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Cruise Ship: Azamara Pursuit Cruise Line: Azamara Cruises Inspection Date: 05/26/2026 Inspection Score: 99
This cruise ship inspection report lists deficiencies found during the inspection. Additional information corresponding to each item number is available in the latest edition of the VSP Environmental Public Health Standards.

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Item No.: 08
Site: Buffet-Deck 9 - Windows Cafe Forward Beverage Station
Violation: The atmospheric vents on the coffee machine's backflow prevention device were blocked. A new backflow prevention device was immediately cleaned and sanitized, then installed before the conclusion of the inspection.
Recommendation: Maintain backflow prevention devices in good repair.
Item No.: 20
Site: Buffet-Deck 9 - Windows Cafe Forward Beverage Station
Violation: All bulk coffee dispensers had slotted fasteners in the food splash area.
Recommendation: Use 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.: 26
Site: Buffet-Deck 9 - Windows Cafe
Violation: Soiled cups were in the following areas: Windows Cafe Bar - A previously cleaned and sanitized glass cup had a sticky residue along the side to the top of the glass. Starboard Side Beverage Station - Seven previously cleaned and sanitized coffee cups were soiled on the food-contact surface. All the cups were sent back for recleaning and sanitizing.
Recommendation: Ensure food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 36
Site: Buffet-Deck 9 - Windows Cafe
Violation: The protective coatings on three hot line buffet light bulbs were peeling off. Replacement started immediately.
Recommendation: Ensure light bulbs are shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant in areas with exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service articles and single-use articles.
Item No.: 22
Site: Buffet-Deck 9 - Windows Cafe Dishwash
Violation: Food debris was stuck inside the auxiliary final rinse sanitizing spray nozzle of the flight-type dishwash machine. This was cleaned immediately.
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.
Item No.: 26
Site: Bar-Deck 10 - The Patio
Violation: Food debris was on the light bulbs above the hot plates. The area was not in operation and was previously cleaned and sanitized. This was cleaned immediately.
Recommendation: Ensure food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 20
Site: Bar-Deck 10 - The Living Room
Violation: The coffee machine had slotted fasteners on the group head filters.
Recommendation: Use 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.: 30
Site: Bar-Deck 10 - Aqualina Bar
Violation: The handwashing station did not have adequate water pressure to wash hands. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Recommendation: Keep handwashing facilities clean and in good repair.
Item No.: 36
Site: Buffet-Deck 4 - Staff Mess
Violation: The handwashing station light intensity measured less than 220 lux.
Recommendation: Ensure the light intensity is at least 220 lux (20 foot-candles) as measured 750 millimeters (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: Buffet-Deck 4 - Staff Mess
Violation: The light intensity at the chafing dishes measured less than 220 lux.
Recommendation: Ensure the light intensity is at least 220 lux (20 foot-candles) on food preparation surfaces. Ensure the light intensity is at least 220 lux (20 foot-candles) as measured 750 millimeters (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.: 19
Site: Provisions-Deck 2
Violation: Three pallets of bottled water were stored on wooden pallets. The crew started moving the cases of bottled water to a plastic pallet 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; (6) At least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the deck on shelving units.
Item No.: 33
Site: Pantry-8 - Housekeeping
Violation: Water was pooled on the deck in front of the beverage storage locker.
Recommendation: Ensure decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 06
Site: Other-Legionella Sampling Plan
Violation: The pedicure throne was not included in Legionella testing as per the VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards. Crew stated they will add the location to the Legionella sampling plan.
Recommendation: Sample the potable water system for Legionella at least every 6 months. Ensure sample sites are representative of the potable water and RWF systems and number of samples depends on the size and complexity of the vessel. Take follow-up actions when Legionella is detected based on the type of Legionella found, the concentration (for example in CFU/ml), and the extent of colonization. Actions can include (1) Review of the water management program; (2) Root cause analysis to understand possible reasons for Legionella growth; (3) Updates to the water management program if needed. Consider retesting fixtures or devices where Legionella was detected to confirm the effectiveness of the response and to determine if remediation is needed. For additional guidance, see ASHRAE Guideline 12, Appendix C5. The Legionella sampling plan must include a selection of the following locations: (1) Potable water storage tanks; (2) Water heaters and hot water storage; (3) Hot water return lines; (4) Representative points of use in cabins, galleys, and recreational areas. Include a mix of fixture types (showers, sink faucets, tubs). Include potable water samples when temperatures are in the range favorable for Legionella growth (77?113F, 25?45C); (5) Decorative water features; (6) Misting systems; (7) Salon and pedicure devices; (8) Technical water sources with a risk of exposure via aerosolization to crew or passengers, such as deck washing.
Item No.: 02
Site: Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log
Violation: An AGE case had an onset date of May 19, 2026, but was entered incorrectly. The correct onset date should have been entered as May 26, 2026. All other information related to this case was entered correctly. This was immediately corrected.
Recommendation: Ensure the AGE surveillance log entry for each passenger or crew member contains the following information in separate columns:(2) Date of the first medical visit or report to staff of illness; (3) Time of the first medical visit or report to staff of illness.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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