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Cruise Ship: Carnival Elation Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. Inspection Date: 12/01/2007 Inspection Score: 98
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.: 15
Site: Galley-Main Galley - Pastry
Violation: One large can of dark cherries was found with a large dent. This item was corrected during the inspection.
Recommendation: Ensure that food packages are in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. Ensure that canned goods with dents on end or side seams are not used.
Item No.: 16
Site: Galley-Main Galley - Chef's Walk-in Refrigerator
Violation: A pan of meat sauce was found with an internal product temperature of 57F. The item was prepared the previous evening at 2200. This item was discarded during the inspection.
Recommendation: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, ensure that potentially hazardous food is maintained: (1) At 60C (140F) [roasts 54C (130F)] or above, or (2) At 5C (41F) or less.
Item No.: 19
Site: Provisions-Provisions - Meat Freezer
Violation: Condensate was noted on the exterior packaging of a box of veal bones. This item was stored under the compressor unit.
Recommendation: Ensure that food is protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
Item No.: 19
Site: Provisions-Provisions - Ice Cream Freezer
Violation: A one-half gallon of neopolitan ice cream was found opened, exposing the contents to possible contamination and freezer burn. This item was disposed of during the inspection.
Recommendation: Ensure that food is protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
Item No.: 21
Site: Provisions-Provisions - Beverage Walk-in Refrigerator
Violation: One of the shelf units had openings at the tops of the posts, leaving openings, making cleaning difficult.
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: Buffet-
Violation: Several passenger serving trays were chipped, making cleaning difficult.
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-Center Galley
Violation: Gaps, open seams and excessive sealant was noted on the convection oven located in the center galley.
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 - Service Line (FWD)
Violation: A gap running the depth of the grill area was noted on the underside between two adjoining ribbed grills, making cleaning difficult.
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: Other-Crew Mess - Service Line
Violation: Glue remnants from a previously attached label was found on the exterior of the commercial toaster, making cleaning difficult.
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 - Beverage Station - Inspiration
Violation: Labels on two of the coffee grounds containers inside the technical compartment were peeling, making cleaning difficult. This item was corrected during the inspection.
Recommendation: Remove peeling labels.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Main Galley - Center Galley
Violation: Two tilting pans were damaged on the exteriors, leaving openings where food and debris could collect, making cleaning difficult. This is a repeat item from the previous two inspections. This equipment is due to be repaired on 06 Dec 2007.
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 - Pastry
Violation: The gasket around the windows to stack ovens 3 and 4 were damaged or worn.
Recommendation: Replace damaged gaskets.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Main Galley - Sauce Station
Violation: Some of the steam kettles were damaged on the exterior surfaces, making cleaning difficult. This equipment is due for repair on 06 Dec 2007.
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.: 26
Site: Pantry-Room Service
Violation: One of the in-use cutting boards was found soiled on the underside (surface not actively used for food preparation). This item was corrected during the inspection.
Recommendation: Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 27
Site: Buffet-Crew Buffet
Violation: The drain lines for both cold tops were soiled with 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: Pantry-Room Service
Violation: One previously cleaned coffee urn was found with water accumulated in the base of the unit. This item was corrected during the inspection.
Recommendation: Ensure that clean equipment and utensils are stored: (1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (2) Covered or inverted.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-
Violation: The decks under buffet counter was soiled.
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: Pantry-Lido Pantry #2
Violation: Dust was noted on the vent cover above the buffet counter.
Recommendation: Clean the vent cover.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-Pizzeria
Violation: The deck was soiled under the service counter.
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-Main Galley - Hot Line
Violation: A small amount of recessed grout was noted between some deck tiles in this area. The ship has an active program to correct this finding.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-Main Dining Room
Violation: Some of the decorative lights above the center buffet were soiled.
Recommendation: Clean the decorative lights.
Item No.: 33
Site: Pantry-Room Service
Violation: The door to the cleaning locker was soiled. This item was corrected during the inspection.
Recommendation: Clean the door.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Crew Galley - Hot Line
Violation: Some recessed grout was noted between deck tiles in this area.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 33
Site: Provisions-Provisions - General (Bulkheads)
Violation: Several bulkhead panels were damaged or dented, making cleaning difficult. Several profile strips were noted separating, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 33
Site: Provisions-Provisions - Dairy Walk-in Refrigerator
Violation: A gap was noted at the base of the bulkhead near the elevator and entrance, 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.: 34
Site: Galley-Main Galley - Sauce Station
Violation: The handwash station was draining water very slowly.
Recommendation: Ensure that a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 38
Site: Galley-Main Galley - Pastry
Violation: The dough sheeter was posted "out of service." It is due to be removed during the upcoming drydock period scheduled for May-June 2008.
Recommendation: Ensure that only articles necessary for the food service operation are stored in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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