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Item No.:
01
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Site:
Medical-24-Hour Report Submission
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Violation:
The 24-hour report for the voyage ending on 11 June 2018 was submitted at 08:37 am on 11 June 2018, after the ship arrived at port at 07:00 am. Staff stated the report was called into the CDC's telephone line; however, they were unable to produce a record showing this report was called in. When the electronic report was submitted to the electronic submission system, staff stated an error message was received identifying the system was down. Staff did not have any evidence to document the system failure.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the master, medical staff, or other designated staff of a vessel destined for a U.S. port from a foreign port submits at least one standardized AGE report based on the number of reportable cases in the AGE log to VSP no less than 24 hours-but not more than 36 hours-before the vessel's expected arrival at the U.S. port.
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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log
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Violation:
The AGE log did not meet the requirements of the new June 2018 VSP Operations Manual.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the AGE surveillance log entry for each passenger or crew member contain the following information in separate columns: (1) Date of the first medical visit or report to staff of illness; (2) time of the first medical visit or report to staff of illness; (3) case identification number; (4) person's name; (5) person's age; (6) person's sex; (7) designation as passenger or crew member; (8) crew member position or job on the vessel, if applicable; (9) cabin number; (10) meal seating information; (11) date of illness onset; (12) time of illness onset; (13) illness symptoms, including the presence or absence of the following selected signs and symptoms, with a separate column for each of the following: (a) number of episodes of diarrhea in a 24-hour period; (b) number of episodes of vomiting in a 24-hour period; (c) bloody stools; (d) recorded temperature; (e) abdominal cramps; (f) headaches; (g) muscle aches; (14) entry (yes/no) for whether this was a reportable case; (15) entry (yes/no) for antidiarrheal medications sold or dispensed by designated medical staff; (16) presence of underlying medical conditions that may affect interpretation of AGE. Ensure the AGE surveillance log contains the above information in the exact order and is entered in the template in Annex 13.2.2. Ensure that the log data is exported in the exact order as in the example template in Annex 13.2.2 with analyzable formats such as Excel or Access. Ensure that any additional data fields are entered only outside of the form margins when exported to VSP.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Deck 10 Main Pool Forward Equipment Room 10/E/6
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Violation:
The lines providing potable water to the sink and hose fill inside the main pool forward equipment room were striped blue/white/blue.
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Recommendation:
Stripe or paint potable water lines either in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/green/blue) or blue only. Stripe or paint distillate and permeate lines directed to the potable water system in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/gray/blue). Ensure no other lines have the above color designations. Stripe or paint these lines at 5 meters (15 feet) intervals and on each side of partitions, decks, and bulkheads, except where decor would be marred by such markings, including potable water supply lines in technical lockers. Do not stripe or paint potable water lines after reduced pressure assemblies as potable water. Identify all refrigerant brine lines and nonpotable chilled water lines in all food areas, such as on ice machines, ice cream machines, etc., with either ISO 14726 (blue/white/blue) or by another uniquely identifiable method to prevent cross-connections.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Pantry-Sports
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Violation:
The backflow prevention device on the potable water line inside the soda locker was leaking continuously and water was pooling on the bottom of the locker. Staff stated the system had newly been installed. The device was replaced immediately.
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Recommendation:
Maintain backflow prevention devices in good repair.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Cross Connection Control Program Log
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Violation:
The cross connection control program log had a blank field for test/visual inspection date for the two air gaps located on the no. 1 evaporator hardening filter TT/CMP09/P5/CEN. This is a new requirement for the 2018 VSP Operations Manual.
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Recommendation:
Retain the inspection and test results for backflow prevention devices for at least 12 months and ensure they are available for review during inspections.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Cross Connection Control Program Log
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Violation:
The air gaps located in several areas on the ship were last visually checked on 06 May 2017. This included: deck 12 glasswasher in the Le Bistro Galley; deck 12 glasswasher dispenser swisher in the Le Bistro Galley; undercounter glasswash machine in the deck 10 fire zone 3 pantry; deck 5 main galley potwash machine; deck 5 main galley potwash machine dispenser swisher; deck 4 crew scullery dishwashing machine; deck 4 crew scullery dishwashing machine dispenser swisher; deck 4 crew scullery glasswashing machine; and deck 4 glasswashing machine dispenser swisher. The new requirement for the 2018 VSP Operations Manual requires maintaining records for an annual visual check of all air gaps.
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Recommendation:
Retain the visual inspection and/or test results for backflow prevention devices and air gaps for at least 12 months and ensure they are available for review during inspections.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Engine Room - Compartment Eight
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Violation:
The nine potable water bypass lines providing potable water to the hotel department were striped blue/white/blue. These lines were located in compartment eight of the engine room, directly to the right of the injection equipment.
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Recommendation:
Stripe or paint potable water lines either in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/green/blue) or blue only. Stripe or paint distillate and permeate lines directed to the potable water system in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/gray/blue). Ensure no other lines have the above color designations. Stripe or paint these lines at 5 meters (15 feet) intervals and on each side of partitions, decks, and bulkheads, except where decor would be marred by such markings, including potable water supply lines in technical lockers. Do not stripe or paint potable water lines after reduced pressure assemblies as potable water. Identify all refrigerant brine lines and nonpotable chilled water lines in all food areas, such as on ice machines, ice cream machines, etc., with either ISO 14726 (blue/white/blue) or by another uniquely identifiable method to prevent cross-connections.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Engine Room - Compartment Eight
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Violation:
The pipe providing shore side bunkered water to the halogen injection point was striped blue/white/blue.
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Recommendation:
Stripe or paint potable water lines either in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/green/blue) or blue only. Stripe or paint distillate and permeate lines directed to the potable water system in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/gray/blue). Ensure no other lines have the above color designations. Stripe or paint these lines at 5 meters (15 feet) intervals and on each side of partitions, decks, and bulkheads, except where decor would be marred by such markings, including potable water supply lines in technical lockers. Do not stripe or paint potable water lines after reduced pressure assemblies as potable water. Identify all refrigerant brine lines and nonpotable chilled water lines in all food areas, such as on ice machines, ice cream machines, etc., with either ISO 14726 (blue/white/blue) or by another uniquely identifiable method to prevent cross-connections.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Engine Room - Injection Point
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Violation:
The permeate water line leaving the reverse osmosis unit was striped blue/white/blue immediately prior to the halogen injection point.
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Recommendation:
Stripe or paint potable water lines either in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/green/blue) or blue only. Stripe or paint distillate and permeate lines directed to the potable water system in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/gray/blue). Ensure no other lines have the above color designations. Stripe or paint these lines at 5 meters (15 feet) intervals and on each side of partitions, decks, and bulkheads, except where decor would be marred by such markings, including potable water supply lines in technical lockers. Do not stripe or paint potable water lines after reduced pressure assemblies as potable water. Identify all refrigerant brine lines and nonpotable chilled water lines in all food areas, such as on ice machines, ice cream machines, etc., with either ISO 14726 (blue/white/blue) or by another uniquely identifiable method to prevent cross-connections.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Engine Room - Injection Point
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Violation:
The main potable water line providing water to fill potable water tank 7AS Forward was striped blue/white/blue. Two of the lines leaving this main line were correctly striped blue to indicate 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. Stripe or paint distillate and permeate lines directed to the potable water system in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/gray/blue). Ensure no other lines have the above color designations. Stripe or paint these lines at 5 meters (15 feet) intervals and on each side of partitions, decks, and bulkheads, except where decor would be marred by such markings, including potable water supply lines in technical lockers. Do not stripe or paint potable water lines after reduced pressure assemblies as potable water. Identify all refrigerant brine lines and nonpotable chilled water lines in all food areas, such as on ice machines, ice cream machines, etc., with either ISO 14726 (blue/white/blue) or by another uniquely identifiable method to prevent cross-connections.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Engine Room - Evaporator
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Violation:
The distillate line leaving the evaporator for the halogen injection was striped blue immediately after leaving the evaporator.
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Recommendation:
Stripe or paint potable water lines either in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/green/blue) or blue only. Stripe or paint distillate and permeate lines directed to the potable water system in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/gray/blue). Ensure no other lines have the above color designations. Stripe or paint these lines at 5 meters (15 feet) intervals and on each side of partitions, decks, and bulkheads, except where decor would be marred by such markings, including potable water supply lines in technical lockers. Do not stripe or paint potable water lines after reduced pressure assemblies as potable water. Identify all refrigerant brine lines and nonpotable chilled water lines in all food areas, such as on ice machines, ice cream machines, etc., with either ISO 14726 (blue/white/blue) or by another uniquely identifiable method to prevent cross-connections.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Children's Pool
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Violation:
The safety sign for the children's pool was located approximately five feet above one of the ends of this facility. In order to read this sign, individuals would have to be inside the facility or lean over the side of the facility.
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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."
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Deck 10 Main Pool Aft Equipment Room
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Violation:
The fecal/vomit accident plan located on the inside door of the main pool equipment room did not include procedures for vomiting. Staff stated the plan posted was outdated and would replace this document with the new plan.
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Recommendation:
Ensure a fecal and vomit accident response procedure that meets or exceeds the procedure provided in Annex 13.8 is available for review during inspections.
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Item No.:
11
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Site:
Medical-Isolation of Ill Crew Members
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Violation:
A food handler had two episodes of diarrhea on 01 June 2018 beginning at 1100 and ending at 1130. This crew member reported to medical at 1407. He identified he had two additional symptoms and abdominal cramps. The crewmember stated he self-isolated during this time period. This individual received a disciplinary record form written warning on 02 June 2018.
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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.:
16
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Site:
Other-Deck 10 Bridge
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Violation:
The milk compartment of the cappuccino machine located on the bridge was identified as a time control unit. The time control plan for this area identified a meal set up time, 4th batch, at 09:00. Additionally, this plan identified the meal discard time, 4th batch, was at 13:00. The container of milk located inside this unit had a discard sticker labeled 13:30, thirty minutes following the discard time identified on the plan.
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Recommendation:
If time only-rather than time in conjunction with temperature-is used as the public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption, ensure the food (1) Has an initial temperature of 5C (41F) or less or 57C (135F) or greater before placement on time control. (2) Is not be placed on temperature control again. (3) Is marked, or otherwise identified, to indicate the time 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control (if the time between service set-up and closing is greater than 4 hours). (4) Is labeled with a 4-hour discard time if containers of potentially hazardous foods on time control are placed on preparation counters, even if the outlet is open less than 4 hours. (5) Is discarded within 4 hours of placement on time control. and (6) Is labeled with a 4-hour discard time if time control unit (bain marie, cold basin) meant to be cold holding or hot holding and not operational or used as intended, as the unit is now considered a counter.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Other-Deck 10 Bridge
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Violation:
An open box of muesli cereal with the plastic bag remaining open was stored inside a wood cabinet on the bridge. This item was removed.
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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; (4) At least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the deck; (5) At least 127 millimeters (5 inches) for food in packages and working containers on pallets, skids, and racks; and (6) At least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the deck on shelving racks.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Provisions-White Wine Store Room
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Violation:
A flatbed trolley was stored on its side so that two wheels were touching boxes of bottled sparkling water. The trolley was moved immediately.
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Recommendation:
Protect food from contamination by storing the food: (3) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
A large plastic container of a powdered material did not have a label identifying the contents. Staff in the area stated is was bran mix and labeled the container immediately.
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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:
Pantry-Deck 10 Aft Housekeeping Pantry
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Violation:
One fully open and exposed bag of trail mix with contents inside was stored on top of the cleaning materials locker inside this pantry. Staff stated this area was cleaned the previous night. One fruit fly was observed in this area.
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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; (4) At least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the deck; (5) At least 127 millimeters (5 inches) for food in packages and working containers on pallets, skids, and racks; and (6) At least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the deck on shelving racks.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
The baguette making machine had two pieces on the bottom that were covered with a fabric material. The material was difficult to clean and had been glued to two stainless steel components. However, the edges of the fabric where it was not glued down could be lifted up.
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Recommendation:
Materials used in the construction of multiuse utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment must be: (1) durable, corrosion resistant, and nonabsorbent; (2) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; (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.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Potwash
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Violation:
The hood-type potwash machine had been out of order since April 18, 2018 awaiting a spare part. Staff provided documentation that the spare part had been ordered, the wrong one had been sent to the ship, and the shoreside office was following up with the vendor.
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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:
Pantry-Topsiders
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Violation:
A red liquid and small green material were inside the ice crusher. Staff stated that crew members had recently been slicing fruit on the table directly adjacent to the crusher.
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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.:
27
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
The fabric material on the large tray on the bottom of the baguette making machines was soiled with old dough under the front edge. The fabric was glued to the stainless steel tray but could be lifted up slightly at the edge, which caused the dough to accumulate.
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Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Other-Deck 10 Bridge
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Violation:
Three coffee beans and ground debris were observed behind the coffee machine stored on the wooden countertop located on the bridge.
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Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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Item No.:
38
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Site:
Galley-Four Seasons Dishwash Area
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Violation:
A mop was stored with the head directly on the deck just outside the cleaning locker across from the dishwash area. No crew member was in the area when the inspection team walked by.
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Recommendation:
Ensure maintenance tools such as mops, brooms, and similar items are stored in a designated locker so they do not contaminate food, food-contact surfaces of utensils, and equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Pantry-Topsiders
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Violation:
Two small flies were in the area around the soda locker and waste bins. The pest manager was called immediately and began treatment of 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:
Pantry-Deck 10 Aft Housekeeping Pantry
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Violation:
One fruit fly was observed flying near the trash cans inside this housekeeping pantry. This area was not in service.
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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-Seven Seas Dishwash Area
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Violation:
A large fly was around the soiled end of the flight-type warewash 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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Item No.:
44
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Site:
Buffet-Cagney's
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Violation:
The buffet line was installed during the March-April 2018 dry dock, but no passenger handwash station was installed, as specified in the 2011 VSP Construction Guidelines. Plans for the renovation were not presented to VSP for review prior to installation.
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Recommendation:
Procedures, systems, equipment, technology, processes, or activities that are not identified in the scope of this manual must not be tested or introduced operationally onboard any vessel until the concept is submitted in writing to the VSP Chief for review. If the review determines the concept is within the scope of the VSP Operations Manual, written procedures, control measures, or a complete variance submission may be required.
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