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Cruise Ship: Silver Dawn Cruise Line: Silversea Cruises Ltd Inspection Date: 02/17/2024 Inspection Score: 98
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-Cross-Connection Control Log
Violation: The testable device log listed a '009' backflow assembly installed on the 'Waste Water' line on Deck 1; however, this device was actually a nontestable device.
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-Pipe Striping
Violation: After produced water exits the mineralizer and before the potable water bunkering line junction, piping was striped blue/brown/blue and not blue/gray/blue. Additionally, the bunkering line in this area was also striped blue/brown/blue and not blue/green/blue or blue.
Recommendation: Stripe or paint potable water lines either in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/green/blue) or blue only. Stripe or paint distillate and permeate lines directed to the potable water system in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/gray/blue). Ensure no other lines have the above color designations. Stripe or paint these lines at 5 meters (15 feet) intervals and on each side of partitions, decks, and bulkheads, except where decor would be marred by such markings, including potable water supply lines in technical lockers. Do not stripe or paint potable water lines after reduced pressure assemblies as potable water. Identify all refrigerant brine lines and nonpotable chilled water lines in all food areas, such as on ice machines, ice cream machines, etc., with either ISO 14726 (blue/white/blue) or by another uniquely identifiable method to prevent cross-connections.
Item No.: 11
Site: Medical-Late Report
Violation: On the voyage from 12/11 to 12/21/2023, a food worker experienced acute gastroenteritis symptoms on 12/12 at 0630 but did not report to medical until 1730 later that day. Work records indicated this employee worked in vegetable preparation from 1400 to 1700 that day. Corrective and disciplinary actions were taken.
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. 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; (2) follow-up with and receive approval by designated medical personnel before returning crew to work; (3) document the 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.: 19
Site: Bar-Deck 5 - Panorama Bar
Violation: Approximately 25 cases of beer were stored on the deck blocking the handwashing station. The bar was not in operation and the beer was relocated immediately.
Recommendation: Protect food from contamination by storing the food: (1) Covered or otherwise protected; (2) In a clean, dry location; (3) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; (4) At least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the deck; (5) At least 127 millimeters (5 inches) for food in packages and working containers on pallets, skids, and racks; and (6) At least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the deck on shelving racks.
Item No.: 19
Site: Other-Deck 6 - Spa
Violation: Near the saunas, non potentially hazardous food snacks were offered for passenger self-service inside glass containers that were not self-closing nor was the food protected by other effective means.
Recommendation: Protect food on display from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; self-closing hinged lids; or other effective means. Install side protection for sneeze guards if the distance between exposed food and where consumers are expected to stand is less than 1 meter (40 inches).
Item No.: 19
Site: Buffet-Deck 3 - Crew Buffet
Violation: The handles of the serving tongs were touching the sliced cucumbers out for crew self-service at the buffet.
Recommendation: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, ensure food preparation and dispensing utensils are stored: (1) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; (2) In food that is not potentially hazardous with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; (3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at least every 4 hours; (4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain (if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes); (5) In a clean, protected location (if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous); or (6)In a container of water (if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 57C [135F] and the container is frequently cleaned and sanitized).
Item No.: 20
Site: Food Service General-Coffee Machines
Violation: All coffee machines in food outlets had slotted fasteners on the food contact surface of the coffee press plate above the portafilter. This is a repeat finding from the previous inspection.
Recommendation: Use 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.
Item No.: 20
Site: Galley-Deck 4 - Pastry
Violation: The grissini dough belt was frayed along the edges in several places.
Recommendation: Food contact equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment: (1) Equipment must be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operating specifications of these guidelines; and (2) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers must be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
Item No.: 23
Site: Galley-Deck 4 - Potwash
Violation: The in-use hood-type potwash machine's final sanitizing rinse temperature measured at 156F. Additionally, the wash temperature measured 140F and 143F. The machine was shut down and repairs started immediately. This unit was used in conjunction with the manual sanitizing process in the three-compartment sink which was found to be within the required parameters. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Recommendation: Ensure the temperature of the wash solution in spray type warewashers that use hot water to sanitize is not less than: (1) 74C (165F) for a stationary-rack, single-temperature machine; (2) 66C (150F) for a stationary-rack, dual-temperature machine; (3) 71C (160F) for a single-tank, conveyor, dual-temperature machine; (4) 66C (150F) for a multi-tank, conveyor, multi-temperature machine.
Item No.: 24
Site: Galley-Deck 4 - Potwash
Violation: The in-use hood-type potwash machine's final sanitizing rinse temperature measured at 156F. Additionally, the wash temperature measured 140F and 143F. The machine was shut down and repairs started immediately. This unit was used in conjunction with the manual sanitizing process in the three-compartment sink which was found to be within the required parameters. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Recommendation: In a mechanical operation, ensure the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold is not more than 90C (194F) or less than: (1) 74C (165F) for a stationary rack, single-temperature machine; (2) 82C (180F) for all other machines. Ensure the utensil surface temperature is not less than 71C (160F) as measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator.
Item No.: 27
Site: Buffet-Deck 7 - La Terrazza Bread Display
Violation: The inside recessed edges had more than a day's worth of old bread debris. Food debris was removed when the inspector ran his finger along the edges.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 29
Site: Bar-Deck 5 - Panorama Bar
Violation: Approximately 25 cases of beer were stored on the deck blocking the handwashing station. The bar was not in operation and the beer was relocated immediately.
Recommendation: Ensure handwashing facilities are used for no other purpose and are accessible at all times.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Deck 5 - La Dame
Violation: Water pooled on the deck under the utility sink.
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 4 - Pastry Freezer
Violation: The deckhead had an open penetration in front of the condenser unit.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-Deck 6 - Spa
Violation: There was no coving along the bulkhead/deck juncture where the trolley was stored for food service.
Recommendation: Cove all bulkhead/deck, equipment/deck, cabinet/deck, and deck sink coaming/deck junctures (including galleys, pantries, buffets, bars, waiter stations, dining room work counters, provisions, food storage rooms, equipment/utensil storage rooms, and toilet rooms intended for use by galley personnel).
Item No.: 36
Site: Other-Deck 6 - Spa
Violation: Light intensity was less than 220 lux of light at the self-service station set out near the saunas.
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.
Item No.: 39
Site: Galley-Deck 4 - Pastry
Violation: A small fly was observed in the area near the stacked ovens. This area was in operation.
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: Galley-Deck 4 - Hot Galley
Violation: Two small flies were observed around the combination ovens. This area was in operation.
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: Galley-Deck 4 - Cold Galley
Violation: A small fly was around the ice machine. The area was not in operation at the time of the observation.
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 7 - La Terrazza
Violation: Two flies were observed in the area: one by the coffee machine and one near the entrance to the galley. The area was not in operation.
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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