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Item No.:
*
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Forward Pool with Slide Adjacent
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Violation:
A heavy line of dirt debris was observed and what appeared to be brown pieces of material in a layer on one side of the pool bottom. The debris was in a path of about 1 meter in length and the pool was just opened for use. Staff were advised to vacuum out the debris before guests were allowed in. The pool halogen levels were acceptable and clarity was good.
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Recommendation:
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Item No.:
*
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Site:
*General Comment-
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Violation:
The staff responsible in the medical center, potable water system, and pest management demonstrated a good working knowledge of the VSP requirements and supporting logs were well maintained.
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Recommendation:
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Item No.:
01
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Site:
Medical-Prior to Arrival Gastrointestinal (GI) Illness Reporting
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Violation:
There were a few 4 hour and 24 hour prior to arrival GI illness reports which were not sent 4 hours prior to arrival or 24-36 hours prior to arrival. Medical staff stated that although the email reports were programmed for sending at the required times, they were in some way delayed in an outgoing mail status and only sent out later by the ship's system.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the master, medical staff, or other designated staff of a vessel destined for a U.S. port from a foreign port submits at least one standardized AGE report based on the number of reportable cases in the AGE log to VSP no less than 24 hours?but not more than 36 hours?before the vessel?s expected arrival at the U.S. port. If the number of cases changes after submission of the initial report, submit an updated report no less than 4 hours before the vessel?s arrival at the U.S. port. Ensure that the 4-hour update report contains a cumulative total count of the reported crew and passengers during the entire cruise, including the additional cases. Recommend that some email system professional investigate the reason why GI illness reports are sometimes remaining in a pending status and not sent according to the programmed time.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Potable Water Tank Maintenance
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Violation:
In the touch-up painting of potable water tank #2 port (12 May, 2014) and #3 center (18 February, 2014) there was no statement that the manufacturers' instructions were followed in the application of the primer or the paint applied after.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the interior coatings on potable water tanks are approved for potable water contact by a certification organization. Follow all manufacturers? recommendations for application, drying, and curing. For the tank coatings used, maintain the following onboard: (1) written documentation of approval from the certification organization (independent of the coating manufacturer); (2) manufacturers? recommendations for application, drying, and curing; and (3) written documentation that the manufacturers? recommendations have been followed for application, drying, and curing.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Room Service-Milk Machine
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Violation:
The bulk milk dispensing tube measured over an inch from the dispensing head.
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Recommendation:
Cut bulk milk dispensing tubes 45 degrees on the diagonal, leaving no more than 25 mm (1 inch) protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Forward Conveyor Belt Dishwasher
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Violation:
The third from the left nozzle on the upper sanitizing rinse arm was partially clogged for the in use conveyor belt dishwasher. This was corrected on site.
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Recommendation:
Maintain warewashing equipment in good repair and proper adjustment, including: (1) warewashing equipment is maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the standards of the materials, design, and construction of these guidelines.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Forward Glassware Machine
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Violation:
The second from the top nozzle on the right side sanitizing rinse arm was completely clogged for the in use glassware machine. This was corrected on site.
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Recommendation:
Maintain warewashing equipment in good repair and proper adjustment, including: (1) warewashing equipment is maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the standards of the materials, design, and construction of these guidelines.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Galley-Pastry
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Violation:
Previously cleaned knives used for the pastry operation were stored in a pan and some of these pans were soiled with residue.
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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.:
27
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Site:
Room Service-Juice Machine
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Violation:
A crevice above the nozzles of the juice machine was soiled with beyond a day's accumulation of debris.
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Recommendation:
Ensure 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:
Food Service General-Decks
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Violation:
The decks throughout the food service areas had recessed or missing deck tile grout. This was observed throughout the main galley, crew galley, bars, and provisions. Also, coving was missing on some areas on the forward service line in the main galley. Management had identified many of these areas and the deck grouting and repair was an ongoing process.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Pantry-Siren Bar Pantry
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Violation:
Pooled water was noted on the deck in the storage pantry. Water had also pooled on the outside corner of the bar entry.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks in storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Dining Room-Atlantic Lower Pantry #2
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Violation:
Some on the LED lights were not working resulting in a light intensity less than 200 lux at the soiled counter in pantry #2 of the Atlantic dining room.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the light intensity is at least 110 lux (10 foot candles) at handwashing stations in bars. In bars and dining room waiter stations, provide 220 lux (20 foot candles) light intensity during cleaning operations.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Buffet-Forward Port Line
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Violation:
The upper cold well CT9-1 on the forward port self-service line provided less than 220 lux of light intensity.
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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 consumer self-service areas.
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Item No.:
37
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Site:
Galley-Forward Dishwash
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Violation:
Condensate was observed on the deckheads above the soiled area, above the conveyor belt dishwasher, and adjacent to the soiled area in the entry way from the dining room. Staff reported a technician was on site to adjust the ventilation to prevent condensate accumulation of deckheads.
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Recommendation:
Ensure all warewashing areas have sufficient ventilation to keep them free of excessive condensation.
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Item No.:
37
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Site:
Galley-Pastry Walk-in Freezer #29
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Violation:
Excessive frozen water droplets had accumulated on the food racks and on the deckhead above the evaporative condenser unit.
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Recommendation:
Ensure ventilation hood systems and devices are sufficient in number and capacity to prevent condensation from collecting on bulkheads and deckheads.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Galley-Forward Starboard Exit
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Violation:
One live fruit fly was observed by the handwashing station by the exit.
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Recommendation:
Effectively control the presence of insects 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:
Bar-Lobby Bar
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Violation:
One live fruit fly was observed by the paper and plastic bin in the Lobby Bar.
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Recommendation:
Effectively control the presence of insects 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:
Provisions-Corridor
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Violation:
One live fruit fly was observed in the provisions corridor adjacent to the fish/poultry preparation area.
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Recommendation:
Effectively control the presence of insects 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:
Pantry-Siren Bar Pantry
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Violation:
Two live fruit flies were observed in the storage pantry adjacent to the Siren Bar. Pest management was immediately notified and conducted a risk assessment.
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Recommendation:
Effectively control the presence of insects 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:
Other-Lido Pizza Service Line
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Violation:
The entryway from the pizza service line into the galley did not have a door or curtain, only a fire shutter door. The pizza service line was in an outdoor area and this door was always open.
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Recommendation:
Protect entry points where pests may enter the food areas.
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