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Cruise Ship: Radiance of the Seas Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International Inspection Date: 06/23/2003 Inspection Score: 99
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.: 02
Site: Other-MEDICAL
Violation: THE MEDICAL STAFF WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE DEFINITION OF A REPORTABLE GASTROINTESTINAL ILLNESS CASE.
Recommendation: 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 MEDICAL STAFF WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE MEDICAL LOGS, GASTROINTESTINAL ILLNESS LOGS, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE LOGS FOR THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS.
Recommendation: 4.1.2.3.1 The gastrointestinal illness surveillance log, the daily inventory of antidiarrheal medication sales, and the 72 hour self-administered questionnaires shall be maintained on the vessel for twelve months.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-GARBAGE ROOM
Violation: A CONTINUOUS PRESSURE BACKFLOW DEVICE WAS NOT PROVIDED ON THE DECK TAP IN THIS AREA. A HOSE WAS A SPRAY NOZZLES WAS ATTACHED TO THIS DECK TAP.
Recommendation: Install the appropriate continuous pressure backflow device.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE GENERAL
Violation: ENSURE THAT CONTINUOUS BACKFLOW PREVENTERS ARE INSTALLED ON ALL THE DECK TAPS THAT SERVE AS WASH STATIONS FOR THE FLIGHT TYPE DISHWASH MACHINES.
Recommendation: Install the appropriate continuous backflow devices on these deck taps located near the flight type dishwash machines.
Item No.: 09
Site: Other-POOLS
Violation: THE CHLORINE LEVEL OF THE KID'S POOL WAS MEASURED AT 3.37 PPM. NO BATHERS WERE IN THE POOL AT THE TIME THE TEST WAS TAKEN AND THE STAFF CLOSED THE POOL.
Recommendation: 6.2.2.1.1 A free residual halogen of >1.0 and <3.0 mg/L (ppm) shall be maintained in recirculated swimming pools.
Item No.: 09
Site: Other-POOLS
Violation: A REVIEW OF THE POOL LOGS REVEALED MANY DAYS WHERE THE CHLORINE LEVELS WERE BETWEEN 3.0 PPM AND 4.0 PPM. THE POOLS SHOULD BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 1.0 PPM AND 3.0 PPM.
Recommendation: 6.2.2.1.1 A free residual halogen of >1.0 and <3.0 mg/L (ppm) shall be maintained in recirculated swimming pools.
Item No.: 19
Site: Other-CREW GALLEY
Violation: THE ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT FLY TRAP WAS LOCATED OVER A PREPARATION TABLE.
Recommendation: 8.2.2.2.2 The insect devices shall not be located over food storage, preparation, and service areas. Dead insects and insect fragments shall be prevented from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-OFFICER'S MESS
Violation: THE TAYLOR SOFT SERVICE ICE CREAM MACHINE AND THE THREE WMF COFFEE UNITS WERE MARKED "OUT OF ORDER".
Recommendation: Repair or replace these units.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-CREW GALLEY
Violation: THE VITALITY JUICE MACHINE WAS MARKED "OUT OF ORDER".
Recommendation: Repair or replace this unit.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-PROVISIONS VEGETABLE PREP
Violation: THE SALAD WASH MACHINE WAS MARKED "OUT OF ORDER".
Recommendation: Repair or replace this unit.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-SOL STATION
Violation: THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS MARKED "OUT OF ORDER".
Recommendation: Repair or replace this unit.
Item No.: 20
Site: Other-BARS GENERAL
Violation: SOME OF THE MULTIFLOW HEADS WERE CHIPPED.
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.: 20
Site: Other-WINDJAMMER GALLEY
Violation: PEELING SEALANT WAS NOTED IN THE ICE BIN AREA OF THE ICE MACHINES.
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-ROOM SERVICE PANTRY
Violation: THE MILK DISPENSING UNIT WAS MARKED "OUT OF ORDER".
Recommendation: Repair or replace this unit.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-DECK 4 BEVERAGE STATION
Violation: THE MILK DISPENSER WAS MARKED "OUT OR ORDER".
Recommendation: Repair or replace this unit.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-DECK 4 HOT GALLEY
Violation: THE HANDLE ON THE HALO HEAT UNIT WAS DAMAGED.
Recommendation: 6.3.2.2.3 Nonfood-contact equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including: (2) Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
Item No.: 21
Site: Other-DECK 4 PANTRY
Violation: THE FLOOR MIXER WAS MARKED "OUT OF ORDER".
Recommendation: Repair or replace this unit.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-CREW GALLEY - POTWASH
Violation: THE APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURES WERE NOT REACHED IN THE POTWASH MACHINE FOR THE WASH, RINSE, OR FINAL RINSE CYCLES. THIS MACHINE WAS ONLY USED AFTER ALL OF THE UTENSILS WERE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
Recommendation: 7.5.4.1.1 Warewashing equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including: (1) Warewashing equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the standards of the materials, design, and construction of these guidelines. (2) Water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-DECK 4 COLD PANTRY
Violation: THE DISHWASHER WAS MARKED "OUT OF ORDER".
Recommendation: Repair or replace this unit.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-DECK 4 PANTRY
Violation: THE DISHWASH MACHINE WAS MARKED "OUT OF ORDER".
Recommendation: Repair or replace these units.
Item No.: 22
Site: Other-DECK 5 GLASSWASH MACHINE
Violation: THE RIGHT FINAL RINSE NOZZLE WAS CLOGGED.
Recommendation: Unclog this nozzle.
Item No.: 25
Site: Other-FOOD SERVICE GENERAL
Violation: DAMP WIPING CLOTHS WERE NOT STORED PROPERLY.
Recommendation: 7.3.3.4.4.2 Wiping cloths shall be restricted to the following: (2) Cloths used for wiping food spills shall be dry and used for wiping food spills from tableware and single-service articles or wet and cleaned, stored in a chemical sanitizer, and used for wiping spills from food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-DECK 5 HOT GALLEY
Violation: PREVIOUSLY CLEANED BOWLS WERE SOILED WITH A GREASY RESIDUE.
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-WINDJAMMER GALLEY
Violation: THE ICE MAKER AREA OF THE ICE MACHINE WAS SOILED WITH MILDEW.
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: VENTED BACKFLOW PREVENTERS WERE NOT PROVIDED FOR THE CARBONATION UNITS SERVICING THE SODA DISPENSERS.
Recommendation: Install vented backflow preventers on all carbonation units. 7.4.1.1.5 Copper and copper alloys such as brass: (1) May not be used in contact with a food that has a pH below 6 such as vinegar, fruit juice, or wine or for a fitting or tubing installed between a backflow prevention device and a carbonator.
Item No.: 26
Site: Other-WINDJAMMER GALLEY
Violation: MILDEW WAS NOTED UNDER AND AROUND THE SEALANT INSIDE OF THE ICE CRUSHER.
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-SPORTS BAR
Violation: THE MULTIFLOW HEAD WAS SOILED WITH JUICE RESIDUE.
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-WINDJAMMER GALLEY
Violation: THE SEAL BEHIND THE PANEL ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE WAS HEAVILY SOILED WITH MILDEW.
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 HOT GALLEY
Violation: SOME OF THE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WERE SOILED WITH A GREASY 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.: 30
Site: Other-SPORTS BAR
Violation: SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE NOT PROVIDED 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-LOBBY BAR
Violation: ITEMS WERE STORED ON TOP OF A WASH RACK WHICH WAS STORED ON THE DECK WHICH MADE CLEANING THE DECK 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-CASINO BAR
Violation: A BRASS PROFILE STRIP WAS LOOSE ON THE PILLAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BAR.
Recommendation: 7.7.4.2.3 Decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, shall be maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-POOL BAR
Violation: THE DECK AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE POOL BAR WAS DAMAGED.
Recommendation: 7.7.4.2.3 Decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, shall be maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-CREW MESS
Violation: THE DECK AROUND THE BUFFET LINE WAS DAMAGED.
Recommendation: 7.7.4.2.3 Decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, shall be maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-WINDJAMMER GALLEY
Violation: PEELING SEALANT WAS NOTED ON THE BULKHEAD BEHIND THE SOUP KETTLES.
Recommendation: 7.7.4.2.3 Decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, shall be maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-WINDJAMMER GALLEY
Violation: CRACKED AND BROKEN DECK TILES WERE NOTED THROUGHOUT THIS AREA.
Recommendation: 7.7.4.2.3 Decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, shall be maintained in good repair.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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