Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options

Inspection Detail Report

  Advanced Search |  Ship Scored 100 |  Green Sheet  |  CDC Home |  VSP Home
 
Cruise Ship: Carnival Conquest Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. Inspection Date: 10/25/2015 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.

View/Print Summary Report  |  View/Print Corrective Action Statement
Item No.: *
Site: Potable Water-Potable Water -Bunkering
Violation: During active potable water bunkering the manual test measured 2.15 free chlorine residual, while the analyzer displayed 3.63 ppm free chlorine.
Recommendation:
Item No.: 08
Site: Galley-Blue Iguana
Violation: The backflow preventer on the folette ice machine was continuously leaking onto the deck.
Recommendation: Maintain backflow prevention devices in good repair.
Item No.: 08
Site: Buffet-Self Service
Violation: The backflow preventer at the fruit juice despenser was constantly leaking and water was pooling on the counter below.
Recommendation: Maintain backflow prevention devices in good repair.
Item No.: 11
Site: Medical-Crew Gastrointestinal Illness (GI) Reporting
Violation: An assistant photography manager experienced GI illness symptom onset at 8:45 pm on 12 October, but only reported the symptoms to the medical center on 13 October at 7 pm. This manager worked on 12 October from 9:24 pm to 12:44 am on 13 October. He also returned to work at 12:04 pm on 13 October and finished the shift at 5:17 pm. There was a disciplinary action documented with the medical record.
Recommendation: When nonfood employees meet the case definition for AGE, ensure the following actions are taken: (1) isolate in cabin or designated restricted area until symptom-free for a minimum of 24 hours; (2) follow-up with and receive approval by designated medical personnel before returning crew to work; (3) document the date and time of last symptom and clearance to return to work.
Item No.: 12
Site: Provisions-Spice Dry Stores
Violation: A plate of partially eaten food containing rice and meat was found on the deck hidden under the dry stores rack.
Recommendation: Ensure employees eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and table linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection cannot occur.
Item No.: 19
Site: Buffet-Staff Mess
Violation: The soup on the self-service line was not protected with a self-closing lid orr a sneeze shield.
Recommendation: Protect food on display from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; self-closing hinged lids; or other effective means. Install side protection for sneeze guards if the distance between exposed food and where consumers are expected to stand is less than 1 meter (40 inches).
Item No.: 20
Site: Galley-Monet
Violation: There was a screw missing, leaving an open hole in the splash area in the Scharff coffee machine.
Recommendation: Replace the missing screw.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Blue Iguana
Violation: The walk-in freezer door latch did not close properly leaving a centimeter gap which caused condensation to form and leak on the deck causing the deck to be wet and soiled in this area.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood contact equipment is maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including: (1) Equipment maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operation specifications of these guidelines; (2) Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates are kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Deli
Violation: The meat slicer had a food grade silicone that was peeling off above the food area on the shaft of the blade.
Recommendation: Remove peeling sealant and only replace if a defined seam exists.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-#48 Walk-in Refrigerator
Violation: The door on this unit did not latch properly and remain closed.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood contact equipment is maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including: (1) Equipment maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operation specifications of these guidelines; (2) Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates are kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
Item No.: 26
Site: Galley-Potwash
Violation: Dirty pans were staged in close proximity to previously cleaned pans. Two previously cleaned pans had food debris splashed onto them and were removed.
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.: 28
Site: Galley-Potwash
Violation: Dirty pans were staged in close proximity to previously cleaned pans. Two previously cleaned pans had food debris splashed onto them and were removed.
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.: 28
Site: Bar-Lobby
Violation: Ten previously cleaned cordial glasses in the open service area were not inverted to protect them from food splashes.
Recommendation: Store clean equipment and utensils in a self-draining position that allows air drying, and covered or inverted.
Item No.: 29
Site: Galley-Aft Handwash
Violation: Bacon debris was observed in the basin of the handwash sink beside the wine cellar.
Recommendation: Ensure handwashing facilities are used for no other purpose and are accessible at all times.
Item No.: 30
Site: Galley-Monet
Violation: There was no waste receptacle at the handwash station adjacent to the wine cellar.
Recommendation: Ensure a handwashing facility includes a sink, soap dispenser, single-use towels dispenser, and waste receptacle.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Steakhouse
Violation: The deck under the far buffet counter on the starboard side was heavily soiled with greater than one days accumulation of food debris and deck tile was missing.
Recommendation: 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: Galley-Chef's Choice
Violation: The decking in the buffet service line was soiled and stained.
Recommendation: 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: Galley-Blue Iguana
Violation: The walk-in freezer door latch did not close properly leaving a centimeter gap which caused condensation to form and leak on the deck causing the deck to be wet and soiled in this area.
Recommendation: 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-Lido Aft
Violation: The technical area deck under the Follete ice machine was heavily soiled.
Recommendation: 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: Pantry-Pirate Pizza
Violation: A technical space in In the preparation area had greater than one days accumulation of flour and food debris on the deck
Recommendation: 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: Buffet-Pirate Pizza
Violation: The preparation area service line had a significant build-up of flour on the deck under the technical space greater than one days accumulation.
Recommendation: 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-Lobby
Violation: More than one days accumulation of glass, food debris and cherries was accumulated on the deck under the technical space in this area.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 34
Site: Galley-Chief's Choice
Violation: The water line to the handwash sink this area was partially repaired with a yellow hose that was leaking on the deck.
Recommendation: Ensure a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 34
Site: Galley-Steakhouse
Violation: The drain on the handwash sink was installed improperly and leaking on the deck.
Recommendation: Ensure a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 36
Site: Buffet-Self Service
Violation: The light intensity at the food surface was 76 lux.
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-Staff Mess
Violation: The light intensity at the self-service food surface was 155 lux.
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-Officers Mess
Violation: The light intensity at the self-service food surface was 155 lux.
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.: 39
Site: Bar-Lido Aft
Violation: The technical area under the Follete ice machine was heavily soiled and contained greater than 5 fruit flies
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.: 39
Site: Preparation Room-Counter
Violation: One house fly was observed in this area.
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.: 39
Site: Galley-Steakhouse
Violation: One house fly was observed in the area of the dirty deck in this area.
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.: 39
Site: Buffet-Self Service
Violation: One fruit fly was seen at the fruit self service area.
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.: 39
Site: Galley-Garde Manger'
Violation: One house fly was seen in this area by the oatmeal preparation area.
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.: 44
Site: Medical-Crew Gastrointestinal Illness (GI) Reporting
Violation: An assistant photography manager experienced GI illness symptom onset at 8:45 pm on 12 October, but only reported the symptoms to the medical center on 13 October at 7 pm. This manager worked on 12 October from 9:24 pm to 12:44 am on 13 October. He also returned to work at 12:04 pm on 13 October and finished the shift at 5:17 pm. There was a disciplinary action documented with the medical record.
Recommendation: Ensure managers are well aware of the requirement to report to the medical center when GI symptoms begin.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
Vessel Sanitation Program