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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-SPECIMEN COLLECTION
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Violation:
THE GASTROINTESTINAL ILLNESS SAMPLE COLLECTION CONTAINERS EXPIRED IN SEPTEMBER 2005. THE NURSE STATED THAT NEW SAMPLE CONTAINERS HAVE BEEN ORDERED AND WILL ARRIVE IN 2 WEEKS.
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Recommendation:
Ensure a supply of 10 viral and 10 bacterial specimen collection containers, as well as the proper shipping containers and labels are maintained on board.
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Item No.:
07
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Site:
Potable Water-EVAPORATOR PRODUCTION PLANTS
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Violation:
IT APPEARS THAT A COMMON PIPE FROM THE EVAPORATORS ENTERS A MANUAL VALVE SYSTEM TO DIVERT THE UNTREATED DISTILLATE WATER DIRECTLY TO EITHER A SET OF TECHNICAL WATER TANKS AFT, A DISTILLATE STORAGE TANK, OR THE POTABLE WATER TANKS. THERE WAS NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE/METHOD DOWNSTREAM OF EITHER THE BRANCH TO THE DISTILLATE OR TECHNICAL WATER TANKS.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the potable water system is protected against backflow or other contamination by backflow preventers or air gaps. Reduced pressure assembly backflow prevention devices or air-gaps will need to be installed on both the pipe branch leading from the diversion point to the distillate tank and the pipe branch which is directed to the technical water tanks aft.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Galley-CENTER GALLEY
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Violation:
THE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR THE COMBINATION OVEN # E3-47 HAD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE VENT. THE ENGINEER CORRECTED THIS DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that backflow prevention devices are periodically inspected and any failed units are replaced.
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Item No.:
17
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Site:
Provisions-RECORDS
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Violation:
THE WRITTEN LETTER FROM MCKNIGHT SMOKED FOODS DID NOT SPECIFY THE TIME AND TEMPERATURE TO WHICH THE FISH WAS FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION.
THIS IS A NEW REQUIREMENT IN THE 2005 VSP MANUAL.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the written letter from the supplier specifies the fish species involved and both the time and temperature to which the fish was frozen for parasite destruction.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Galley-ROOM SERVICE
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Violation:
THE STRAWBERRY JELLY SCOOP HANDLE WAS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE JELLY. THE JELLY WAS DISCARDED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Recommendation:
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, ensure that food preparation and dispensing utensils are stored: (2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Bar-TRITON BAR PORT SIDE
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Violation:
CARDBOARD PAPER WAS USED TO LEVEL THE COKE MACHINE ON THE COUNTER.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that 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:
Galley-APPETIZER PANTRY
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Violation:
A BROKEN THERMOMETER WAS NOTED IN PASS-THROUGH REFRIGERATOR R3-09. A NEW THERMOMETER WAS PLACED IN THE REFRIGERATOR DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that ambient air temperature measuring devices are maintained in good repair and are accurate within the intended range of use.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-APPETIZER PANTRY
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Violation:
THE THERMOMETER IN PASS-THROUGH REFRIGERATOR R3-07 WAS NOT PROPERLY CALIBRATED. THE TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR WAS 52 DEGREES WHILE THE THERMOMETER READ 34 DEGREES. NO FOOD WAS PRESENT IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND IT WAS ON THE DEFROST CYCLE.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that ambient air temperature measuring devices: (1) That are scaled in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit are designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±1.5°C in the intended range of use. (2) That are scaled only in Fahrenheit are accurate to ±3°F in the intended range of use.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-ATLANTIC DINING ROOM PORT SIDE
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Violation:
PEELING SEALANT WAS NOTED ON THE ICE MACHINE/ WATER STATION IN THE DINING ROOM PANTRY, MAKING CLEANING DIFFICULT.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that nonfood-contact equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates are kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-DISHWASH PANTRY
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Violation:
THE IN-USE CONVEYOR DISHWASH MACHINE'S FINAL RINSE THERMOMETER DIGITAL DISPLAY WAS NOT WORKING.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that warewashing machines are equipped with a temperature measuring device that indicates the temperature of the water: (1) In each wash and rinse tank; and (2) As the water enters the hot water sanitizing final rinse manifold or in the chemical sanitizing solution tank.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Galley-DISHWASH PANTRY
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Violation:
ONE OF THE PREVIOUSLY CLEANED CREAMER PITCHER LIDS WAS DISASSEMBLED AND FOUND SOILED WITH CREAMER ON THE CLEAN END OF THE CLEAN DISH INSPECTION AND STORAGE ROOM. ADDITIONALLY, ONE PREVIOUSLY CLEANED CREAMER PITCHER WAS SOILED ALONG THE INTERIOR OF THE TOP SURFACE WHERE CREAM CONTACTS.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that 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:
Pantry-LIDO - MIDNIGHT BUFFET PANTRY
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Violation:
MOST OF THE SQUARE WHITE, SERVING PANS SET ON THE COUNTER OF THE PANTRY WERE SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE. ALL WERE PREVIOUSLY CLEANED.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
28
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Site:
Other-PETTY OFFICER MESS
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Violation:
SOUP CUPS WERE NOT STORED INVERTED AT THE WAITER STATION.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that clean equipment and utensils are stored: (1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (2) Covered or inverted.
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Item No.:
28
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Site:
Galley-ATLANTIC DINING ROOM PORT SIDE
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Violation:
SEVERAL CUPS WERE NOT STORED INVERTED ON THE DINING ROOM PANTRY COUNTER.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that clean equipment and utensils are stored: (1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (2) Covered or inverted.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-LIDO - CENTER GALLEY - PORT SIDE COFFEE STATION
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Violation:
THE JUNCTURE OF THE COUNTER TOP TRIM AND THE BULKHEAD WAS HEAVILY SOILED WITH OLD COFFEE RESIDUE SURROUNDING THE COFFEE MACHINE AT THE COFFEE STATION. THE AREA BEHIND AND BESIDE THE MACHINE WAS NARROW AND DIFFICULT TO FULLY ACCESS FOR CLEANING.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are cleaned as often as necessary. Ensure that surfaces subject to routine splashes, spillage, or other soiling during normal use have easily cleanable features.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-APPETIZER PANTRY
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Violation:
SEVERAL CHIPPED DECK TILES WERE NOTED IN THIS AREA, MAKING CLEANING DIFFICULT.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Other-CREW MESS
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Violation:
FOOD DEBRIS WAS NOTED ON THE DECK BEHIND THE ICE CREAM MACHINE.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that 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-ATLANTIC DINING ROOM STBD SIDE
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Violation:
ONE LIGHT FIXTURE WAS SEPARATED FROM THE DECKHEAD ABOVE A DINING TABLE, MAKING CLEANING DIFFICULT.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that light fixtures, vent covers, and similar equipment attached to the bulkheads or deckheads are easily cleanable.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-CLEAN STORAGE POT WASH
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Violation:
A LARGE GAP WAS NOTED ON THE PROFILE STRIP ABOVE THE CLEAN POT STORAGE AREA, MAKING CLEANING DIFFICULT.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-TOASTING MACHINE AREA
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Violation:
FOOD DEBRIS WAS NOTED ON THE DECK.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that 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:
Provisions-MEAT STORAGE ROOM 22
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Violation:
RUST AND CORROSION WAS NOTED ON THE BULKHEAD ABOVE THE MEAT.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that 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:
Provisions-MEAT STORAGE ROOM 22
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Violation:
SEVERAL LARGE DENTS WERE NOTED ON THE BULKHEAD DOOR FRAME, MAKING CLEANING DIFFICULT.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
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Item No.:
34
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Site:
Galley-ATLANTIC DINING ROOM STBD SIDE
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Violation:
A CRACK WAS NOTED ON THE DRAIN LINE FROM THE STARBOARD SIDE ICE MACHINE, ALLOWING WATER TO DRAIN DIRECTLY ON THE DECK IN THE TECHNICAL SPACE.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
38
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Site:
Galley-LIDO - CENTER GALLEY PORT COFFEE STATION
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Violation:
THE COFFEE STATION HAS NEVER BEEN USED ACCORDING TO STAFF, AND WAS POSTED NOT IN USE.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that only articles necessary for the food service operation are stored in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Galley-LIDO - CENTER GALLEY PORT COFFEE STATION
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Violation:
A SMALL FLY WAS NOTED AT THE COFFEE MACHINE ON THE COUNTER AT THE COFFEE STATION.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is effectively controlled to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, service areas, warewashing, and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Buffet-PORT SIDE LIDO BUFFET
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Violation:
A DRAIN FLY WAS NOTED ON THE EXTERIOR OF A PREVIOUSLY CLEANED, INVERTED PLATE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FOOD SERVICE LINE. THE PEST MANAGEMENT PERSON WAS SO NOTIFIED.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is effectively controlled to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, service areas, warewashing, and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Galley-CORRIDOR BETWEEN CENTER GALLEY/TASTE OF NATIONS
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Violation:
THE DOORWAY BEHIND THE TASTE OF NATIONS OUTSIDE BUFFET COUNTER WAS PINNED OPEN, ALLOWING INSECT ACCESS TO THE PANTRY BEHIND. THE PANTRY BEHIND HAD A DOOR PINNED OPEN TO THE CORRIDOR LEADING OUT. THE DOOR TO THE CORRIDOR FROM THE CENTER GALLEY WAS PINNED OPEN, ALLOWING EASY ACCESS TO FLIES AND OTHER INSECTS FROM THE OPEN CORRIDOR. A HOUSE FLY AND A MOTH WERE OBSERVED IN THE PANTRY TO THE TASTE OF NATIONS, WHILE A SMALL FRUIT FLY WAS OBSERVED IN THE CENTER PANTRY DURING ACTIVE SERVICE.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is effectively controlled to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, service areas, warewashing, and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Galley-HOT SERVICE LINE
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Violation:
FIVE HOUSE FLIES WERE NOTED IN THIS AREA. NO FOOD WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is effectively controlled to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, service areas, warewashing, and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Housekeeping-PUBLIC TOILET FACILITIES
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Violation:
THE PUBLIC TOILETS THROUGHOUT THE SHIP REQUIRED USERS TO HANDLE THE DOOR HANDLE WITH BARE HANDS TO EXIT. ALTHOUGH STAFF HAD THE PROPOSED CHANGE FOR THE TOILETS IN THE FORM OF A DOCUMENT, NONE OF THE TOILET ROOMS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. THIS IS A NEW REQUIREMENT FROM THE 2005 VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that public toilet facilities are equipped so that persons exiting the toilet room are not required to handle the door with bare hands.
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