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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-GISS Log Maintenance
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Violation:
During the voyages ending 06/27/08 and 04/01/08, acute gastroenteritis cases were diagnosed among passengers. However, a GISS log was not maintained for the voyages listed above. For the case diagnosed on 06/27/08, the passenger did not complete the required standard (72 hour) questionnaire.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that a standardized gastrointestinal illness surveillance log for each cruise is maintained daily by the master of the vessel, the medical staff, or other designated staff.
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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-GISS Log Maintenance
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Violation:
During the voyages ending 06/27/08 and 04/01/08, acute gastroenteritis cases were diagnosed among passengers. However, a GISS log was not maintained for the voyages listed above. For the case diagnosed on 06/27/08, the passenger did not complete the required standard (72 hour) questionnaire.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that questionnaires containing all of the data elements that appear in the questionnaire found in Annex 13.2 and detailing activities and meal locations for the 72 hours before illness onset are distributed to all passengers and crew members who are gastrointestinal illness cases. Ensure that the completed questionnaires are maintained alongside the gastrointestinal illness surveillance log.
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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Bacterial Specimen Collection Containers
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Violation:
There were no bacterial specimen collection containers located on the vessel. According to the ship's doctor, the containers expired, but were not replaced.
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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.
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Potable Water-Halogen Analyzer Charts
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Violation:
There were 2 days since the last inspection where the chart recorder ran for greater than 24-hours before being changed. A few charts had ranges of 0 - 10 ppm
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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.
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Potable Water-Halogen Analyzer Charts
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Violation:
Some of the halogen analyzer charts nor the logbook entries listed notations of daily calibration. The ship personnel were able to describe calibration procedures.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the daily, manual comparison test of calibration is recorded on the chart or in a log book.
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Potable Water-Halogen Analyzer Chart Recorder - Far Point
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Violation:
The ship personnel could not calibrate the analyzer since Saturday, 05 July 2008 (2 days). Maintenance was done on the unit by a contractor technician on that day and it has not worked correctly since. The contractor is due to return to repair the unit on 08 July 2008.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that halogen analyzer-chart recorders used on bunker water systems are constructed and installed in accordance with accepted engineering practices.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program
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Violation:
The comprehensive cross-connection control program did not list air-gaps, backflow prevention device type in cabins (showers and toilets) and some of the non-testable continuous pressure type devices. According to ship's staff (plumbing and engineering personnel) none of the testable type backflow prevention devices were being tested annually.
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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.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program
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Violation:
The comprehensive cross-connection control program did not list air-gaps, backflow prevention device type in cabins (showers and toilets) and some of the non-testable continuous pressure type devices. According to ship's staff (plumbing and engineering personnel) none of the testable type backflow prevention devices were being tested annually.
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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.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program
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Violation:
The comprehensive cross-connection control program did not list air-gaps, backflow prevention device type in cabins (showers and toilets) and some of the non-testable continuous pressure type devices. According to ship's staff (plumbing and engineering personnel) none of the testable type backflow prevention devices were being tested annually.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the inspection and test results for backflow preventers are retained for at least 12 months and are available to the VSP for review during inspections.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program
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Violation:
The backflow prevention devices for chemical dispensing units were not listed in the comprehensive cross-connection control program. This is a repeat item from the previous inspection.
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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.
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Item No.:
11
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Site:
Medical-Handwashing and Personal Hygiene Tip Sheet
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Violation:
The medical staff was not providing passenger gastroenteritis case-patients with a written handwashing and personal hygiene tip sheet.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that symptomatic passengers meeting the defintion for AGE are provided handwashing tips and personal hygiene information.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Pastry Station Area
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Violation:
The undercounter refrigeration units were posted out of order. The ship is awaiting spare parts. This is a repeat item from the previous inspection.
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Recommendation:
Repair the undercounter refrigeration units.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Pastry Station Area
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Violation:
Excess sealant was noted in the interiors of some of the reach-in refrigerators, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Remove excess sealant from the interiors of the reach-in refrigeration units.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Pastry Station Area
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Violation:
The technical compartment beneath the preparation sink had peeling sealant and damaged pipe lagging, making cleaning difficult.
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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.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Pastry Station Area
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Violation:
The underside of the stainless steel preparation counters was cracked and porous, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Repair underside of the stainless steel preparation counter.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Buffet-Crew Mess
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Violation:
Dead end pipes in the rear of the lower storage cabinet were not capped. In addition, there were openings around pipe penetrations in this area.
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Recommendation:
Cap the dead ends of the pipes and seal the openings around pipe penetrations.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Bar-Compass Bar
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Violation:
The base of the lower cabinets were damaged exposing a porous material and leaving openings, making cleaning difficult.
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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.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Dishwasher Area
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Violation:
The conveyor dishwasher dataplate was missing the cycle times for the wash and rinse cycles. This is a repeat item from the last two inspections.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the cycle times are added to the dataplate for the conveyor dishwasher.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Dishwasher Area
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Violation:
The interior of the conveyor dishwasher had a heavy build-up of scale. The curtains between the wash and rinse sections were curled from heat damage.
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Recommendation:
Descale the interior of the conveyor dishwasher.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Breakfast Preparation
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Violation:
The interior of the reach-in refrigerator was soiled around the fan housing unit. All food items were covered.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Galley-Ice Machines
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Violation:
The cuber section of one of the ice machines was soiled with a black mold-like material on the interior of the plastic cover of the cuber unit. There was also a black substance along the top water inlet pipe above the cuber unit and similar materials on other components inside the cuber area. A moderate scale build-up was noted on the interior of the cuber section of both ice machines.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Galley-Hot Galley
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Violation:
The tops of both combination ovens were soiled with greater than one day's dirt and grease accumulation. This item was corrected during the inspection.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Buffet-Crew Mess
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Violation:
The storage cabinet adjacent to the buffet line was soiled with food debris.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Provisions-Dry Storage
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Violation:
Peeling paint was noted on the ventilation unit above the food storage shelves.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Provisions-Dry Storage
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Violation:
The deck under the storage shelves was soiled with food debris in excess of one day's accumulation. This item was corrected during the inspection.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are cleaned as often as necessary.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Provisions-Fish Walk-in Refrigeration Unit
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Violation:
Ice accumulation was noted on the deck.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are cleaned as often as necessary.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Butcher Shop
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Violation:
Gaps and open seams were noted at the deackhead-bulkhead junctures, making cleaning difficult. A loose profile strip was noted on the bulkhead above the preparation counter.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Breakfast Preparation
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Violation:
Rough grouting was noted on the deck under the preparation counter.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Corridor - Garbage Elevator Area
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Violation:
The deck was soiled with garbage. This item was corrected during the inspection.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are cleaned as often as necessary.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-Pastry Station Area
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Violation:
The technical compartment beneath the preparation sink had mold on the deck.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are cleaned as often as necessary.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Bar-Bar - Admiral Bar
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Violation:
There was a very large void space inside the technical compartment beneath the sink that was difficult to clean.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Bar-Compass Bar
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Violation:
A large and void space was noted in the technical compartment beneath the three-compartment sink and ice holding unit, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Food Service General-Coving
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Violation:
Coving was missing in several food service, food storage, pantries and bar service areas. There was no coving at the waiter stationa in the Main Dining Room as well. The ship is scheduled for drydock in October, 2008.
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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).
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Buffet-Crew Mess
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Violation:
Some of the lights over the buffet were not shielded or shatter-resistant. This is a repeat item from the previous inspection.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that light bulbs are shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
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Item No.:
40
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Site:
Integrated Pest Management-Active Surveillance Log
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Violation:
There were no notations of pest sightings in the Active Surveillance Logs. There was no space on the log to record pest sight information.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the Integrated Pest Management Plan includes provisions for active monitoring including pest sighting logs for the operational areas of the vessel and training for crew members in charge of log completion.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Ventilation-
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Violation:
The engineer has made some progress to improve access to the condensate collection drain pans. However, there are a number of units where the condensate drain pans are inaccessible.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that air handling unit condensate drain pans and collection systems are accessible for inspection, maintenance, and cleaning.
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