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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
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Violation:
The AGE Surveillance Log for the voyage starting 26 September 2023 included the current crew and passenger counts instead of the totals at the beginning of the voyage. Staff stated the reportable numbers were being manually changed.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the AGE surveillance log includes a header containing the following information about the voyage: (1) Vessel name; (2) Voyage number; (3) Date from; (4) Date to; (5) Total number of passengers; (6) Reportable total number of passengers ill; (7) Total number of crew; (8) Reportable total number of crew ill. Total number of passengers and total number of crew must be the totals at the beginning of the voyage (i.e., totals on ?date from?).
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Log
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Violation:
Approximately 20 non-testable backflow prevention devices were inspected between 2-6 days after the required annual inspection date.
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Recommendation:
Inspect backflow prevention devices periodically and replace any failed units. Complete a visual check for all non-testable backflow prevention devices and air gaps at least annually.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Disinfection Log
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Violation:
Non-testable backflow prevention devices that were marked on the cross-connection control log as replaced during the 2023 inspection did not have documentation of disinfection, including concentration or contact time of the disinfectant. Staff did have a printed policy of disinfection and stated that they disinfect the backflow prevention devices prior to installation.
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Recommendation:
Maintain documentation of all inspections, maintenance, cleaning, and disinfection for 12 months and ensure it is available for review during inspections. Ensure records include a method of disinfection, concentration and contact time of the disinfectant, and a halogen value of less than or equal to 5 ppm before the tank is put back into service.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Deck 12 Lido Pool
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Violation:
Documentation from the shipyard for the custom/shipyard constructed drain cover fitting did not include the name of the vessel or the exact location of the recreational water facility for which it was designed.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the testing of manufactured drain covers is by a nationally or internationally recognized testing laboratory. Ensure the following information is stamped on each manufactured antientrapment drain cover: (1) certification standard and year; (2) type of drain use (single or multiple); (3) maximum flow rate (in gallons or liters per minute); (4) type of fitting (suction outlet); (5) life expectancy of cover; (6) mounting orientation (wall, floor, or both); (7) manufacturer?s name or trademark; and (8) model designation. Ensure the design of custom/shipyard constructed (field fabricated) drain covers and suction fittings is fully specified by a registered design professional in accordance with ASME A112.19.8-2007. Ensure the specifications fully address cover/grate loadings, durability, hair, finger and limb entrapment issues, cover/grate secondary layer of protection, related sump design, and features specific to the RWF. Provide a letter from the shipyard for each custom/shipyard constructed (field fabricated) drain cover fitting. At a minimum, ensure the letter specifies the shipyard, name of the vessel, specifications and dimensions of the drain cover, as well as the exact location of the RWF for which it was designed. Ensure the name of and contact information for the registered design professional and signature are on the letter. Ensure antientrapment protection equipment (covers, suction fittings, safety vacuum release system, etc.) complies with ASME A112.19.8-2007?or any successor standards?whether the equipment is manufactured or field fabricated.
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Item No.:
11
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Site:
Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
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Violation:
A food employee was working while symptomatic. The food employee had onset of AGE symptoms at 0800 on 30 September 2023 and began working at 0815. They had an additional episode around 1215, then returned to their cabin and reported to medical at 1242. A food risk assessment and appropriate corrective actions were documented.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the food employee's supervisor or person in charge conducts an assessment of food prepared or served by the food employee while symptomatic and take appropriate corrective actions. Document corrective actions taken as a result of the assessment. Maintain records for 1 year and make them available for review during inspections. Review [when possible] any AGE cases among passengers or crew reported after the ill food employee?s symptom onset for epidemiologic link/connection. Appropriate corrective actions could include discarding ready-to eat food, thoroughly cooking raw food, and disinfecting the food area and equipment.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Pantry-Deck 12 - Britannia Lounge
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Violation:
The hood-type glasswash machine continuously leaked from a broken pipe on the bottom left side of the machine. The machine was not in service at the time of the observation and the crew fixed the leak before the end of the inspection.
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Recommendation:
Maintain warewashing equipment in good repair and proper adjustment, including: warewashing equipment is maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the standards of the materials, design, and construction of these guidelines.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Pantry-Deck 12 - Britannia Lounge
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Violation:
Water leaked from the hood-type glasswash machine and pooled on the deck. The crew started to clean the area immediately.
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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:
Galley-Deck 5
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Violation:
Deck tiles were pitted throughout the galley.
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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.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Provisions-Deck 3 - Vegetable Storeroom
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Violation:
Condensate on the deckhead slowly dripped onto the deck below. No food was impacted at the time of observation.
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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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