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Cruise Ship: Carnival Elation Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. Inspection Date: 09/06/1998 Inspection Score: 92
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.: 7
Site: Other-DRAMA BAR
Violation: The drip pan drain line in the walk-in cooler was disconnected and water was pooling on the deck.
Recommendation: The drain line shall be repaired.
Item No.: 7
Site: Other-AFT DISWASHING
Violation: The pulper drain line was broken.
Recommendation: The drain line shall be repaired.
Item No.: 7
Site: Other-PASTRY AREA
Violation: The water line to the steam kettle was leaking.
Recommendation: The water line shall be repaired.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-LIDO FOOD SERVICE
Violation: Cut cantaloupes in a reach-in refrigerator were being held at 40F to 55F. Cut melons are now considered potentially hazardous foods and must be maintained below 45F.
Recommendation:
Item No.: 14
Site: Other-SPECIALTY CORNER
Violation: The self service counter was not provided with a sneeze guard.
Recommendation: Display tables or buffet lines for service of unpackaged foods must be effectively shielded so as to intercept any source of contamination from the consumer. Appropriate food shielding (sneeze guards) should be provided.
Item No.: 14
Site: Other-POOL BAR PANTRY
Violation: A plastic bin full of rusted and mildewed cans of juices was in the pantry.
Recommendation: Store cans of juice in a clean dry location.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE-GENERAL
Violation: Several of the ice bin doors contained non-easily cleanable stress cracks.
Recommendation: The doors shall be replaced or repaired.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-PASTRY AREA
Violation: One door on the oven unit would not remain in the open position.
Recommendation: The door shall be repaired.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-FORWARD HOT GALLEY
Violation: The profile strip between the salamander oven and the bulkhead was missing.
Recommendation: The profile strip shall be replaced.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-FORWARD HOT GALLEY
Violation: The door hinge on Lang oven #4319/882 was loose.
Recommendation: The hinge shall be repaired.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-SOUP AREA
Violation: The interiors of the fryers were not easily cleanable.
Recommendation: Surfaces of equipment not intended for contact with food, but which are exposed to splash or food debris or which otherwise require frequent cleaning, shall be designed and fabricated to be smooth, washable, free of unnecessary ledges, projections, or crevices, and readily accessible for cleaning, and shall be of such material and in such repair as to be easily maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-POOL BAR
Violation: The dishwashing machine was producing steam during the sanitizing cycle. This was corrected during the inspection.
Recommendation:
Item No.: 23
Site: Other-MAIN POT WASH
Violation: The 3-compartment thermometer was 7 F. out of calibration.
Recommendation: The thermometer shall be replaced.
Item No.: 28
Site: Other-CREW POT WASH
Violation: Some previously cleaned pans were soiled with food residue.
Recommendation: To prevent cross-contamination, pots, pans, utensils and other food contact surfaces of equipment shall be thoroughly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and prior to storage. Any items which are found to be soiled after being washed, must be returned to the warewashing area for immediate re-washing.
Item No.: 28
Site: Other-AFT DISHWASHING
Violation: Several previously cleaned plates were soiled with food residue.
Recommendation: To ensure clean tableware, dishes shall be prewashed, correctly racked, and if necessary, presoaked to facilitate thorough wash, rinse and sanitizing action in the dishwashing machine. Any items that are found to be soiled must be returned to the dishwashing area for immediate rewashing.
Item No.: 28
Site: Other-LIDO FOOD SERVICE
Violation: Several previously cleaned bowls and plates were heavily soiled with food residue.
Recommendation: To ensure clean tableware, dishes shall be prewashed, correctly racked, and if necessary, presoaked to facilitate thorough wash, rinse and sanitizing action in the dishwashing machine. Any items that are found to be soiled must be returned to the dishwashing area for immediate rewashing.
Item No.: 28
Site: Other-DRAMA BAR
Violation: Large Fat Tuesday mix containers were heavily soiled with old mix.
Recommendation: The containers shall be kept clean or discarded.
Item No.: 30
Site: Other-PIZZARIA
Violation: Cutting boards were placed on the counter while still damp and had mildewed.
Recommendation: Cutting boards shall be completely dried before being placed on counter tops.
Item No.: 30
Site: Other-SUN DECK BAR
Violation: Rolling ice bins stored on decks were exposed to splash from deck cleaning operation resulting in drippage of cleaning water into the interiors of the bins.
Recommendation: The ice bins shall be stored in a manner that prevents them from being contaminated.
Item No.: 30
Site: Other-TIFFANY BAR PANTRY
Violation: Plastic beverage containers and glasses were stored in standing water in a large plastic bin.
Recommendation: Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils shall be handled and stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Only the handles of spoons, knives, and forks shall be touched. Cups, glasses, bowls, plates, and similar items shall be handled without contact with the inside surfaces or surfaces that contact the user's mouth.
Item No.: 40
Site: Other-ROOM SERVICE-DISHWASHING
Violation: This area was very humid with excessive condensation forming on the deckheads.
Recommendation: All food preparation, warewashing and toilet rooms shall have sufficient ventilation to keep them free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke and fumes.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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