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Cruise Ship: Carnival Panorama Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. Inspection Date: 11/04/2023 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.: 05
Site: Potable Water-Distant Point Test
Violation: The distant point analyzer had a halogen residual level of 0.66ppm; however it measured 0.16ppm when tested manually. During the second test the analyzer was reading 0.66ppm and measured 0.47ppm when test manually. Crew decided to recalibrate the analyzer and this was done before the end of the inspection.
Recommendation: Ensure the free residual halogen measured by the halogen analyzer is within 0.2 mg/L (ppm) of the free residual halogen measured by the manual test.
Item No.: 06
Site: Potable Water-Microbiologic Sampling
Violation: On 11 October 2023 the times for the microbiological sampling report were not recorded.
Recommendation: Maintain microbiologic sample report records on the vessel for 12 months and ensure they are available for review during inspections.
Item No.: 08
Site: Pantry-Deck 5 - Pig & Anchor
Violation: The atmospheric vents of both soda carbonator backflow prevention devices had plastic tubing that was oriented upward and taped shut. These were removed during the inspection.
Recommendation: Maintain backflow prevention devices in good repair.
Item No.: 11
Site: Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log
Violation: On 22 October 2023 a non-food worker had onset of AGE symptoms at 1700 and reported to medical on 23 October 2023 at 0930. The employee's timecard confirmed they were working on 22 October 2023 from 0353 to1800. The Food and Beverage Questionnaire also showed the employee had dinner in the crew mess at 2000. Disciplinary actions resulted in a warning and retraining occurred. On 17 August 2023 a food-worker had onset of AGE symptoms at 1000 and reported to medical at 1705. The employee's timecard confirmed they were working on 17 August 2023 at 1000 until 1200. The employee proceeded to have lunch in the crew mess at 1200. Disciplinary actions resulted in a warning and retraining occurred.
Recommendation: When food 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 48 hours. 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.
Item No.: 20
Site: Galley-Deck 3 Pastry
Violation: The edges of the dough sheeter belt were separated which created a difficult to clean surface.
Recommendation: Materials used in the construction of multiuse utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment must be: (1) durable, corrosion resistant, and nonabsorbent; (2) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; (3) finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and (4) resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Deck 3 Aft Line
Violation: Sealant was peeling in multiple locations along the juncture beneath the countertop grills and above the undercounter ovens and technical spaces, which created a difficult to clean area.
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: Galley-Deck 10 - Pizzeria
Violation: Grout around where the hot plates connected to the counter top was rough and/or chipped making the area 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 corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 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: Buffet-Deck 10 - Market Place
Violation: Grout around the fruit station cold well was rough or missing making the area 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 corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Deck 10 - Braising Pans
Violation: The left brasing pan's wheel handle was in disrepair making the area 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 corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Deck 0
Violation: Two bulkhead fasteners were missing from the ventilation overhang above the water grill and flat top grill, which created a seam that was difficult to clean.
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: Buffet-Deck 0
Violation: The countertops were cracked with an approximately two-foot-long crevice at both buffet lines. Staff stated the new countertops have been ordered.
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-Deck 0 Warewash
Violation: The left nozzle on the top final sanitizing rinse spray arm was blocked in the rack-type conveyer glasswash machine. The machine was in active use.
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-Deck 3 Warewash Aft Port Side
Violation: The right nozzle on the top final sanitizing rinse spray arm was blocked in the rack-type conveyer glasswash machine. The machine was in active use.
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.: 27
Site: Galley-Deck 0 Warewash
Violation: The top middle of the flight-type warewash machine was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 27
Site: Galley-Deck 10 - Seafood Chef
Violation: Grease residue was on the previously cleaned and sanitized exhaust hood overhang.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 27
Site: Galley-Deck 0
Violation: The seam above the water grill and flat top grill, was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of residue. The seam was created from the two missing bulkhead fasteners in the ventilation overhang.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 27
Site: Galley-Deck 10 - Pizzeria
Violation: Sealant was missing around the edge of the hot plates making the area difficult to clean.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 30
Site: Galley-Deck 3 Chef's Table
Violation: Paper towels were not available at the handwashing station. The area was not in operation.
Recommendation: Ensure each handwashing facility has a supply of hand-cleansing soap or detergent and a supply of single-service paper towels available.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Deck 3 Soup Station
Violation: The deck tile grout was recessed throughout the area, especially near the tilting pans.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Deck 0
Violation: Condensate accumulated on the deckhead above the pasta boiler. The area was not in operation and no dripping 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.: 33
Site: Galley-Deck 0
Violation: The profile strip above the pasta boiler for the ventilation overhang was in disrepair and peeling from the bulkhead.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Deck 0 Warewash
Violation: The deckhead above the middle of the flight-type warewash machine was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 37
Site: Galley-Deck 0
Violation: Condensate accumulated on the deckhead above the pasta boiler. The area was not in operation and no dripping was observed.
Recommendation: Ensure exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation and warewashing areas--including components such as hoods, fans, guards, and ducting--are designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
Item No.: 39
Site: Bar-Deck 5 - Pig & Anchor
Violation: A small fly was seen behind the bar.
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-Deck 10 - Cold Serving Line Cold
Violation: A house file was in the area. No food was impacted.
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: Pantry-Deck 10 - Red Frog
Violation: A house fly was in the 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.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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