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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-
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Violation:
The acute gastroenteritis (AGE) surveillance log indicated an assistant butcher trainee had an onset of AGE symptoms on 27 July at 17:30 and reported to the medical center at 17:32 that day. According to his medical documents, his onset of AGE symptoms began at 16:30. The AGE surveillance log indicated he experienced 13 episodes of diarrhea, but his medical documents indicated he had five episodes.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the AGE surveillance log matches the information from the patient's medical documents.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Engine Room
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Violation:
The water line after the reduced pressure assembly for the boiler was striped blue, indicating potable water.
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Recommendation:
Stripe or paint potable water lines either in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/green/blue) or blue only. Do not stripe or paint potable water lines after reduced pressure assemblies as potable water.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Depth Markers
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Violation:
The depth markers at the swimming pools were only in feet.
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Recommendation:
Prominently display the depth of each RWF that is deeper than 1 meter (3 feet) so that it can be seen from the deck and in the pool. Label depth markers in both feet and meters.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Swimming Pool Antientrapment
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Violation:
Staff stated the gravity drain covers for the swimming pools were not stamped with all of the information required in the 2011 VSP Operations Manual. Also, the suction drain covers in the swimming pools were not ASME A112.19.8 compliant covers. Each swimming pool had two gravity drains greater than three feet apart constructed of a standard design and no alarms were installed, as well as two suction drains per pump greater than three feet apart constructed of a standard design.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the testing of manufactured drain covers is by a nationally or internationally recognized testing laboratory. Ensure the following information is stamped on each manufactured antientrapment drain cover: (1) certification standard and year; (2) type of drain use (single or multiple); (3) maximum flow rate (in gallons or liters per minute); (4) type of fitting (suction outlet); (5) life expectancy of cover; (6) mounting orientation (wall, floor, or both); (7) manufacturer's name or trademark; and (8) model designation. Ensure the design of custom/shipyard constructed (field fabricated) drain covers and suction fittings is fully specified by a registered design professional in accordance with ASME A112.19.8-2007. Ensure the specifications fully address cover/grate loadings, durability, hair, finger and limb entrapment issues, cover/grate secondary layer of protection, related sump design, and features specific to the RWF. Provide a letter from the shipyard for each custom/shipyard constructed (field fabricated) drain cover fitting. At a minimum, ensure the letter specifies the shipyard, name of the vessel, specifications and dimensions of the drain cover, as well as the exact location of the RWF for which it was designed. Ensure the name of and contact information for the registered design professional and signature are on the letter. For RWFs with suction fittings and multiple drains (2 or more drains per pump with drains greater than 3 feet apart), provide an ASME A112.19.8 compliant antientrapment/antientanglement drain cover.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool Antientrapment
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Violation:
The drain and suction fitting covers for the whirlpools were not stamped with all of the information required in the 2011 VSP Operations Manual and there was no additional documentation for the covers. Also, there were no safety vacuum release system or automatic pump shut-off installed on the suction lines. The whirlpools had two suction drains per pump greater than three feet apart.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the testing of manufactured drain covers is by a nationally or internationally recognized testing laboratory. Ensure the following information is stamped on each manufactured antientrapment drain cover: (1) certification standard and year; (2) type of drain use (single or multiple); (3) maximum flow rate (in gallons or liters per minute); (4) type of fitting (suction outlet); (5) life expectancy of cover; (6) mounting orientation (wall, floor, or both); (7) manufacturer's name or trademark; and (8) model designation. Ensure the design of custom/shipyard constructed (field fabricated) drain covers and suction fittings is fully specified by a registered design professional in accordance with ASME A112.19.8-2007. Ensure the specifications fully address cover/grate loadings, durability, hair, finger and limb entrapment issues, cover/grate secondary layer of protection, related sump design, and features specific to the RWF. Provide a letter from the shipyard for each custom/shipyard constructed (field fabricated) drain cover fitting. At a minimum, ensure the letter specifies the shipyard, name of the vessel, specifications and dimensions of the drain cover, as well as the exact location of the RWF for which it was designed. Ensure the name of and contact information for the registered design professional and signature are on the letter. For RWFs with suction fittings and a single blockable drain or multiple drains (less than 3 feet apart), provide an ASME A112.19.8 compliant antientrapment/antientanglement drain cover and a safety vacuum release system or automatic pump shut-off system.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Safety Signs
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Violation:
None of the safety signs included the bather load. The baby pool safety sign did not state to take children on frequent bathroom or toilet breaks. The whirlpool safety signs were missing the caution against exceeding 15 minutes of exposure.
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Recommendation:
Provide safety signs for all RWFs, except for baby-only water facilities. Ensure the signs, at a minimum, include the following words: (1) do not use these facilities if you are experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, or fever; (2) no children in diapers or who are not toilet trained; (3) shower before entering the facility; and (4) bather load #. For children's RWF signs, include the exact wording "TAKE CHILDREN ON FREQUENT BATHROOM BREAKS" or "TAKE CHILDREN ON FREQUENT TOILET BREAKS." In addition to the safety sign requirements in section 6.7.1.1.1, install a sign at each whirlpool spa and spa pool entrance listing precautions and risks associated with the use of these facilities. Include, at a minimum, cautions against use by the following: (3) pregnant women, elderly persons, and children. Additionally, caution against exceeding 15 minutes of exposure.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Life Saving Equipment
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Violation:
The pole of the shepherd's hook for the Lotus Spa Pool was not long enough to reach the center of the deepest portion of the pool plus two feet.
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Recommendation:
Provide a rescue or shepherd's hook and an approved flotation device at a prominent location (visible from the full perimeter of the pool) at each RWF that has a depth of 1 meter (3 feet) or greater. Mount these devices in a manner that allows for easy access during an emergency. Ensure the pole of the rescue or shepherd's hook is long enough to reach the center of the deepest portion of the pool from the side plus 2 feet. Ensure it is a light, strong, nontelescoping material with rounded, nonsharp ends.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 Bakery
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Violation:
The top metal guard of the bread stick roller had sharp edges, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Ensure multiuse food-contact surfaces are: (3) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 Soup Line
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Violation:
The plastic lid of the buffalo chopper was cracked along the inside, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Ensure multiuse food-contact surfaces are: (2) Free of breaks, open seams greater than 0.8 mm (1/32 inch), cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 Pastry
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Violation:
The large marble counter top had rough edges, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Materials used in the construction of multiuse utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment must be: (3) finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and (4) resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Food Service General-Coffee Maker Syrup
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Violation:
A small diamond shaped metal component of coffee machine model CD600II TCS65 syrup dispensing container had a finish that appeared to be black paint. The paint was flaking off.
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Recommendation:
Materials used in the construction of multiuse utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment must be: (3) finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-
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Violation:
Steam escaped the bottom edge of the door of the in-use combination oven.
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Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood contact equipment is maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including: (2) Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates are kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Gazebo
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Violation:
The cable of the installed thermometer probe for the combination oven was fraying, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Design and construct nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Warewash
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Violation:
There was a gap where the cables from the hood cleaning cabinet penetrated the bulkhead, leading to a void space.
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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.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 Garde Manger
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Violation:
The gray plastic handle for the slicer carriage was pitted, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Replace the plastic handle.
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Item No.:
24
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Site:
Galley-Deck 6 Potwash
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Violation:
During the final sanitizing rinse, the manifold temperature of the in-use potwash machine was greater than 200F as measured by the inspector's thermolabels placed on the manifold.
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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).
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Item No.:
24
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Site:
Pantry-Housekeeping Central Pantry 8522
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Violation:
The concentration of a bucket of chlorine sanitizing solution was measured at less than 50 ppm.
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Recommendation:
Ensure sanitizing solutions are used with the following concentrations: (1) A chlorine solution with a concentration between 50 mg/L (ppm) and 200 mg/L (ppm).
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Galley-Warewash
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Violation:
In the clean storage cabinet, two previously cleaned pans were soiled.
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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.:
26
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
The right seam of the band saw guard was soiled with food debris. The band saw was not in use at the time of the inspection.
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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.:
36
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
The light intensity was measured at 160 lux along the work surface of the band saw. The light intensity was measured at 150 lux on the work counter adjacent to the band saw. The light intensity around the band saw was measured at 90 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. Ensure the light intensity is at least 110 lux (10 foot candles) behind and around mounted equipment, including counter-mounted equipment.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Pantry-Bridge
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Violation:
The light intensity on the preparation counter was less than 220 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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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
Four live small black flies were on the deckhead and bulkhead.
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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.:
41
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Site:
Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)
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Violation:
The OPRP did not include procedures for informing embarking passengers and crew members of an outbreak on the previous cruise.
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Recommendation:
Ensure each vessel has a written OPRP that details standard procedures and policies to specifically address AGE onboard. Include the following in the written OPRP: (4) Procedures for informing passengers and crew members of the outbreak. Ensure this section also includes procedures for notification of passengers embarking the vessel following an outbreak voyage or segment of a voyage.
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