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Cruise Ship: Norwegian Jewel Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Lines Inspection Date: 01/14/2023 Inspection Score: 99
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.: 11
Site: Medical-Crew Member Late Reporting
Violation: A Junior Stateroom Steward had an onset of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) symptoms on 3 January 2023 at 0615 and reported to the medical center at 1050. They worked from 0800 to 1045 handling clean glassware for the staterooms. A food assessment was completed on 3 January 2023 at 1115. They received disciplinary action for working while symptomatic.
Recommendation: Exclude food employees suspected of, diagnosed with, or exposed to any communicable disease caused by Salmonella typhi, Shigella spp., E. coli O157:H7, hepatitis A virus, norovirus, or other communicable diseases that can be transmitted by food, from working in any food or food related areas or operations, including working with exposed food, warewashing, equipment, utensils, table linens, single-service articles and single-use articles. 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. 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.: 16
Site: Dining Room-Deck 13 Moderno
Violation: The menu's consumer advisory was covered by the bottom cover strap when the menu was centered in the holder.
Recommendation: Ensure the consumer is informed by way of disclosure using menu advisories, placards, or other easily visible written means of the significantly increased risk to certain especially vulnerable consumers eating such foods in raw or undercooked form.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Deck 5
Violation: The manufacturer's label above the right tilting pan was peeling which made the surface 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 12 The Great Outdoors
Violation: The starboard side beverage station countertop had four one inch wide holes from equipment that was moved. The holes were filled with sealant that was in disrepair and created a gap that was difficult to clean. Staff covered the holes with stainless steel and edged with hard silicone.
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 12 The Great Outdoors
Violation: The portside beverage station countertop had eight one inch wide holes from repositioned equipment. The holes were filled with sealant that was in disrepair and difficult to clean. Staff covered the holes with stainless steel and edged with hard silicone.
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 12 Garden Cafe
Violation: The bottom pizza oven in the long island show galley was missing the middle screw on the oven's inside front edge. Staff immediately replaced the screw.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood contact equipment is maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including equipment maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operation specifications of these guidelines.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-Deck 12 Garden Cafe
Violation: The beverage station countertop had four one-inch wide holes from repositioned equipment. The holes were filled with sealant that was in disrepair and created a difficult to clean surface. Staff covered the holes with stainless steel and edged with a hard silicone.
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: Room Service-Deck 6
Violation: The silicone on the left soup kettle's left technical compartment was peeling and created a gap.
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. Ensure nonfood contact equipment is maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operation specifications of these guidelines.
Item No.: 27
Site: Provisions-Deck 3 Dry Store
Violation: A container of syrup was soiled with a sticky residue.
Recommendation: Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 28
Site: Galley-Deck 12 Garden Cafe
Violation: Six previously cleaned and sanitized small square dishes were stored upright on the top of the clean drying rack and were not covered or inverted.
Recommendation: Store clean equipment and utensils in a self-draining position that allows air drying, and covered or inverted.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Deck 12 Garden Cafe
Violation: One deck tile was cracked and in disrepair, and another tile was recessed between the tilting pan and salamander. A work order was submitted on 20 December 2022.
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 7 Teppanyaki
Violation: The equipment/deck juncture below both Teppanyaki Grill's handwash stations were not coved.
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.: 34
Site: Galley-Deck 6 Le Bistro
Violation: The dishwashing sink's plumbing was in disrepair, which caused water to pool on the countertop, The area was not in operation.
Recommendation: Ensure a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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