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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Food Service General-Deep Fat Fryers
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Violation:
Several deep fat fryers located in the Lido Aft Grill Galley, Lido Asian Galley, and Main Hot Galley had raised rough silicone on the front panel immediately above the fry area to affix the temperature probe line in place. The raised silicone prevented this area of being smooth and easily cleanable.
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Recommendation:
Materials used in the construction of food contact surfaces of equipment must be: (3) finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Food Service General-Light Intensity
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Violation:
Lighting at various food service areas did not meet the required 220 or 110 lux of light. These areas included: back prep counter at the Lido starboard Aft Grill, Lido self-service ice cream stations, Lido Cafe, and deck mounted ice machines. A plan was observed to add lighting to these areas. Also, the lighting behind and around the deck mounted ice machines in the housekeeping deck pantries could not reach the required 110 lux of light.
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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. 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.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Buffet-Pizza Station
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Violation:
The stainless steel preparation table above refrigerator 4-129 had an approximate 1 inch gouge on the surface which prevented it from being smooth and easily cleanable.
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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.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Buffet-Pizza Station
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Violation:
The stainless steel preparation table above refrigerator 4-129 had an approximate 1' gouge that was soiled with food residue of more than a day's accumulation.
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Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Food Service General-Flies
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Violation:
Approximately 20+ filth flies were observed throughout the Grand Buffett self-service outlet. Flies were observed landing on food set out for self-service, serving utensils, on sneeze guards above the foods, on top of the buffet Island and on passengers at the buffet line. Food that was impacted was removed from service. Also, a filth fly was observed in the Asian Galley near the hand sink and approximately 6 small black flies were observed near the juice and water dispenser at the London Dining Room's port side Aft Pantry.
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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.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Food Service General-Slotted Fastners
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Violation:
The cappuccino machines located in the Lido Cafe and in the Cafe Bar had 6 slotted fasteners in the splash area. A work order was observed to have these replaced with non-slotted fasteners later this month.
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Recommendation:
Ensure multiuse food-contact surfaces have only low profile, nonslotted, noncorroding, and easy-to-clean fasteners on food-contact surfaces and in splash zones. Prohibit the use of exposed slotted screws, Phillips head screws, or pop rivets in these areas.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Food Service Elevators
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Violation:
The tracks on the deck of the food service elevators were soiled with food debris of more than a day's accumulation. These were cleaned during the inspection.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Food Service General-Decks
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Violation:
The grouting between the deck tiles were pitted and/or missing throughout several food service areas. In particular, this was mostly observed near the edges of the scuppers in the Buffett Pantry Galley and Lido Dishwash. Also, the deck tiles behind the combination ovens in the Hot galley were missing grouting and were cracked in several areas.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Galley-Potwash
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Violation:
A previously cleaned and sanitized cutting board was observed soiled with a black residue. The cutting board was sent to be re-cleaned and sanitized.
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Recommendation:
Ensure food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Buffet-Staff Mess
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Violation:
The ice dispensing actuating lever of the consumer self-service ice/water machine was not designed to prevent contact with the lip-contact surface of beverage glasses that can be refilled. There was no sign advising users to use a new glass for refills.
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Recommendation:
In equipment that dispenses liquid food or ice in unpackaged form, ensure: (4) The dispensing equipment actuating lever or mechanism and filling device of consumer self-service beverage dispensing equipment is designed to prevent contact with the lip-contact surface of glasses or cups that are refilled.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Buffet-Staff Mess Beverage Station
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Violation:
Electrical cords and water lines were observed draped on the counter below various beverage machines making cleaning difficult.
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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.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Potwash
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Violation:
Water was observed leaking from a deckhead light fixture located above deck mounted drying racks. No clean pots or pans were affected.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair. Ensure a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
37
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Site:
Galley-Dishwash
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Violation:
Condensate was observed collecting on the deckhead above the soiled side of the in use conveyor glasswash machine.
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Recommendation:
Ensure ventilation hood systems and devices are sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on bulkheads and deckheads.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Galley-Dishwash
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Violation:
A deckhead light located between the glasswash and dishwash machine was not shielded. This was corrected.
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Recommendation:
Ensure light bulbs are shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
The stainless steel bulkhead panel near refrigeration room number 17 was not sealed at the tile coving juncture exposing an open gap.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Dining Room-London Port Beverage Station
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Violation:
The horizontal metal profiling around the decorative tile backsplash was not properly sealed exposing an open seam.
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Recommendation:
Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Pantry-Wine Bar Pantry
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Violation:
There was no data plate to the undercounter dishwashing machine located in the pantry.
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Recommendation:
Ensure a warewashing machine is provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to or posted adjacent to the machine that indicates the machine?s design and operating specifications including the: (1) wash tank, rinse tank(s) if present, and final sanitizing rinse temperatures; (2) pressure required for the fresh water sanitizing rinse unless the machine is designed to use only a pumped sanitizing rinse; (3) conveyor speed in feet per minute or minimum transit time for belt conveyor machines, minimum transit time for rack conveyor machines, and wash and final sanitizing rinse times as specified by the manufacturer for stationary rack machines.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Bar-Casino Bar
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Violation:
The light intensity at the handsink could not be raised to the required 110 lux of light. A plan was observed to add light to this area.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the light intensity is at least 110 lux (10 foot candles) at handwashing stations in bars.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Galley-Hot Galley
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Violation:
The continuous pressure backflow preventer on combination oven #1 was weeping. This was corrected during the inspection.
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Recommendation:
Maintain backflow prevention devices in good repair.
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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
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Violation:
An assistant waiter experienced 4 episodes of diarrhea in 24 hours and was misclassified as a non-reportable case. This case was not counted on the 4 hour report submitted on 1 July 2012.
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Recommendation:
Ensure a reportable case of AGE is a case reported to the master of the vessel, the medical staff, or other designated staff by a passenger or a crew member and meets the case definition based on the following symptoms: (1) Diarrhea (three or more episodes of loose stools in a 24 hour period or what is above normal for the individual. See section 4.1.2.1.3, illness symptoms); 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 (temperature of greater than or equal to 38C [100.4F]).
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)
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Violation:
The current OPRP did not include: a procedure for returning the ship to normal operations after the occurrence of an outbreak, recommended concentrations for current disinfectants being used, and a sample letter that specifically informed current passengers and crew or future passengers and crew that about an outbreak on current or immediately preceding cruise.
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Recommendation:
Ensure each vessel has a written OPRP that details standard procedures and policies to specifically address AGE onboard. Include the following in the written OPRP: (1) Duties and responsibilities of each department and their staff for all the passenger and crew public areas; (2) Steps in outbreak management and control and the trigger for required action at each step. Ensure the triggers address a graduated approach to outbreak management in response to increasing case counts; (3) Disinfectant products or systems used, including the surfaces or items the disinfectants will be applied to, concentrations, and required contact times. Ensure the disinfectant products or systems are effective against human norovirus or an acceptable surrogate (e.g., caliciviruses); (4) Procedures for informing passengers and crew members of the outbreak. Ensure this section also includes procedures for notification of passengers embarking the vessel following an outbreak voyage or segment of a voyage; (5) Procedures for returning the vessel to normal operating conditions after an outbreak; (6) Procedures to protect the passengers and crew from exposure to disinfectants, if not already included in the vessel's safety management system. Ensure this protection includes: (a) Material safety data sheets (MSDSs); (b) Personal protective equipment for crew; (c) Health and safety procedures to minimize respiratory and dermal exposures to both passengers and crew.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Safety Signs
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Violation:
The depth markers for the swimming pools and spa pool were in feet only. The safety signs at all the RWFs did not meet the requirements of 2011 VSP Operations Manual section 6.7.1.1. New safety signs are on board with plans to replace the ones at the RWFs.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the signs, at a minimum, include the following words: (1) do not use these facilities if you are experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, or fever; (2) no children in diapers or who are not toilet trained; (3) shower before entering the facility; and (4) bather load #. For children's RWF signs, include the exact wording "TAKE CHILDREN ON FREQUENT BATHROOM BREAKS" or "TAKE CHILDREN ON FREQUENT TOILET BREAKS." In addition to the safety sign requirements in section 6.7.1.1.1, install a sign at each whirlpool spa and spa pool entrance listing precautions and risks associated with the use of these facilities. Include, at a minimum, cautions against use by the following: (1) individuals who are immunocompromised; (2) individuals on medication or who have underlying medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or high or low blood pressure; and (3) pregnant women, elderly persons, and children. Additionally, caution against exceeding 15 minutes of exposure.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Turnover Rates
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Violation:
There was no documentation on the turnover rates for the RWFs.
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Recommendation:
For RWFs with skim gutters, ensure that the fill level of the RWF is to the level of the skim gutters. Design recirculation systems and equipment, including chemical control equipment, UV disinfection systems, filter, and pumps to maintain adequate water chemistry control while operating at the following minimum turnover rates: (1) swimming pool (VSP 2005 Construction Guidelines or earlier): 6 hours; (2) swimming pool (VSP 2011 Construction Guidelines or later): 4 hours; (3) children's pool: 0.5 hours; (4) wading pool: 1 hour; (5) whirlpool spa: 0.5 hours; (6) spa pool: 2 hours; (7) interactive RWF or activity pool less than 610 millimeters (24 inches) deep: 1 hour; (8) interactive RWF or activity pool greater than 610 millimeters (24 inches) deep: 2 hours; and (9) baby-only water facility: 0.5 hours. Ensure an RWF slide that is combined with a pool has a turnover rate that matches the rate for the pool.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Bather Loads
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Violation:
The bather loads for the RWFs were calculated using the theoretical flow rates of the pumps.
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Recommendation:
Maintain documentation on the maximum bather load for each RWF. Ensure the maximum bather load is based on the following factor: one person per five gallons (19 liters) per minute of recirculation flow.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Flow Meters
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Violation:
There were no flow meters installed at the RWFs.
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Recommendation:
For RWFs with skim gutters, ensure that the fill level of the RWF is to the level of the skim gutters. Design recirculation systems and equipment, including chemical control equipment, UV disinfection systems, filter, and pumps to maintain adequate water chemistry control while operating at the following minimum turnover rates: (1) swimming pool (VSP 2005 Construction Guidelines or earlier): 6 hours; (2) swimming pool (VSP 2011 Construction Guidelines or later): 4 hours; (3) children's pool: 0.5 hours; (4) wading pool: 1 hour; (5) whirlpool spa: 0.5 hours; (6) spa pool: 2 hours; (7) interactive RWF or activity pool less than 610 millimeters (24 inches) deep: 1 hour; (8) interactive RWF or activity pool greater than 610 millimeters (24 inches) deep: 2 hours; and (9) baby-only water facility: 0.5 hours. Ensure an RWF slide that is combined with a pool has a turnover rate that matches the rate for the pool.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Water Chemistry
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Violation:
The RWF's flow rates, combined halogen levels, total alkalinity, and clarity were not monitored.
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Recommendation:
Monitor and adjust the RWF's flow rates, free and combined halogen levels, pH, total alkalinity, and clarity as recommended by the manufacturer and to maintain optimum public health protection and water chemistry.
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Item No.:
42
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Site:
Children Area-Exclusion Policy
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Violation:
The exclusion policy was posted at the entrance of the children area but was posted at a height of 3 feet above the deck and in a dark place, making it difficult to read.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the child activity center has a written exclusion policy on procedures to be followed when a child develops symptoms of an infectious illness while at the center. Ensure the exclusion policy includes a requirement for written clearance from the medical staff before a child with symptoms of infectious illness can be allowed in the child activity center. Post the policy at the entrance of the child activity center.
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Item No.:
42
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Site:
Children Area-Handwashing Station
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Violation:
The handwashing sink in the toilet room had a step stool, however, there was 23 inches from the top of the stool to the rim of the handwashing sink.
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Recommendation:
If toilet rooms are located in a child-activity center, provide a child-size toilet(s) or child-accessible toilet(s) (child-size seat and step stool) and handwashing facilities. Ensure handwashing sinks have a maximum height of 560 millimeters (22 inches) above the deck or a step stool.
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