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Cruise Ship: Grande Caribe Cruise line: American Canadian Caribbean Line, Inc. Inspection Date: 10/21/2008 Score: 93
 
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.: 06
Site: Potable Water-Chlorine Distribution
Violation: There was no automatic swtichover feature for the back-up chlorination pump.
Recommendation: Ensure that at least one backup halogen pump is available with automatic switchover to maintain the free residual halogen in the event that the primary pump fails, an increase in demand occurs, or the low chlorine alarm sounds.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Ship's Laundry
Violation: The atmospheric vent on the backflow prevention device installed on the washing machine was pointed up. The installation instructions for this device did not indicate that this was acceptable.
Recommendation: Ensure that backflow prevention devices are installed correctly.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Porgram
Violation: The cross-connection control program did not list the backflow prevention for the dishwash machine, the chemical dispensers, the carbonators, or the international shore connection.
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.: 19
Site: Galley-
Violation: A box of cereal was stored on the deck.
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.: 19
Site: Provisions-Produce Cooler
Violation: A box of lettuce was stored on the deck.
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.: 19
Site: Bar-
Violation: There was no sneeze shield or other protection for food and ice on the bar for self-service.
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.
Item No.: 20
Site: Provisions-
Violation: The reach-in refrigerators and chest freezers did not appear to be constructed to ANSI/NSF standards and have difficult to clean features.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of food equipment complies with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or other internationally accredited food-equipment sanitation standards for materials, design, and construction.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-
Violation: The drip tray housings for the Vulcan grill were difficult to clean due to their small width and long length.
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: Galley-
Violation: The sealant along the juncture between the counter and reach-in refrigerator was loose and peeling, 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.: 21
Site: Provisions-
Violation: The shelving material was constructed of a metal mesh web, 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: Galley-
Violation: The non-food contact surfaces of the stack oven, range, grill, and griddle had open gaps and seams, 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.: 27
Site: Galley-
Violation: The drip tray housings for the Vulcan grill were heavily soiled.
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-
Violation: The area behind the vent covers on the stack ovens was soiled.
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-
Violation: The juncture between the counter and reach-in refrigerator was soiled.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory

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