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Cruise Ship: Jewel of the Seas Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International Inspection Date: 09/14/2023 Inspection Score: 100
This cruise ship inspection report lists the deficiencies found during the inspection. Additional information corresponding to each item number is available in the lastest editions of the CDC VSP Operational Manual.

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Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-
Violation: Testing of the backflow prevention device for the recycle tank was conducted on 18 April 2023, but the pressure differences on both sides of the valves were not documented.
Recommendation: Inspect and test backflow prevention devices requiring testing (e.g., reduced pressure backflow prevention devices and pressure vacuum breakers) with a test kit after installation and at least annually. Maintain test results showing the pressure differences on both sides of the valves.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Hose Storage Room (FSD 02-3-006)
Violation: One potable water hose did not have both of its ends capped.
Recommendation: Ensure potable water hoses are rolled tight with the ends capped, on reels, or on racks, or with ends coupled together and stowed in potable water hose lockers.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Tank Condition Report
Violation: The detailed Tank Condition Report for potable water tank 4 starboard (inspection date 2 August 2023) and 7/8 port (inspection date 13 August 2023) had identical dates and times when work was completed. The Fresh (Potable) Water Tank Maintenance Template for tank 4 starboard was dated 26 - 31 August 2023 and tank 7/8 port was dated 13 - 28 August 2023, both with different times than the detailed Tank Condition Report. Staff stated the Template was the actual dates and times for work conducted.
Recommendation: Ensure dates and times match on all records for potable water tank maintenance.
Item No.: 11
Site: Medical-
Violation: A food worker had an onset of acute gastroenteritis symptoms on 30 August at 5:30 am, reported to work at 7:00 am, but did not report to the medical center until 8:17 pm. Her disciplinary action was documented.
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. Ensure the food employee's supervisor or person in charge conducts an assessment of food prepared or served by the food employee while symptomatic and take appropriate corrective actions. Document corrective actions taken as a result of the assessment. Maintain records for 1 year and make them available for review during inspections. Review [when possible] any AGE cases among passengers or crew reported after the ill food employee's symptom onset for epidemiologic link/connection. Appropriate corrective actions could include discarding ready-to eat food, thoroughly cooking raw food, and disinfecting the food area and equipment. Exclude food employees suspected of, diagnosed with, or exposed to any communicable disease caused by Salmonella typhi, Shigella spp., E. coli O157:H7, hepatitis A virus, norovirus, or other communicable diseases that can be transmitted by food, from working in any food or food related areas or operations, including working with exposed food, warewashing, equipment, utensils, table linens, single-service articles and single-use articles. Do not allow the excluded individual to return to the above duties until they are symptom free for a minimum of 48 hours. Ensure food employees who have conditions or symptoms of boils, open sores, infected wounds, diarrhea, jaundice, fever, vomiting, sore throat with fever, or discharges from the nose or mouth report these conditions or symptoms to the vessel's medical staff and are restricted from working with exposed food, warewashing, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Item No.: 20
Site: Galley-Windjammer Show Galley
Violation: The double-stacked pizza oven had slotted fasteners in each of the food contact areas.
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.
Item No.: 26
Site: Buffet-Windjammer Beverage Station Port and Starboard Side
Violation: The juice machine had more than a day's worth of old juice residue above the dispensing nozzles in the food splash area.
Recommendation: Ensure food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Galley-Beverage Station Starboard Side
Violation: The juice machine had more than a day's worth of old juice residue above the nozzles on the food splash area.
Recommendation: Ensure food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 27
Site: Galley-Giovanni's Table
Violation: Above the deep fat fryer, the previously cleaned and sanitized exhaust hood overhang had grease on the inside.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 34
Site: Galley-Hot Galley
Violation: The scupper drain behind the combination ovens was clogged.
Recommendation: Ensure a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 39
Site: Galley-Potwash
Violation: A roach was observed on the top shelf inside the chemical locker.
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.
Item No.: 39
Site: Galley-Windjammer Show Galley
Violation: Two small flies were observed in the area.
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.
Item No.: 39
Site: Pantry-Sky Bar
Violation: A moth was observed in the area.
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.
Item No.: 39
Site: Buffet-Windjammer Portside Beverage Station
Violation: A small fly was observed around the fruit station.
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.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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