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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Reportable Log
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Violation:
The downloadable reportable AGE log did not contain a column for 'additional notes/comments.' (New 2025 VSP Environmental Public Health Standard)
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Recommendation:
Ensure the AGE surveillance log includes a Comments/Notes column as specified in the AGE template located at https://www.cdc.gov/vessel sanitation/php/communication resources/index.html.
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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Reportable Log
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Violation:
The temperature fields on the downloadable log for three reportable passenger cases during the voyage ending on 2 November 2025 were left blank. The comments in the electronic reporting software identified these passengers were consulted virtually. (New 2025 VSP Environmental Public Health Standard)
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Recommendation:
Ensure the AGE surveillance log entry for each passenger or crew member contains the following information in separate columns: Illness symptoms, including the presence or absence of the following selected signs and symptoms, with a separate column for each of the following: (a) Number of episodes of diarrhea in a 24-hour period; (b) Bloody stools (yes/no); (c) Number of episodes of vomiting in a 24-hour period; (d) Fever (yes/no); (e) Recorded temperature; (f) Abdominal cramps (yes/no); (g) Headaches (yes/no); (h) Myalgia (yes/no).
Ensure the AGE surveillance log contains the above information in the exact order. Complete all fields of the AGE surveillance log, even if entry is zero or nonapplicable. If a field is not completed, document the reason in the notes column (for example, a virtual consultation).
Ensure the log data is exported in an analyzable form (such as Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Access) in the exact order noted above. Ensure any additional data fields in the surveillance log are entered only outside of the form margins when exported. Maintain the following records on the vessel for 12 months and make them available for review by VSP during inspections and outbreak investigations: (1) AGE surveillance log
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Potable Water-Legionella Testing Records
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Violation:
The ship's Legionella testing records did not identify that the salon and pedicure devices were sampled during the previous six months. (New 2025 VSP Environmental Public Health Standard)
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Recommendation:
Sample the potable water system for Legionella at least every 6 months. Ensure sample sites are representative of the potable water and RWF systems and number of samples depends on the size and complexity of the vessel.
The Legionella sampling plan must include a selection of the following location: Salon and pedicure devices
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Item No.:
07
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Site:
Potable Water-Distribution System Disinfection Records
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Violation:
There were no records available for the disinfection of the three atmospheric vacuum breaker backflow prevention devices replaced on 14 October 2025.
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Recommendation:
Clean, disinfect, and flush potable water tanks and all affected parts of the potable water distribution system with potable water: (1) Before being placed in service; (2) Before returning to operation after repair, replacement; (3) After being subjected to any contamination, including entry into a potable water tank.
Disinfect backflow prevention devices that are part of the potable water piping before installation.
If any work is done to the potable water distribution system and piping system during dry docks and wet docks that affects a potable water tank(s), clean and disinfect the affected potable water tank(s). Disinfect the potable water system after potential contamination by increasing the free halogen residual to at least 50 mg/L (ppm) throughout the affected area and maintain this concentration for 4 hours or by way of another procedure submitted to and accepted by VSP.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Distribution System Disinfection Records
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Violation:
There were no records available for the disinfection of the three atmospheric vacuum breaker backflow prevention devices replaced on 14 October 2025.
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Recommendation:
Maintain documentation of all potable water system inspections, maintenance, cleaning, and disinfection for 12 months and ensure it is available for review during inspections. Ensure records include a method of disinfection, concentration and contact time of the disinfectant, and the measured free halogen residual after flushing.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Deck 16 - Fountain Whirlpool Spa Shower
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Violation:
The portside and starboard deck 16 fountain whirlpool spas were operational, however, the attached swimming pool was netted with access to the showers inside the beach level blocked by rope. The closest operational showers were over 10 meters away at the aft end of the open deck. Crew initiated corrective action.
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Recommendation:
Ensure showers provide potable water at a temperature not to exceed 43C (110F) during normal operations. Install showers within 10 meters (33 feet) of every entry point to each RWF. For beach entry RWFs, install a minimum of one showerhead per 10 meters (33 feet) of perimeter within 10 meters (33 feet) of the beach perimeter. Install a minimum of one shower at each water slide staircase entrance.
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Item No.:
18
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Site:
Galley-Deck 6 - Starboard Beverage Station
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Violation:
A small black piece of debris was in the milk for the expresso machine.
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Recommendation:
Protect food from cross-contamination or other sources of contamination by the following methods: (1) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (2) Storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Discard a food that is unsafe or adulterated.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 - Main Galley - Pastry
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Violation:
Water dripped onto an uncovered frozen pastry tray underneath the condenser inside of the walk-in freezer. Crew discarded the impacted food item immediately.
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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; (4) At least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the deck; (5) At least 127 millimeters (5 inches) for food in packages and working containers on pallets, skids, and racks; (6) At least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the deck on shelving units.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Provisions-Deck 3 - Dairy Room
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Violation:
Heavy condensate accumulated on the walk-in deckhead noted throughout the unit. Water dripped onto the following food items.
- 1 box of juice
- 1 box of whipped cream
- 4 boxes of pitted prunes
- 2 paper bags of sugar
- 4 boxes of non-fat yogurt
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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.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Deck 16 - Starboard and Portside Beverage Pantries
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Violation:
The soda machine dispensing nozzles were missing the covers that protect the holes on the food splash zone, which made the area difficult to clean.
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Recommendation:
Maintain food-contact equipment in good repair and proper adjustment: (1) Equipment must be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operation specifications of these standards; (2) Can opener parts that cut or pierce must be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Deck 16 - Trident Grill
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Violation:
The undercounter refrigerator was out-of-service; no food was stored in the refrigerator.
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Recommendation:
Maintain food-contact equipment in good repair and proper adjustment: (1) Equipment must be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operation specifications of these standards; (2) Can opener parts that cut or pierce must be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Deck 11 - Bell Box
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Violation:
The undercounter refrigerator had been out-of-service since 28 November 2025; no food was stored in the refrigerator.
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Recommendation:
Maintain food-contact equipment in good repair and proper adjustment: (1) Equipment must be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operation specifications of these standards; (2) Can opener parts that cut or pierce must be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Bar-Deck 7 - Vista Pantry
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Violation:
A nylon rope, which is difficult to clean, was tied around two storage racks filled with trays containing previously cleaned and sanitized glasses.
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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.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Buffet-Deck 5 - Crew Mess - Main Hot Line
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Violation:
The sealant around the bain-marie wells on the food service side were chipped and damaged along the corners.
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Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces are free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and are 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 5 - Crew Galley
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Violation:
The hood-type warewashing machine was out of order and awaiting repair. The delivery date for the requested parts is 1/11/2026.
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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; (2) Water pressure and water temperature-measuring devices are maintained in good repair and accurate within the intended range of use.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 - Main Galley - Bakery
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Violation:
The bakery undercounter warewashing unit was out of order as of 12/14/2025. Crew informed the inspector that the maintenance team repaired the issue and put the unit back into service prior to the end of the inspection.
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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; (2) Water pressure and water temperature-measuring devices are maintained in good repair and accurate within the intended range of use.
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Item No.:
24
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Site:
Buffet-Deck 5 - Crew Mess
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Violation:
The concentration of the sanitizing solution in the bucket, located adjacent to the plates and cutlery, measured 25 ppm.
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Recommendation:
Ensure sanitizing solutions are used with the following concentrations: (1) A chlorine solution with a concentration between 50 mg/L (ppm) and 200 mg/L (ppm).
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Bar-Deck 5 - International Cafe
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Violation:
The hot/cold water dispensing nozzles at the waiter station were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of old unknown residues.
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Recommendation:
Ensure food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Galley-Deck 16 - Starboard and Portside Beverage Pantries
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Violation:
A sticky residue with more than a day's old accumulation soiled the food splash zone above each dispensing nozzle on the soda machines.
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Recommendation:
Ensure food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 - Crew Galley
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Violation:
An unknown water source dripped from the deckhead ventilation light fixture fasteners onto the clean area of the flight-type dishwashing machine. Food equipment was not impacted by the leaking water. The area was not in operation at time of inspection.
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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.:
27
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 - Sabatini's
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Violation:
An unknown water source dripped from the deckhead ventilation onto the top of combination oven. Food was being cooked inside the unit at time of inspection, but was not impacted by the dripping water.
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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.:
27
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Site:
Bar-Deck 5 - International Cafe
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Violation:
The service countertop surface around the utensils and condiments shelving was heavily soiled with more than a day?s accumulation of dust and food debris.
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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.:
27
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Site:
Galley-Deck 6 - Starboard Beverage Station
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Violation:
Dust covered the countertop behind the expresso machine.
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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.:
27
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Site:
Galley-Deck 6 - Forward Portside Warewash
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Violation:
The outside cover of the biodigester was soiled with old food debris.
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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.:
29
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Site:
Pantry-10 - Satellite # 10608
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Violation:
A mobile rack storing soiled dishes and equipment was positioned in front of the only handwashing sink, obstructing access. Crew initiated corrective action.
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Recommendation:
Ensure handwashing facilities are used for no other purpose and are always accessible.
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Item No.:
30
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Site:
Provisions-Deck 3 - Provision Ladderwell
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Violation:
The handwashing station adjacent to the ladderwell did not have sanitary towels in the paper towel dispenser.
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Recommendation:
Ensure each handwashing station has a supply of hand-cleansing soap or detergent and a supply of single-service paper towels.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Provisions-Deck 3 - Dairy Room
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Violation:
Three deckhead light fixtures had water pooled inside of them. The impacted light fixtures were above food items. Water was not seen dripping onto food below.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 - Main Galley
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Violation:
An unknown water source dripped from several parts of the ventilation hood onto the deck around the soiled area of the flight-type warewashing machine. Water did not drip onto the warewashing machine.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 - Sabatini's
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Violation:
Water pooled inside the walk-in refrigerator deckhead light fixture. Food was not impacted by the dripping water.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Deck 16 - Warewash
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Violation:
Between the warewash area and the clean storage racks, an excessive amount of condensate collected on the air supply vent cover and dripped on the deck beneath.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 - Sabatini's
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Violation:
An unknown water source dripped from the deckhead ventilation onto the top of combination oven. Food was being cooked inside the unit at time of inspection but was not impacted by the dripping water.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 - Crew Galley
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Violation:
An unknown water source dripped from the deckhead ventilation light fixture fasteners onto the clean area of the flight type dishwashing machine. Food equipment was not impacted by the leaking water.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 - Crew Galley
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Violation:
An unknown water source dripped from the deckhead ventilation light fixture fasteners onto the clean area of the flight-type dishwashing machine. Food equipment was not impacted by the leaking water. The area was not in operation at time of inspection.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Provisions-Deck 3 - Dairy Room
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Violation:
Heavy condensate accumulated on the walk-in deckhead noted throughout the unit. Water dripped onto the following food items.
- 1 box of juice
- 1 box of whipped cream
- 4 boxes of pitted prunes
- 2 paper bags of sugar
- 4 boxes of non-fat yogurt
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Food Service General-Deck Grouting
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Violation:
Deck grouting around scupper drains and machine/deck junctures was heavily cracked and in disrepair throughout Deck 16 Horizon Court and Deck 15 Horizon Galley.
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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.:
34
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Site:
Galley-Deck 17 - Warewash
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Violation:
The drain for the flight-type warewash machine was clogged, causing water to fill the scupper, and overflow onto the deck.
The drains located at both ends of the flight-type warewash machine were clogged, causing water to fill the scuppers, and overflow onto the deck.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the plumbing system in food areas is in good repair.
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Item No.:
34
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Site:
Galley-Deck 16 - Warewash
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Violation:
The drain for the flight-type warewash machine was clogged, causing water to fill the scupper, and overflow onto the deck.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the plumbing system in food areas is in good repair.
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Item No.:
34
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Site:
Galley-Deck 11 - Bell Box
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Violation:
The drains located at both ends of the flight-type warewash machine were clogged, causing water to fill the scuppers; however, the water stayed contained in the scupper.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the plumbing system in food areas is in good repair.
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Item No.:
34
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Site:
Galley-Deck 6 - Forward Portside Warewash
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Violation:
The drain for the biodigester and the scraping area was clogged with thick layer of food residue. The area was not in-use during the inspection.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the plumbing system in food areas is in good repair.
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Item No.:
34
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Site:
Galley-Deck 16 - Portside Beverage Pantry
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Violation:
The two drains in the technical cabinet beneath the soda dispenser were clogged, which caused an inch of water to pool in the cabinet.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the plumbing system in food areas is in good repair.
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Item No.:
35
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Site:
Galley-Deck 16 - Portside Beverage Pantry
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Violation:
An inch of soiled water pooled on the deck in the technical cabinet under the soda dispenser due to closed/clogged drains.
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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.:
35
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Site:
Galley-Deck 17 - Warewash
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Violation:
The drain for the flight-type warewash machine was clogged, causing water to fill the scupper, and overflow onto the deck.
The drains located at both ends of the flight-type warewash machine were clogged, causing water to fill the scuppers, and overflow onto the deck.
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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.:
35
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Site:
Galley-Deck 16 - Warewash
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Violation:
The drain for the flight-type warewash machine was clogged, causing water to fill the scupper, and overflow onto the deck.
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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.:
37
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Site:
Galley-Deck 16 - Warewash
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Violation:
Between the warewash area and the clean storage racks, an excessive amount of condensate collected on the air supply vent cover and dripped on the deck beneath.
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Recommendation:
Ensure exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation areas and warewashing areas?including components such as hoods, fans, guards, and ducting?are designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles.
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Item No.:
37
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 - Sabatini's
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Violation:
An unknown water source dripped from the deckhead ventilation on to the top of combination oven. Food was being cooked inside the unit at time of inspection but was not impacted by the dripping water.
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Recommendation:
Ensure exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation areas and warewashing areas?including components such as hoods, fans, guards, and ducting?are designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles.
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Item No.:
38
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Site:
Bar-Deck 7 - Crooners and Wheelhouse
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Violation:
Each bar had an out of service expresso martini machine attached to the bar countertop. Crew stated the machines were being removed because they are not used.
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Recommendation:
Ensure only articles necessary for the operation of food service areas are stored in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
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Item No.:
38
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Site:
Galley-Deck 6 - Forward Portside Beverage Station
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Violation:
Six machines for cleaning and buffing the galley decks were stored opposite of the beverage station. Each machine was partially covered with a plastic cover.
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Recommendation:
Ensure maintenance tools such as mops, brooms, and similar items are stored in a designated locker so they do not contaminate food, food-contact surfaces of utensils and equipment, linens, and single-service articles and single-use articles.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Bar-Deck 5 - Vines Bar
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Violation:
One small fly was observed around the service counter. The food venue was not in operation.
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Recommendation:
Effectively control the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests to minimize their presence in food areas.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Bar-Deck 5 - Gelato Bar
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Violation:
Two small flies were observed around the service counter. The food venue was not in operation.
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Recommendation:
Effectively control the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests to minimize their presence in food areas.
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