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Cruise Ship: Carnival Elation Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. Inspection Date: 10/27/2014 Inspection Score: 95
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.: 40
Site: Integrated Pest Management-Mooring Lines - Rat Guards
Violation: Both the circular and U-channel style rat guards were not effective in that for both cases the underside of the guard had a large opening where the rope passed which would allow a rodent to easily walk to access a variety of points on the ship
Recommendation: Protect entry points where pests may enter the food areas. Provide effective rat guards which will completely close access to the mooring lines.
Item No.: 43
Site: Ventilation-AC Fan Rooms 301 and 803
Violation: From the sight windows installed for air-conditioning fan units 1.6.03 and E-42.04.8 there was a visible layer of a black sediment product covering the steel condensate collection pan for these two fan units. In the deck 8 AC unit there was a mixed soil containing what appeared to be organic debris with the black sediment. Saff were able to clean the deck 8 unit during the inspection.
Recommendation: Inspect evaporative condensers at least annually and clean as necessary to remove scale and sediment. Clean cooling coils and condensate pans as necessary to remove dirt and organic material.
Item No.: 39
Site: Pantry-Casino Bar Pantry
Violation: There were 8 live fruit flies observed in the pantry. The majority were noted along the soiled seams of the deckhead panel junctures, while one was noted on the deckhead panel.
Recommendation: Effectively control the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, and service areas and warewashing and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
Item No.: 33
Site: Bar-Casino Bar
Violation: There were gaps at the copper deckhead profile near the entry door to the pantry, as well as gaps over the front bar counter where insulation was exposed and heavy dust debris was visible. There were gaps around the perimeter of the two decorative hanging lamps and the surrounding deckhead that require profiling.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair. Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, bars, and food and equipment storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning. Do not use carpet in these areas. Ensure decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 33
Site: Bar-Casino Bar
Violation: There standing water at the deck below the forward end of the back bar counter at undercounter reach-in refrigerator 4319-094-521.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 42
Site: Children Area-Deck 12 - Child Activity Center
Violation: Small dirt residue on cleaned lego blocks and on toys located plastic storage bin for toddlers.
Recommendation: Ensure toys used in the child-activity center are maintained in a clean condition.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Back flow inspection checklist
Violation: Records indicated the the inspections were completed on non-testable backflow prevention devices, but the result column for each inspection was left blank in the written log.
Recommendation: Fill in the result of the inspection check for each device inspected on the log form.
Item No.: 33
Site: Bar-Deck 7 - Plaza Lobby Bar
Violation: Under the front bar utility sink in front of catch pans for sink, there was standing water and broken tile and debris was observed.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 08
Site: Pantry-Deck 9-Casino Bar Pantry Glassware Washer
Violation: There was evidence of previous leaks and corrosion was present on the glasswash machine backflow preventer. Staff replaced the rusty backflow preventer during the inspection.
Recommendation: Maintain backflow prevention devices in good repair.
Item No.: 26
Site: Pantry-Deck 9-Casino Bar Pantry Ice Maker
Violation: Black mold noted along seems on ice deflector.
Recommendation: Ensure food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized. Ensure food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 24
Site: Buffet-Lido- Starboard Forward Line
Violation: A bucket on sanitizing solution was over 200 ppm, This was immediately corrected.
Recommendation: Ensure sanitizing solutions are used with the following concentrations: (1) A chlorine solution with a concentration between 50 mg/L (ppm) and 200 mg/L (ppm).
Item No.: 33
Site: Buffet-Lido- Port Forward Line
Violation: A gap was observed on the deckhead on the port side of the forward line above where passengers pick up the plates and silverware.
Recommendation: Ensure deckheads in food areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 33
Site: Buffet-Lido- Port Forward Line
Violation: Dust was observed along the deckhead above the passenger buffet tray counter.
Recommendation: Ensure deckheads in food areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 33
Site: Buffet-Lido- Port Aft Line
Violation: A gap was observed on the deckhead on the port side of the aft line above where passengers pick up the plates. A large accumulation of dust was observed in this gap.
Recommendation: Ensure deckheads in food areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning. Ensure deckheads in food areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 33
Site: Buffet-Lido- Port Aft Line
Violation: Dust was observed in the holes of the stainless steel panels above the aft service line where food was located, The panels were installed to cover the electrical cables.
Recommendation: Ensure deckheads, and attached equipment in food areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 33
Site: Buffet-Lido- Aft Beverage Station
Violation: The deck in the technical compartment of the aft beverage station was soiled.
Recommendation: Ensure decks in food areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning. Ensure decks in food areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-Lido- Aft Beverage Station
Violation: The hot chocolate dispenser had ribbed tubing that was difficult to clean.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning are constructed of a smooth material.
Item No.: 27
Site: Buffet-Lido- Aft Beverage Station
Violation: The hot chocolate dispenser that had ribbed tubing which was soiled.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 33
Site: Buffet-Lido- Aft Ice Cream Machines
Violation: The deck behind the ice cream machine was chipped and soiled. Water was leaking from one of the ice cream machine connection. This was corrected and the deck was repaired.
Recommendation: Ensure decks in food areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning. Ensure decks in food areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 39
Site: Buffet-Lido- Aft Ice Cream Machines
Violation: One live fruit fly was observed by drain of ice cream machine.
Recommendation: Effectively control the presence of insects to minimize their presence in the food service areas aboard a vessel.
Item No.: 39
Site: Buffet-Lido- Starboard Aft Deli Line
Violation: One live fruit fly was observed above the bread.
Recommendation: Effectively control the presence of insects to minimize their presence in the food service areas areas aboard a vessel.
Item No.: 33
Site: Buffet-Lido- Pizza Counter
Violation: The deckhead by the exit door was soiled and the installation was exposed. The deckhead was open and exposing dusty electrical cords directly above a preparation counter. No food was on the preparation counter. Staff showed the inspector a work order for the missing deckhead.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary. Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, bars, and food and equipment storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning. Do not use carpet in these areas.
Item No.: 20
Site: Galley-Lido- Combi Oven
Violation: The combi ovens were not working and a work order had been placed 20 October.
Recommendation: Food contact equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment: (1) Equipment must be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operating specifications of these guidelines; and (2) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers must be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
Item No.: 20
Site: Galley-Lido- Ice Machine
Violation: One slotted fastener was observed on the right side ice thickness sensor. This was corrected on site.
Recommendation: Replace the screw with a non-slotted screw fastener.
Item No.: 26
Site: Galley-Lido- Ice Machine
Violation: Black residue was noted around the magnets on the deflector shields inside the ice machine.
Recommendation: Ensure food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Galley-Lido- Forward Beverage Station
Violation: The two ice machine dispensing housings were soiled with black residue on the upper region within the ice bin. This was corrected.
Recommendation: Ensure food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized. Ensure food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Lido- Forward Beverage Station
Violation: The deck was in disrepair in the technical space.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Lido- Port Forward Beverage Station
Violation: A gap was observed on the underside of the port side passenger tray counter. Excessive soil was observed in this gap.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces are free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Item No.: 22
Site: Galley-Forward Dishwash Machine
Violation: The gauge wash temperature display indicated 168F, and the inspector measured the wash tank temperature to be 177F.
Recommendation: Maintain warewashing equipment in good repair and proper adjustment, including: (1) warewashing equipment is 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 are maintained in good repair and accurate within the intended range of use.
Item No.: 22
Site: Galley-Forward Dishwash Machine
Violation: The fifth nozzle from the left on the upper sanitizing final rinse arm was partially clogged.
Recommendation: Maintain warewashing equipment in good repair and proper adjustment, including: (1) warewashing equipment is 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 are maintained in good repair and accurate within the intended range of use.
Item No.: 39
Site: Galley-Forward Hot Line
Violation: One live fruit fly was observed.
Recommendation: Effectively control the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, and service areas and warewashing and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Deck
Violation: The deck was in disrepair in several areas of the main galley. This was noted under the forward hot service line counter, under the baine marie at aft hot service line, and in the potwash area. A crack was observed in the deck in the potwash area by the handwashing station, and water was spilling out of the crack when pressure was applied. The foundation underneath this part of the deck was soft and malleable.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Forward Service Line
Violation: The area between the double deck salamander and pasta cooker was difficult to clean and was soiled with food debris beyond a day's accumulation.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces are free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Item No.: 27
Site: Galley-Forward Service Line
Violation: The area between the double deck salamander and pasta cooker was difficult to clean and was soiled with food debris beyond a day's accumulation.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 37
Site: Galley-Soup/Sauce Station
Violation: Condensate had accumulated on the deckhead above the soup station. Dripping was observed from the hood G8-JB24 at a joint where there was a loose fastener, and no food was impacted. Sealant was peeling on the deckhead underneath the hoods.
Recommendation: Ensure ventilation hood systems and devices operate effectively to prevent grease and condensate from collecting on the bulkheads and deckheads and remove contaminants generated by equipment located under them.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Soup Station
Violation: Condensate had accumulated on the deckhead above the soup station. Dripping was observed from the hood G8-JB24, and no food was impacted. Sealant was peeling on the deckhead underneath the hoods.
Recommendation: Remove peeling sealant from the deckhead and replace only if needed to close a seam.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Tilting Pans
Violation: A gap was observed on the port side at the bulkhead junction between the panel and hood.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, bars, and food and equipment storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning. Do not use carpet in these areas.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Tilting Pans
Violation: Masking tape was noted around hood drain line between tilting pans 3 and 4. This was removed.
Recommendation: Remove tape from hood drain pipes.
Item No.: 26
Site: Galley-Tilting Pans
Violation: Soiled mixing bowls were noted on the preparation table across from the tilting pans. The preparation table was not in use. They were immediately removed.
Recommendation: Ensure before use that Ensure food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
Item No.: 22
Site: Galley-Potwash Area
Violation: The potwash conveyor machine was not working, and a work order was placed 26 October. The soiled area had soiled pots in piles which almost touched the deckhead.
Recommendation: Ensure drainboards, utensils, racks, or tables large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that may accumulate during hours of operation are provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. Maintain warewashing equipment in good repair and proper adjustment, including: (1) warewashing equipment is 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 are maintained in good repair and accurate within the intended range of use.
Item No.: 39
Site: Galley-Appetizer
Violation: One live housefly was observed by the time control plan in the Appetizer section.
Recommendation: Effectively control the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, and service areas and warewashing and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Aft Service Line
Violation: The drain pipe to the grease housing, underneath the flat hot plate, had moved and created a gap to the technical space.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces are free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Item No.: 36
Site: Galley-Pastry/Bakery
Violation: The light intensity was less than 110 lux between the upright freezer and bulkhead by the walk-in refrigerator.
Recommendation: Ensure the light intensity is at least 110 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 centimeters (30 inches) above the deck when in use, in walk-in refrigerator units and dry storage areas, and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Ensure the light intensity is at least 110 lux (10 foot candles) behind and around mounted equipment, including counter-mounted equipment.
Item No.: 39
Site: Galley-Forward Ice Machine- Port Side
Violation: One live fruit fly was observed in front of the ice machine.
Recommendation: Effectively control the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, and service areas and warewashing and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Aft Beverage Station- Starboard Side
Violation: Many of the black trays were worn and the metal was exposed.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces are free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Item No.: 21
Site: Room Service-Coffee Station
Violation: The ribbed tubing from the coffee machines were exposed to splash, and were difficult to clean.
Recommendation: Ensure the tubing type is changed to one where the surfaces are smooth and easy to clean.
Item No.: 27
Site: Room Service-Coffee Station
Violation: The ribbed tubing from the coffee machines were soiled with coffee grinds.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 26
Site: Galley-Ice Machine
Violation: Three slotted fasteners and a missing fastener exposing a hole was observed on the ice cube thickness sensor. This was corrected on site.
Recommendation: Repair screws with non-slotted screw fasteners, and replace missing fasteners inside the ice machine.
Item No.: 39
Site: Galley-Soup Station
Violation: A housefly was observed by the soup station.
Recommendation: Effectively control the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, and service areas and warewashing and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
Item No.: 27
Site: Galley-Soup Station
Violation: The area between soup kettle 9 and the bulkhead was very soiled with food debris.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 36
Site: Buffet-Staff Mess- Cold Buffet
Violation: The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the cold buffet.
Recommendation: Ensure the light intensity is at least 220 lux (20 foot candles) on food preparation surfaces, and at a distance of 75 centimeters (30 inches) above the deck in food preparation areas, handwashing facilities, warewashing areas, equipment, and utensil storage, pantries, toilet rooms, and consumer self-service areas.
Item No.: 36
Site: Buffet-Petty Officer Mess
Violation: The light was not working by the espresso machine, which resulted in less than 220 lux in front of the equipment and 110 lux behind the equipment.
Recommendation: Ensure the light intensity is at least 110 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 centimeters (30 inches) above the deck when in use, in walk-in refrigerator units and dry storage areas, and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Ensure the light intensity is at least 110 lux (10 foot candles) behind and around mounted equipment, including counter-mounted equipment.
Item No.: 36
Site: Buffet-Senior Officer Dining Room
Violation: The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the buffet line.
Recommendation: Ensure the light intensity is at least 220 lux (20 foot candles) on food preparation surfaces, and at a distance of 75 centimeters (30 inches) above the deck in food preparation areas, handwashing facilities, warewashing areas, equipment, and utensil storage, pantries, toilet rooms, and consumer self-service areas.
Item No.: 19
Site: Provisions-Dry Store
Violation: Chicken base was observed stored on the deck. The base was moved to the shelves.
Recommendation: Protect food from contamination by storing the food: (1) Covered or otherwise protected; (2) In a clean, dry location; (3) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (4) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
Item No.: 28
Site: Provisions-Dry Store
Violation: An empty Lexan box, used for storing food, was stored on the deck. This was taken to be washed.
Recommendation: Store cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles: (1) in a clean, dry location; (2) in a location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; (3) at least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
Item No.: 10
Site: Recreational Water Facilities-Verandah Pool - Deck 11
Violation: The pool water level was at least 100 mm below the level of the bottom of the skimmer. Although staff stated that there was some recirculation from the center drain, that is not the design of this pool, which should overflow from the top water level thru the skimmers and recirculate as well from the center drain.
Recommendation: For RWFs with skim gutters, ensure that the fill level of the RWF is to the level of the skim gutters.
Item No.: 10
Site: Recreational Water Facilities-Verandah Pool - Deck 11
Violation: This pool has a single drain in the center which is connected to a pump for both recirculation of water and draining. There was not an automatic pump shut-off or a vacuum safety relief valve installed as a back-up to the anti-entrapment drain cover.
Recommendation: For RWFs with suction fittings and a single blockable drain or multiple drains (less than 3 feet apart), provide an ASME A112.19.8 compliant antientrapment/antientanglement drain cover and a safety vacuum release system or automatic pump shut-off system.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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