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Cruise Ship: Viking Octantis Cruise Line: Viking Epedition Operations Inspection Date: 09/30/2023 Inspection Score: 100
This cruise ship inspection report lists the deficiencies found during the inspection. Additional information corresponding to each item number is available in the lastest editions of the CDC VSP Operational Manual.

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Item No.: *
Site: Recreational Water Facilities-Badestamp
Violation: It was unclear if this facility was classified as a wading pool or whirlpool spa. The tub depth is 3 feet, 4 inches (1 meter); tub volume is 4.0112 cubic meters; turnover rate is 1.82 hours; and temperature is 98°F. To operate as a wading pool: - Decrease the maximum water depth to less than 1 meter (will need to update the depth marker and lower the skim level), - Decrease the maximum water temperature to so it can not be heated to more than 32°C (90°F), and - Ensure the turnover rate is less than 1 hour. To classify as a whirlpool spa: - Continue to operate at the heated water temperature, - Increase the chlorine dosing set point so the free chlorine residual is within 3-10 ppm, and - Ensure the turnover rate is less than 30 minutes.
Recommendation:
Item No.: 08
Site: Galley-Deck 5 - World Cafe Show Galley
Violation: The air relief vent on the backflow prevention device for the right combination oven was clogged and in disrepair. It was replaced before the end of the inspection.
Recommendation: Maintain backflow prevention devices in good repair.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Nontestable Devices
Violation: The list of nontestable backflow prevention devices indicated five devices for each shower in the medical center. Upon inspection of the medical center, there were three showers with one device each.
Recommendation: Ensure the cross-connection control program includes at a minimum: a complete listing of cross-connections and the backflow prevention method or device for each, so there is a match to the plumbing system component and location. Include air gaps on the listing. Ensure a schedule for inspection frequency is set. Maintain a log documenting the inspection and maintenance in written or electronic form, and ensure it is available for review during inspections.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Tank Disinfection
Violation: Potable water tanks #47, 77, and 79 were inspected and disinfected in June 2023. Records did not indicate the free residual halogen before the tanks were placed back into service.
Recommendation: Ensure the empty tank cleaning and disinfection procedure is only used for routine cleaning and disinfection It is not approved for known or suspected contaminated tanks. Ensure the following steps are followed: 1) Remove (strip) all water from the tank; 2) Clean all tank surfaces, including filling lines, with an appropriate detergent; 3) Rinse all surfaces of the tank thoroughly with potable water; 4) Remove (strip) the rinse water from the tank; 5) Wet all surfaces of the tank with at least a 200-mg/L (ppm) solution of chlorine (this can be done using new, clean mops, rollers, sprayers, etc.). Ensure the tank surfaces remain wet with the chlorine solution for at least 2 hours. Check, monitor, and document the disinfection concentration and contact time; 6) Refill the tank and verify the free residual halogen is less than or equal to 5.0 mg/L (ppm) before placing the tank back into service. Document the free residual halogen level.
Item No.: 10
Site: Recreational Water Facilities-Vitality Pool
Violation: The safety sign was not near the entrance of this spa pool.
Recommendation: 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. Those under 16 years of age are considered children for the purpose of whirlpool safety sign requirements.
Item No.: 27
Site: Galley-Deck 5 - World Cafe Grill
Violation: The inside surface of the exhaust hood overhang had an accumulation of grease residue. This was cleaned during the inspection.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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