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Item No.:
01
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Site:
Medical-24-Hour Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Report
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Violation:
The passenger count listed on the 24-hour AGE report, submitted on 1 December 2024, did not accurately reflect the total number of passengers at the beginning of the voyage. Crew identified the passenger count on the submitted document was 399, while the passenger count at the beginning of the voyage was 400. Additionally, the passenger count listed on the 24-hour AGE report, submitted on 15 October 2024, did not accurately reflect the total number of passengers at the beginning of the voyage. Crew identified the passenger count on the submitted log was 626, while the passenger count at the beginning of the voyage was 631.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the AGE report contains the following: (8) total number of passengers and crew members on the cruise.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Deck 1 - Engine Room Starboard Evaporator
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Violation:
The air gap underneath the atmospheric vent for the reduced pressure zone (RPZ) assembly for the starboard evaporator was not twice the diameter of the delivery fixture. Crew initiated corrective action.
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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.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Deck 3 - Pulper Room
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Violation:
The hot and cold water lines for the utility sink were not striped blue/green/blue or blue to identify potable water. Crew 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. 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. Do not stripe or paint potable water lines after reduced pressure assemblies as potable water.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Galley-Deck 3 - Glasswashing Area
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Violation:
Corrosion blocked the atmospheric vents of the backflow prevention device for the glasswashing machine. Crew initiated corrective action.
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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-Deck 9 - Swimming Pool
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Violation:
There was no clear safety sign provided for the swimming pool. Whirlpool spa safety signs were affixed to the outside of the portside and starboard whirlpool spas; however, there was no sign specifically dedicated for the swimming pool.
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Recommendation:
Provide safety signs for all RWFs, except for baby-only water facilities. Ensure the signs, at a minimum, include the following words: (1) do not use these facilities if you are experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, or fever; (2) no children in diapers or who are not toilet trained; (3) shower before entering the facility; and (4) bather load #. For children?s RWF signs, include the exact wording ?TAKE CHILDREN ON FREQUENT BATHROOM BREAKS? or ?TAKE CHILDREN ON FREQUENT TOILET BREAKS.?
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Item No.:
13
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Site:
Galley-Deck 10 - Toscana & Polo Grill Potwashing Area
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Violation:
A crew member overfilled the sanitizing compartment of the three-compartment sink. Overloaded equipment inside the compartment prevented full submersion of all contact surfaces, preventing proper sanitization. Crew initiated corrective action.
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Recommendation:
Because of the risks for foodborne illness inherent to the food operation, ensure the supervisor or person in charge of food operations on the vessel demonstrates to VSP - during inspections and on request - knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Point principles, and the food-safety guidelines in this manual. Ensure that the person in charge demonstrates this knowledge: (1) By compliance with these guidelines; (10) Explaining correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Provisions-Starboard Beverage Storage
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Violation:
Sixteen packaged cases of water and beer were stored directly on wooden pallets. Crew identified these food items were stored on pallets for multiple days. Crew initiated corrective action.
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Recommendation:
Protect food from contamination by storing the food: (1) Covered or otherwise protected; (2) In a clean, dry location; (3) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Provisions-Starboard Beverage Storage
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Violation:
Sixteen packaged cases of water and beer were stored directly on wooden pallets. Crew identified these food items were stored on pallets for multiple days. Crew initiated corrective action.
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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:
Food Service General-Galley Exhaust Hoods
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Violation:
Crew created difficult-to-clean surfaces by wrapping Styrofoam in black and yellow tape for safety around the sharp edges of the exhaust hoods. These protective barriers were maintained in poor condition. Crew constructed these difficult to clean safety barriers inside the Deck 3 crew mess, Deck 4 main galley, Deck 9 Terrace Caf galley, and Deck 10 Toscana & Polo galley.
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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. Ensure nonfood contact equipment is maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including: (1) Equipment maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operation specifications of these guidelines.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Pantry-7 - Forward
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Violation:
Six reuseable water bottle lids were racked inside the undercounter warewashing machine in a manner that did not expose them to an unobstructed spray. Staff initiated corrective action.
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Recommendation:
Ensure soiled items to be cleaned in a warewashing machine are loaded into racks, trays, or baskets or onto conveyors in a position that (1) exposes the items to the unobstructed spray from all cycles.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Deck 10 - Toscana & Polo Grill Potwashing Area
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Violation:
A crew member overfilled the sanitizing compartment of the three-compartment sink. Overloaded equipment inside the compartment prevented full submersion of all contact surfaces, preventing proper sanitization. Crew initiated corrective action.
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Recommendation:
Ensure soiled items to be cleaned in a warewashing machine are loaded into racks, trays, or baskets or onto conveyors in a position that (1) exposes the items to the unobstructed spray from all cycles.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Deck 4 - Potwashing Area
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Violation:
The potwash machine was identified as out of order since 3 December 2024.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Deck 9 - Waves Grill
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Violation:
The deck grouting was missing and in disrepair by the undercounter refrigeration units, creating difficult-to-clean surfaces. Crew initiated corrective action.
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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. 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:
Bar-Deck 5 - Baristas Grand
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Violation:
Two bulkhead screws at the rear bar counter were missing, creating two difficult-to-clean open holes. Crew initiated corrective action.
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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. Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
40
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Site:
Integrated Pest Management-Active Monitoring Logs
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Violation:
On 26 and on 29 November 2024, the integrated pest management (IPM) log identified pest sightings in crew areas of the ship; however, no follow-up actions or follow-up inspection results were documented on the log.
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Recommendation:
When pests are noted during an inspection, ensure the log includes action taken and follow-up inspection results.
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