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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
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Violation:
The total number of passengers and crew listed on the AGE log was incorrect for voyages that began on 13 May 2023 and 20 May 2023. Staff were instructed to keep the total numbers on the log that were present on embarkation.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the AGE surveillance log includes a header containing the following information about the voyage: (1) Vessel name; (2) Voyage number; (3) Date from; (4) Date to; (5) Total number of passengers; (6) Reportable total number of passengers ill; (7) Total number of crew; (8) Reportable total number of crew ill. Total number of passengers and total number of crew must be the totals at the beginning of the voyage (i.e., totals on ?date from?).
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Suite Whirlpools
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Violation:
Twenty-six stateroom whirlpools did not have backflow prevention devices to protect against possible backflow. These whirlpools were recently installed during the ship's drydock that completed on 11 April 2023. Staff presented a box of backflow devices that was just received by the ship.
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Recommendation:
Provide a comprehensive cross-connection control program. Protect the following connections to the potable water system against backflow with air gaps or mechanical backflow prevention devices: cabin shower hoses, toilets, whirlpool tubs, and similar facilities; any other connection to the potable water system where contamination or backflow can occur.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Buffet-Deck 9 - Lido Market - Midship Beverage Station
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Violation:
The backflow prevention device had a build-up of corrosion that clogged the relief vents.
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Recommendation:
Maintain backflow prevention devices in good repair.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Spa Pool - Safety Sign
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Violation:
The safety sign was not posted at the entrance to the spa pool. Two small safety signs were posted on bulkheads approximately 15 feet from the spa pool entrance and they were not easily visible.
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Recommendation:
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: (1) individuals who are immunocompromised; (2) individuals on medication or who have underlying medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure; and (3) pregnant women, elderly persons, and children. Additionally, caution against exceeding 15 minutes of exposure. Those under 16 years of age are considered children for the purpose of whirlpool safety sign requirements.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Deck 10 - New York
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Violation:
Each of the pizza oven had only slotted fasteners on the food-contact surface.
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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.:
21
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Site:
Buffet-Deck 9 - Lido Market Homestead - Portside
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Violation:
The sealant around the countertop hot plate was missing or rough making the area hard to clean.
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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.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Buffet-Deck 9 - Lido Market Wild Harvest - Port and Starboard Side
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Violation:
The sealant on the passenger side counter tops was soiled with more than a day's worth of debris. The crew started cleaning the area immediately.
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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:
Buffet-Deck 9 - Lido Market Bar - Portside
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Violation:
The countertop was chipped along the edge making the area hard to clean.
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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.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Deck 9 - Lido Market
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Violation:
The potwash machine's upper two large spray arms had food debris clogging two of the outlets.
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Recommendation:
Ensure warewashing machines, drainboards, and the compartments of sinks, basins, or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, or raw foods, or laundering wiping cloths are cleaned: (1) before use; (2) throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination and accumulation of excessive debris, and to ensure that the equipment performs its intended function; (3) at least every 24 hours (if used).
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Pantry-Deck 7 - Neptune
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Violation:
The ice machine had a heavy accumulation of black debris in the water recirculating tank. The ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
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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:
Galley-Deck 2 - Main Galley
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Violation:
Ice machine B had a heavy accumulation of black debris in the water recirculating tank. The machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Buffet-Deck 9 - Lido Market Distant Lands
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Violation:
The deck tiles in the area had missing and/or chipped grout.
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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:
Other-Engine Control Room - Coffee Station
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Violation:
Carpet was installed on the deck underneath the coffee station and there was no coving at the counter/deck juncture. Staff immediately began to remove the carpet.
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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.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Other-Engine Control Room - Coffee Station
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Violation:
Light intensity behind the counter-mounted coffee machine was less than the required 110 lux of light.
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Recommendation:
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.:
39
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Site:
Dining Room-Deck 2
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Violation:
A small fly was observed by the portside waiter station.
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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:
Buffet-Deck 9 - Lido Market
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Violation:
A small fly was observed at the starboard side waiter station.
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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.:
43
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Site:
Ventilation-Droplet Eliminators
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Violation:
Excessive brown residue accumulated on the black droplet eliminator panels in AC stations 11.5, 9.6, and 3.3.1. Staff stated these were last cleaned in February 2023
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Recommendation:
Keep air handling units clean.
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