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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis Surveillance (AGE) Log
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Violation:
The job title of a reportable food-handler case of AGE was not identified on the 20 July 2024 AGE log. This position was identified with the number ?320602,? and not the title of 'server.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the AGE surveillance log entry for each passenger or crew member contain the following information in separate columns: (10) crew member position or job on the vessel, if applicable. 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 1 Compartments 10 and 11 - Portside
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Violation:
Both permeate water lines directed towards the halogen and pH injection points were not identified per ISO 14726 (blue/gray/blue). Staff initiated corrective action
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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.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Deck 4 Bunkering Station - Portside
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Violation:
The stainless-steel transport trolley for potable water bunkering hoses was not maintained smooth and easily cleanable. Difficult-to-clean pieces of duct tape were affixed over the top interior edges of this equipment, and liquid accumulated in the basin of the trolley since there was no drainage mechanism. Staff initiated corrective action.
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Recommendation:
Construct all hoses, fittings, and water filters used in the bunkering of potable water of safe, easily cleanable materials approved for potable water use and maintain them in good repair.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Deck 12 Swimming Pool # 1 - Shower
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Violation:
The recreational water facility shower serving swimming pool # 1, whirlpool spa # 2, and whirlpool spa # 3 was not functional due to a broken shower button. A guest attempted to use this shower, and water would not discharge. The nearest functioning shower was greater than 10 meters away. Staff initiated corrective action.
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Recommendation:
Ensure vessels constructed to the 2018 Construction Guidelines or later have toilets and showers installed.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Deck 12 Swimming Pool # 2
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Violation:
The metal bolt used to affix the plastic cover to the portside edge of swimming pool # 1 was corroding, and significant brown corrosion collected on the surrounding plastic. This plastic cover was submerged below the water level of the swimming pool.
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Recommendation:
Keep RWFs clean of debris, organic materials, and slime/biofilm in accessible areas in the water and on surfaces.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Deck 6 Azura ? Warewashing Area
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Violation:
The potable water line supplying the pre-rinse hose, located adjacent to the bulkhead, was braided creating a difficult-to-clean surface in the rinse splash zone.
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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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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Dining Room-Deck 7 Teppanyaki - Station 1
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Violation:
The gasket on the front of the grill housing was peeling away, making the area hard to clean. Additionally, the barcode labels on all four grill covers were peeling off, making these areas difficult to clean.
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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.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Deck 12 Warewashing Area
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Violation:
The flight-type warewashing machine was in disrepair with water dripping from the bottom of the wash tank. Water pooled on the deck below.
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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.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Dining Room-Deck 7 Teppanyaki - Station 1
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Violation:
A difficult-to-clean gasket on the front of the grill housing was soiled with grease residue.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Deck 6 Cold Room Box
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Violation:
The cold room door?s locking mechanism was missing, creating an open, difficult-to-clean void. This cold room was located adjacent to the warewashing area.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair. Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, bars, and food and equipment storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Bar-Deck 12 Topsiders
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Violation:
The deckhead had numerous penetrations, creating difficult-to-clean surfaces over the preparation areas of the bar and the grill.
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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. 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:
Room Service-Deck 6 Main Galley - Room Service Pantry
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Violation:
The deck tile grout was recessed and missing in multiple areas near the soup kettle.
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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.:
35
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Site:
Galley-Deck 12 Warewashing Area
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Violation:
Gray water dripping from the flight-type warewashing machine's wash tank pooled on the deck and was not directed towards the drain.
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Recommendation:
Ensure black and gray water is discharged to the vessel's wastewater disposal system and does not pool on the deck.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)
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Violation:
The outbreak prevention and response plan, dated 11 March 2020, stated to use 100 ppm of electrolyzed hypochlorous acid (HOCL) solution for a minimum contact time of at least 60 seconds in Code Red Conditions. It did not identify the required pH level.
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Recommendation:
Ensure parameters for HOCL (concentration, contact time, pH, approved surfaces, and other applicable factors) are available and followed.
Ensure each vessel has a written OPRP that details standard procedures and policies to specifically address AGE onboard. Include the following in the written OPRP: (3) Disinfectant products or systems used, including the surfaces or items the disinfectants will be applied to, concentrations, and required contact times. Ensure the disinfectant products or systems are effective against human norovirus or an acceptable surrogate (e.g., caliciviruses).
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