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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Report Submission
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Violation:
The ship submitted 24-hour and 4-hour reports prior to its arrival to Miami on 4 October but did not maintain proof that the reports were received by VSP. The inspector verified that the reports were received by email.
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Recommendation:
Submit routine 24-hour and 4-hour update reports electronically and ensure that the vessel maintains proof onboard that the report was successfully received by VSP.
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Item No.:
07
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Site:
Potable Water-Disinfection Residual
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Violation:
During the 5-19 September dry-dock, the ship underwent extensive replacement of pipes in the potable water distribution system. Replacements were done mostly in the engine area, new cabins, and several other areas of the distribution system. Records documented a disinfection procedure of 100 ppm of chlorine for 2 hours instead of at least 50 ppm for 4 hours as required.
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Recommendation:
Disinfect after potential contamination by increasing the free residual halogen to at least 50 mg/L (ppm) throughout the affected area and maintain this concentration for 4 hours or by way of another procedure submitted to and accepted by VSP.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Deck 2 New Crew and Passenger Cabins
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Violation:
During the 5-19 September dry-dock, 13 new crew cabins and 7 new guest cabins were added. Backflow prevention devices were installed for the toilets and the shower hoses, but these devices were not included on the list of cross-connections.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the cross-connection control program includes at a minimum: a complete listing of cross-connections and the backflow prevention method or device for each, so there is a match to the plumbing system component and location. Include air gaps on the listing. Ensure a schedule for inspection frequency is set. Maintain a log documenting the inspection and maintenance in written or electronic form, and ensure it is available for review during inspections.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Deck 10 Concierge Lounge
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Violation:
During the 5-19 September dry-dock, a new concierge lounge was constructed. There was no backflow prevention for the Natura water dispenser and for the espresso machine.
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Recommendation:
Use air gaps where feasible and where water under pressure is not required. Install backflow prevention devices when air gaps are impractical or when water under pressure is required.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Whirlpool 4 Machinery Room
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Violation:
The backflow prevention device for the compensation tank filling line was continuously leaking. Also, the air gap below the intermediate vent was not at least twice the diameter of the delivery fixture opening or a minimum of 25 millimeters (1 inch).
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Recommendation:
Ensure air gaps are at least twice the diameter of the delivery fixture opening and a minimum of 25 millimeters (1 inch). Maintain backflow prevention devices in good repair.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Tank Maintenance
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Violation:
There was no written documentation of approval from the certification organization (independent of the coating manufacturer) for the Interline 925 coating used in the portable water tanks. This was corrected during the inspection.
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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.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Fecal and Vomit Accident Response Plan
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Violation:
The plan did not specify the disinfection method for the scoop used to scoop fecal/vomit matter after an accident.
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Recommendation:
Add disinfection procedure, including concentration of chlorine and contact time, for the scoop used to scoop feces or vomit during fecal/vomit accident responses.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Nephew's Splash Zone - Safety Sign
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Violation:
The safety sign of this baby-only water facility did not have statements advising that frequent swim diaper changes were recommended or that diaper changing should not be done at the splash zone. These statements were included in the updated, approved variance submittal dated April 2015 but were not in included on the safety signs.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that all items from the approved variance are addressed on the safety sign.
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Item No.:
11
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Site:
Medical-Crew Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Reporting
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Violation:
The review of the AGE logs revealed that a dining room server experienced AGE symptoms with an onset on 27 September at 0400 but reported to the medical center at 1120 that day. The food employee did not work between the onset of symptoms and the time he reported to the medical center.
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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.:
19
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Site:
Provisions-Dry Stores
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Violation:
Water from the condenser was splashing directly on a pallet of breakfast cereal that was resting against the drip tray. The side of one case was impacted.
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Recommendation:
Protect food from contamination by storing the food: (1) Covered or otherwise protected; (2) In a clean, dry location; (3) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (4) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Buffet-Pinocchio's
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Violation:
The top rack on the pizza oven was missing screws inside the door leaving difficult to clean holes on the food contact surface.
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Recommendation:
Ensure multiuse food-contact surfaces are: (1) Smooth; (2) Free of breaks, open seams greater than 0.8 mm (1/32 inch), cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; (3) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; (4) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; and (5) Accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the following methods without being disassembled, by disassembling without the use of tools, or by easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to maintenance and cleaning personnel. Use only low profile, nonslotted, noncorroding, and easy-to-clean fasteners on food-contact surfaces and in splash zones. Prohibit the use of exposed slotted screws, Phillips head screws, or pop rivets in these areas.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Pizza Oven
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Violation:
Ovens ESP#332 and ESP #333 had missing screws inside the doors leaving difficult to clean holes on the food contact surface.
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Recommendation:
Ensure multiuse food-contact surfaces are: (1) Smooth; (2) Free of breaks, open seams greater than 0.8 mm (1/32 inch), cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; (3) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; (4) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; and (5) Accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the following methods without being disassembled, by disassembling without the use of tools, or by easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to maintenance and cleaning personnel. Use only low profile, nonslotted, noncorroding, and easy-to-clean fasteners on food-contact surfaces and in splash zones. Prohibit the use of exposed slotted screws, Phillips head screws, or pop rivets in these areas.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Palo
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Violation:
Two difficult to clean slotted fasteners were on the food contact surface inside the pizza oven.
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Recommendation:
Use only low profile, nonslotted, noncorroding, and easy-to-clean fasteners on food-contact surfaces and in splash zones. Prohibit the use of exposed slotted screws, Phillips head screws, or pop rivets in these areas.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Cold Galley
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Violation:
The sanitizer solution in the wash bucket had a dirty sheen and was murky.
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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:
Children Area-
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Violation:
The undercounter warewasher was out of service since 30 September.
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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.:
26
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Site:
Bar-Fathoms
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Violation:
A rack of more than 20 previously cleaned clear glass coffee mugs had evidence of coffee grounds, lip marks, and soap residue.
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Recommendation:
Ensure food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized. Ensure food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Bar-Promenade
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Violation:
The clear polyethylene tube for the water recirculation line behind the right cuber panel of the ice machine was heavily stained inside with a black substance.
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Recommendation:
Ensure food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized. Ensure food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Pantry-Keys
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Violation:
The deck in this area was soiled with food debris and in need of repair.
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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. 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-Fathoms
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Violation:
The deck paint was badly chipped throughout this area.
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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:
Buffet-Pinocchio's
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Violation:
Silicone caulking was hanging from the deckhead over the clean plate area at the back of this bar. No plates were impacted and the bar was not in operation.
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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.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Buffet-Cabanas Pool Area - Beverage Stations
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Violation:
The deck at the 24-hour self-service beverage stations was made of absorbent wood. It was wet and stained.
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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. 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.:
33
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Site:
Bar-Palo
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Violation:
Approximately 1 cm of orange oily standing water and food debris was on the deck of the port refrigerator technical space 13.0122.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Bar-Palo
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Violation:
The deck adjacent to the handwash station on the port side had a buildup of a red jam substance which had accumulated for longer than one day. The bar was not in operation.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Galley Entry to Buffet
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Violation:
A 1 meter by 1 meter section of deckhead was missing in the passage connection to the hotline buffet. The deckhead was directly open to the technical space which contained dirty wires and pipes. The service line was in operation. Staff reported that contractors were scheduled to board to replace the stainless steel deckhead.
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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. Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Provisions-Loading Area
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Violation:
Two fruit flies were observed in this area. One was by the fresh bananas and one was by the watermelons.
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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.:
44
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Site:
Potable Water-Disinfection Residual
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Violation:
During the 5-19 September dry-dock, the ship underwent extensive replacement of pipes in the potable water distribution system. Replacements were done mostly in the engine area, new cabins, and several other areas of the distribution system. Records documented a disinfection procedure of 100 ppm of chlorine for 2 hours instead of at least 50 ppm for 4 hours as required.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the supervisor or person in charge of potable water operations on the vessel demonstrates to VSP-during inspections and on request-knowledge of potable water operations, is able to demonstrate this knowledge by compliance with Section 5 of the VSP 2011 Operations Manual or by responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific operation, and properly trains employees to comply with Section 5 of the VSP 2011 Operations Manual as it relates to their assigned duties.
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