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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
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Violation:
The Excel version of the AGE surveillance log did not include a comments/notes column. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)
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Recommendation:
Maintain a standardized AGE surveillance log for each cruise daily, by the master of the vessel, the medical staff, or other designated staff.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Disinfection Log
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Violation:
The disinfection log on 31, October 2025 stated the halogen residual during a pipe replacement was 200 ppm from 1500 to 1500.
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Recommendation:
Maintain documentation of all potable water system inspections, maintenance, cleaning, and disinfection for 12 months and ensure it is available for review during inspections. Ensure records include a method of disinfection, concentration and contact time of the disinfectant, and the measured free halogen residual after flushing.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Production Line
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Violation:
The potable water line after the halogen injection point was striped blue/gray/blue.
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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 water 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, including potable water supply lines in technical lockers, at 5-meters (16.4 feet) intervals and on each side of partitions, decks, and bulkheads, except where decor would be marred by such markings. Do not stripe or paint potable water lines after reduced pressure assemblies as potable water.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Aft Pool
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Violation:
The shepherd's hook was not visible from the full perimeter of the pool deck.
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Recommendation:
Provide a rescue or shepherd?s hook and an approved flotation device at a prominent location (visible from the full perimeter of the pool) at each RWF that has a depth of 1 meter (3.3 feet) or greater. Mount these devices in a manner that allows for easy access during an emergency.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Aft Pool
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Violation:
The water level throughout the entire pool did not reach the skim gutter or overflow level. The pool was open for use.
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Recommendation:
For RWFs with skim gutters, ensure the water level reaches at least the skim gutter or overflow level for a portion of the pool perimeter to remove floating debris and the top portion of the pool water for treatment.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Deck 9 - Collonnade Restaurant
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Violation:
The roaster oven and fermentation unit were out of service.
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Recommendation:
Maintain nonfood-contact equipment in good repair and proper adjustment including: (1) Equipment must be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operation specifications of these standards; (2) Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates are kept intact and tight and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Deck 4 - Hot Galley
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Violation:
More than a day's accumulation of brown residue was on the deckhead above the bain maries.
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Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning are constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Deck 4
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Violation:
The deck mounted standing mixer and shredder were out of service.
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Recommendation:
Design and construct nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Deck 4 - Room Service
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Violation:
The counter-mounted cappuccino machine and orange juicer machines had open seams between the vertical support legs and countertop.
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Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces are free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and are designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Deck 9 - Collonnade Restaurant
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Violation:
The counter-mounted microwave next to the oven had seams between the vertical support legs and countertop.
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Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces are free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and are designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Install table-mounted equipment that is not easily movable to allow cleaning of the equipment and areas underneath and around the equipment in one of the following ways: (1) Sealed to the table; (2) Elevated on legs.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Galley-Deck 3
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Violation:
The heat lamp's food splash-surface was soiled with more than a days' worth of old food residue
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Recommendation:
Ensure food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Galley-Deck 4 - Clean Staging
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Violation:
Six previously cleaned and sanitized plates stored in the clean area were soiled with food residue.
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Recommendation:
Ensure food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Provisions-Deck 3 Corridor
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Violation:
The water dispensing nozzles at noth water bottle refilling stations were soiled with black residue.
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Recommendation:
Ensure food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch. Ensure food only contacts surfaces of cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Provisions-Deck 3 Corridor
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Violation:
Food debris accumulated in the left water refilling station's drip tray.
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Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Galley-Deck 4 - Hot Galley
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Violation:
The counter-mounted toaster oven's front ventilation panel was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of food residue and dust.
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Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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Item No.:
30
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Site:
Pantry-Deck 4 - The Club
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Violation:
The soap dispenser was inoperable at the handwashing station at the entrance.
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Recommendation:
Ensure each handwashing station has a supply of hand-cleansing soap or detergent and a supply of single-service paper towels.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Galley-Deck 4 - Beverage Station
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Violation:
One fruit fly was flying near the water dispenser.
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Recommendation:
Effectively control the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests to minimize their presence in food areas.
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