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Cruise Ship: Norwegian Sky Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Lines Inspection Date: 04/29/2001 Inspection Score: 100
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.: *
Site: Other-GENERAL COMMENT
Violation: THE OVERALL KNOWLEDGE OF THE STAFF AND THE CLEANLINESS OF THE FOOD SERVICE AREAS WAS OUTSTANDING.
Recommendation:
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER SYSTEM
Violation: NOT ALL OF THE POTABLE WATER FILLING LINES HAD SCREW CAPS THAT WERE ATTACHED WITH NON-CORRODING CHAINS.
Recommendation: 5.3.2.1.4 The potable water filling line shall have a screw cap or plug fastened by a non-corroding chain to an adjacent bulkhead or surface in such a manner that the cap or plug shall not touch the deck when hanging free.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER SYSTEM
Violation: THE VESSEL DID NOT CONDUCT A HALOGEN DEMAND AND PH TEST ON THE SHORE WATER BEFORE BUNKERING.
Recommendation: 5.2.1.2.1 A halogen demand test and pH shall be conducted on the shore-side water supply before starting the bunkering process to establish the correct halogen dosage.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER SYSTEM
Violation: THE VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A COMPREHENSIVE CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM.
Recommendation: 5.7.1.1.3 The vessel shall provide a comprehensive cross- connection control program that provides safe connections to the potable water system through air gaps or appropriate backflow devices at the following locations, if present: (1) Potable water supply lines to swimming pools, whirlpool spas, hot tubs, bathtubs, showers, and similar facilities; (2) Photographic laboratory developing machines and utility sinks; (3) Beauty and barber shop spray-rinse hoses; (4) Potable water faucets where hoses are connected or can be connected by threaded or quick-connect outlets such as those serving tanks containing chlorine and other chemicals, and deck taps; (5) Garbage grinders and pulpers; (6) Mechanical warewashing machines; (7) Hospital and laundry equipment; (8) Air conditioning expansion tanks; (9) Boiler feed water tanks; (10) Fire systems; (11) Toilets; (12) Potable water, bilge, and sanitary pumps that require priming; (13) Freshwater or saltwater ballast systems; (14) Bilge or other waste water locations; (15) International shore connection; and (16) Any other connection between potable and non-potable water systems.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER SYSTEM
Violation: THE VESSEL WAS NOT RECORDING THE PRESSURE DIFFERENCES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VALVES ON REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW PREVENTERS.
Recommendation: 5.7.2.2.2 Backflow prevention devices requiring testing, for example reduced pressure backflow preventer and double check valves with test cocks, shall be inspected and tested with a test kit at least annually. Test results showing the pressure differences on both sides of the valves shall be maintained for each device.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-WHIRLPOOL SPAS
Violation: THERE WAS NO RECORD OF THE DAILY SHOCK TREATMENT OF THE WHIRLPOOL SPAS.
Recommendation: Include the daily shocking of the whirlpool spas in the logs. 6.3.2.1.1 The free residual halogen shall be increased to at least 10.0 mg/L (ppm) in whirlpool spas and circulated for at least 1 hour at the end of each day.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-WHIRLPOOL SPAS
Violation: ENSURE THAT THERE IS A SET POINT OF 104F FOR THE SPAS.
Recommendation: 6.4.1.2.3 A temperature control mechanism to prevent the temperature from exceeding 40C (104F) shall be provided on whirlpool spas.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY / DISHWASH AREA
Violation: THE DATA PLATES ON THE LARGE FLIGHT TYPE DISHWASHING MACHINES DID NOT INCLUDE THE MAXIMUM CONVEYOR SPEED.
Recommendation: 7.5.2.2.3 A warewashing machine shall be provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operating specifications including the: (1) Temperatures required for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing; (2) Pressure required for the fresh water sanitizing rinse; and (3) Conveyor speed for conveyor machines or cycle time for stationary rack machines.
Item No.: 30
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY / SEVEN SEAS HOT GALLEY
Violation: THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HANDWASHING STATION WAS VERY HOT AND WOULD POTENTIALLY LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF TIME PERSONNEL WOULD WASH THEIR HANDS. THIS WAS CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
Recommendation: Reduce the temperature of the water at this handwashing station.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-ATRIUM BAR
Violation: THERE WAS A PROFILE MISSING ON THE BAR COUNTER WHERE IT JOINED THE BULKHEAD.
Recommendation: Replace the missing profile.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY / SEVEN SEAS HOT GALLEY
Violation: GREASE WAS NOTED DRIPPING FROM A DECKHEAD ACCESS PANEL. THE GREASE APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST DUCTING OF THE GAYLORD HOOD.
Recommendation: 7.7.4.2.1 Decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, shall be cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 36
Site: Other-LIDO ICE CREAM STATION
Violation: THERE WERE THREE LIGHTS OUT OVER THE SERVICE AREA.
Recommendation: Replace the lights and ensure that the light level in this area is at least 220 lux.
Item No.: 36
Site: Other-LIDO PIZZERIA
Violation: ENSURE THAT THE LIGHT LEVEL IN THIS AREA IS AT LEAST 220 LUX.
Recommendation: 7.7.5.1.1 The light intensity shall be at least 220 Lux (20 foot candles) on food preparation surfaces, and at a distance of 75 centimeters (30 inches) above the deck in food preparation areas, handwashing facilities, warewashing areas, equipment, and utensil storage, pantries, toilet rooms, and consumer self-service areas.
Item No.: 41
Site: Other-VENTILATION SYSTEM
Violation: THE VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A PROGRAM FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SYSTEMS.
Recommendation: 9.2.1.2.3 Vessels shall have a plan to inspect and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in accordance with manufactures recommendations and industry standards.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
Vessel Sanitation Program