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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Bacteriological Specimen Collection Containers
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Violation:
The bacteriological specimen collection containers were expired. The vessel had ordered more in October and were informed it would take six weeks to receive the new one. During the inspection, 10 containers were brought to the AIDAmar from the AIDAvita, which was also in port the same day.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the medical staff maintains a supply of at least 10 clinical specimen collection containers for both viral and bacterial agents (10 for each), as well as a shipping container that meets the latest shipping requirements of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and U.S. Department of Transportation for Biological Substances, Category B designated shipments (or higher). Ensure the vessel maintains the appropriate labels and markings required for shipping Biological Substances, Category B shipments. Ensure the vessel maintains appropriate refrigerant materials to keep clinical specimens cool. (see Annex 13.4 of the VSP 2011 Operations Manual.)
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Item No.:
16
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Site:
Buffet-Deck 11 East
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Violation:
Fried eggs and soft boiled eggs were out for consumer self-service on the buffet line with a consumer advisory that included the statement 'all eggs can be cooked well done to order.' Smoked salmon was also out for consumer self-service on the buffet line with a consumer advisory that included the statement 'fish can be cooked well done to order.'
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Recommendation:
If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens is offered in a ready-to-eat form or as a raw ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, ensure the consumer is informed by way of disclosure using menu advisories, placards, or other easily visible written means of the significantly increased risk to certain especially vulnerable consumers eating such foods in raw or undercooked form. Locate the advisory at the outlets where these types of food are served. Ensure that raw shell egg preparations are not used in uncooked products as described in section 7.3.3.2.3. Ensure that disclosure is made by one of the two following methods: (1) On a sign describing the animal-derived foods (e.g., "oysters on the half-shell," "hamburgers," "steaks," or "eggs"); AND that they can be cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked; AND a statement indicating that consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, eggs, milk, poultry may increase your risk for foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Ensure the advisory is posted at the specific station where the food is served raw, undercooked, or cooked to order OR (2) On a menu using an asterisk at the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure and a footnote with a statement indicating that consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, eggs, milk, or poultry may increase your risk for foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Galley-Deck 10 Bella Donna Beverage Station
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Violation:
An unidentified container of sugar was stored on the dry goods rack.
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Recommendation:
Ensure containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use on the vessel, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar are identified with the common name of the food.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Galley-Deck 9 Market Meat Section
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Violation:
An unidentified container of salt was stored on the preparation counter.
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Recommendation:
Ensure containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use on the vessel, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar are identified with the common name of the food.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Deck 9 Market Warewash
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Violation:
The far left bottom final rinse spray nozzle on the rack-type glass wash machine was partially blocked which created an ineffective spray pattern. The machine was in-use during the inspection.
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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; (2) water pressure and water temperature-measuring devices are maintained in good repair and accurate within the intended range of use.
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Item No.:
28
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Site:
Galley-Deck 11 East Warewash
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Violation:
Two moveable trolley carts were with clean equipment, such as clean plates and bowls, were stored directly against the dishwash machine on the clean end of the machine. All the plates and bowls stored on these trolleys were not inverted or covered. These trolleys were in this location so the crew member working at the clean landing of machine could place the clean equipment on the trolley right after it is checked after it comes out of the dishwash machine. The trolleys were relocated away from the machine and the plates and bowls were inverted.
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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. Store clean equipment and utensils in a self-draining position that allows air drying, and covered or inverted.
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Item No.:
28
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Site:
Galley-Deck 9 Market Pot Wash
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Violation:
Four cutting boards were stored on the clean storage shelf in contact with one another, which prevented them from properly air drying.
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Recommendation:
Store clean equipment and utensils in a self-draining position that allows air drying, and covered or inverted.
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Item No.:
30
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Site:
Galley-Deck 10 Brauhaus
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Violation:
The handwash station by the counter mounted combination oven did not have a wash hands often sign.
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Recommendation:
Post a sign over handwashing sinks stating "WASH HANDS OFTEN" in a language that the food employees understand.
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Item No.:
30
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Site:
Galley-Deck 10 Bella Donna Pizza Outlet
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Violation:
The handwash station by the deck oven did not have a wash hands often sign.
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Recommendation:
Post a sign over handwashing sinks stating "WASH HANDS OFTEN" in a language that the food employees understand.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Bar-Vinothek
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Violation:
The bulkhead behind the bar counter had faux bricks that were constructed out of plastic. The bricks were textured and had many crevices on the surface. The grout in between the bricks was also not sealed. This was noted in the construction inspection conducted by VSP in 2011.
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Recommendation:
Ensure bulkheads and deckheads have smooth, hard finishes and light colored surfaces. Exception: bars may have decorative surfaces provided that they are easily cleanable.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Pot Wash
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Violation:
The exhaust vent above the mechanical pot wash machine was heavily soiled.
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Recommendation:
Ensure 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.:
37
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Site:
Buffet-Hot Serving Galley
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Violation:
Excessive steam was escaping from the left bain marie and condensing on the bulkhead and on the underside of the overshelf. No condensation was observed dripping into the food below. Excessive steam was also escaping from the right bain marie and condensing on the counter top around the bain marie.
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Recommendation:
Ensure all food preparation, warewashing, and toilet rooms have sufficient ventilation to keep them free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Buffet-Deck 9 Market Port Beverage Station
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Violation:
Two small drain flies were observed in the technical cabinet below the soda dispenser. This area was not open 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:
Galley-Deck 9 Market Warewash
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Violation:
Approximately 10 small drain flies were observed under and around the pulper machine. This area was in operation 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:
Galley-Deck 9 Market Bakery
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Violation:
Two small drain flies were observed by the bags of flour stored in the area.
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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:
Galley-Deck 9 Market Pastry
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Violation:
One small drain fly was observed by the mechanical bread slicing 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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