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Cruise Ship: Navigator of the Seas Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International Inspection Date: 11/06/2006 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: Potable Water-
Violation: The comprehensive cross-connection control program did not list the backflow prevention devices used.
Recommendation: List the backflow protection devices used in the comprehensive cross-connection control program. Ensure that the cross-connection control program includes at minimum: a complete listing of cross-connections and the backflow prevention method/device for each, so that there is a match to the plumbing system component and location, and an inspection frequency. Ensure that air-gaps are included in the listing.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-
Violation: The testing log for the reduced pressure backflow protection devices under the engine department did not note the pressure differentials for check valve 1 and check valve 2.
Recommendation: Ensure that backflow prevention devices requiring testing, for example reduced pressure backflow preventer and double check valves with test cocks, are inspected and tested with a test kit at least annually and that the test results showing the pressure differences on both sides of the valves are maintained for each device.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-
Violation: The potable water lines supplying the hose connections at evaporator 1 and evaporator 2 were not fitted with backflow protection devices.
Recommendation: Ensure that backflow preventers are installed when air gaps are impractical or when water under pressure is required. Ensure that a continuous pressure-type backflow preventer is installed when a valve is located downstream from the backflow preventer.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-
Violation: The potable water lines supplying the hose connections near evaporator 1 and evaporator 2 were not striped blue. The large potable water lines at the deckhead supplying the sink near evaporator 2 were not striped blue.
Recommendation: Ensure that potable water piping and fittings are painted or stripped auxiliary blue, or in accordance with ISO 14726, at 5 m (15 feet) intervals on each side of partitions, decks, and bulkheads in all spaces, except where the decor would be marred by such markings.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-
Violation: The vents/drains for the reduced pressure backflow protection devices on the high saline lines for evaporator 1 and evaporator 2 were each fitted with an air gap device. A plastic hose was inserted in to these units that eliminated the air gap. These hoses were directed to the bilge.
Recommendation: Ensure that an air gap is provided for the drain lines from these devices.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-
Violation: The distillate lines from the evaporators to the technial system and to the potable water system were striped blue.
Recommendation: Provide a secondary color to differentiate these lines from potable water lines or remove the blue from these lines.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Engine Room
Violation: The potable water line supplying the hose connection near the "A/C Store Room" was not fitted with a backflow protection device. This line was not striped blue.
Recommendation: Ensure that backflow preventers are installed when air gaps are impractical or when water under pressure is required. Ensure that each potable water filling line is painted auxillary blue and clearly marked "POTABLE WATER FILLING" in letters at least 13 mm (0.5 inch) high, stamped on a non-corrosive label plate or the equivalent and located at or near the point of hose connection.
Item No.: 07
Site: Potable Water-
Violation: The analyzer discharge was directed to a funnel that fed directly to a tank below the deck. This water was then pumped to the grey water system. The water was fed to the funnel through an air break and not an air gap.
Recommendation: Provide an air-gap at this location.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-
Violation: The potable water lines connected to the softener tanks were not protected with backflow protection devices or air gaps. Per the staff, this system was only used when the ship was in Europe.
Recommendation: Ensure that backflow preventers are installed when air gaps are impractical or when water under pressure is required.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-
Violation: The vent on the backflow protection device for the men's steam room generator was directed to a deck drain. An air gap was not provided between the deck drain and the vent line.
Recommendation: Provide an air-gap at this location.
Item No.: 10
Site: DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-
Violation: There was no indication that the large whirlpool drain covers were anti-vortex. These whirlpools had large blue metal drain covers. There was no indication that the small whirlpool drain covers were anti-vortex. These whirlpools had small metal drain covers. There was no documentation for these drain covers.
Recommendation: Ensure that anti-entrapment drain covers or other drains that prevent entrapment hazards as specified in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Publication 363-009801 (dual drains/channel drains) are provided on swimming pools and whirlpool spas. Ensure that drain covers have either the plumbing/engineering approving organization stamp and flow rate affixed to the cover, or that a letter is maintained aboard the vessel certifying that the cover meets the safety requirements outlined in AMSE/ANSI A112.19.8M or an equivalent standard.
Item No.: 10
Site: DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-
Violation: The daily backwashing of the Solarium Pool (spa pool) and the Roman Pool was not consistently recorded.
Recommendation: Ensure that a written or electronic record of whirlpool spa filter inspection, backwashing, core sample sedimentation test, and shock halogenation (concentration and contact time) is maintained and available for review during inspections.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Deck 5
Violation: The exit frame of the pizza oven was in disrepair, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that 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.: 33
Site: Galley-Deck 5
Violation: Some recessed grout was noted in the area in front of the flat grill and tilting pan, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 22
Site: Galley-Deck 5 Dishwash
Violation: The machine mounted final rinse temperature gauge was not properly calibrated. The gauge indicated a final rinse temperature of 208F. The final rinse temperature was measured at the manifold and was 182F.
Recommendation: Ensure that water temperature measuring devices: (1) That are scaled in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit are designed to be accurate to 1.5C in the intended range of use. (2) That are scaled only in Fahrenheit are designed to be accurate to 3F in the intended range of use.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Deck 4 Bakery
Violation: Peeling tape was noted on the exterior door surfaces of a few trolleys, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Deck 4
Violation: Recessed grout was noted in the area in front of the flat grill and tilting pan, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 33
Site: Buffet-Deck 2
Violation: Several cracked deck tiles were noted at the entry to the service line, making cleaning difficult. A project was in place to replace the entire deck at this site.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 36
Site: Buffet-Deck 2 Portside Service Line
Violation: Two light bulbs were not working, resulting in inadequate lighting.
Recommendation: Ensure that 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.: 33
Site: Provisions-Frozen Fish Box #1915/1908
Violation: Liquid was noted forming in one deckhead light cover and dripping onto the deck surface. No items were stored under this unit.
Recommendation: Find the source of this liquid and eliminate it. Clean the light cover.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Johnny Rockets
Violation: There were mounts remaining from a toaster that had been removed on the counter to the right of the fryer, making cleaning difficult. Staff stated that the toaster was not going to be replaced.
Recommendation: Ensure that 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. Ensure that 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: Other-Johnny Rockets Service Line
Violation: The penetration for the soda lines in the technical compartment was not sealed, exposing a difficult to clean foam material.
Recommendation: Ensure that 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.
Item No.: 27
Site: Other-Johnny Rockets Service Line
Violation: The technical space under the dipper well was lightly 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.: 36
Site: Buffet-Windjammer Port Side Cold Line
Violation: There were 3 light shields missing. It was not known if the light bulbs were shatter resistant.
Recommendation: Ensure that light bulbs are shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Item No.: 33
Site: Bar-Cafe Promenade
Violation: The deck juncture at the service alcove in the cafe was not coved, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that bulkhead and deck junctures are coved (including galleys, pantries, deck/counter junctures at buffets, bars, waiter stations, and dining room work counters).
Item No.: 21
Site: Bar-Two Poets
Violation: The pipe covering was peeling on the horizontal pipe in the technical space to the right of the speed rail, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that 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. Ensure that 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.: 27
Site: Bar-Two Poets
Violation: The horizontal pipe in the technical space to the right of the speed rail was heavily soiled in the area where the covering was peeling.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 11
Site: Medical-
Violation: Asymptomatic contacts of ill crew members were isolated for 24 hours. They were contacted initially and when released from isolation to determine if they had any symptoms. Staff stated that they were asked to report if they had any symptoms, but were not contacted again. There was no contact 48 hours after the onset of the ill crew members symtoms.
Recommendation: Maintain a record of these interviews for review during inspections. Ensure that medical staff conduct daily verbal interviews with asymptomatic crew until 48 hours after onset of the ill crew members symptoms.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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