|
|
|
Item No.:
02
|
|
Site:
Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
|
|
Violation:
The AGE log stated 'last symptom reported' and 'time' which did not reflect the exact information in the template Annex 13.2.2.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure the AGE surveillance log includes a header containing the following information about the voyage: (1) date of last symptom ; (2 )time of late symptom. 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.
|
|
|
Item No.:
02
|
|
Site:
Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
|
|
Violation:
The acute gastroenteritis (AGE) logs did not include the first and last names for passengers and crew members. The AGE log had initials in both columns. This finding was written in the previous inspection report.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure the AGE surveillance log includes a header containing the following information about the voyage: Ensure the AGE surveillance log entry for each passenger or crew member contain the following information in separate columns: 1) person's last name; 2) person's first name. 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.
|
|
|
Item No.:
02
|
|
Site:
Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
|
|
Violation:
On 10 September 2024, the AGE log was missing the 'date of last symptom' and 'time of last symptom' for a nonfood handler employee. Crew stated this may have been a clerical error and the employee was isolated for 24 hours.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure a reportable case of AGE is a case reported to the master of the vessel, the medical staff, or other designated staff by a passenger or a crew member and meets the case definition based on the following symptoms: (1) Diarrhea (three or more episodes of loose stools in a 24 hour period or what is above normal for the individual. See section 4.1.2.1.3, illness symptoms); or (2) vomiting and one additional symptom including one or more episodes of loose stools in a 24-hour period, or abdominal cramps, or headache, or muscle aches, or fever (temperature of greater than or equal to 38C [100.4F]).
|
|
|
Item No.:
08
|
|
Site:
Potable Water-Cross Connection Log
|
|
Violation:
Three nontestable and five testable backflow prevention devices had the incorrect year for the test results. The log showed January 2023 instead of January 2024. Crew confirmed that these devices were all tested in January 2024 and this was a clerical error.
|
|
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.:
08
|
|
Site:
Potable Water-Cross Connection Log
|
|
Violation:
The cross-connection log was missing differential pressure values for all testable devices tested in January 2024. These devices claimed to be in good condition without the differential pressure values listed in the log.
|
|
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:
Buffet-Deck 6 - Aune Beverage Station / Aft
|
|
Violation:
The backflow prevention device for the countertop coffee maker was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.
|
|
Recommendation:
Maintain backflow prevention devices in good repair.
|
|
|
Item No.:
08
|
|
Site:
Buffet-Deck 3 - Beverage Station
|
|
Violation:
The backflow prevention device for the countertop coffee maker was not a continuous pressure device.
|
|
Recommendation:
Install a continuous pressure-type backflow preventer when a valve is located downstream from the backflow preventer.
|
|
|
Item No.:
09
|
|
Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Aft Pool
|
|
Violation:
The pool pH residual level measured 8.2 with the inspector's and crew members water test kit. However, the pool equipment room analyzer displayed a pH of 7.3. In the pool equipment room, a manual test was taken and measured a pH of 8.2. The pool was immediately closed and the analyzer was recalibrated.
|
|
Recommendation:
Maintain the pH level in all RWFs between 7.0 and 7.8. Immediately close facilities if these halogen and pH ranges are not maintained.
|
|
|
Item No.:
10
|
|
Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Aft Pool
|
|
Violation:
The pool pH residual level measured 8.2 with the inspector's and crew members water test kit. However, the pool equipment room analyzer displayed a pH of 7.3. In the pool equipment room, a manual test was taken and measured a pH of 8.2. The pool was immediately closed and the analyzer was recalibrated.
|
|
Recommendation:
Maintain halogenation and pH control systems in good repair and operate them in accordance with the manufacturer?s recommendations. Ensure manual samples from the RWF tub are compared to the analyzer samples in the pump (mechanical) room to assess potential water quality differences in the RWF.
|
|
|
Item No.:
20
|
|
Site:
Galley-Deck 6 - Aune Warewashing Area
|
|
Violation:
Nine previously cleaned cutting boards were heavily scored, discolored and stained with food debris. These cutting boards were removed immediately.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring are resurfaced if they no longer can be effectively cleaned and sanitized or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
|
|
|
Item No.:
21
|
|
Site:
Galley-Deck 6 - Aune Hot Line
|
|
Violation:
Five plastic plate covers were cracked making them 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 6 - Aune Cold Line / Aft
|
|
Violation:
The outer cover for the countertop milk dispenser stand was grooved making it difficult to clean.
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Item No.:
22
|
|
Site:
Galley-Deck 6 - Aune Warewashing Area
|
|
Violation:
The wash tank curtains for the flight-type warewashing machine were heavily coiled making them ineffective.
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Item No.:
26
|
|
Site:
Galley-Deck 6 - Aune Warewashing Area
|
|
Violation:
Nine previously cleaned cutting boards were heavily scored, discolored and stained with food debris. These cutting boards were removed immediately.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized. Ensure food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
|
|
|
Item No.:
26
|
|
Site:
Buffet-Deck 6 - Aune hot Line / Aft
|
|
Violation:
The food splash area of the countertop heat lamp was soiled with more than a day's worth of accumulated food residue.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
|
|
|
Item No.:
26
|
|
Site:
Bar-Deck 10 - Explorer
|
|
Violation:
The portside ice machine's water arm, ice thickness sensor, recirculating water bath housing, and evaporator housing were heavily soiled with a black material. The ice machine was closed for cleaning.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
|
|
|
Item No.:
26
|
|
Site:
Bar-Deck 10 - Explorer
|
|
Violation:
The starboard side ice machine's evaporator housing, and ice delivery tray was soiled with a black material. The ice machine was closed for cleaning.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
|
|
|
Item No.:
26
|
|
Site:
Potable Water-Engine Control Room
|
|
Violation:
The coffee machine nozzles was soiled with old coffee residue.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized. Ensure food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
|
|
|
Item No.:
27
|
|
Site:
Buffet-Deck 6 - Aune Cold Line / Aft
|
|
Violation:
The outer cover for the countertop milk dispenser stand was heavily soiled with a white powder-like material. Cleaning began immediately.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
|
|
|
Item No.:
27
|
|
Site:
Buffet-Deck 6 - Aune Cold Line / Aft
|
|
Violation:
The top surfaces of the decorative display boxes were heavily soiled with a black lint-like material.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
|
|
|
Item No.:
27
|
|
Site:
Buffet-Deck 3 - Beverage Station
|
|
Violation:
The backflow prevention device for the countertop coffee machine was heavily soiled with green scale. Cleaning began immediately.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
|
|
|
Item No.:
33
|
|
Site:
Buffet-Deck 6 - Aune Cold Line / Aft
|
|
Violation:
An excess amount of dust and lint-type material was resting on the bulkhead just under the deckhead mounted negative pressure/exhaust vents. These vents are situated over the cold line buffet area without vent covers exposing open ducting.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
|
|
|
Item No.:
37
|
|
Site:
Buffet-Deck 6 - Aune Cold Line / Aft
|
|
Violation:
An excess amount of dust and lint-type material was resting on the bulkhead just under the deckhead mounted negative pressure/exhaust vents. These vents are situated over the cold line buffet area without vent covers exposing open ducting.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems are designed and installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils.
|
|