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Item No.:
*
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Site:
Other-C.A.S.
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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: SHIP NAME - CAS - [INSERT INSPECTION DATE] .
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Recommendation:
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Item No.:
01
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Site:
Other-MEDICAL
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Violation:
FOR SEVERAL CRUISES THE 24-HOUR PRIOR TO ARRIVAL REPORT WAS MADE MORE THEN 30 HOURS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN THE U.S. FROM A FOREIGN PORT.
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Recommendation:
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.
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Item No.:
07
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Site:
Other-POTABLE WATER
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Violation:
THE STANDARD PROCEDURE FOR DISINFECTING POTABLE WATER TANKS AFTER MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING IS A 50 PPM SPRAY. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE 50 PPM RESIDUAL IS MAINTAINED FOR 4 HOURS.
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Recommendation:
5.3.4.1.4
Disinfection following potential contamination shall be accomplished by increasing free residual halogen to at least 50 mg/L (ppm) throughout the affected area and maintaining this concentration for 4 hours.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Other-POTABLE WATER
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Violation:
THE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIALS FOR THE GAYLORD REDUCED PRESSURE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WERE NOT ROUTINELY RECORDED. NO RECORD WAS AVAILABLE FOR THE TESTING OF THE RP'S ON THE HIGH SALINITY DISCHARGE LINES AT EVAPORATORS 1&2. A COMPREHENSIVE CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM LISTING THE CONNECTIONS TO THE POTABLE WATER SUPPLY AT LOCATIONS NOTED IN THE VSP MANUAL SECTION 5.7.1.1.3 WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE SHOWER HOSES IN THE HANDICAPPED CABIN TOILET ROOMS WERE NOT FITTED WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.
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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.
5.7.2.2.3
The inspection and test results for backflow preventers shall be retained for at least 12 months and shall be available to the VSP for review during inspections.
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.
5.7.1.2.1
Backflow preventers shall be installed when air gaps are impractical or when water under pressure is required.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Other-CREW WHIRLPOOLS
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Violation:
A PRECAUTIONS AND RISKS SIGN WAS NOT PROVIDED AT THE WHIRLPOOLS.
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Recommendation:
6.4.1.1.3
A sign shall be installed near the whirlpool spas that lists standard safety precautions and risks, warning against use by particularly susceptible people, such as those who are immunocompromised.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Other-WHIRLPOOLS
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Violation:
THERE WERE SEVERAL DAYS WHEN THERE WAS NO RECORD THAT THE CHLORINE RESIDUAL WAS RAISED TO 10 PPM AND CIRCULATED FOR 1 HOUR.
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Recommendation:
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.
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Item No.:
11
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Site:
Other-MEDICAL
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Violation:
ON MAY 25 A WAITER WAS TAKEN OFF OF DUTY DUE TO GASTROINTESTINAL ILLNESS. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THIS CREW MEMBER RETURNED TO THE MEDICAL OFFICE FOR WRITTEN CLEARANCE PRIOR TO RETURNING TO WORK.
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Recommendation:
7.2.2.1.4
The restriction may be removed when the person in charge of the food operation obtains written approval from the vessel's physician or equivalent medical staff.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Other-PROVISIONS - VEGETABLE PREP
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Violation:
A COMBO-OVEN WAS MARKED WITH A SIGN WHICH STATED "OUT OF ORDER". THIS UNIT IS NOT USED VERY OFTEN.
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Recommendation:
The oven shall be repaired, replaced, or removed.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Other-DECK 3-PASTRY PANTRY
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Violation:
THE ICE CREAM MACHINE HAD BEEN OUT OF ORDER SINCE 1-2000. REPAIR OR REMOVE.
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Recommendation:
The ice cream machine shall be repaired or replaced.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Other-CREW MESS
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Violation:
THE MILK MACHINE DISPENSING TUBES WERE TOO LONG.
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Recommendation:
7.4.5.3.2
The bulk milk container dispensing tube shall be cut on the diagonal leaving no more than 3 centimeters (1 inch) protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Other-FOOD SERVICE-GENERAL
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Violation:
THE INTERIOR SPACES OF THE VITALITY JUICE MACHINES WERE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. ONE MACHINE WAS HEAVILY SOILED WITH JUICE RESIDUE.
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Recommendation:
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.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Other-HOUSEKEEPING PANTRY
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Violation:
THERE WAS ONE COFFEE CARAFE WHICH HAD A FEW CRACKS IN THE OUTSIDE SURFACE.
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Recommendation:
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.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Other-POT WASH-GENERAL
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Violation:
THE 3-COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE GAUGES WERE FOGGED OVER AND WERE OUT OF CALIBRATION.
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Recommendation:
7.5.2.2.1
Water temperature measuring devices shall be designed to be easily readable.
7.5.2.1.1
Water temperature measuring devices:
(1) That are scaled in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be designed to be accurate to 1.5C in the intended range of use. (2) That are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall designed to be accurate to 3F in the intended range of use.
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Item No.:
24
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Site:
Other-PROMENADE CAF
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Violation:
THERE WAS A SANITIZING BUCKET LOCATED IN THE PANTRY AREA WITH A CONCENTRATION 0F 10 PPM.
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Recommendation:
7.5.6.2.3.1
The sanitizing solutions shall be used with the following concentrations:
(1) A chlorine solution shall have a concentration between 50 mg/L (ppm) and 200 mg/L (ppm).
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Other-OFFICERS' DISHWASHING
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Violation:
TWO PREVIOUSLY CLEANED SPATULAS WERE SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE.
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Recommendation:
7.5.5.1.1
Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Other-DECK 3-PASTRY PANTRY
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Violation:
ONE KETTLE VALVE WAS SLIGHTLY SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE.
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Recommendation:
7.5.5.1.1
Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Other-DECK 3-VEGETABLE PANTRY
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Violation:
THE CHOPPER BLADE WAS SLIGHTLY SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE.
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Recommendation:
7.5.5.1.1
Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Other-PROMENADE CAF
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Violation:
THE DOOR FRAME INTO THE PANTRY AREA OF THE CAF WAS DIFFICULT TO CLEAN.
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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.
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Item No.:
37
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Site:
Other-LIDO - DISH WASH AREA
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Violation:
THERE WAS A HEAVY BUILD-UP OF CONDENSATE ABOVE THE DIRTY SIDE OF THE WAREWASH MACHINE.
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Recommendation:
7.4.3.2.1
Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on bulkheads and deckheads.
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