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Cruise Ship: Norwegian Sun Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Lines Inspection Date: 01/09/2015 Inspection Score: 97
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.: 10
Site: Recreational Water Facilities-Pool and Whirlpool Logs
Violation: In both formatted pool and whirlpool logs the weekly listing stated, ' hair and lint strainer housing cleaned, rinsed, and disinfected. There was no statement about the hair andl lint strainer cleaning and disinfection. Staff explained to the inspector that they do clean, rinse, and disinfect the hair and lint strainers in both the pools and whirlpools prior to doing the same for the housings for each.
Recommendation: The corporate office should amend the text in the pool log and whirlpool log forms so it is clear for the record that both the hair and lint strainers and the hair and lint strainer housings are in fact cleaned, rinsed, and disinfected on the weekly schedule.
Item No.: 42
Site: Children Area-Kids Corner - Splash Academy
Violation: The child toilet room was not equipped with sanitary wipes. Staff provided a box of wipes during the inspection.
Recommendation: Provide a supply of toilet tissue, disposable gloves, and sanitary wipes in each child's toilet facility.
Item No.: 42
Site: Children Area-Kids Corner - Splash Academy
Violation: Two bins of previously cleaned toys were wet inside. In examining the cleaned toys, the small animal figures were dry, with the exception of those with small pin holes in the exterior bottom surfaces. A significant amount of water leaked from one such toy when turned upright. Several of the plastic building blocks in the second bin were visibly wet on their exterior surfaces and some were still connected to others, indicating they were not properly cleaned.
Recommendation: Ensure toys used in the child-activity center are maintained in a clean condition. Separate block toys prior to washing and air-dry completely after disinfection. For toys or figures with air holes, ensure they are closed to prevent water entry.
Item No.: 41
Site: Housekeeping-Men's Toilet in Deck 5 Atrium
Violation: There was no sign or pictogram advising handwashing at either of the handwash sinks in the men's toilet room. There was a small handwash sign posted on the bulkhead mounted paper towel dispenser. Staff placed a new sign in the toilet room during the inspection.
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.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Medical Center - Public Toilet
Violation: The utility sink in the toilet room had a flexible hose as part of the supply tap, representing a submerged inlet for the sink basin. A non-continuous single check valve backflow preventer was installed before the final valve an under continuous pressure in the cabinet below this sink.
Recommendation: Install a continuous pressure-type backflow preventer when a valve is located downstream from the backflow preventer.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Listing
Violation: The list of backflow prevention devices incorrectly identified the crew and passenger cabin shower and toilet backflow preventers as 8S Watts models, when an examination of some in passenger cabins and hospital were clearly Oras model preventers. In addition, there is one entry identifying whirlpool filling but the backflow protection was listed as 0 , and the location was not identified. Staff stated there were 4 whirlpool spas on deck 10 and one on deck 12 near the children's pool.
Recommendation: Review the entire backflow preventer listing and ensure complete identification of the locations, plumbing components and prevention device or method used.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Listing
Violation: The comprehensive list of backflow prevention devices did not list the forward and aft pools, where air-gaps were observed for the refilling of the compensation tanks with potable water. The system of jobs in the ship's computer only requires inspection of the backflow preventers in the listing.
Recommendation: Include all air-gaps for the pools in the listing and ensure they are inspected on a frequency according annually with the other devices.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Potable Water Tank Maintenance
Violation: The records of potable water tank maintenance included several which were cleaned and disinfected and some which were painted since the 22 February, 2014 VSP inspection. From those records the following tanks were missing data: 5A SB - no chlorine value was recorded after cleaning and prior to the tank being put back in service (March 11); 6B PS - painting was conducted but no statement was made that the coating was applied in accordance with the paint manufacturers instructions (30 April); 7B SB - painting was conducted, but no statement was made that the coating was applied in accordance with the paint manufacturers instructions (23 April), and 6B SB - the value for the superchlorination stated that more than 0 ppm of chlorine was held in the water inside the tank for 4 hours (28 February).
Recommendation: Maintain documentation of all inspections, maintenance, cleaning, and disinfection for 12 months and ensure it is available for review during inspections. Ensure records include a method of disinfection, concentration and contact time of the disinfectant, and a halogen value of less than or equal to 5 ppm before the tank is put back into service. 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.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Deck 4 - Handwash Station
Violation: The area deckhead above this station had a coating of black mold.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 22
Site: Galley-Deck 4 - Dishwash Area
Violation: This dishwash area was overcrowded with dirty dishes potentially contaminating clean areas. There were two 55 gallon trash cans filled with dirty dishes soaking plates and cookware. There were 2 pallets of dirty dishes stacked in the isle. Dirty dishes were stacked on the clean and dirty sides of the glasswasher DV80T000 that was tagged out of order.
Recommendation: Ensure drainboards, utensils, racks, or tables large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that may accumulate during hours of operation are provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Deck 3 - Cold Buffet
Violation: There was old food debris found under the previously cleaned middle preparation counter at the bulkhead and deck interface.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 33
Site: Provisions-Deck 3 - Pastry
Violation: There were many gaps throughout the pastry deckhead where panels joined. The area surrounding these gaps was soiled. It was explained this was due to engineering searching for a leak earlier in the day.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 24
Site: Galley-Deck 11 - Garden Cafe - Dishwash
Violation: The dish level final rinse temperature measured 178F for the in-use conveyor dishwash machine. The final rinse gauge on the machine measured from 225 F to above 230F. Steam was visible exiting the machine. Engineering responded to adjust the temperature during the inspection.
Recommendation: In a mechanical operation, ensure the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold is not more than 90C (194F) or less than: (1) 74C (165F) for a stationary rack, single-temperature machine; (2) 82C (180F) for all other machines. Ensure the utensil surface temperature is not less than 71C (160F) as measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator.
Item No.: 39
Site: Pantry-Deck 11 - Outdoor Buffet
Violation: One house fly was observed in this area.
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.
Item No.: 26
Site: Pantry-Deck 12 - Captain's Galley
Violation: There was black food build-up on the heating elements for the left of two previously cleaned fryers.
Recommendation: Ensure food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.
Item No.: 39
Site: Bar-Deck 5 - Coffee Bar
Violation: One house fly was observed in this area.
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.
Item No.: 10
Site: Recreational Water Facilities-Deck 10 - Main Pool Pump Room
Violation: The probe electrolyte refill solution was out of date for the main pool chlorine analyzer.
Recommendation: Maintain halogenation and pH control systems in good repair and operate them in accordance with the manufacturer?s recommendations.
Item No.: 43
Site: Ventilation-Deck 2 - Air Conditioning Fan Room - Unit 204A
Violation: Inspection of this area revealed a white sand like material in the fan area and a black slimy mold in the condensate tray.
Recommendation: Keep air handling units clean.
Item No.: 43
Site: Ventilation-Deck 2 - Air Condtioning Fan Room - Unit 203
Violation: Inspection of this area revealed a white sand like material and a great accumulation of rust in the fan area and a black mold accumulation in the condensate tray.
Recommendation: Keep air handling units clean.
Item No.: 43
Site: Ventilation-Deck 2 - Air Conditioning Fan Room - Unit 205
Violation: Inspection of this area revealed a rusty plenum area before the outside air intake filters which was in disrepair and poor condition. A white sand like material was in the fan area and a black mold and rust debris in the condensate tray.
Recommendation: Keep air handling units clean.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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