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Cruise Ship: Asuka II Cruise line: NYK Cruises Co., LTD Inspection Date: 06/09/2008 Score: 97
 
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-Gastrointestinal (GI) Illness Surveillance
Violation: There were two passengers with greater than 3 diarrheal episodes listed on the GI surveillance log and under the reportable case column logged as not reportable. There was no underlying health condition noted and anti-diarrheal medication was issued. This same violation was noted in the VSP inspection of June 2007.
Recommendation: A reportable case of gastrointestinal illness shall be defined as: (1) Diarrhea (three or more episodes of loose stools in a 24 hour period); or (2) Vomiting and one additional symptom including one or more episodes of loose stools in a 24-hour period, or abdominal cramps, or headache, or muscle aches, or fever (temperature >38 °C (100.4 °F)); and (3) Reported to the master of the vessel, the medical staff, or other designated staff by a passenger or a crew member.
Item No.: 02
Site: Medical-Gastrointestinal (GI) Illness Surveillance
Violation: There were two passengers with greater than 3 diarrheal episodes listed on the GI surveillance log and under the reportable case column logged as not reportable. There was no underlying health condition noted and anti-diarrheal medication was issued. This same violation was noted in the VSP inspection of June 2007.
Recommendation: The log shall list: (1) All reportable cases of gastrointestinal illness; (2) All passengers and crew members who are dispensed antidiarrheal medication from the master of the vessel, the medical staff, or other designated staff.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Deck 11 Fire Station #7
Violation: There was a hose with a spray nozzle attached an in-use at the deckwashing tap at fire station 7. The backflow preventer installed at the deck tap was a non-continuous pressure mode.
Recommendation: Ensure that a continuous pressure-type backflow preventer is installed when a valve is located downstream from the backflow preventer.
Item No.: 10
Site: Whirlpool/Spa-Whirlpool Spa
Violation: The forward and aft whirlpool spas were being backwashed every three days.
Recommendation: Ensure that granular filters are backwashed at least daily. Repeat backwashing, if necessary, until the water viewed through the sight glass or discharge point is clean flowing.
Item No.: 15
Site: Galley-Main Galley - Dry Storage Room
Violation: Two large cans of tuna were found with significant (large) dents along the sides. These items were discarded.
Recommendation: Ensure that food packages are in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. Ensure that canned goods with dents on end or side seams are not used.
Item No.: 16
Site: Pantry-Vista Bar - Pantry
Violation: The cappuccino machine side milk refrigerator had milk inside at a product temperature of 51 °F. The milk was refilled 2 hours prior. The ambient air thermometer inside the milk refrigerator registered 60 °F.
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: Pantry-Officer's Mess Pantry
Violation: A 7-day date marking label was noted on a pitcher of milk that was listed on time as a public health control plan.
Recommendation: If time only, rather than time in conjunction with temperature, is used as the public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption, ensure that (1) The food is marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control; (2) The food is cooked and served, served if ready-to-eat, or discarded, within 4 hours from the time when the food is removed from temperature control; and (3) The food in unmarked containers or packages or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit is discarded.
Item No.: 19
Site: Galley-Crew Galley - Cold Pantry Reach-in Refrigerator
Violation: Some condensate was noted collecting on the wrapped food (salami) items
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.: 21
Site: Pantry-Deck 10 Pantry - Opposite Cabin 1055
Violation: There was an open void at the door locking mechanism in the door frame. This condition allows access to insects.
Recommendation: Profile the gap at the door locking mechanism with an inverted nipple recess.
Item No.: 21
Site: Pantry-Palm Court Bar - Pantry
Violation: There was an open void at the pantry door locking mechanism. This allows access for insects into the void of the door frame.
Recommendation: Profile the gap at the door locking mechanism with an inverted nipple recess.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Main Galley - Deep Fat Fryer Machines
Violation: Peeling manufacturer's labels were found on 4 deep fat fryers. This item was corrected immediately.
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-Tilting Pan Area
Violation: The underside of the small tilting pan had difficult to clean gaps.
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.: 26
Site: Galley-Lido - Umihiko (Sushi Bar)
Violation: Three previously cleaned fish plates were found soiled and stored as clean.
Recommendation: Ensure that food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
Item No.: 27
Site: Galley-Crew Galley - Tilting Pan Area
Violation: The underside of the previously cleaned large tilting pan was soiled. The underside of the small tilting pan was heavily soiled with food debris and old grease. The piping to the tilting pans were heavily soiled with dirt and old food debris.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Lido - Umihiko Galley
Violation: Excess sealant was noted along the side of a profile strip adjacent to the handwash station. A profile strip was noted separating from the bulkhead near the handwash station.
Recommendation: Remove excess sealant and repair or replace the loose profile strip.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Main Galley - Clean Plate and Chemical Storage Cabinets
Violation: The deck surfaces around the support legs to the cabinets were rough, 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: Galley-Main Galley - Soup Station
Violation: A stainless steel deck plate inside the techical compartment beneath the bain marie was not firmly attached to the deck, leaving gaps where water and debris could collect, 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: Galley-Main Galley - Beverage Station
Violation: Some bare areas where deck tiles were missing were noted under some beverage dispensing equipment.
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: Food Service General-Food Service General - Decks
Violation: Recessed or missing grout was noted in different food service areas. Some broken and missing deck tiles were noted in food service areas. Some areas of the deck were rough, 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: Galley-Crew Galley - Tilting Pan Area
Violation: Standing water was noted behind the tilting pan section. The deck in this area was dirty. Missing deck tiles were found in this area.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 37
Site: Galley-Lido Cafe - Scullery
Violation: Excess steam was noted collecting on the bulkhead and deckhead on the clean side of the in-use conveyor dishwasher.
Recommendation: Ensure that all food preparation, warewashing, and toilet rooms have sufficient ventilation to keep them free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes.
Item No.: 39
Site: Galley-Crew Galley - Dishwash Area
Violation: One live nymph cockroach was noted in this area.
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.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory

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