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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-Questionaires
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Violation:
For the 3/24-31/2007 cruise the 72-hour questionnaire for a crew member was missing.
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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.:
08
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Site:
Galley-
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Violation:
The backflow protection device for the hood cleaning system was leaking. The container that should hold the cleanser was filled with water and standing water was noted on the deck due to this leak.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that backflow preventers are maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Galley-
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Violation:
The backflow protection device for the hood cleaning system was leaking. The container that should hold the cleanser was filled with water and standing water was noted on the deck due to this leak.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that backflow prevention devices are periodically inspected and any failed units are replaced.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Garbage Room
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Violation:
A non-continuous pressure backflow protection device was attached to a water line that had a hose with a valve downstream.
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Recommendation:
Replace this device with one that is designed for use under continuous pressure applications.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Deck 5 - Main Galley
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Violation:
The vent openings on a few of the continuous pressure backflow prevention devices had been painted shut.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that vent openings are not blocked.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Whirlpool/Spa-
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Violation:
There was no record of the monthly sand filter checks and sedimentation tests.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that the granular filters are opened at least monthly and examined for cracks, mounds, or holes in the filter media and a core sample of the filter media is inspected for excessive organic material accumulation using a recommended sedimentation method.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Whirlpool/Spa-
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Violation:
There was no record of the monthly sand filter checks and sedimentation tests.
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Recommendation:
Maintain records of these tests and inspections.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Whirlpool/Spa-
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Violation:
The fecal accident log did not indicate the free halogen residual used during disinfection.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that a written or electronic record of all fecal accidents is maintained. Ensure that the record includes the pool name, date and time of the incident, response steps taken, free residual halogen level achieved following cleaning, and contact times.
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Item No.:
11
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Site:
Medical-Cabin mates/contacts
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Violation:
Verbal interviews of cabin mates and close contacts were not documented.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that verbal interviews are documented.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Food Service General-
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Violation:
Gaps, seams, and corrosion were noted in the technical compartments of the beverage stations and buffet stations, 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:
Food Service General-
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Violation:
Gaps, seams, and corrosion were noted in the technical compartments of the beverage stations and buffet stations, 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:
Food Service General-Dinning Rooms
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Violation:
The non-food contact surfaces on a few of the wait stations had broken and chipped laminate material, making cleaning difficult.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 - Trolley Wash
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Violation:
There was loose/missing soft sealant at the juncture between the trolley wash unit and the deckhead, making cleaning difficult. This was noted above the trolley wash unit's control panel.
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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-Deck 5 - Room Service
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Violation:
There were missing fasteners on the front of the salamander units, resulting in holes that made 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-Deck 5 - Satellite Pastry
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Violation:
The chest freezer covers had holes, gaps and seams, 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-Deck 5 - Dishwash
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Violation:
A few waiter trays were found with rough surfaces, 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:
Galley-Deck 4 - Roast Preparation Station
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Violation:
The wheel coating on the portable table was worn, 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:
Gaps and seams were noted in the technical space below the starboard handwash sink, 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:
Pantry-Schooner Bar
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Violation:
An excessive amount of foam insulation was noted around the multi-flow lines in the technical compartment, 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.:
27
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Site:
Buffet-Outside Beverage Station
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Violation:
The technical compartment of this station was soiled along the back bottom sections.
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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-Deck 5 - Room Service
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Violation:
One previously cleaned drip pan was found soiled with grease.
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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-Deck 5 - Room Service (Hot Stove)
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Violation:
The drip pan housings were heavily 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.:
28
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Site:
Galley-Deck 5 - Knife Locker
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Violation:
The shelves of the knife locker were soiled. Clean knives were stored in this locker.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles are stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 150 mm (6 inches) above the deck.
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Item No.:
30
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Site:
Galley-Toilet Rooms
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Violation:
The toilet room doors were not self-closing.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that toilet rooms are completely enclosed and shall have tight-fitting, self-closing doors which shall be kept closed except during cleaning or maintenance.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Buffet-
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Violation:
The deck drains in the technical compartment of the beverage and buffet stations had a rough finish, 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:
There were several areas in the galley where the deck-bulkhead junctures were 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:
Galley-
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Violation:
The deck-bulkhead junctures were soiled under equipment.
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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:
Buffet-Starboard Salad Station
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Violation:
The deck drain was heavily soiled with food.
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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:
Food Service General-Dinning Rooms
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Violation:
The deck/wait station junctures were 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:
Galley-Deck 5 - Buffet Station
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Violation:
There were small holes in the bulkhead above the meat slicer, 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-Deck 5 - Buffet Station
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Violation:
An open seam was noted along the profile strip above the meat slicer. This seam made 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-Deck 5 - Room Service
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Violation:
A loose profile strip was noted at the bulkhead/deckhead juncture above the hot stove.
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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-Deck 5 - Dry Store
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Violation:
A gap was noted at the bulkhead/deck juncture profile strip, 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.:
37
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Site:
Provisions-Deck 1 - Vegetable Walk-in Cooler
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Violation:
Liquid was dripping from a seam in front of the compressor unit. No food items were stored in this area.
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Recommendation:
Make the necessary repairs to stop this dripping.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Buffet-Starboard Salad Station
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Violation:
Flies were noted around the deck drain.
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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.:
39
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Site:
Galley-Deck 2 - Crew Mess
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Violation:
Drain flies were observed near the ice machine.
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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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