperatures of 46 F. Staff stated this was cheese used in the morning breakfast, so both pans were immediately transferred to the blast chiller for rapid cooling.
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Recommendation:
Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, maintain potentially hazardous foods at 57C (135F) or above, except that roasts may be held at a temperature of 54C (130F); or 5C (41F) or less.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Deck 10 Lido Galley - Production Section
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Violation:
The left door of two door undercounter reach-in refrigerator #1 had a gap in the lower half large enough for a set of folded papers to pass from the outside to the inside of the door when fully shut.
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Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood contact equipment is maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including: (1) Equipment maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operation specifications of these guidelines; (2) Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates are kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
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Item No.:
28
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Site:
Housekeeping-Steward Locker 8174
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Violation:
Clean food equipment, such as glass drinking cups and wine glasses, were stored in this room that was not properly constructed for food equipment storage. The deckhead was not closed and had exposed pipes and wiring. The room was not coved at the bulkhead/deck juncture.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Preparation Room-Butcher Shop
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Violation:
There was a leak dripping from the supply air vent cover to the deck below, just in front of the handwash station and food preparation sink.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Pantry-Lido Bar - Pantry
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Violation:
The artificial light between the bulkhead and ice machine and behind the ice machine was below the minimum 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:
Buffet-Staff Mess - Beverage Counter
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Violation:
The artificial light levels between the juice dispenser and microwave oven and between the ice dispenser and espresso machine were below the minimum 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.:
39
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Site:
Buffet-Officer's Mess
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Violation:
There were 13 live fruit flies observed on the deckhead surrounding the buffet counter and beverage counter.
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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:
Other-Officer's Mess Pantry
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Violation:
One live fruit fly was observed on the bulkhead behind the ice 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-Provisions - Vegetable Preparation Room
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Violation:
One live fruit fly was observed on the deckhead near the dishwash machine. The fly was destroyed during 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.:
39
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Site:
Buffet-Staff Mess - Beverage Counter
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Violation:
Six live fruit flies were observed on the deckhead above the counter-mounted equipment.
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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-IPM - Inventory
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Violation:
The list of pesticides currently on the ship were provided in the documentation, but it was unclear if any of those used in the previous 12 months were included, particularly if some had been discontinued.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the vessel's IPM Plan includes a record of pesticides used to control pests and vectors. Ensure that the record includes all pesticides currently onboard the vessel and those used in the previous 12 months.
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