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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-AGE Logs
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Violation:
A passenger was dispensed anti-diarrheal medication on 27 October, and this was incorrectly entered in the AGE log for the 18-29 October voyage. A passenger was dispensed anti-diarrheal medication during the 24 September to 1 October voyage and this box was left blank. Additionally, other boxes were left blank in the specimen requested/received columns and the AGE log was incomplete.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the AGE surveillance log entry for each passenger or crew member contain the following information in separate columns: (15) entry (yes/no) for antidiarrheal medications sold or dispensed by designated medical staff.
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Item No.:
11
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Site:
Medical-Crew working while symptomatic
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Violation:
Two food handlers worked while experiencing acute gastroenteritis (AGE) symptoms on the 1-18 October voyage. A food handler had an AGE onset at 0600 on 12 October and did not report to medical until 0845; this crew member went to work and continued to work after having a diarrhea at work at 0750. A food handler had an AGE onset at 0915 on 15 October and did not report to medical until 1115; this crew member worked for two hours after AGE onset.
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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.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Bar-Coffee
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Violation:
A power supply and cords were draped on the counter between the coffee machine and the edge of the counter making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Ensure 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:
Pantry-Glasswashers
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Violation:
The data plates for the glasswashers in the housekeeping pantries did not state the times for the wash and final rinse cycles.
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Recommendation:
Ensure a warewashing machine is provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to or posted adjacent to the machine that indicates the machine?s design and operating specifications including the: (3) wash and final sanitizing rinse times as specified by the manufacturer for stationary rack machines.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Buffet-Lido
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Violation:
The sanitizing bucket on the deck behind the omelet station contained dirty cloudy water during breakfast service.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions are maintained clean.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Dishwash
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Violation:
The sanitizing bucket on the deck beside the exit of the conveyor dishwasher contained dirty cloudy water during breakfast service.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions are maintained clean.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Pastry
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Violation:
The sanitizing bucket on the deck in this area contained dirty cloudy water during lunch preparation.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions are maintained clean.
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Item No.:
30
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Site:
Galley-Bathroom
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Violation:
The area around and behind the toilet contained about an inch of standing water of unknown origin.
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Recommendation:
Keep toilet fixtures clean and in good repair.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Buffet-Lido
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Violation:
After embarkation during lunch service at least 4 beverage carts were observed stationed on the carpeted area. The carpet under the carts was clean. Engineering stated that the decking in this area is due for renovation during dry-dock.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, bars, and food and equipment storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning. Do not use carpet in these areas.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Buffet-Lido
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Violation:
During breakfast service a beverage cart with orange juice and coffee was stationed on the carpeted area aft starboard across from the serving line.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, bars, and food and equipment storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning. Do not use carpet in these areas.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Galley-Deck 2 Saucea
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Violation:
During lunch preparation the lighting intensity was inadequate at the produce sink and on the adjacent countertop where pineapple were being prepared. The light intensity measured 82 and 140 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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