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Cruise Ship: Carnival Elation Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. Inspection Date: 07/18/2004 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: Other-CORRECTIVE ACTION STATEMENT
Violation: IN DEVELOPING THE CORRECTIVE ACTION STATEMENT FOR THIS INSPECTION, CRITICAL-ITEM DEFICIENCIES (DESIGNATED WITH YES IN CRITICAL COLUMN (WORTH 3 - 5 POINTS), WHETHER DEBITED OR NOT, SHOULD INCLUDE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND MONITORING PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTED TO PREVENT THE RECURRENCE OF THE CRITICAL DEFICIENCY. PREPARE CORRECTIVE ACTION STATEMENT AS A WORD PROCESSING OR SPREADSHEET FILE WHICH WILL BE SENT TO USPHS / VSP AS AN EMAIL MESSAGE ATTACHMENT. PLEASE EMAIL CORRECTIVE ACTION STATEMENT TO: VSP@CDC.GOV USE EMAIL MESSAGE SUBJECT LINE: ELATION - CAS - 07/18/2004.
Recommendation:
Item No.: 01
Site: Other-MEDICAL
Violation: THE 4-HOUR REPORTS FOR THE FOLLOWING CRUISES WERE MADE LESS THAN 4 HOURS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN THE US FROM A FOREIGN PORT: 07/04-11/2004 CRUISE; 06/27-07/04/2004 CRUISE; 06/13-20/2004 CRUISE. THE 24-HOUR REPORT WAS MADE LESS THAN 24 HOURS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN THE US FROM A FOREIGN PORT ON THE 06/27-07/04/2004 CRUISE. FOR THE 06/20-27/2004 CRUISE THE VESSEL REPORTED 1 CREW MEMBER AS ILL WHILE THE GI LOG NOTED 2 CASES. THE 2ND CASE REPORTED TO THE INFIRMARY PRIOR TO THE 4-HOUR REPORT BEING MADE. FOR THE 06/13-20/2004 CRUISE THE VESSEL REPORTED 9 PASSENGERS AS ILL. A REVIEW OF THE GI LOG NOTED THAT ONE PASSENGER HAD THE NOTATION OF "N" TO INDICATE THAT THIS WAS NOT A REPORTABLE CASE EVEN THOUGH THIS INDIVIDUAL HAD 5 LOOSE STOOLS IN A 24-HOUR PERIOD.
Recommendation: 4.2.1.1.2 If the number of cases changes after submission of the initial report, an updated report shall be submitted no less than 4 hours before the vessel's arrival at the U.S. port. 4.2.1.1.1 The master, the medical staff, or other designated staff of a vessel destined for a U.S. port from a foreign port shall submit at least one standardized gastrointestinal illness report based on the number of reportable cases in the gastrointestinal illness log to the VSP no less than 24 hours, but not more than 30 hours before the vessel's expected arrival at the U.S. port. 4.1.1.1.1 A reportable case of gastrointestinal illness shall be defined as: (1) Diarrhea (three or more episodes of loose stools in a 24 hour period); or (2) Vomiting and one additional symptom including one or more episodes of loose stools in a 24-hour period, or abdominal cramps, or headache, or muscle aches, or fever; and (3) Reported to the master of the vessel, the medical staff, or other designated staff by a passenger or a crew member.
Item No.: 02
Site: Other-MEDICAL
Violation: THE CREW POSITION/JOB WAS NOT CONSISTENTLY RECORDED ON THE GI LOG. IN MANY CASES, THE DEPARTMENT WAS THE ONLY NOTATION MADE IN THE COLUMN.
Recommendation: Ensure the crew position/job is recorded accurately on the GI log.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: THE VENT HOLES ON THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE BEAUTY SALON/SPA WERE PLUGGED. THE DEVICES WERE LOCATED IN THE DECKHEAD ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR.
Recommendation: Remove the plugs from the backflow prevention devices to facilitate proper operation.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: POTABLE WATER TANKS 2, 4, 31, AND 32 WERE CLEANED FEBRUARY 2004, ACCORDING TO THE SHIP'S RECORDS. THERE WAS NO INDICATION IN THE RECORDS THAT THESE TANKS WERE DISINFECTED.
Recommendation: 5.3.4.1.2 Potable water tanks shall be inspected, cleaned, and disinfected during dry docks and wet docks, or every 2 years, whichever is less.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: THE SMALL POTABLE WATER LINES SUPPLYING HANDWASH SINKS, HOSE CONNECTIONS, AND EYE WASH STATIONS IN THE ENGINE SPACES, TECHNICAL SPACES, GARBAGE ROOM, AND WHIRLPOOL TECHNICAL ROOMS WERE NOT STRIPED BLUE.
Recommendation: 5.3.2.1.1 Potable water piping shall be painted light blue or striped with 15 cm (6 inches) light blue bands or a light blue stripe at fittings on each side of partitions, decks, and bulkheads and at intervals not to exceed 5 m (15 feet) in all spaces, except where the decor would be marred by such markings.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-VERANDA POOL
Violation: EITHER THE DRAIN COVER WAS NOT ANTI-VORTEX OR IT WAS INSTALLED INVERTED. A FLOATATION DEVICE WITH A LENGTH OF ROPE ATTACHED WAS NOT PROVIDED AT THE POOL.
Recommendation: 6.4.1.2.2 Anti-vortex drain covers shall be provided on swimming pools and whirlpool spas. If the drain cover is determined to be an anti-vortex drain cover, install the cover in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements or recommendations. 6.4.1.2.1 Easy access shepherd's hook and approved floatation device shall be provided at a prominent location near each public swimming pool.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-WHIRLPOOL SPAS
Violation: AN INSPECTION OF THE FILTER MEDIA WAS NOT CONDUCTED EACH MONTH TO CHECK FOR CRACKS, HOLES, OR MOUNDS IN THE MEDIA. A MONTHLY SEDIMENTATION TEST WAS NOT PERFORMED ON THE FILTER MEDIA.
Recommendation: 6.3.1.1.5 The granular filters shall be opened at least monthly and examined for cracks, mounds, or holes in the filter media. A core sample of the filter media shall be inspected for excessive organic material accumulation using a recommended sedimentation method.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - CENTER GALLEY
Violation: A SMALL AMOUNT OF CORROSION WAS NOTED ON THE RACK INSIDE OVEN # 4319/900 MAKING CLEANING DIFFICULT.
Recommendation: Replace the corroded rack with one that has smooth, easily cleanable features. 7.4.1.1.2 Materials that are used in the construction of multiuse utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be: (1) Durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; (2) Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; (3) Finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and (4) Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-CREW GALLEY
Violation: WATER ACCUMULATION WAS NOTED ON THE TOP OF THE LOWER BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION BY THE GALLEY ENGINEER, IT WAS NOTED THAT A FLOAT INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE REQUIRED ADJUSTMENT. THE FLOAT IN THE INTERIOR ICE MAKING COMPARTMENT WAS ADJUSTED AND THE ITEM WAS CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
Recommendation: 7.4.5.1.1.1 Food-contact equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including: (1) Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operation specifications of these guidelines.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-LIDO PANTRY 1
Violation: THE PORTABLE COOK-TOP SURFACES WERE ROUGH AND DAMAGED, MAKING THEM DIFFICULT TO CLEAN.
Recommendation: 7.4.2.2.1 Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: (1) Smooth; (2) Free of breaks, open seams >1 mm (1/32 inch), cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; (3) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; (4) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; and (5) Accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the following methods without being disassembled, by disassembling without the use of tools, or by easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to maintenance and cleaning personnel such as screwdrivers, pliers, open-end wrenches, and Allen wrenches.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-LIDO ICE CREAM STATION
Violation: THE PROFILE STRIPS ALONG THE COUNTER TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE ICE CREAM UNITS WERE DAMAGED MAKING CLEANING DIFFICULT.
Recommendation: Repair the damaged profile strips.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-LIDO PANTRY 3
Violation: THE CROSS-BAR ON THE HOOD CLEANING CABINET DOOR WAS LOOSE, MAKING CLEANING DIFFICULT.
Recommendation: Repair the loose cross-bar.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE GENERAL
Violation: SOME LARGE SERVING TRAYS WERE DAMAGED ALONG THE EDGES, MAKING THEM DIFFICULT TO CLEAN. THE SHIP WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE DAMAGED TRAYS.
Recommendation: Continue the replacement of the damaged serving trays. 7.4.1.1.9 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - SOUP STATION
Violation: THE FRONT PANEL OF THE STEAM KETTLE WAS PEELING, MAKING THE AREA DIFFICULT TO CLEAN.
Recommendation: Remove the peeling label. 7.4.2.2.6 Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-CASINO BAR
Violation: LOOSE PROFILE STRIPS AND PANELS WERE NOTED ALONG THE BACK BAR, MAKING CLEANING DIFFICULT.
Recommendation: Repair the loose profile strips and panels..
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - POTWASH
Violation: THE WASH CYCLE TIME OF THE POTWASH MACHINE WAS MEASURED AT APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE, WHILE THE DATA PLATE STATED THE LENGTH OF THE WASH CYCLE TIME TO BE TWO MINUTES. THIS ITEM WAS CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
Recommendation: 7.5.4.1.3 A warewashing machine and its auxiliary components: (1) Shall be operated in accordance with the machine's data plate and other manufacturer's instructions. (2) A warewashing machine's conveyor speed or automatic cycle times shall be maintained accurately timed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - PASTRY
Violation: ONE PREVIOUSLY CLEANED BOWL WAS FOUND SOILED WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND STORED AS CLEAN.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - APPETIZER PANTRY
Violation: THREE PREVIOUSLY CLEANED PLATES WERE FOUND SOILED AND STORED AS CLEAN.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - CENTER GALLEY
Violation: A STAINLESS STEEL PAN WAS SOILED AND STORED ON THE STEAM TABLE. NO FOOD WAS ON THE HOT LINE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. 7.5.5.1.2 The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-PROVISIONS - VEGETABLE PREPARATION
Violation: A PREVIOUSLY CLEANED POTATO PEELER BASKET WAS FOUND SOILED.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.1 Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-PROVISIONS - VEGETABLE PREPARATION
Violation: A STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE FOOD PREPARATION COUNTER WAS SOILED.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.3 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-TIFFANY STARBOARD BEVERAGE STATION
Violation: THE BOTTOM LEGS OF THE COFFEE UNIT UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION WERE SOILED.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.3 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-LIDO PANTRY 3
Violation: THE DOOR AND CROSS-BAR IN THE HOOD CLEANING CABINET WERE SOILED.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.3 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-LIDO PANTRIES GENERAL
Violation: THE CHUTE AREAS OF THE GRILL DRIP PAN HOUSINGS WERE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.3 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-LIDO ICE CREAM STATION
Violation: THE UTILITY LINE FOR THE ICE CREAM UNITS WERE SOILED.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.3 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - CENTER GALLEY
Violation: THE TECHNICAL COMPARTMENT OF THE SALAMANDER OVENS HAD AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ALONG THE SHAFT OF THE HANDLE. ACCORDING TO GALLEY PERSONNEL, THE CURRENT SMS CLEANING SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS ARE TO CLEAN THIS SPACE EVERY THREE MONTHS.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.3 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - APPETIZER PANTRY
Violation: THE TECHNICAL COMPARTMENT OF THE JUICE MACHINE WAS SOILED.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.3 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY-IMAGINATION BEVERAGE STA.
Violation: THE TECHNICAL COMPARTMENT OF THE JUICE MACHINE WAS SOILED.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.3 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - PASTRY
Violation: THE CONTROL PANEL OF THE OVEN WAS SOILED.
Recommendation: 7.5.5.1.3 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 30
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - MEN'S RESTROOM
Violation: A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
Recommendation: 7.7.1.2.5 Easily cleanable covered receptacles shall be provided for hygiene waste materials.
Item No.: 30
Site: Other-GARBAGE ROOM
Violation: A WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS NOT PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASH SINK.
Recommendation: 7.7.1.1.6 A handwashing facility shall include a sink, soap dispenser, single-use towels dispenser, and waste receptacle.
Item No.: 31
Site: Other-LIDO PANTRY 3
Violation: THE GAYLORD HOOD CLEANING CABINET WAS MOUNTED OVER A PREPARATION COUNTER. A CONTAINER 3/4 FULL OF CLEANSER WAS NOTED IN THE CABINET. THE CONTAINER WAS NOT PROPERLY COVERED.
Recommendation: Ensure that the chemical placed in this cabinet is in a spill-proof container.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-LIDO ICE CREAM STATION
Violation: DUST WAS NOTED ALONG THE DECKHEAD ABOVE THE ICE CREAM UNITS.
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.: 33
Site: Other-LIDO SALAD BAR
Violation: THE FINISH ON THE DECK UNDER THE SALAD BAR WAS WORN MAKING CLEANING DIFFICULT.
Recommendation: 7.7.4.1.1 Decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas shall be constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-LIDO ICE CREAM STATION
Violation: THE UTILITY LINES OF THE ICE CREAM UNITS DRAPED THE DECK, MAKING CLEANING DIFFICULT.
Recommendation: 7.7.4.1.7 Exposed utility service lines and pipes, including lines for fire detection and protection systems, shall be installed so they do not obstruct or prevent cleaning.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-LIDO BEVERAGE STATIONS AND BUFFETS
Violation: DUST WAS NOTED ALONG THE DECKHEADS ABOVE THE LIDO BEVERAGE STATIONS AND BUFFETS.
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.: 34
Site: Other-PROVISIONS - BUFFET PANTRY
Violation: A STEAM LEAK WAS NOTED IN THE STEAM LINE BENEATH THE STEAM KETTLE.
Recommendation: 7.7.3.3.1 A plumbing system in a food area shall be maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 34
Site: Other-MAIN GALLEY - CENTER GALLEY
Violation: A LEAK WAS NOTED IN THE STEAM LINE IN THE TECHNICAL COMPARTMENT OF THE STEAM TABLE.
Recommendation: 7.7.3.3.1 A plumbing system in a food area shall be maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 41
Site: Other-CHILD ACTIVITY CENTER
Violation: THE PROCEDURE THAT WAS TO BE FOLLOWED SHOULD A CHILD DEVELOP SYMPTOMS OF A COMMON INFECTIOUS CHILDHOOD ILLNESS WHILE AT THE CENTER WAS INCOMPLETE. THE PROCEDURE STOPPED AT NOTIFYING THE YOUTH DIRECTOR AND DID NOT INDICATE THAT THE CHILD WAS TO BE EVALUATED BY THE DOCTOR.
Recommendation: 10.4.1.1.3 Children with infectious illness shall not be allowed in the child-activity center without permission of the vessel's medical staff. 10.4.1.1.2 The child-activity center shall have a written policy on procedures to be followed when a child develops symptoms of an infectious illness while at the center.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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