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Cruise Ship: Carnival Spirit Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. Inspection Date: 02/12/2006 Inspection Score: 97
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.: 29
Site: Galley-CREW GALLEY/ENTRANCE AREA
Violation: ONE OF THE THREE HANDWASHING SINKS WAS FILLED WITH ICE CUBES, IT APPEARED THAT THE SINK WAS USED AS A DUMP SINK.
Recommendation: Ensure that handwashing facilities are used for no other purpose and are accessible at all times.
Item No.: 34
Site: Galley-CREW GALLEY/ HOT GALLEY
Violation: WATER WAS LEAKING FROM THE POTABLE WATER FILTER OF THE OUTBOARD COMBI-OVEN. THE LEAK WAS REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION.
Recommendation: Ensure that a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 29
Site: Room Service-
Violation: THE AUTOMATIC SENSOR ON THE HANDWASHING SINK ACROSS FROM REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR 4811.066.0191 WAS NOT WORKING SO NO WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT THE SINK. THE AREA WAS NOT IN OPERATION AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.
Recommendation: Repair or replace the automatic sensor and ensure that the handwashing sink operates properly.
Item No.: 02
Site: Medical-DIAGNOSTIC SPECIMEN
Violation: AN APPROVED SHIPPING CONTAINER FOR DIAGNOSTIC SAMPLES WAS NOT AVAILABLE ONBOARD THE VESSEL. THIS IS A NEW REQUIREMENT OF THE 2005 VSP OPERATIONS MANUAL.
Recommendation: Ensure that at least 10 clinical specimen collection containers for both viral and bacteriological agents (10 each), as well as the proper shipping containers and labels for same, are maintained by the medical staff.
Item No.: 37
Site: Galley-DISHWASH
Violation: CONDENSATION WAS COLLECTING ON THE DECKHEAD ABOVE THE CENTER AREA OF THE GLASS-WASH MACHINE AND ON THE DECKHEAD BETWEEN THE GLASSWASH AND DISHWASH MACHINES.
Recommendation: Ensure that ventilation hood systems and devices are sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on bulkheads and deckheads.
Item No.: 27
Site: Buffet-ASIAN CORNER
Violation: THE BACK OF THE FLOOR OF THE TECHNICAL SPACE FOR HEATED CABINET 4811.093.073 WAS SOILED WITH A BLACK MATERIAL.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-ASIAN CORNER
Violation: THERE WAS EXCESS SEALANT THAT WAS DIFFICULT TO CLEAN AROUND TWO SMALL PANELS ON THE FLOOR OF THE TECHNICAL SPACE TO HEATED CABINET 4811.093.073.
Recommendation: Remove the excess sealant to make the surface smooth and easy to clean.
Item No.: 27
Site: Galley-CENTRAL LIDO GALLEY
Violation: THE BACK AND CORNERS OF THE TECHNICAL SPACE TO UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATOR 9811.092.610 WAS SOILED WITH BLACK MATERIAL.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 27
Site: Buffet-ROTISSERIE
Violation: THE BACK AREA OF THE TECHNICAL SPACE BELOW THE HANDWASH SINK WAS SOILED WITH BLACK MATERIAL.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 27
Site: Buffet-HAMBURGER GRILL
Violation: THE BACK AREA OF THE TECHNICAL SPACE TO UNDER COUNTER HEATED CABINET 4811.095.028 WAS SOILED WITH A BLACK MATERIAL. ALSO, SEVERAL PIECES OF PIPE LAGGING MATERIAL WAS ON THE FLOOR OF THE SPACE.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 21
Site: Pantry-ICE STATIONS DECK 5 FWD AND DECK 8 FWD
Violation: THERE WERE SLOTTED FASTENERS NOTED IN THE ICE/WATER CONTACT AREA OF THE ICE MACHINES. THE SLOTTED FASTENERS HAD BEEN REPLACED IN ICE MACHINES OF THE SAME MODEL IN THE MAIN AND LIDO GALLEYS.
Recommendation: Replace the slotted fasteners with smooth, low-profile, non-corroding fasteners.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-
Violation: THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTATION FOR DISINFECTION CONTACT TIME OR CONFIRMATION THAT THE POTABLE WATER TANKS WERE BELOW 5 PPM PRIOR TO PLACING THEM BACK INTO SERVICE FOLLOWING TANK MAINTENANCE.
Recommendation: Ensure that documentation of any inspection, cleaning, disinfection (including concentration and contact time of disinfectant), and flushing is maintained for 12 months and is available to the VSP for review during inspections. Ensure that the disinfected parts of the system are flushed with potable water until the free residual halogen is at or below 5.00 mg/L (ppm).
Item No.: 29
Site: Other-SUSHI BAR
Violation: THERE WAS NO HANDWASHING STATION WITHIN 8 METERS OF THE SUSHI SERVICE BAR. THE NEAREST HANDWASHING STATION WAS IN A BAR PANTRY MORE THAN 20 METERS AWAY AND BEHIND A NORMALLY CLOSED DOOR.
Recommendation: Ensure that the handwashing facility is located within 8 m (25 feet) of all parts of the area and is not located in an adjacent area that requires passage through a closed door.
Item No.: 27
Site: Food Service General-BRINE REFRIGERATION LINES
Violation: THE INSULATION ON THE BRINE LINES TO THE UNDERCOUNTER AND REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS WAS SOILED WITH A SLIMY MATERIAL. THIS WAS NOTED DURING THE LAST INSPECTION DATED 06/24/2005.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 21
Site: Food Service General-BRINE REFRIGERATION LINES
Violation: THE INSULATION MATERIAL ON THE BRINE LINES OF THE UNDERCOUNTER AND REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS WAS DETERIORATED MAKING THEM DIFFICULT TO CLEAN AND ALLOWING CONDENSATION AND ICE BUILD UP. THERE IS A LONG TERM PLAN TO REPLACE THE INSULATION MATERIAL.
Recommendation: Replace the insulation material on the brine lines.
Item No.: 19
Site: Buffet-HAMBURGER GRILL
Violation: THE SNEEZE GUARD FOR THE HOT STATION WAS TOO HIGH. THE CHEF STATED THAT A NEW SNEEZE GUARD PANEL HAS BEEN ORDERED.
Recommendation: Ensure that food on display is protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; or other effective means.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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