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Cruise Ship: Brilliance of the Seas Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International Inspection Date: 05/16/2024 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-Hose Locker Next To Staff Captain's Office
Violation: The 'Potable Water Only' stenciled letters on the potable water hose located in the upper-left shelf of the hose locker were wearing-off in many areas.
Recommendation: Label potable water hoses with the words ?POTABLE WATER ONLY? in letters at least 13 millimeters (0.5 inch) high at each connecting end.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Garbage Room
Violation: The list of nontestable backflow prevention devices indicated one device above the handwash station. Upon inspection of the area, this device could not be located.
Recommendation: Ensure the cross-connection control program includes at a minimum: a complete listing of cross-connections and the backflow prevention method or device for each, so there is a match to the plumbing system component and location. Include air gaps on the listing. Ensure a schedule for inspection frequency is set. Maintain a log documenting the inspection and maintenance in written or electronic form, and ensure it is available for review during inspections.
Item No.: 10
Site: Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool Spa Drain Covers
Violation: The long cylinder antientrapment drain covers used in the whirlpool spas were not stamped with all the required information.
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. Ensure antientrapment protection equipment (covers, suction fittings, safety vacuum release system, etc.) complies with ASME A112.19.8-2007?or any successor standards?whether the equipment is manufactured or field fabricated.
Item No.: 21
Site: Pantry-Housekeeping Pantry - FD 09.3.004
Violation: Masking tape was used to hold the ice machine's white plastic evaporator protection panel in place, making this area difficult to clean.
Recommendation: Design and construct nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
Item No.: 21
Site: Pantry-Deck 11 - Pool Bar
Violation: Water dripped from the undercounter refrigerator technical space machinery and pooled on the deck.
Recommendation: Design and construct nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-Deck 11 - Windjammer Starboard Side Beverage Station
Violation: The countertops were chipped making the area difficult to clean.
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.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-Deck 11 - Windjammer Starboard Side Beverage Station
Violation: The sealant around the countertop cold well was missing, creating a difficult to clean seam.
Recommendation: Design and construct nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces are free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Item No.: 21
Site: Bar-Deck 13 - Concierge Club
Violation: Part of the undercounter cabinets were missing, creating a void space next to the bottle display counter.
Recommendation: Design and construct nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces are free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Item No.: 26
Site: Pantry-Housekeeping Pantry - FD 09.3.004
Violation: Masking tape was used to hold the ice machine's white plastic evaporator protection panel in place, making this area soiled.
Recommendation: Ensure food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
Item No.: 26
Site: Buffet-Deck 11 - Park Cafe
Violation: Food debris was on the left heat lamp bulb. The area was previously cleaned and sanitized and was not in operation.
Recommendation: Ensure food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 33
Site: Pantry-Deck 5 - R Bar
Violation: The profile strip had gaps at the bulkhead/deckhead juncture.
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. Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 33
Site: Pantry-Deck 11 - Pool Bar
Violation: Water dripped from the undercounter refrigerator technical space machinery and pooled on the deck.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 39
Site: Bar-Deck 11 - Rita's Cantina Bar
Violation: A small fly was in the area. The area was not in operation.
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-Deck 12 - Sky Bar
Violation: Three ants were observed in the center of the pantry. The area was not in operation.
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-Deck 5 - Bakery
Violation: A small fly was next to the cleaning 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: Pantry-Deck 5 - R Bar
Violation: A fly was above the multi-flow cabinet. The area was in operation.
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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