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Cruise Ship: National Geographic Explorer Cruise line: Lindblad Expeditions Inspection Date: 10/15/2008 Score: 92
 
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.: 02
Site: Medical-
Violation: The were no bacterial specimen collection containers with appropriate transport media.
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.: 03
Site: Potable Water-Production
Violation: There were 12 days between September 19, 2008 and October 15, 2008 when water was produced below 2.0 ppm the majority of the time. There were four days during that period where no records were available although production occurred. The chief engineer was not aware of the residual requirement.
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-Production
Violation: There was no indication from the halogen analyzer charts or the logs that the analyzer was checked for calibration at the beginning of production.
Recommendation: Ensure that halogen analyzer-chart recorders used in lieu of manual tests and logs are calibrated at the beginning of bunkering or production, and the calibration is recorded on the chart or in a log book.
Item No.: 06
Site: Potable Water-Distribution
Violation: A backup halogen pump was installed but did not have an automatic switchover feature.
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.: 06
Site: Potable Water-Distribution
Violation: On September 24, 2008 the chlorine distribution chart for the far point analyzer only recorded three hours worth of information. There was no explanation as to what occurred, nor were manual readings taken.
Recommendation: Ensure that halogen analyzer-chart recorder charts are changed, initialed, and dated daily and contain notations of any unusual water events in the potable water system.
Item No.: 06
Site: Potable Water-Distribution
Violation: On September 24, 2008 the chlorine distribution chart for the far point analyzer only recorded three hours worth of information. There was no explanation as to what occurred, nor were manual readings taken.
Recommendation: Ensure that records from the halogen analyzer-chart recorder verify the free residual halogen between 0.2 mg/L (ppm) and 5.0 mg/L (ppm) in the water distribution system for at least 16 hours in each 24-hour period since the last inspection of the vessel.
Item No.: 06
Site: Potable Water-Distribution
Violation: There was no indication from the charts or logs that the distribution far point halogen analyzer had a calibration check each day.
Recommendation: Ensure that the daily, manual comparison test or calibration is recorded on the chart or in a log book.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-
Violation: There were numerous areas where double check valves were used. These devices did not have intermediate atmospheric vents.
Recommendation: Ensure that all backflow prevention devices have an intermediate atmospheric vent.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program
Violation: The connections for the passenger and crew toilets and showers were not in the cross-connection control program. The passenger toilets were protected by appropriate backflow prevention devices. The passenger and crew showers were not protected by backflow prevention devices, nor were the crew toilets. The shower hoses could reach the deck and sink drains.
Recommendation: Ensure that a vacuum breaker is installed on a potable water supply that is connected to a vacuum toilet system and that an atmospheric vacuum breaker is located on the discharge side of the last control valve (flushing device).
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program
Violation: The connections for the passenger and crew toilets and showers were not in the cross-connection control program. The passenger toilets were protected by appropriate backflow prevention devices. The passenger and crew showers were not protected by backflow prevention devices, nor were the crew toilets. The shower hoses could reach the deck and sink drains.
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-Cross-Connection Control Program
Violation: The connections for the passenger and crew toilets and showers were not in the cross-connection control program. The passenger toilets were protected by appropriate backflow prevention devices. The passenger and crew showers were not protected by backflow prevention devices, nor were the crew toilets. The shower hoses could reach the deck and sink drains.
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.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program
Violation: There were no records to show that the reduced pressure zone backflow assemblies were tested annually.
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-Cross-Connection Control Program
Violation: There was no indication from the program that the non-testable devices would be checked at routine intervals.
Recommendation: Ensure that backflow prevention devices are periodically inspected and any failed units are replaced.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program
Violation: The connection for the carbonator was not listed in the cross-connection control program.
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.: 08
Site: Food Service General-
Violation: The backflow prevention device for the carbonation unit was not accessible for inspection.
Recommendation: Ensure that backflow preventers are located so they may be inspected, serviced, and maintained.
Item No.: 13
Site: Bar-Main Bar
Violation: The only access to the reception office was through the bar.
Recommendation: Person in charge: Ensure that persons unnecessary to the food operation are not allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, except that brief visits and tours may be authorized if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.
Item No.: 16
Site: Galley-
Violation: There were a few roasted halved tomatoes stored on the counter that were 84°F. The tomatoes were discarded.
Recommendation: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, ensure that potentially hazardous food is maintained: (1) At 60°C (140°F) [roasts 54°C (130°F)] or above, or (2) At 5°C (41°F) or less.
Item No.: 16
Site: Food Service General-
Violation: The cold foods time control plan did not match the flow of the foods on the vessel. There was no plan for hot foods.
Recommendation: Ensure that the time control plan for cold foods represents the vessel's operation. Ensure a time control plan for hot foods is available.
Item No.: 19
Site: Galley-
Violation: There was a can of olive oil stored under the preparation sink.
Recommendation: Do not store food items under sinks.
Item No.: 19
Site: Galley-Bakery/Pastry
Violation: The top of the baked goods trolley was not covered.
Recommendation: Ensure that the food items are covered.
Item No.: 19
Site: Galley-Bakery/Pastry
Violation: The bulk food bins were not labeled.
Recommendation: Ensure that working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use on the vessel, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar are identified with the common name of the food.
Item No.: 19
Site: Other-Main Dining Room
Violation: There were no side shields or front shield for the soup well.
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.: 19
Site: Food Service General-
Violation: No one could locate the end of the condensate drain lines for the walk-in refrigeration units.
Recommendation: Ensure that drain lines from all fixtures, sinks, appliances, compartments, refrigeration units, or devices that are used, designed for, or intended to be used in the preparation, processing, storage, or handling of food, ice or drinks are indirectly connected to appropriate waste systems by means of an air gap or air break.
Item No.: 20
Site: Galley-Bakery/Pastry
Violation: The rice cookers were not ANSI/NSF certified.
Recommendation: Ensure that food-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.: 20
Site: Other-Main Dining Room
Violation: There were absorbent wooden surfaces in the wine refrigeration unit.
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: Galley-Preparation
Violation: The front right corner profile was missing at the water fountain.
Recommendation: Replace the profile.
Item No.: 21
Site: Bar-General
Violation: There were waste and utility lines on the bottom of the technical compartments, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Raise these lines to facilitate cleaning.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-Mess Rooms
Violation: There were ribbed conduits in the technical compartments of the buffet lines that were subject to splash.
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.: 22
Site: Galley-Potwash
Violation: The sanitize water at the 3-compartment sink was murky and the wash water was heavily soiled.
Recommendation: Ensure that the wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions are maintained clean.
Item No.: 28
Site: Galley-Preparation Galley Pot Wash
Violation: An employee was drying utensils.
Recommendation: After cleaning and sanitizing, ensure that equipment and utensils are air-dried or adequately drained before contact with food.
Item No.: 30
Site: Food Service General-Toilet Rooms
Violation: There was no toilet tissue in the toilet rooms. A "wash hands often" sign was not posted over the handwash sink.
Recommendation: Ensure that a sign stating "WASH HANDS OFTEN" in a language that the food employees understand is posted over handwashing sinks.
Item No.: 30
Site: Food Service General-Toilet Rooms
Violation: There was no toilet tissue in the toilet rooms. A "wash hands often" sign was not posted over the handwash sink.
Recommendation: Ensure that a supply of toilet tissue is provided at each toilet at all times.
Item No.: 31
Site: Galley-
Violation: There were two unlabeled spray bottles in the cleaning locker. There was a can of paint remover in the cleaning locker.
Recommendation: Ensure that only poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of a food areas of the vessel, such as for the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils and the control of insects and rodents, are allowed in the food areas of the vessel.
Item No.: 31
Site: Galley-
Violation: There were two unlabeled spray bottles in the cleaning locker. There was a can of paint remover in the cleaning locker.
Recommendation: Ensure that working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies are clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
Item No.: 31
Site: Pantry-Lounge
Violation: There were 3 spray bottles that were labeled "wash", "water" and "sanitize". It was not clear what chemicals were used.
Recommendation: Ensure that working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies are clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
Item No.: 33
Site: Other-Main Dining Room
Violation: The bulkhead/deck juncture was not coved around the wine refrigeration unit.
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-Lounge
Violation: There were vertical seams along the far bulkhead.
Recommendation: Seal the seams.
Item No.: 34
Site: Provisions-Trolley Wash Station
Violation: The deck drain did not drain automatically. The food service staff were required to call engineering to operate a bilge pump in order to evacuate the drain. There was standing water in the drain.
Recommendation: Ensure that a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 38
Site: Galley-
Violation: There were a few cleansers that were not in use and were not stored in the cleaning locker.
Recommendation: Ensure that maintenance tools such as mops, brooms, and similar items are stored in a designated locker so they do not contaminate food, food-contact surfaces of utensils, and equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
Item No.: 40
Site: Integrated Pest Management-
Violation: There was no documentation of training.
Recommendation: Ensure that the training of the pest-control personnel is documented in the Integrated Pest Management Plan.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory

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