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Cruise Ship: MSC Lirica Cruise line: MSC Cruises (Mediterranean Shipping Company) Inspection Date: 03/09/2006 Score: 99
 
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  |  View/Print Summary Report  |  View/Print Detail Report
 
 
Note: Click on the Item no. to view the item detail.
 
Item No.DescriptionPoints Deducted
02Medical logs maintained0
08PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained0
10Swimming pools / spas maintained, safety equipment0
11Food handlers infections, communicable diseases0
16Potentially hazardous food temperatures storage, preparation display, service, transportation0
17Temperature practices storage, preparation display, service, transportation; Thawing0
20PHF temperature maintenance facilities; Food-contact surfaces designed, constructed, installed, maintained; TMD=s provided, located, calibrated0
21Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located1
24Sanitizing rinse temperature, concentration, time0
30Hand cleanser, sanitary towels, waste receptacles, handwash signs; maintenance0
31Toxic items stored, labeled, used0
38Unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment; Unauthorized personnel0
41Child Activity Centers facilities, diaper changing, operation0
Selected Item Details
Item No.: 02
Site: Medical-
Violation: SPECIMEN CONTAINERS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTING STOOL SAMPLES FOR BACTERIAL TESTING. SHIPPING CONTAINERS AND LABELS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING CLINICAL SPECIMENS. THIS A NEW REQUIREMENT IN 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.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory
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