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Cruise Ship: Oosterdam Cruise Line: Holland America Line Inspection Date: 11/05/2005 Inspection Score: 97
This cruise ship inspection report lists deficiencies found during the inspection. Additional information corresponding to each item number is available in the latest edition of the VSP Environmental Public Health Standards.

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Item No.: *
Site: Integrated Pest Management-COMMENT
Violation: THE ORGANIZATION, MANAGEMENT, AND RECORDKEEPING UNDER THE INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WAS EXCELLENT.
Recommendation:
Item No.: 02
Site: Medical-MEDICAL
Violation: THE SHIP DOES NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY OUTER SHIPPING CONTAINERS OR SHIPPING LABELS TO TRANSPORT CLINICAL AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIMENS UNDER DOT AND IATA HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS. THIS IS A NEW REQUIREMENT UNDER THE VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL 2005. ONE PROPER SHIPPING BOX WITH LABELS AND CONTAINERS WERE LEFT WITH THE MEDICAL STAFF AS PART OF THIS INSPECTION.
Recommendation: 4.3.2.2 All clinical specimens shall be packaged and shipped in accordance with the guidelines outlined in Annex 13.4 and the specific details provided in the VSP website. The specimen packaging shall include the proper documentation as required by the receiving laboratory.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-ELECTRONIC CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM
Violation: THERE WAS NO SCHEDULE SET FOR THE INSPECTION OF THE VARIOUS NON-TESTABLE TYPE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES USED THROUGHOUT THE SHIP. ADDITIONALLY, THE ELECTRONIC LIST OF DEVICES USED DID NOT INCLUDE AIR-GAP BACKFLOW PREVENTION IN SOME TECHNICAL AREAS OF THE SHIP. THIS IS A 2005 VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL REQUIREMENT. ACTUAL INSPECTIONS WERE DOCUMENTED WITH DATES IN THE COMPUTER.
Recommendation: 5.7.1.1.4 A cross-connection control program shall include at a minimum: a complete listing of cross-connections and the backflow prevention method/device for each, so there is a match to the plumbing system component and location, the program shall set a schedule for inspection frequency. Repeat devices such as toilets can be grouped under a single device type, and air-gaps shall be included in the listing. A log documenting the inspection or maintenance in written or electronic form shall be maintained and be available for review during inspections.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-POTABLE WATER TANK DISINFECTION
Violation: THE RECENT ELECTRONIC RECORD OF THE #1 PORT SIDE POTABLE WATER TANK CLEANING AND DISINFECTION ON 30 AUGUST 2005 WAS MISSING THE FINAL FLUSHING STEP FOLLOWING DISINFECTION AND PRIOR TO REFILLING. THIS IS A NEW REQUIREMENT IN THE 2005 VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL.
Recommendation: 5.3.4.1.3 Documentation of the inspection, maintenance, cleaning, disinfection (to include concentration and contact time of disinfectant), and flushing shall be mainteained for 12 months and shall be available to the VSP for review during inspections.
Item No.: 10
Site: Recreational Water Facilities-SPA HYDROPOOL AND WHIRLPOOL SPAS
Violation: THERE WAS NO RECORD OF THE SHOCK HALOGENATION CONCENTRATION FOR ALL WHIRLPOOL SPAS AND THE HYDRO POOL(WHICH MEETS THE 2005 VSP DEFINITION OF A SPA POOL). THE TIME SHOCK BEGAN WAS RECORDED BUT NOT THE FINISHING TIME. ADDITIONALLY, THE SAND FILTER CORE SEDIMENTATION TEST BEING CONDUCTED INVOLVES REMOVAL OF ONLY A TOP SURFACE SAND LAYER, RATHER THAN A SAMPLE FROM THE SAND FILTER CORE.
Recommendation: 6.3.2.1.4 A written or electronic record of whirlpool spa filter inspections, backwashing, core sample sedimentation test, and shock halogenation (concentration in ppm and time) shall be available for review during inspections. Ensure that the core sedimentation sample is pulled from the filter core, rather than the top surface of sand.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-LIDO PORT - ICE CREAM PARLOR
Violation: THE DESSERT REFRIGERATOR WAS POSTED OUT OF ORDER. THIS UNIT HAS BEEN IN DISREPAIR FOR OVER A MONTH ACCORDING TO STAFF, AWAITING A REPLACEMENT COMPRESSOR.
Recommendation: Ensure that non-food contact equipment is maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operation specifications of these guidelines.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-LIDO - BISTRO PORT AND STARBOARD COUNTERS
Violation: THE COUNTER TOP IS DIFFICULT TO CLEAN WHERE LARGE CRACKS HAVE FORMED AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE BAIN MARIE SET INSIDE.
Recommendation: Ensure that 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: Galley-MAIN GALLEY - DK 3 -DISHWASH AREA
Violation: SOME SERVING TRAYS WERE DAMAGED ALONG THE EDGES, MAKING CLEANING DIFFICULT.
Recommendation: Replace damaged serving trays when it becomes evident that they cannot be easily cleaned.
Item No.: 22
Site: Galley-MAIN GALLEY - DK 3 -DISHWASH
Violation: THE CURTAINS BETWEEN THE FINAL RINSE AND DRYING COMPARTMENTS APPEARED TO BE DAMAGED BY EXCESSIVE HEAT, RENDERING THEM INEFFECTIVE BARRIERS BETWEEN THE COMPARTMENTS.
Recommendation: Replace deformed air curtains and ensure the hot water temperatures are controlled in accordance with the manufacturers guidance to prevent future damage to curtains within the machine compartments.
Item No.: 22
Site: Buffet-LIDO - PASSAGEWAY
Violation: THERE WERE NUMEROUS TROLLEYS AND PORTABLE TABLES SET ALONG THE NARROW CORRIDOR LEADING TO THE LIFT WHICH WERE FILLED WITH SOILED POTS, PANS, AND UTENSILS. THERE WAS NO POTWASH AREA INSTALLED FOR THE ENTIRE LIDO OPERATION AND THESE DIRTY ITEMS WERE BEING STAGED AND TRANSPORTED BY THE LIFT TO A PROPER POTWASH A DECK BELOW. THE DIRTY ITEMS WERE ALSO BEING PILED INTO THE LIFT, INCLUDING BEING STACKED ON THE DECK. THE VOLUME OF DISHWARE AND LACK OF STORAGE SPACE REQUIRES A DEDICATED POTWASH OPERATION FOR THIS AREA.
Recommendation: Ensure that drainboards, utensil racks, or tables large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that may accumulate during hours of operation are provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing.
Item No.: 25
Site: Galley-MAIN GALLEY - DK 3 -MAIN GALLEY PRODUCTION AREA
Violation: TWO WET SPONGE WERE FOUND STORED ON THE TOP OF THE COMBINATION OVEN.
Recommendation: Store sponges in a cleaning locker when not in use or in a sanitizing solution between uses.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-MAIN DINING ROOM (UPPER) WAIT STATION #002
Violation: ONE COFFEE URN WAS FOUND SOILED ON THE EXTERIOR AND STORED READY FOR SERVICE.
Recommendation: Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Galley-MAIN GALLEY - DK 3 -COFFEE STATION (AFT)
Violation: THE INTERIOR COVER OF THE ICE MACHINE WAS SOILED WITH A PINK, SLIME MOLD BUILD-UP.
Recommendation: Ensure that food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-HAMBURGER GRILL
Violation: A FEW PREVIOUSLY CLEANED PLATES WERE FOUND SOILED WITH EGG RESIDUE IN THE 3 STACKS SET NEAR THE SERVICE WINDOW FOR PLATING AND TRANSFER TO PASSENGERS. THE PLATES WERE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FOR CLEANING.
Recommendation: Ensure that food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized. Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Buffet-LIDO - DISHWASH
Violation: FOUR PREVIOUSLY CLEANED PLATES WERE FOUND AMONG 8 STACKS OF 25 PLATES SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE.
Recommendation: Ensure that food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized. Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 27
Site: Galley-MAIN GALLEY - DK 3 - POT WASH
Violation: ONE PREVIOUSLY CLEANED CHAFING DISH STAND WAS FOUND SOILED AND STORED ON THE CLEAN STORAGE RACK
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 27
Site: Galley-CREW GALLEY
Violation: THE GREASE LINES BENEATH BOTH PREVIOUSLY CLEANED DEEP FAT FRYERS WERE SOILED.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 28
Site: Galley-MAIN GALLEY - DK 2 - HOT LINE
Violation: THE INSIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE PLATE WARMER WAS SOILED WITH FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN PLATES WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT.
Recommendation: Ensure that cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles are stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
Item No.: 28
Site: Galley-MAIN GALLEY - DK 3 -MAIN GALLEY COOKING LINE
Violation: THE INSIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE PLATE WARMER WAS SOILED. CLEAN PLATES WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT.
Recommendation: Ensure that cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles are stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
Item No.: 29
Site: Pantry-LIDO BAR - PANTRY
Violation: CUBED ICE WAS NOTED COVERING THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDWASH SINK BASIN IN THE BAR PANTRY. A NUMBER OF WAIT STAFF WERE SERVING PATRONS AROUND THE POOL DECK AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION AND IT WAS EVIDENT THE SINK WAS BEING USED TO DUMP ICE. THE INSTALLED DUMP SINK WAS ONLY TWO METERS TO THE LEFT OF THIS HANDWASH SINK.
Recommendation: Ensure that handwashing facilities are used for no other purpose and are accessible at all times.
Item No.: 29
Site: Bar-LIDO BAR
Violation: THE FRONT BAR HANDWASH SINK BASIN HAD A SIGNIFICANT LAYER OF CUBED ICE AND AT LEAST THREE WEDGES OF LIME MIXED IN WITH THE ICE. ADDITIONALLY ONE BARTENDER WAS OBSERVED RINSING OUT SHOT GLASSES IN THE SINK BETWEEN USES (OBSERVED TWICE), AND A SECOND BARTENDER WAS OBSERVED RINSING OUT A PLASTIC BOTTLE OF GATORADE AND DUMPING IT IN THE SAME HANDWASH SINK. THE INSTALLED DUMP SINK WAS TWO METERS TO THE RIGHT OF THIS HANDWASH SINK.
Recommendation: Ensure that handwashing facilities are used for no other purpose and are accessible at all times.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-MAIN GALLEY - DK 2 - PASTRY
Violation: THE DECK COATING WAS DETERIORATED IN SEVERAL SECTIONS, MAKING CLEANING DIFFICULT.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-CREW GALLEY
Violation: THE DECKING MATERIAL AT THE THRESHOLD OF THIS AREA WAS CRACKED, MAKING CLEANING DIFFICULT.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 37
Site: Galley-MAIN GALLEY - DK 3 -DISHWASH
Violation: A LARGE AMOUNT OF CONDENSATE WAS OBSERVED ON THE DECKHEAD ABOVE THE CLEAN SIDE OF THE IN-USE CONVEYOR DISHWASHER. THE SINGLE EXHAUST VENTILATION WAS OPERATING, BUT DID NOT APPEAR TO HAVE ADEQUATE CAPABILITY TO EXHAUST HOT WATER VAPORS.
Recommendation: Ensure that exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation 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, and single-service and single-use articles.
Item No.: 41
Site: Housekeeping-PUBLIC TOILETS
Violation: THE NON-HANDICAP PUBLIC TOILETS THROUGHOUT THE SHIP HAD NO METHOD FOR EXITING THE ROOM WITHOUT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH THE HANDLE. THIS IS A NEW REQUIREMENT FROM THE VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL 2005.
Recommendation: 9.1.1.1.3 Public toilet facilities shall be equipped so that persons exiting the toilet room are not required to handle the door with bare hands. This may be accomplished by methods such as locating paper towel dispensers at sinks and waste containers near the room door, installing mechanically operated doors, door removal, or other effective means.
Item No.: 41
Site: Children Area-CLUB HAL CHILDRENS ACTIVITY CENTER
Violation: THERE WAS NO SIGN IN THE CHILD TOILET ADVISING PROVIDERS TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND THE CHILDREN'S HANDS AFTER ASSISTING THE CHILDREN USE THE TOILET. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS NO SIGN POSTED IN THE CHILDREN'S TOILET ADVISING HANDWASHING AFTER EACH DIAPER CHANGE. THERE WAS A DIAPER-CHANGING TABLE INSIDE.
Recommendation: Signs shall be posted in the diaper-changing area advising handwashing after each diaper change. Ensure that signs are posted in children's toilet rooms advising the providers to wash their hands and the children's hands after assisting children use the toilet.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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