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Cruise Ship: Oasis of the Seas Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International Inspection Date: 03/17/2024 Inspection Score: 94
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.: 13
Site: Dining Room-Variances
Violation: On 6 March 2024 and 13 March 2024, a passenger that participated in the Dessert Decorating Interactive Food and Beverage Activity did not state if they or anyone they were traveling with experienced acute gastroenteritis symptoms within the last 48 hours on the Public Health and Safety Agreement (Health Questionnaire). Staff marked 'no' for at least one of the participants, days after the event.
Recommendation: Ensure the supervisor or person in charge of food operations on the vessel monitors that: (1) Persons unnecessary to the food operation are not allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ensure participants answer if he/she or anyone traveling with them has experienced GI symptoms in the previous 48 hours or any other signs/symptoms of communicable disease on the health questionnaire. Additionally, staff must cross-check the AGE log with the participant list. Both actions must occur for a participant to participate in an interactive food and beverage activity. Variances can be rescinded if procedures are not well understood or followed.
Item No.: 14
Site: Galley-Deck 5 Soup Station
Violation: A food worker with a goatee was preparing food without a beard restraint. The employee immediately put on a beard restraint.
Recommendation: Ensure food employees wear hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair. Ensure these items are designed and worn effectively to prevent hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. This also applies to partial beards (such as goatees) and to heavy, pronounced mustaches.
Item No.: 19
Site: Provisions-Deck 2 Crew Gangway Forward
Violation: Thirteen, 12-pack containers of instant noodles and four large boxes of chips in original packaging were stored on wood pallets in an alcove near the crew gangway. This was removed before the end of the inspection.
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: Medical-Deck 2
Violation: Nine, 24-packs of bottled water and three, 18-packs of electrolyte sports drink were stored on a clear, plastic riser that only elevated the beverages 2 and 1/2 inches off the deck.
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.: 20
Site: Galley-Deck 16 Porkside BBQ
Violation: Two combination ovens were out of order since 8 October 2023. New parts are expected to arrive on 31 March 2024.
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.: 20
Site: Galley-Deck 16 El Loco Fresco
Violation: Two ovens were out of order since 9 October 2023. New parts are expected to arrive end of March 2024.
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.: 20
Site: Galley-Deck 15 Solarium
Violation: Two undercounter hot holding units were out of order since 2 February 2024. New parts are expected to arrive 9 May 2024.
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.: 20
Site: Galley-Deck 15 Solarium
Violation: Two reach-in refrigerators were out of order since 14 February 2024. New parts are expected to arrive 21 April 2024.
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.: 21
Site: Dining Room-Park Cafe
Violation: The counter mounted ovens on the food preparation counter had cords draping on the countertop.
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 5 Soup Station
Violation: Water leaked from the stacked combination ovens onto the deck near the entrance to the soup station.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood contact equipment is maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including: (1) Equipment maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operation specifications of these guidelines; (2) Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates are kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
Item No.: 21
Site: Bar-Deck 5 Globe and Atlas
Violation: A long cable was draped on the bottom of the technical space at the end of the worker side of the bar.
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: Pantry-8 Housekeeping 8170 and 8570
Violation: The undercounter glasswash machines in housekeeping pantries 8170 and 8570 have been out of order since at least the end of December 2023. Work orders were submitted for replacing the display sensor and parts were expected to arrive on 17 March 2024.
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 5 Johnny Rockets
Violation: The glasswash machine was out of order since 9 March 2024. New parts are expected to arrive 31 March 2024. Another undercounter dishwash machine was being used in the meantime during food operations.
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.: 26
Site: Dining Room-Deck 5 Main Dining Waiter Station 5
Violation: Two previously cleaned and sanitized water carafes had food debris on the inside.
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.: 28
Site: Housekeeping-Deck TT Locker
Violation: Eighteen boxes of single-use paper food containers and lids were stored directly beneath wires, pipes, ventilation ducts, and insulation.
Recommendation: Store cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles: (1) in a clean, dry location; (2) in a location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; (3) at least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the deck unless in packages on pallets, skids, or racks, which may be 127 millimeters (5 inches).
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Deck 5 Soup Station
Violation: Water pooled onto the deck from the stacked combination ovens near the entrance to the soup station.
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 16 Windjammer Pantry
Violation: The utility sink undercounter compartment had a small open penetration in the deck drain area. A technician was called to seal the hole immediately.
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. Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Deck 16 Windjammer Three Compartment Sink
Violation: The sealant around the wash, rinse, and sanitize signage was in disrepair and peeling from the bulkhead which created a difficult to clean surface. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
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. Ensure decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 33
Site: Provisions-Deck 2 Frozen Poultry
Violation: Water dripped from the deckhead onto the deck on the right side of the room. The source of the water was unknown. No food was impacted.
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: Preparation Room-Deck 2 Vegetable Preparation Refrigerator
Violation: Water dripped from the deckhead onto the deck from the hatch on the left side of the room. The source of the water was unknown. No food was impacted.
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 Bulk Storage
Violation: Water dripped from the deckhead in front of the condenser unit. The source of the water was unknown. No food was impacted.
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 Frozen Meats #1945
Violation: Ice and water filled half the light fixture in the back left corner of the room. This was corrected before the end 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: Bar-Deck 5 Spotlight
Violation: Water pooled on the deck from an unknown source on the worker side of the bar.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 36
Site: Bar-Deck 5 Sorrento?s
Violation: The light intensity did not reach the required 110 lux. on either side or in between the two pizza ovens. The light intensity measured 14 lux on the sides of the each pizza oven and 76 lux in between the two pizza ovens.
Recommendation: Ensure the light intensity is at least 110 lux (10 foot candles) behind and around mounted equipment, including counter-mounted equipment.
Item No.: 36
Site: Galley-Deck 16 El Loco Fresco
Violation: The handwashing station could not reach a light intensity of 220 lux. A light was added before the end of the inspection.
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.: 36
Site: Galley-Deck 15 Solarium
Violation: The handwashing sink could not reach a light intensity of 220 lux. A technician added a light before the end of the inspection.
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.: 36
Site: Dining Room-Park Cafe
Violation: The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the two beverage stations where coffee, hot water, and tea condiments for passenger self-service.
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.: 38
Site: Galley-Deck 16 El Loco Fresco
Violation: The cleaning materials locker door had multiple signs that read Cleaning Materials Only, Food Waste Only, and Paper Only. Additionally, three food waste receptacles were in front the cleaning materials locker, blocking the door. Signage was removed immediately, and no food or paper were in the waste receptacles.
Recommendation: Label the locker "CLEANING MATERIALS ONLY."
Item No.: 39
Site: Galley-Deck 5 Soup Station
Violation: A house fly was near the blast chiller. The 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: Dining Room-Deck 5 Main Dining Waiter Station 11
Violation: A small fly was observed in the area. 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.
Item No.: 40
Site: Integrated Pest Management-Active Monitoring
Violation: Active monitoring for nonfood areas, including the child activity center, medical center, bridge, and spa were not completed nor documented.
Recommendation: Ensure the IPM Plan sets a schedule for periodic active monitoring inspections, including some at night or during periods of no or minimal activity.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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