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Cruise Ship: Vision of the Seas Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International Inspection Date: 04/02/2006 Inspection Score: 96
This cruise ship inspection report lists the deficiencies found during the inspection. Additional information corresponding to each item number is available in the lastest editions of the CDC VSP Operational Manual.

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Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-POTABLE WATER - CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL
Violation: THE LISTING OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES/METHODS DID NOT INCLUDE AIR GAPS USED AS BACKFLOW PREVENTION. EXAMPLES INCLUDE THE MINERALIZERS IN THE ENGINE ROOM, CHEMICAL DISPENSER STATIONS, AND RECREATIONAL WATER SYSTEM COMPENSATION TANKS. THIS IS A NEW REQUIREMENT UNDER THE VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL - 2005.
Recommendation: Ensure that the cross-connection control program includes at minimum: a complete listing of cross-connections and the backflow prevention method/device for each, so that there is a match to the plumbing system component and location, and an inspection frequency. Ensure that air-gaps are include din the listing.
Item No.: 16
Site: Galley-WINDJAMMER -GALLEY WALK-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT
Violation: THE WALK-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THIS AREA IS DESIGNATED AS A DAY REFRIGERATOR. THERE WERE MEATS AND CHEESES WITH TEMPERATURES THAT RANGED FROM 46 F TO 51 F. THERE WERE NO SIGNS ON THE UNIT OR DATES AND TIMES BY WHICH THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SHALL BE USED OR DISCARDED.
Recommendation: Ensure that refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food is held at 7°C (45°F) no longer than 24 hours in existing short term holding refrigeration equipment provided: (1) The equipment is designated by a permanent label affixed to it indicating the maximum allowable product temperature is 7°C (45°F) and the maximum allowable storage time is 24 hours; (2) All containers of potentially hazardous foods placed in the unit are labeled with the date and time by which food is to be used or discarded; (3) Potentially hazardous foods when placed in the equipment is at 5°C (41°F) or less; and (4) When the equipment is upgraded or replaced, it is to be with replaced equipment that can maintain the potentially hazardous food at 5°C (41°F) or less.
Item No.: 22
Site: Galley-DECK 4 DISHWASH
Violation: ONE OF THE FINAL RINSE SPRAY NOZZLE WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. THIS WAS CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.
Recommendation: Ensure that warewashing equipment is maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including: (1) Being maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the standards of the materials, design, and construction of these guidelines; and (2) Maintaining water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices in good repair and ensuring their accuracy within the intended range of use.
Item No.: 24
Site: Galley-WINDJAMMER - BUFFET (STBD)
Violation: ONE CHLORINE SANITIZER BUCKET WAS IN EXCESS OF 200 PPM.
Recommendation: Ensure that a chlorine solution used as a sanitizing solution has a concentration between 50 mg/L (ppm) and 200 mg/L (ppm).
Item No.: 26
Site: Galley-WINDJAMMER - CENTER STATION
Violation: SEVERAL PREVIOUSLY CLEANED SAUCERS AND BOWLS WERE SOILED AND STORED AS CLEAN
Recommendation: Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Galley-WINDJAMMER -WAREWASH AREA
Violation: ONE PREVIOUSLY CLEANED PITCHER WAS FOUND SOILED AND STORED AS CLEAN.
Recommendation: Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Galley-WINDJAMMER -POTWASH AREA
Violation: SEVERAL PREVIOUSLY CLEANED POTS, COLANDERS, BOWLS AND PANS WERE SOILED AND STORED AS CLEAN.
Recommendation: Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Galley-WINDJAMMER -COFFEE STATION
Violation: FOUR PREVIOUSLY CLEANED COFFEE CUPS WERE SOILED AND STORED AS CLEAN.
Recommendation: Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Room Service-DECK 5 ROOM SERVICE HOT LINE
Violation: SEVERAL PREVIOUSLY CLEANED DISHES WERE SOILED AND STORED AS CLEAN.
Recommendation: Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Room Service-DECK 5 ROOM SERVICE BEVERAGE STATION
Violation: SEVERAL SMALL COFFEE URNS WERE SOILED AND STORED AS CLEAN.
Recommendation: Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Galley-DECK 5 POT WASH
Violation: NUMEROUS PREVIOUSLY CLEANED PANS WERE SOILED AND STORED AS CLEAN.
Recommendation: Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Galley-DECK 5 DISHWASH
Violation: SOME OF THE PREVIOUSLY CLEANED PLATES WERE SOILED AND STORED AS CLEAN.
Recommendation: Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Galley-DECK 4 SOUP STATION
Violation: SEVERAL SOILED PLATES WERE STORED UNDER THE STEAM TABLE.
Recommendation: Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 27
Site: Room Service-DECK 5 ROOM SERVICE GRILL
Violation: THE GREASE COLLECTION PAN AND SURROUNDING FRAME OF THE PREVIOUSLY CLEANED GRILL WAS FOUND SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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-DECK 5 PASTRY SATELLITE KITCHEN
Violation: NUMEROUS PLATE COVERS WERE STORED WET IN A STACKED CONFIGURATION.
Recommendation: After cleaning and sanitizing, ensure that equipment and utensils are air-dried or adequately drained before contact with food.
Item No.: 28
Site: Galley-DECK 5 POT WASH
Violation: POTS AND PANS WERE STORED WET IN A STACKED CONFIGURATION.
Recommendation: After cleaning and sanitizing, ensure that equipment and utensils are air-dried or adequately drained before contact with food.
Item No.: 28
Site: Galley-DECK 5 BEVERAGE STATION
Violation: A DISCONNECTED BEVERAGE SYRUP DISPENSER LINE WAS LYING ON THE DECK SURFACE.
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 150 mm (6 inches) above the deck.
Item No.: 28
Site: Housekeeping-HOUSEKEEPING - DECK PANTRIES - GENERAL
Violation: THE DECK 2 PANTRY CLEAN STORAGE RACK WAS VERY CLOSE (2 INCHES) AWAY FROM THE DISH COUNTER WHERE DIRTY ITEMS ARE STAGED FOR WASHING.
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 150 mm (6 inches) above the deck.
Item No.: 28
Site: Galley-WINDJAMMER -WAREWASH AREA
Violation: THREE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WERE STORED DIRECTLY ON THE DECK.
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 150 mm (6 inches) above the deck.
Item No.: 29
Site: Galley-DECK 5 BAKERY
Violation: THE HANDSINK WAS BLOCKED BY COOLING RACKS. THIS WAS CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY.
Recommendation: Ensure that handwashing facilities are used for no other purpose and are accessible at all times.
Item No.: 30
Site: Galley-WINDJAMMER - BUFFET (STBD)
Violation: THE HANDWASH STATION IN THIS AREA DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED "WASH HANDS OFTEN" SIGN
Recommendation: Ensure that a sign stating "WASH HANDS OFTEN" in a language that the food employees understand is posted over handwashing sinks.
Item No.: 30
Site: Galley-WINDJAMMER - BUFFET (PORT)
Violation: THE 'WASH HANDS OFTEN" SIGN WAS MISSING AT THE HANDWASH STATION.
Recommendation: Ensure that a sign stating "WASH HANDS OFTEN" in a language that the food employees understand is posted over handwashing sinks.
Item No.: 33
Site: Provisions-DECK 2 DRY STORES #1 AND #2
Violation: THE DECK UNDER THE STORAGE PALLETS WAS SOILED WITH MORE THAN ONE DAYS ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD PRODUCT.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-DECK 5 PASTRY SATELLITE KITCHEN
Violation: THE TECHNICAL SPACE (R-5.20) DECK SURFACE HAD A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF MOLD.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-DECK 5 BEVERAGE STATION
Violation: THE DECK SURFACE BELOW THE COUNTER WAS SOILED WITH MORE THAN ONE DAYS ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, DUST AND OTHER PARTICULATE MATTER.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-DECK 5 FOOD ELEVATOR
Violation: THE DOOR TRACKS WERE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LIQUID, FOOD, DIRT, MOLD, AND OTHER DEBRIS.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-DECK 5 DINING ROOM
Violation: THE WAIT STATIONS AND WORK COUNTERS WERE NOT COVED. THIS IS A NEW REQUIREMENT OF THE 2005 VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL.
Recommendation: Ensure that bulkhead and deck junctures are coved (including galleys, pantries, deck/counter junctures at buffets, bars, waiter stations, and dining room work counters).
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-DECK 4 BEVERAGE STATION
Violation: TWO OPENINGS WERE NOTED IN THE BULKHEAD BELOW THE BEVERAGE STATION WHERE PLUMBING LINES PASSED THROUGH, MAKING THE AREA DIFFICULT TO CLEAN.
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-DECK 4 WINE STAND
Violation: THE DECK SURFACE BELOW THE COUNTER WAS SOILED WITH MORE THAN ONE DAYS ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-DECK 4 PANTRY
Violation: THE DECK UNDER SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WAS SOILED WITH MORE THAN ONE DAYS ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are cleaned as often as necessary.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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