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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Shipping Containers and Bacterial Transport Media
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Violation:
The ship does not have a proper shipping container and labels to transport clinical specimens under the requirements of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and US. Department of Transportation (DOT). The ship does not have the proper shipping labels and refrigerant packs. The ship does not have the required 10 bacterial specimen collection containers.
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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.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Medical - 72-hour crew illness history
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Violation:
The ship does not have a document to capture the 72-hour crew GI history for new and returning crew members. The crew physician is evaluating these individuals and those that report "yes" to diarrhea and vomiting are isolated depending on the respective job categories.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that follow-up with and approval by designated medical personnel is completed before returning crew (food and non-food) to work.
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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Medical - 72-hour crew illness history
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Violation:
The ship does not have a document to capture the 72-hour crew GI history for new and returning crew members. The crew physician is evaluating these individuals and those that report "yes" to diarrhea and vomiting are isolated depending on the respective job categories.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that reportable cases of gastrointestinal illness include crew members with a symptom onset time of up to 3 days before boarding the vessel. Maintain documentaion of the 3 day assessment, for each crew member WITH SYMPTOMS, on the vessel and make available for review during inspections.
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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Medical - 72-hour crew illness history
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Violation:
The ship does not have a document to capture the 72-hour crew GI history for new and returning crew members. The crew physician is evaluating these individuals and those that report "yes" to diarrhea and vomiting are isolated depending on the respective job categories.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that symptomatic food employees meeting the case definition for AGE are isolated in cabin or designated, restricted area until symptom-free for a minimum of 48 hours.
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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Medical - 72-hour crew illness history
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Violation:
The ship does not have a document to capture the 72-hour crew GI history for new and returning crew members. The crew physician is evaluating these individuals and those that report "yes" to diarrhea and vomiting are isolated depending on the respective job categories.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that symptomatic non-food employees meeting the case definition for AGE are isolated in cabin or designated, restricted area until symptom-free for a minimum of 24 hours.
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Item No.:
03
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
The free halogen residual of the bunkered water was 0.42 ppm. There was no sample valve on the tank that the bunkered water was filling.
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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.
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Item No.:
03
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
An automated flow meter controlled chlorine dosing system was not provided on the lines from the evaporator to the potable water tanks. The potable water tanks were batch chlorinated during production using the evaporator.
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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.
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
An automated chlorine dosing system has not been installed on this vessel. Chlorine was being added directly to the tanks. The far point free chlorine residual was at the proper level during this inspection.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that all distribution water system halogenation devices are constructed and installed in accordance with recommended engineering practices.
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
An automated chlorine dosing system has not been installed on this vessel. Chlorine was being added directly to the tanks. The far point free chlorine residual was at the proper level during this inspection.
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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.
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
A sample was collected for an e. coli test for the water bunkered in New York on 07/13/2008 but this sample still had not been tested on 07/14/2008 and the engineer had the sample in his pocket.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that these records are maintained on the vessel for 12 months and available to the VSP for review during inspections.
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Item No.:
06
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
A sample was collected for an e. coli test for the water bunkered in New York on 07/13/2008 but this sample still had not been tested on 07/14/2008 and the engineer had the sample in his pocket.
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Recommendation:
Where available, ensure that the vessel has a copy of the most recent microbiologic report from each port before bunkering potable water to verify that the water meets potable standards.
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Item No.:
07
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
There were six potable water tanks that shared a wall with the hull of the vessel. Per the tank schematics these tanks were 22BB, 21BB, 22SB, 21SB, 23BBA and 23SBA.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that potable water tanks do not share a common wall with the hull of the vessel or with tanks containing non-potable water or other liquids.
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Item No.:
07
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
The reverse osmosis unit and the evaporator both were used to make potable water and technical water. There was no backflow prevention device installed on the lines to the non-potable water system (technical water or boiler water).
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Recommendation:
Provide an air gap or reduced presssure backflow prevention device on the technical water line to prevent contamination of the potable water system.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
A comprehensive cross-connection control program has not been developed for this vessel. There was no listing of the connections to the potable water system where contamination may occur. Additionally, there was no indication that the existing backflow prevention devices were inspected or tested.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that a log documenting inspection and maintenance, in written or electronic form, is maintained and available for review during inspections.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
A comprehensive cross-connection control program has not been developed for this vessel. There was no listing of the connections to the potable water system where contamination may occur. Additionally, there was no indication that the existing backflow prevention devices were inspected or tested.
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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-
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Violation:
A comprehensive cross-connection control program has not been developed for this vessel. There was no listing of the connections to the potable water system where contamination may occur. Additionally, there was no indication that the existing backflow prevention devices were inspected or tested.
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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-
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Violation:
A comprehensive cross-connection control program has not been developed for this vessel. There was no listing of the connections to the potable water system where contamination may occur. Additionally, there was no indication that the existing backflow prevention devices were inspected or tested.
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Recommendation:
The vessel shall provide a comprehensive cross- connection control program that provides safe connections to the potable water system through air gaps or appropriate backflow devices at the following locations, if present:
(1) Potable water supply lines to swimming pools, whirlpool spas, hot tubs, bathtubs, showers, and similar facilities; (2) Photographic laboratory developing machines and utility sinks; (3) Beauty and barber shop spray-rinse hoses; (4) Potable water faucets where hoses are connected or can be connected by threaded or quick-connect outlets such as those serving tanks containing chlorine and other chemicals, and deck taps; (5) Garbage grinders and pulpers; (6) Mechanical warewashing machines; (7) Hospital and laundry equipment; (8) Air conditioning expansion tanks; (9) Boiler feed water tanks; (10) Fire systems; (11) Toilets; (12) Potable water, bilge, and sanitary pumps that require priming; (13) Freshwater or saltwater ballast systems; (14) Bilge or other waste water locations; (15) International shore connection; and (16) Any other connection between potable and non-potable water systems.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
There were numerous potable water connections throughout the vessel that were not fitted with backflow prevention devices. These connections included the toilet connections for passenger cabins 7029, 7031, 7033, 7041, 7032 and 7030; the passenger shower hose connections; the wash hoses in the japanese bath room, the international shore connections in the forward and aft mooring stations; the hose connections on the bunker station filling lines; the crew beverage station juice machine; the officer's mess coffee machine; the engine work shop threaded hose connection; the main laundry washing machine water connections; the deck 5 passenger laundry; and the hose connection near the tilting kettle in the crew galley.
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Recommendation:
The vessel shall provide a comprehensive cross- connection control program that provides safe connections to the potable water system through air gaps or appropriate backflow devices at the following locations, if present:
(1) Potable water supply lines to swimming pools, whirlpool spas, hot tubs, bathtubs, showers, and similar facilities; (2) Photographic laboratory developing machines and utility sinks; (3) Beauty and barber shop spray-rinse hoses; (4) Potable water faucets where hoses are connected or can be connected by threaded or quick-connect outlets such as those serving tanks containing chlorine and other chemicals, and deck taps; (5) Garbage grinders and pulpers; (6) Mechanical warewashing machines; (7) Hospital and laundry equipment; (8) Air conditioning expansion tanks; (9) Boiler feed water tanks; (10) Fire systems; (11) Toilets; (12) Potable water, bilge, and sanitary pumps that require priming; (13) Freshwater or saltwater ballast systems; (14) Bilge or other waste water locations; (15) International shore connection; and (16) Any other connection between potable and non-potable water systems.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
Per the Staff Captain the potable water tanks were cleaned and disinfected during the April 2008 dry dock. There were no records of this. Additionally, there was no documentation on the tank coating used in the tanks.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that documentation of any inspection, cleaning, disinfection (including concentration and contact time of disinfectant), and flushing is maintained for 12 months and is available to the VSP for review during inspections.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
Per the Staff Captain the potable water tanks were cleaned and disinfected during the April 2008 dry dock. There were no records of this. Additionally, there was no documentation on the tank coating used in the tanks.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that interior coatings on potable water tanks are approved for potable water contact, and all manufacturer's recommendations for application, drying, or curing are followed. Ensure written documentaion for the coating used and recommendations followed are avaialble for review during inspections.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
Per the Staff Captain the potable water tanks were cleaned and disinfected during the April 2008 dry dock. There were no records of this. Additionally, there was no documentation on the tank coating used in the tanks.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that potable water tanks are inspected, cleaned, and disinfected during dry docks and wet docks, or every 2 years, whichever is less.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
The reduced pressure backflow prevention device on the high saline overboard line from the evaporator was heavily painted. It was clear that this device could not be tested in its present condition.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that this device can be tested or replace it.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
The seawater sand filters prior to the reverse osmosis unit had a backwash line that was directly connected to an overboard line. There was no backflow prevention on this line. Additionally, it was not clear how many other lines were also connected to this overboard line.
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Recommendation:
Provide an air-gap at the end of the backwash line to the bilge.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
The hose connection on the line from the reverse osmosis unit to the potable water system was not protected. While this line was prior to chlorination it was part of the potable water system.
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Recommendation:
Remove this hose connection.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
The free chlorine sample point for the reverse osmosis unit was less than 3 meters after the injection point.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that water samples for halogen testing are obtained from a sample cock located on the bunker or production water line at least 3 m (10 feet) after the halogen injection point and before the storage tank.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
The sample point for potable water tank 28C did not point down. There were no valves to sample tank 22 p and 22 S.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that potable water tanks have sample valves which are turned down.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
The large and small diameter potable water lines were not painted or striped blue in numerous locations.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that potable water piping and fittings are painted or stripped auxiliary blue, or in accordance with ISO 14726, at 5 m (15 feet) intervals on each side of partitions, decks, and bulkheads in all spaces, except where the decor would be marred by such markings.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
The chains on the caps for the port bunker station filling lines were too long.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the potable water filling line has a screw cap or plug fastened by a non-corroding chain to an adjacent bulkhead or surface in such a manner that the cap or plug does not touch the deck when hanging free. The connections for the hose attachments shall be unique and fit only potable water hoses.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-
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Violation:
The potable water hoses were not labeled "potable water only" at each connection end.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that potable water hoses are labeled for use with the words "potable water only" in letters at least 13mm (0.5 inch) at each connecting end.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Swimming Pool-
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Violation:
The pool was said not to be in use and had not been in use since April 2008. This pool had a single drain that was not fitted with an anti-entrapment drain cover. Per the Staff Captain the halogen dosing, pH control and filtration systems were to be replaced prior to using this pool again.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that anti-entrapment drain covers or other drains that prevent entrapment hazards as specified in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Publication 363-009801 (dual drains/channel drains) are provided on swimming pools and whirlpool spas. Ensure that drain covers have either the plumbing/engineering approving organization stamp and flow rate affixed to the cover, or that a letter is maintained aboard the vessel certifying that the cover meets the safety requirements outlined in AMSE/ANSI A112.19.8M or an equivalent standard.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Swimming Pool-Japanese Bath
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Violation:
The pool had a single drain that was not fitted with an anti-entrapment drain cover.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that anti-entrapment drain covers or other drains that prevent entrapment hazards as specified in U.S. Consumer Product Safety Publication 363-009801 (dual drains/channel drains) are provided on swimming pools and whirlpool spas. Ensure that drain covers have either the plumbing/engineering approving organization stamp and flow rate affixed to the cover, or that a letter is maintained aboard the vessel certifying that the cover meets the safety requirements outlined in AMSE/ANSI A112.19.8M or an equivalent standard.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Swimming Pool-Japanese Bath
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Violation:
pH levels were not monitored in this pool
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the re-circulated swimming pool's water flow rates, pH, alkalinity, and clarity is monitored and adjusted as recommended by the manufacturer and to maintain optimum public health protection.
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Item No.:
11
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Site:
Medical-Medical - Passenger Personal Hygiene and Handwashing Tip Sheet
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Violation:
The ship's medical staff is not providing a personal hygiene/handwashing tip sheet to passengers diagnosed with gastrointestinal illness.
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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.:
15
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Vegetable Station
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Violation:
A large can of tomatoes was found dented at the top seam. This item was discarded.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that dented cans are not delivered to the galley.
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Item No.:
16
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Site:
Galley-Lido Pantry
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Violation:
Several containers of milk were found at 53°F inside the reach-in refrigerator. One container of milk was tested and was found with an internal product temperature of 51.6°F. The containers of milk were placed into the blast chiller for rapid chilling.
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Recommendation:
Store milk at or below 5 °C (41°F).
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Item No.:
16
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Site:
Food Service General-
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Violation:
The vessel did not have documentation on the freezing time and temperature for the cold smoked salmon served on the day of the inspection. Per the Food and Beverage Manager raw fish was not served on the vessel while it was in the United States.
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Recommendation:
Before service in ready-to-eat form, ensure that raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated-partially cooked fish other than molluscan shellfish: (1) Are frozen throughout to a temperature of -20°C (-4°F) or below for 168 hours (7 days) in a freezer; or -35°C (-31°F) or below for 15 hours in a blast freezer.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Buffet-
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Violation:
A side shield was not provided between the first and second buffet stations.
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Recommendation:
Install a side shield.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Buffet-Officer's Mess
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Violation:
The sneeze shields were too short and did not adequately protect the foods on the buffet stations.
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Recommendation:
Extend the sneeze shields to ensure that the foods on display are adequately protected.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Buffet-Petty Officer's Mess
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Violation:
The sneeze shields were too short to adequately protect the food on the hot buffet station. Side sneeze shields were not provided on the cold buffet station.
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Recommendation:
Extend the sneeze shields to ensure that they adequately protect the food. Install side shields.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Buffet-Petty Officer's Mess
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Violation:
The rice maker and dispensing spoon were not under a sneeze shield.
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Recommendation:
Provide a sneeze shield for the rice maker and serving spoon.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Provisions-Vegetable Walk-in Refrigerator
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Violation:
Water was noted dripping from the deckhead to a box of leeks.
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Recommendation:
Do not store food under areas where water or condensate is dripping.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Buffet-Lido Buffet - Service Line
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Violation:
Rainwater was noted dripping from the deck above to the buffet counter sneeze shield below.
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Recommendation:
Protect foods on display from environmental sources of contamination.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Buffet-Officer's Mess
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Violation:
The top panel in the microwave was missing, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Replace the top panel.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-
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Violation:
There were slotted fasteners in the ice/water contact surfaces of the upper compartment of the ice machine.
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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.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Buffet-Petty Officer's Mess
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Violation:
A domestic style refrigeraton/freezer unit was in use.
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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.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Lido Pantry
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Violation:
Slotted fasteners were found in the water contact zone in the cuber section of the ice machine.
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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.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Lido Pantry
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Violation:
Water was noted dripping from the top interior surface of the reach-in refrigeration unit #3 to canned items on the lower shelves.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that there is adequate humidity control in this unit to prevent the accumulation of condensate.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Bar-Pool Bar
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Violation:
Slotted fasteners were noted in the water contact zone of the ice cuber section of the ice machine.
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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.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Cold Pantry
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Violation:
The plastic molding on the interior of several of the undercounter refrigeration units were damaged or had gaps, making cleaning difficult.
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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.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Cold Pantry
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Violation:
The plastic molding on the interior of several of the undercounter refrigeration units were damaged or had gaps, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that multiuse food-contact surfaces are: (1) Smooth; (2) Free of breaks, open seams >1 mm (1/32 inch), cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; (3) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; (4) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; and (5) Accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the following methods without being disassembled, by disassembling without the use of tools, or by easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to maintenance and cleaning personnel such as screwdrivers, pliers, open-end wrenches, and Allen wrenches.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley (Across from the dishwash area)
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Violation:
The port ice machine had slotted fasteners in the water contact zone of the ice cuber, making cleaning difficult.
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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.
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Item No.:
20
|
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Hot Galley
|
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Violation:
The gaskets around the windows of the large ovens were either damaged or missing, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Replace the gaskets.
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Item No.:
20
|
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Center Galley
|
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Violation:
Several undercounter refrigeration units had plastic molding on the interior surfaces with gaps, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that multiuse food-contact surfaces are: (1) Smooth; (2) Free of breaks, open seams >1 mm (1/32 inch), cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; (3) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; (4) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; and (5) Accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the following methods without being disassembled, by disassembling without the use of tools, or by easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to maintenance and cleaning personnel such as screwdrivers, pliers, open-end wrenches, and Allen wrenches.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-
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Violation:
There were holes on the refrigeration unit doors where the locking mechanisms were missing. This was noted for refrigeration units 54B and 54 E. Additionally, there was tape on the front panels of refrigeration units 54E and 55 A-B. These conditions made cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Seal/plug the holes. Remove the tap and repair the damage to the front panels of the refrigeration units.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-
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Violation:
The door handle was broken on refrigeration unit 54E.
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Recommendation:
Replace the door handle.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Preparation Room-Bakery
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Violation:
Damaged door gaskets were noted on the reach-in refrigeration units. The ship is awaiting replacement gaskets.
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Recommendation:
Replace the gaskets.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Lido Pantry
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Violation:
The stand for the flat-top grill had open channels, 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-Lido Pantry Dishwash Area
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Violation:
The housing for the motor on the single compartment dishwasher was corroded, making cleaning difficult.
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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.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Bar-Pool Bar
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Violation:
The multiflow lines to the soda dispenser were difficult to clean due to the braided material on the lines.
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Recommendation:
Replace these lines with lines that are smooth and easy to clean.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Dishwash Area
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Violation:
The data plates on the conveyor dishwasher and glasswasher were peeling, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Replace the data plates.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Hot Galley
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Violation:
The side panel to the lower large oven was loose, making cleaning difficult. This item was corrected during the inspection.
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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-Main Galley - Soup Station
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Violation:
Gaps, seams and openings were noted on the non-food-contact surfaces of some of the galley equipment.
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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.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Center Galley
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Violation:
The grease drain to both deep fat fryers had gaps where food and grease could collect, making cleaning difficult.
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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.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Buffet-Lido Buffet
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Violation:
The edges of the countertops under the utensil dispensers were bare, porous and difficult to clean.
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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.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Bar-Pool Bar
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Violation:
The technical compartment beneath the beer tap was difficult to clean due to piping and a void space.
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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:
Bar-Pool Bar
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Violation:
The technical compartment beneath the beer tap was difficult to clean due to piping and a void space.
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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.
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Item No.:
24
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Beverage Station
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Violation:
The sanitizer container had a measured chlorine concentration greater than 200 ppm. This item was corrected during the inspection.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that a chlorine solution used as a sanitizing solution has a concentration between 50 mg/L (ppm) and 200 mg/L (ppm).
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Item No.:
25
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Site:
Bar-Pool Bar
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Violation:
A wet wiping cloth was stored on the food preparation countertop.
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Recommendation:
When not in use store the wet wiping cloth in a sanitizing solution.
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Item No.:
26
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Site:
Galley-Lido Pantry
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Violation:
A small amount of debris was noted on the heating elements of the deep fat fryer.
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Recommendation:
Clean the fryer.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Galley-
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Violation:
The outside back bottom section of the fryer was soiled.
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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:
Galley-Lido Pantry
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Violation:
The underside of the deep fat fryer was soiled with a moderate amount of old food debris.
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Recommendation:
Clean the fryer.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Galley-Lido Pantry
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Violation:
The underside of the flat-top grill was soiled with greater than one day's accumulation of food debris.
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Recommendation:
Clean the grill.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Center Galley
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Violation:
The technical compartment of both deep fat fryers were soiled with greater than one day's accumulation of food debris and old grease.
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Recommendation:
Clean the technical compartments of the fryers.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Bar-Pool Bar
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Violation:
The technical compartment beneath the food preparation counter was soiled with greater than one day's accumulation of dirt and debris.
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Recommendation:
Clean the technical compartment.
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Item No.:
28
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Site:
Buffet-Officer's Mess
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Violation:
A fly trap was mounted on the bulkhead over clean glasses and coffee cups.
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Recommendation:
Relocate the fly trap.
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Item No.:
28
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Potwash Area
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Violation:
The clean pans stored under the condensate coated deckhead were wet. It was not clear why these pans were wet.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that these pans are not stored under areas where they may become contaminated.
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Item No.:
29
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Site:
Galley-
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Violation:
Hot water was not provided at the handwash sink near the tilting kettles.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that handwashing sinks are equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 43°C (110°F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. For handwash sinks with electronic sensors, where the user cannot make temperature adjustments, ensure that the temperature provided to the user does not exceed 52°C (125°F).
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Item No.:
30
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Site:
Bar-Pool Bar
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Violation:
There was no paper towel waste disposal container at the handwash station. This item was corrected during the inspection.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that there is a waste receptacle for paper towels at each handwash station.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-
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Violation:
The bulkheads were difficult to clean due to holes, gaps, loose profile strips, loose/excessive sealant, attached equipment, exposed utility lines and other features. The deck were difficult to clean due to recessed grout and damaged deck tiles. The scuppers had corrosion and peeling paint, 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:
Galley-
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Violation:
The deck-bulkhead juncture was not coved, making cleaning difficult.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Buffet-Officer's Mess
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Violation:
The were open seams in the vinyl deck material under the buffet.
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Recommendation:
Replace the vinyl floor covering with a deck material that is hard, smooth, durable and easy to clean. Vinyl is not a suitable material near the buffet station.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Galley-
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Violation:
The deck was soiled under refrieration unit 55 A-B.
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Recommendation:
Clean the deck.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Pantry-Mayfair
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Violation:
The deck-bulkhead juncture was not coved.
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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.:
33
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Site:
Provisions-Beer Walk-in Refrigeration Unit
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Violation:
Metal deck strips were damaged, making cleaning difficult. The cabinet of the technical compartment had holes and other difficult to clean features.
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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-Liquor Locker
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Violation:
Peeling paint was noted on the deckhead in this area. Missing deckhead panels were noted in this area as well.
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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-Fish Freezer
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Violation:
Cracked deck tiles were noted at the entrance of the freezer. A large amount of ice accumulation was noted on the deck beneath the condenser unit.
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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-Provisions - General
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Violation:
Gaps, seams, openings around pipe penetration, attached equipment and other difficult to clean features were noted in all of the provisions storage, preparation rooms and corridor areas, 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:
Preparation Room-Butcher Shop
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Violation:
The deck beneath the meat saw was soiled.
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Recommendation:
Clean the deck.
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Item No.:
33
|
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Site:
Preparation Room-Bakery
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Violation:
Recessed grout was noted between deck tiles in this area.
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Recommendation:
Regrout the deck.
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Item No.:
33
|
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Site:
Galley-Lido Pantry
|
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Violation:
The deck in this area was rough, especially under equipment and preparation counters, making cleaning difficult.
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|
Recommendation:
Repair the deck so that it is smooth and easy to clean.
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Item No.:
33
|
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Site:
Galley-Lido Pantry
|
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Violation:
Holes, attached equipment, gaps and damaged panels were noted on most deckhead and bulkhead surfaces, 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:
Galley-Lido Pantry
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Violation:
There was no coving at the deck-bulkhead juncture in most food preparation areas.
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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.:
33
|
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Site:
Galley-Lido Pantry
|
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Violation:
An adhesive material was found on the bulkhead near the grill section, making cleaning difficult.
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|
Recommendation:
Remove this adhesive material.
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Item No.:
33
|
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Site:
Galley-Lido Pantry
|
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Violation:
Excess sealant and peeling sealant were noted on the bulkheads and deckheads, 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.
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Item No.:
33
|
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Site:
Bar-Pool Bar
|
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Violation:
The deck beneath the ice machine was heavily soiled with food debris and dirt.
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Recommendation:
Clean the deck.
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Item No.:
33
|
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Site:
Bar-Pool Bar
|
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Violation:
The multiflow lines to the soda dispenser were draped across the deck under the ice machine, making cleaning difficult.
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|
Recommendation:
Elevate the lines so that they do not drape the deck.
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Item No.:
33
|
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley
|
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Violation:
There were gaps, seams holes, attached equipment, damaged panels and other difficult to clean features to most of the bulkheads and deckheads in this area.
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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-Main Galley
|
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Violation:
Recessed or missing grout was noted between deck tiles on several areas in the main galley. There were several sections that had broken or missing deck tiles and the deck surfaces were rough, especially around and under equipment, 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:
Galley-Main Galley - Hot Galley
|
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Violation:
Peeling sealant was noted on the deckhead in this area.
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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-Main Galley - Pastry Preparation Area
|
|
Violation:
Recessed grout was noted between deck tiles in this area. Gaps were noted behind some tiles at the base of the bulkhead.
|
|
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-Main Galley - Pastry Preparation Area
|
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Violation:
Cracked, buckled tiles and damaged tile molding were noted in this area. Standing water was also noted in the cracked tiles.
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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-Main Galley - Pastry Preparation Area
|
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Violation:
Cracked, buckled tiles and damaged tile molding were noted in this area. Standing water was also noted in the cracked tiles.
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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:
Other-Main Dining Room - Waiter Stations
|
|
Violation:
Recessed areas were noted at the deck-cabinet juncture at the waiter stations. The decks were also soiled in the corners of some of the waiter stations.
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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.:
33
|
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Site:
Other-Main Dining Room - Waiter Stations
|
|
Violation:
Recessed areas were noted at the deck-cabinet juncture at the waiter stations. The decks were also soiled in the corners of some of the waiter stations.
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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:
Other-Main Dining Room - Waiter Stations
|
|
Violation:
Recessed areas were noted at the deck-cabinet juncture at the waiter stations. The decks were also soiled in the corners of some of the waiter stations.
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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-Main Galley - Food Elevator
|
|
Violation:
The deck coating in the elevator was peeling along the edge, allowing food debris to 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.
|
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Item No.:
33
|
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Soup Station
|
|
Violation:
The metal panel that covers the piping in this area was separating from the bulkhead. making cleaning difficult and providing areas for pest harborage.
|
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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:
Buffet-Lido Buffet - Service Line
|
|
Violation:
The buffet station was not coved at the deck-cabinet juncture.
|
|
Recommendation:
Cove the deck-cabinet juncture.
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Item No.:
33
|
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Site:
Buffet-Lido Buffet - Service Line
|
|
Violation:
Heavy corrosion was noted at the base of the bulkhead behind the rotary ovens.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are corrosion-resistant.
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Item No.:
33
|
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Site:
Buffet-Lido Buffet - Service Line
|
|
Violation:
Cracked deck tiles and missing/recessed grout were noted in this area. Gaps, loose panels and damaged profile strips were noted in the bulkhead above the buffet line.
|
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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.:
34
|
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Site:
Buffet-Pool Bar
|
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Violation:
Water was noted dripping from the deckhead above the clean side of the single compartment dishwasher. No clean dishware was present during the time of the finding.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure that a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
36
|
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Site:
Bar-Mayfair
|
|
Violation:
The light level was inadequate.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure that the light intensity is at least 220 Lux (20 foot candles) in bars and at dining room waiter stations during periods of cleaning.
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Item No.:
37
|
|
Site:
Galley-
|
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Violation:
There was a steady drip from the deckhead to the left of the single unit bain marie. Per the Hotel Engineer this was from the ventilation system.
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|
Recommendation:
Repair the cause of this dripping.
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Item No.:
37
|
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Cold Pantry
|
|
Violation:
Condensate was noted collected on the deckhead above the food preparation counter.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure that ventilation hood systems and devices are sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on bulkheads and deckheads.
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Item No.:
37
|
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Soup Station
|
|
Violation:
Condensate was noted collecting on the deckhead above the tilting pans.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure that ventilation hood systems and devices are sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on bulkheads and deckheads.
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Item No.:
37
|
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Potwash Area
|
|
Violation:
Condensate was noted collected on the deckhead above the clean pan storage.
|
|
Recommendation:
Ensure that ventilation hood systems and devices are sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on bulkheads and deckheads.
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Item No.:
38
|
|
Site:
Preparation Room-Bakery
|
|
Violation:
The dough sheeter was posted "not in service." According to the ship staff, this unit is scheduled for removal.
|
|
Recommendation:
Remove unnescessary equipment.
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Item No.:
38
|
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Site:
Preparation Room-Bakery
|
|
Violation:
The floor-mounted mixer was in disrepair and is no longer required by the ship. The unit is scheduled for removal.
|
|
Recommendation:
Remove the mixer.
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Item No.:
38
|
|
Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Hot Galley
|
|
Violation:
The convection ovens #1 and #2 were posted "not in service." According to the ship's staff, these items are scheduled for removal as they are no longer needed.
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|
Recommendation:
Remove these ovens.
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Item No.:
38
|
|
Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Rice Station
|
|
Violation:
The Wolf and Blodgett ovens were posted "out of service." these items are scheduled from removal from the vessel.
|
|
Recommendation:
Remove these units from the vessel.
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Item No.:
38
|
|
Site:
Buffet-Lido Buffet - Beverage Stations
|
|
Violation:
The port and starboard juice dispensers and ice dispensers are no longer needed and are due to be replaced.
|
|
Recommendation:
Replace thses units as soon as possible.
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Item No.:
39
|
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Site:
Galley-Main Galley - Soup Station
|
|
Violation:
Live adult ( n=2) and juvenile (n=8) cockroaches were noted on the tilting pan, deck and bulkheads.
|
|
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.
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Item No.:
41
|
|
Site:
Housekeeping-
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Violation:
There were no waste receptacles near the exit doors for the deck 7 aft lobby public toilet rooms to allow for bare hands free exit.
|
|
Recommendation:
Equip public toilet facilities so that persons exiting the toilet room are not required to handle the door with bare hands. This may be accomplished by methods such as locating paper towel dispensers at sinks and waste containers near the room door, installing mechanically operated doors, door removal, or other effective means.
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Item No.:
41
|
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Site:
Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)
|
|
Violation:
The written OPRP needs to be updated as it did not list the triggers for response, nor the disinfectants used for soft surfaces. The ship was using chlorine as a disinfectant for hard surfaces. None of the other disinfectants used have demonstrated efficacy against feline calicivirus (FCV), a surrogate for noroviruses. There was no established management team for outbreak response.
|
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Recommendation:
Ensure that each vessel has a written Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP) which details the standard procedures and policies to specifically address gastrointestinal illness onboard. The plan shall include the duties and responsibilities of each department and their staff to include steps in outbreak management and control as well as the trigger for each step.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Ventilation-
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Violation:
There were small access panels installed on the air conditioning units. These panels only allowed for the front section of the drip pan to be viewed.
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Recommendation:
Provide a means to view the entire drip pan during an inspection.
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