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Cruise Ship: Rhapsody of the Seas Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International Inspection Date: 05/11/2003 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.: *
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: SHIP NAME - CAS - [INSERT INSPECTION DATE] .
Recommendation:
Item No.: 06
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: THE POTABLE WATER HALOGEN ANALYZER RECORDER CHARTS RANGED BETWEEN 0-10 PPM FROM MARCH 2-26, 2003.
Recommendation: 5.5.2.1.1 Halogen analyzer-chart recorder charts shall have a range of 0.0 to 5.0 mg/L (ppm) and have a recording period of 24 hours.
Item No.: 06
Site: Other-POTABLE WATER
Violation: THE DISTRIBUTION POTABLE WATER SYSTEM DID NOT HAVE AN AUTOMATIC CHLORINE BACK UP PUMP.
Recommendation: 5.4.1.2.3 At least one backup halogen pump shall be available with automatic switchover to maintain the free residual halogen in the event that the primary pump fails.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-DECK 5 BEVERAGE STATION
Violation: ENSURE THAT THE CARBONATION SYSTEM HAS THE APPROPRIATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED.
Recommendation: Install a vented backflow device on this carbonator.
Item No.: 09
Site: Other-POOLS/SPAS
Violation: THE MAY 8, 2003 SPA HALOGEN ANALYZER CHART RECORDER SHOWED THE FREE HALOGEN RESIDUAL TO BE AT .6 - 1.7 PPM BROMINE BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9-10 AM. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS WERE NOT DOCUMENTED.
Recommendation: 6.3.2.1.1 Whirlpool spas shall maintain a free residual chlorine of >3.0 mg/L (ppm) and <10 mg/L (ppm), or a free residual bromine of >4.0 mg/L (ppm) and <10 mg/L (ppm). 6.2.2.2.6 Logs and charts shall contain notations of any unusual water events with the swimming pool operation and corrective actions taken.
Item No.: 09
Site: Other-POOL-AFT
Violation: ON MAY 9, 2003 BETWEEN 9 AM AND NOON THE POOL'S FREE HALOGEN LEVEL WAS RECORDED AT .5 PPM. CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS NOT DOCUMENTED.
Recommendation: 6.1.1.2.3 No bathers shall be allowed to use the pool before a free residual halogen of 1.0 mg/L (ppm) is achieved. 6.2.2.2.6 Logs and charts shall contain notations of any unusual water events with the swimming pool operation and corrective actions taken.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-POOL-FORWARD
Violation: ON MAY 5, 2003 THE HALOGEN ANALYZER RECORDER CHART DID NOT MOVE, ALTHOUGH THE NEEDLE CONTINUED TO WORK AND THE HALOGEN LEVEL WAS WITHIN RANGE PER MANUAL LOGS. CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS NOT DOCUMENTED.
Recommendation: 6.3.2.3.6 Logs and charts shall contain notations of any unusual water events with the whirlpool spas and corrective actions taken.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-POOLS/SPAS/POTABLE WATER
Violation: NUMEROUS POOL/SPA HALOGEN ANALYZER RECORDER CHARTS DID NOT INDICATE DAILY CALIBRATION OR INITIALS.
Recommendation: 6.2.2.2.3 Halogen analyzer-chart recorders used in lieu of manual tests, and logs shall be calibrated daily, and the calibration shall be recorded on the chart or in a log book. 6.3.2.3.5 Halogen analyzer-chart recorder charts shall be initialed, dated and changed daily.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-POOLS/SPAS
Violation: THE SHEPARD'S HOOK WAS NOT EASILY VISIBLE. IT TOOK THE INSPECTOR AND ACCOMPANYING VESSEL STAFF 5-10 MINUTES TO LOCATE IT ABOVE THE WALL OF WINDOWS.
Recommendation: The shepherd's hook should be stored in a prominent location.
Item No.: 10
Site: Other-POOLS/SPAS
Violation: IT WAS NOT DOCUMENTED THAT THE HALOGEN ANALYZER CHART RECORDER WAS CALIBRATED ON A DAILY BASIS.
Recommendation: 6.2.2.2.3 Halogen analyzer-chart recorders used in lieu of manual tests, and logs shall be calibrated daily, and the calibration shall be recorded on the chart or in a log book.
Item No.: 16
Site: Other-DECK 5 MAIN GALLEY
Violation: TACO MEAT MIX AND MEAT SAUCE TESTED AT 48F TO 50F INTERNALLY.
Recommendation: 7.3.5.3.1.1 Potentially hazardous food shall be maintained: (1) At 60C (140F) [roasts 54C (130F)] or above,; or (2) At 5C (41F) or less.
Item No.: 19
Site: Other-LIDO - BUFFET LINE
Violation: THE HAM WAS NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTED BENEATH THE SNEEZE GUARD AT THE CARVING STATION.
Recommendation: 7.3.3.6.1 Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; or other effective means.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-LIDO
Violation: THE DISPENSING LEVERS OF THE ICE AND WATER MACHINES WERE NOT RECESSED TO PROTECT GLASSES FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION. CUSTOMERS WERE SERVING THEMSELVES.
Recommendation: 7.4.2.4.3.4 In equipment that dispenses liquid food or ice in unpackaged form: (4) The dispensing equipment actuating lever or mechanism and filling device of consumer self-service beverage dispensing equipment shall be designed to prevent contact with the lip-contact surface of glasses or cups that are refilled.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE GENERAL
Violation: CUTTING BOARDS WERE PITTED AND SCORED.
Recommendation: 7.4.5.1.3 Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they no longer can be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-LIDO-ICE MACHINE
Violation: THE FOAM SEALANT BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND CUBER WAS SOAKED AND PROTRUDED INTO THE ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE # 1C-1.1.
Recommendation: 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.: 21
Site: Other-SOLARIUM GALLEY
Violation: PEELING SOFT SEALANT WAS NOTED ON THESE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES: THE FOOD DELIVERY DOOR PASS THROUGH ABOVE THE COUNTER, WITHIN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND ON PARTS OF THE GRILL.
Recommendation: 7.4.2.1.2 Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-DECK 5 BEVERAGE STATION
Violation: THE NEW MULTIFLOW MACHINE WAS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE DUE TO ABSORBENT FOAM AND GAPS AND CREVICES. THE FOAM WAS WET TO THE TOUCH.
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. 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-LIDO
Violation: THE HALO COOK/HOLD SERVER'S HAD EXCESSIVE SEALANT WITHIN THE SEAMS AND THE CONTROL PANEL COVERS WERE PEELING OFF WHICH MADE THESE AREAS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-LIDO - GLASSWASH
Violation: THE EXTERIOR THERMOMETER OF THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE REGISTERED 200 DEGREES F WHILE THE TESTED TEMPERATURE OF THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE WAS 154 DEGREES F.
Recommendation: 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.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-MAIN & CREW WAREWASH MACHINES
Violation: A COMBINATION OF WATER AND STEAM WAS NOTED COMING OUT OF THE FINAL RINSE NOZZLES.
Recommendation: Change either the pressure or the water temperature to ensure that it is just hot water that comes from the final rinse spray arm.
Item No.: 24
Site: Other-LIDO - GLASSWASH
Violation: THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE DISH TEMPERATURE TESTED 154 DEGREES F. THIS WAS CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION.
Recommendation: 7.5.6.1.2 In a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 90C (194F), or less than: (1) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 74C (165F); or (2) For all other machines, 82C (180F). (3) A utensil surface temperature of 71C (160F) as measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be achieved. (4) The maximum temperature of 90C (194F), does not apply to the high pressure and temperature systems with wand-type, hand-held, spraying devices used for the in-place cleaning and sanitizing of equipment such as meat saws.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-LIDO
Violation: ICE MACHINE # 1C-1.1 CUBER WATER TRAY WAS DIRTY.
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-DECK 5 MAIN DINING
Violation: TWO DIRTY COFFEE CARAFES WERE STORED AS CLEAN AT ONE OF THE WAITER STATIONS.
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-DECK 5 BEVERAGE STATION
Violation: THE PLASTIC C-CUP IN ONE OF THE COFFEE DISPENSER'S WAS SOILED.
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-SOLARIUM GALLEY
Violation: THE FRYER COILS WERE ENCRUSTED WITH CARBONIZED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS.
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-LIDO - BUFFET LINE
Violation: THE NON-FOOD CONTACT AREAS OF THE JUICE MACHINE WERE SOILED WITH A JUICE 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-DECK 5 BAKERY
Violation: THE INSIDE AREA OF THE COLLAR OF THE FLOOR MIXER 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-CHILD ACTIVITY CENTER
Violation: THE MOCK COCKTAIL BAR DID NOT HAVE HAND SOAP, PAPER TOWELS OR A WASTE CONTAINER AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASH SINK.
Recommendation: 7.7.1.3.3 Each handwashing facility shall have a supply of hand-cleansing soap or detergent and a supply of single-service paper towels available.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-CHILD ACTIVITY CENTER
Violation: THE DECK BENEATH THE MOCK COCKTAIL BAR HANDWASH SINK WAS SOILED WITH WOOD CHIPS AND PLAYING CARDS. THE AREA AROUND THE DRAIN/WATER PIPES WAS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
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
Violation: ONE SMALL AREA OF THE DECK WAS DIRTY BENEATH THE BUFFET LINE. THE JUNCTURE BETWEEN THE BUFFET LINE AND THE DECK WAS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE DUE TO ROUGH SEAMS AND GAPS.
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. 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.: 34
Site: Other-LIDO
Violation: THE SPRAY ARM COUPLING LEAKED IN THE POT WASH AREA.
Recommendation: 7.7.3.3.1 A plumbing system in a food area shall be maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 34
Site: Other-LIDO - DISHWASH
Violation: THE HANDWASH SINK DRAIN LEAKED. THIS WAS REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION.
Recommendation: 7.7.3.3.1 A plumbing system in a food area shall be maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 38
Site: Other-DECK 5 BEVERAGE STATION
Violation: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MARKED "OUT OF ORDER"; THE CAPPUCCINO BISTRETTO, AND THE TWO BROVILA BONAMAT MACHINES.
Recommendation: Repair, replace or remove items that are not functional.
Item No.: 38
Site: Other-DECK 5 DISHWASH
Violation: THE GLASSWASH MACHINE WAS MARKED "OUT OF ORDER".
Recommendation: Repair the dishwash machine.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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