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Cruise Ship: Grand Princess Cruise line: Princess Cruises Inspection Date: 03/22/2008 Score: 91
 
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.



 
    Cruise Ship's Corrective Action Statement

Item No.: 03
Site: Potable Water-
Violation: The free halogen residual of the bunkered water was tested at 1.10 ppm, 1.20 ppm, 0.50 ppm, and 0.99 ppm. These tests were conducted between 12:10 pm and 12:25 pm. The analyzer chart recorder noted levels above 2.0 ppm during this time frame. The two bunker station chlorine dosing pumps were said to be on the maximum dosing levels. The staff chief engineer added two pails of chlorine to the tank. The free halogen level reached above 2.0 ppm.
Recommendation: Ensure that potable water is continuously halogenated to at least 2.0 mg/L (ppm) free residual halogen at the time of bunkering or production with an automatic halogenation device that is controlled by a flow meter.
Item No.: 06
Site: Potable Water-
Violation: The sample sites were not changed each month when testing the distribution system for the presence of Eschericia coli.
Recommendation: Ensure that a minimum of four potable water samples per month are collected and analyzed for the presence of Escherichia coli and are collected randomly from locations on the forward, aft, upper, and lower decks of the vessel. Ensure that sample sites are changed each month.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-
Violation: The potable water connections in the medical center were not listed in the comprehensive cross-connection control program. The crew ward shower hose was not fitted with a backflow prevention device. Not all of the connections in the deck 4 hotel chemical center were listed in the comprehensive cross-connection control program. The hose connection at the bucket fill station was listed but not the second hose connection nor the detergent dispensing station.
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 potable water connections in the medical center were not listed in the comprehensive cross-connection control program. The crew ward shower hose was not fitted with a backflow prevention device. Not all of the connections in the deck 4 hotel chemical center were listed in the comprehensive cross-connection control program. The hose connection at the bucket fill station was listed but not the second hose connection nor the detergent dispensing station.
Recommendation: 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.: 09
Site: Whirlpool/Spa-
Violation: A review of the halogen analyzer charts noted free bromine residuals of less than 4 ppm for several hours. This was noted for more than one whirlpool and occured over several days. The accomodations staff were conducting manual tests every four hours and these tests noted levels of at least 4.0 ppm but the tests were not conducted frequently enough for the results to replace the automated testing results. Additonally, on a few occassions when a member of the engineering staff performed a calibration check during times when the bromine resiudal was less than 4.0 ppm there was no indication if any action was taken when the calibration check confirmed the low reading.
Recommendation: Ensure that whirlpool spas are maintained at a free residual chlorine of >3.0 mg/L (ppm) and <10 mg/L (ppm), or a free residual bromine of >4.0 mg/L (ppm) and <10 mg/L (ppm).
Item No.: 10
Site: Whirlpool/Spa-
Violation: A standard precautions and risks sign was not posted at the deck 15 spa whirlpools.
Recommendation: Ensure that a sign is installed near the whirlpool spas that lists standard safety precautions and risks, warning against use by particularly susceptible people, such as those who are immunocompromised.
Item No.: 10
Site: Swimming Pool-
Violation: There was no documentation for the single metal drain covers located in the spa pool and neptune pool. These drain covers were not stamped to indicate that they were anti-entrapment.
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: Whirlpool/Spa-
Violation: One of the suction fitting drain covers was missing in the oasis whirlpool. Four out of four suction drain covers were missing/broken in the starboard crew whirlpool. The main drain cover and two out of four suction drain covers were missing in the crew port whirlpool. The port whirlpool has not been in use for over 1 year.
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: Swimming Pool-
Violation: The metal drain covers in the children's pool were not stamped and there was no documentation for these drain covers to indicate that they were anti-entrapment.
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: Whirlpool/Spa-
Violation: The granular filter media inspections and sedimentation tests were not performed in December 2007.
Recommendation: Ensure that the granular filters are opened at least monthly and examined for cracks, mounds, or holes in the filter media and a core sample of the filter media is inspected for excessive organic material accumulation using a recommended sedimentation method.
Item No.: 19
Site: Pantry-Calypso Bar
Violation: In the alcove to the left of the walk-in refrigerator, there were food items stored on a shelf that was less than 6 inches from the deck. The shelf was removed and the items placed on a higher shelf.
Recommendation: Ensure that food is protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
Item No.: 20
Site: Preparation Room-
Violation: Sika 221 was used on the chute to the left potato peeler. This sealant was not approved for use on food contact surfaces.
Recommendation: Ensure that sealant used on food contact surfaces is approved for said use.
Item No.: 20
Site: Preparation Room-
Violation: There was peeling sealant inside the chute of the right potato peeler, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that materials used in the construction of multiuse utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are: (1) Durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; (2) Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; (3) Finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and (4) Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.
Item No.: 21
Site: Food Service General-Drip Pans
Violation: Many of the drip pans for the grills had a gap between the pan and the outer surface, 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.: 21
Site: Buffet-Port Side Beverage Station
Violation: The sealant around the drain at the counter penetration was rough and pulling away from the pipe, 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.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-Starboard Forward Beverage Station
Violation: The front panels to the technical compartments were damaged, 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.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-Starboard Aft Beverage Station
Violation: The front panels to the technical compartment were damaged and the counter was cracked, 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.: 21
Site: Buffet-Starboard Aft Beverage Station
Violation: The front panels to the technical compartment were damaged and the counter was cracked, 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.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Deck 14
Violation: The conduit on the left juice machine was damaged at the counter penetration, 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.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Deck 14 Pizzeria
Violation: There were 2 unsealed pipe penetrations in the right side of the technical compartment at the end of the counter under the telephone. These opening made cleaning difficult and allowed for insect harborage.
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.: 21
Site: Food Service General-Technical Compartments
Violation: The technical compartments for the undercounter refrigeration units throughout the vessel were difficult to clean due to restricted access and pipes mounted too close to the floors of the compartments.
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.: 22
Site: Pantry-Officer Mess Pantry
Violation: There was no data plate on the undercounter dishwash unit.
Recommendation: Ensure that warewashing machines are provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operating specifications including the: (1) Temperatures required for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing; (2) Pressure required for the fresh water sanitizing rinse; and (3) Conveyor speed for conveyor machines or cycle time for stationary rack machines.
Item No.: 27
Site: Galley-Sabitini Galley
Violation: The technical compartments for the undercounter refrigeration units were soiled with a light brown 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: Bar-Lobby Bar
Violation: Under the soda gun station with no speed rail, the floor of the technical compartment was heavily soiled with a light brown 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: Galley-Deck 5
Violation: Several technical compartments for undercounter refrigeration units were soiled with a light brown 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.: 30
Site: Galley-Deck 5
Violation: There was no soap in the dispenser at the handwash station adjacent to the ice machines or at the station at the soiled end of the dishwash area. Neither area was in operation during the inspection.
Recommendation: Ensure that each handwashing facility has a supply of hand-cleansing soap or detergent and a supply of single-service paper towels available.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Steak House
Violation: The counter/deck juncture at the waiter pick-up line 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.: 33
Site: Bar-Steak House Bar
Violation: The deck junctures were 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.: 33
Site: Galley-Deck 12
Violation: There was recessed and cracked grouting throughout this area, 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: Provisions-Dry B, Room 3709
Violation: To the left of the entrance, the coved profile strip at the lower edge of the bulkhead was bent. This created a gap that made 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: Provisions-White Wine & Champagne, Room 3712
Violation: Next to the pillar to the left of the entrance, there were mounts from shelving units that had been removed. These mounts were open at the top, 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: Preparation Room-Fish Preparation
Violation: There was damaged grout between tiles and the gutterway at the entrance to fish holding room 4725, 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: Provisions-Smoked Fish, Room 4731
Violation: In the back right area of the room, there were mounts from shelving units that had been removed. The top of the mounts were open, 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: Other-Dining Rooms
Violation: The cabinet/deck junctures at the waiter stations were not coved, making cleaning difficult. This was noted in the main dining rooms and in Sabatini's.
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.: 33
Site: Galley-Deck 5
Violation: There was recessed and cracked grouting throughout the deck 5 galley, especially around the gutterways.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 34
Site: Galley-Deck 6 Hot Galley
Violation: There was a leak at the hood cleaning system piping in the fish section under the counter behind the utility sink.
Recommendation: Ensure that a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 36
Site: Galley-Steak House
Violation: The bulbs of the left 2 heat lamps at the waiter pick-up line were not shatter-resistant and extended past the shield.
Recommendation: Ensure that an infrared or other heat lamp is protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed.
Item No.: 36
Site: Galley-Deck 5 - Pastry
Violation: There were two light bulbs out in the walk-in freezer unit, resulting in inadequate lighting in the room.
Recommendation: Ensure that the light intensity is at least 110 Lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 centimeters (30 inches) above the deck when in use, in walk-in refrigerator units and dry storage areas, and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.
Item No.: 39
Site: Buffet-Starboard Forward Beverage Station
Violation: One juvenile cockroach was noted inside the technical space.
Recommendation: Ensure that the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is effectively controlled to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, service areas, warewashing, and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
Item No.: 39
Site: Galley-Deck 5 - Pastry
Violation: One juvenile cockroach was noted inside the oven of the ELRO stove.
Recommendation: Ensure that the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests is effectively controlled to minimize their presence in the food storage, preparation, service areas, warewashing, and utensil storage areas aboard a vessel.
Item No.: 40
Site: Integrated Pest Management-
Violation: There were no records of the inspections of incoming shipments of food supplies for evidence of pests. There were records of other incoming shipments and personnel were seen inspecting incoming food supplies on the day of the inspection.
Recommendation: Ensure that incoming shipments of food and supplies are routinely inspected for evidence of insects, rodents, and other pests. A record of these inspections shall be maintained onboard the vessel and shall be available for review during inspections.
Item No.: 41
Site: Children Area-
Violation: A table cleanser and disinfectant were not provided at the diaper changing station.
Recommendation: Ensure that each station includes: (1) A changing table that is impervious, nonabsorbent, nontoxic, smooth, durable, and cleanable, and designed for diaper changing; (2) A supply of disposable diapers, gloves, wipes, table cleanser, and disinfectant; (3) An airtight, soiled-diaper receptacle; and (4) An adjacent handwashing station.
Item No.: 41
Site: Housekeeping-
Violation: The outbreak prevention and response plan indicated that toys that were handled in the child activity center were to be disinfected at least every shift change or as often as possible during code red. This frequency did not appear to be sufficient.
Recommendation: Ensure that toys children handle are disinfected frequently during code red.
Item No.: 41
Site: Housekeeping-
Violation: The outbreak prevention and response plan indicated that toys that were handled in the child activity center were to be disinfected at least every shift change or as often as possible during code red. This frequency did not appear to be sufficient.
Recommendation: Ensure that when the cumulative proportion of cases of gastrointestinal illness among passengers or crew members is 2%, the infection control response includes cleaning and disinfecting all public areas, including handrails and restrooms, on a continuous basis until the proportion decreases to < 2%.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory

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