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Cruise Ship: Celebrity Ascent Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises Inspection Date: 01/07/2024 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.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Backflow Prevention Device/ Assembly Log
Violation: The cross-connection control log did not include four (4) non-continuous pressure devices for showers located in the medical center. The devices were added during the inspection.
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.: 11
Site: Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis Log
Violation: On 23 December 2023, A food worker had a symptom onset beginning at 1330 but did not report to medical until1630. Additionally, this worker went to work during their onset symptoms. A food risk assessment was conducted, and the worker was reprimanded according to ship protocols.
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; (2) follow-up with and receive approval by designated medical personnel before returning crew to work; (3) document date and time of last symptom and clearance to return to work. 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.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-Deck 2 - Crew Mess Hot Line
Violation: The stainless steel frame around the soup well was in disrepair. The frame was fixed before the end of the inspection.
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 14 Oceanview Cafe Forward Omelet Station
Violation: The countertop label for the bain-marie was peeling away from the countertop which created a rough and difficult to clean surface. The label was removed immediately and replaced prior to leaving the 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.: 26
Site: Buffet-Deck 14 Oceanview Cafe Yogurts & Muesli Station
Violation: One previously cleaned and sanitized plate out for passenger use was soiled with dried food residue. The food residue was removed with an alcohol wipe. The plate was immediately removed to be recleaned.
Recommendation: Ensure food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch. Ensure food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
Item No.: 26
Site: Bar-Deck 15 Sunset Bar
Violation: The middle beer dispensing tap was visibly soiled on the inside. The inspector removed the residue with an alcohol wipe. Staff immediately recleaned the dispensing tap. The bar was not in operation.
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.: 26
Site: Pantry-Deck 16 The Retreat
Violation: One espresso cup in the coffee machine warming tray was visibly soiled with food residue. The cup was immediately removed to be recleaned and sanitized.
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.: 27
Site: Galley-Deck 3 - Tuscan - Washing Hood 1
Violation: There was grease residue on the exhaust hood overhang. This was cleaned and sanitized immediately.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 33
Site: Bar-Deck 5 - Eden Bar
Violation: More than a day's worth of dust on the shelving above the bar. There was no alcohol stored in this area at the time of the inspection.
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: Provisions-Deck 1 - General Frozen FD 02-7-52
Violation: An excessive amount of frozen and wet condensate was on the deckhead and bulkheads.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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