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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Machinery Space- Whirlpools 1 and 3
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Violation:
When the inspection team went to the engine control room to check if high alarms were activated, there were none. The electronic data logger stated the pH was 7.5 during the time of testing and since it was open. It was discovered the mA output signal was offset and had an incorrect value, thus the data logger was inaccurate. It is unknown how long the mA output signal was offset and it was unclear if the prior pH records for Whirlpools 1 and 3 were correct.
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Recommendation:
Maintain halogenation and pH control systems in good repair and operate them in accordance with the manufacturer?s recommendations.
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Potable Water-Microbiological Testing of Distribution System
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Violation:
During the month of July only 3 locations of the potable water distribution system on the ship were tested.
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Recommendation:
Collect and analyze a minimum of four potable water samples per month for the presence of E. coli. Collect samples from the forward, aft, upper, and lower decks of the vessel. Change the sample sites each month so that all of the potable water distribution system is effectively monitored. Conduct follow-up sampling for each positive test result.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Tank Maintenance Records
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Violation:
On May 14th the manhole of potable water tank 6c was disinfected with 200 ppm. No contact time was listed and no free halogen residual was recorded prior to the tank being placed back into service.
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Recommendation:
Maintain documentation of all inspections, maintenance, cleaning, and disinfection for 12 months and ensure it is available for review during inspections. Ensure records include a method of disinfection, concentration and contact time of the disinfectant, and a halogen value of less than or equal to 5 ppm before the tank is put back into service.
Document the free halogen residual level.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Electronic Data Logger Software
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Violation:
The electronic data logger software was not working properly and this issue had been ongoing since the end of August 2017, and more than 30 days since equipment failure. The sensor signals for pH and halogen would stop working sporadically and the pH and halogen recordings were not available for many days for all recreational water facilities. Staff stated a technician was coming onboard October 20th to fix this.
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Recommendation:
In the event of equipment failure, measure free residual halogen and pH by a manual test kit at the RWF or return line at least hourly for whirlpool spas, spa pools, children?s pools, and wading pools and every 4 hours for all other RWFs. Record manual readings on a chart or log, retain for at least 12 months, and ensure that they are available for review during inspections. Complete repairs on malfunctioning halogen analyzer-chart recorders within 30 days of equipment failure. Provide an audible alarm in a continuously occupied watch station to indicate low and high free halogen and pH readings in each RWF.
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Item No.:
09
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpools 1 and 3
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Violation:
The pH of whirlpool 3 was measured by the ship as 7.82, 7.88, and 7.64; the inspector measured the pH as 7.89, 7.85, and 7.87. The pH of whirlpool 1 was measured by the ship as 7.76 and 7.88; the inspector measured the pH as 7.96 and 7.33. Testing occurred between 1030 and 1040. Whirlpools 1 and 3 shared a compensation tank. In the pool machinery room, the whirlpool 1 analyzer read 7.83 and whirlpool 3 analyzer read 7.8. When the inspection team went to the engine control room to check if high alarms were activated, there were none. The electronic data logger stated the pH was 7.5 during the time of testing and since it was open. It was discovered the mA output signal was offset and had an incorrect value, thus the data logger was inaccurate. It is unknown how long the mA output signal was offset and it was unclear if the prior pH records for Whirlpools 1 and 3 were correct. When the inspection team returned back to whirlpools 1 and 3 at 1108 the pH levels were 8.02 (measured by ship) and 7.85 (measured by inspector) in whirlpools 3 and 1, respectively. The error of accuracy of the inspector's instrument for pH was 0.09.
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Recommendation:
Maintain the pH level in all RWFs between 7.0 and 7.8. Immediately close facilities if these halogen and pH ranges are not maintained.
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Item No.:
44
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Analyzer Output Signal
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Violation:
The electronic data loggers for whirlpools 1 and 3 stated the pH was 7.5 during the time of testing and since it was open that day. It was discovered the mA output signal was offset and had an incorrect value, thus the data logger was inaccurate. It is unknown how long the mA output signal was offset and it was unclear if the prior pH records for Whirlpools 1 and 3 were correct.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the supervisor or person in charge of recreational water operations on the vessel demonstrates to VSP?during inspections and on request ? knowledge of recreational water operations, is able to demonstrate this knowledge by compliance with Section 6 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 6 of the VSP 2011 Operations Manual as it relates to their assigned duties.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Kid Area
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Violation:
Two electronic data loggers were installed for four different recreational water facilities (RWFs) in the kid's area. An electronic data logger was installed for the paddle pool and the second data logger was for two slides and a pool. These RWFs shared a compensation tank.
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Recommendation:
Install chart recorders or electronic data loggers with security features that record pH and halogen measurements for each individual RWF. Ensure the sample line for the analyzer probe (monitoring) is either directly from the RWF or on the return line from each RWF and before the compensation tank. Install appropriate sample taps for analyzer calibration.
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Potable Water-Far Point
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Violation:
The far point chart record for June 5th recorded more than 24 hours and the free halogen residual overlapped for more than 6 hours. The far point chart record for May 8th recorded more than 24 hours and the free halogen residual overlapped for more than 8 hours.
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Recommendation:
Change, initial, and date halogen analyzer-chart recorder charts daily. Ensure the charts contain notations of any unusual events in the potable water system.
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Potable Water-Far Point Halogen Probe
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Violation:
The far point analyzer stated 0.93 ppm, and the chart recorder was recording a free halogen over 1.0 ppm.
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Recommendation:
Maintain the halogen analyzer-chart recorder properly and operate it in accordance with the manufacturer?s instructions.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Pantry-Deck 10 Forward
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Violation:
An excessive amount of gray powder was in the ice water recirculating bath.
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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.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Deck 2 Staircase 43
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Violation:
The air gap between the potable water and technical water tank was modified by placing a perforated metal shield around the gap. This was corrected.
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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).
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Item No.:
09
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Electronic Data Logger Software
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Violation:
The sensor signals for pH and halogen would stop working sporadically and the pH and halogen recordings were not available for many days for all recreational water facilities. Staff were taking manual halogen and pH recordings, but the records were incomplete and did not show the halogen and/or pH values for the recreational water facilities when they were open.
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Recommendation:
Maintain a free residual halogen in recirculated RWFs in the following ranges: (1) swimming pools, between 1.0 and 5.0 mg/L (ppm); (2) children's pools, between1.0 and 5.0 mg/L (ppm); (3) wading pools, between 1.0 and 5.0 mg/L (ppm); (4) interactive RWFs (activity pools), between 2.0 and 5.0 mg/L (ppm); (5) baby-only water facilities, between 3.0 and 10.0 mg/L (ppm) free chlorine or between 4.0 and 10.0 mg/L (ppm) bromine; and (6) whirlpool spas and spa pools, between 3.0 and 10.0 mg/L (ppm) free chlorine or between 4.0 and 10.0 mg/L (ppm) bromine.
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Item No.:
32
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Site:
Buffet-Garden Cafe - Deck 12
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Violation:
On the buffet line #1 starboard side, the handwash waste receptacle had food debris inside and did not have a lid. This was corrected immediately.
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Recommendation:
Cover receptacles and waste-handling containers when not in continuous use and after they are filled.
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Item No.:
34
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Site:
Buffet-Garden Cafe - Deck 12
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Violation:
The handwash sink, across from the cereal station on buffet line #1, had an active leak exiting from the vent. Water was pooled on the deck. This was corrected.
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Recommendation:
Ensure a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Galley-Garden Cafe - Deck 12
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Violation:
The backflow device on the plumbing supply to ice machine #1 was actively leaking. Staff replaced this 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:
Galley-Garden Cafe - Deck 12
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Violation:
The backflow device installed on the plumbing for combination oven #5 was corroded. Staff replaced this device.
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Recommendation:
Maintain backflow prevention devices in good repair.
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Item No.:
34
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Site:
Galley-Garden Cafe - Deck 12
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Violation:
The handwash sink at the soiled end of the potwasher machine had a large crack in the plastic pipe directly below the drain. When crew washed their hands, the water exited from the crack.
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Recommendation:
Ensure a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Garden Cafe - Deck 12
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Violation:
The conveyor-type warewashing machine was out of order during the inspection. Signage placed on the machine noted that the machine had been in disrepair since 1 October 2017.
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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.:
16
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Site:
Room Service-Deck 12
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Violation:
The time control plan in this area indicated that the upright refrigerator #2 was a time control unit. A note on the bottom of the time control plan also indicated that food items with 7-day discard labels were also in this refrigerator. Staff corrected this immediately. No food items were stored in this refrigerator and staff stated that this was an error on the time control 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. and (4) Is discarded within 4 hours of placement on time control.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Garden Cafe - Deck 12
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Violation:
The curtains near the auxiliary rinse were stained and warped. Staff replaced the curtains.
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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.:
21
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Site:
Preparation Room-Butcher Preparation Room
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Violation:
The silicon on the handle side of the blade guide was separating on the blade saw and exposed a gap, which was not easily cleanable.
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Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning are constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 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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