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Cruise Ship: Celebrity Galaxy Cruise line: Celebrity Cruises Inspection Date: 04/07/2008 Score: 97
 
This cruise ship inspection report lists the deficiencies found during the inspection. Additional information corresponding to each item number is available in the lastest editions of the CDC VSP Operational Manual.



 
    Cruise Ship's Corrective Action Statement

Item No.: 07
Site: Potable Water-Cova Cafe
Violation: There was no backflow prevention device installed on the potable water line supplying the coffee machine. The proper continuous pressure device was installed during the inspection.
Recommendation: Ensure that the potable water system is protected against backflow or other contamination by backflow preventers or air gaps.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-
Violation: The comprehensive cross-connection control program listed non-continuous pressure backflow prevention devices (NLF9), when a continuous pressure backflow device is required for these connections. Upon checking the locations for these devices the proper continuous pressure backflow prevention devices were installed. The air-gaps for the ice machines were listed on the program.
Recommendation: Ensure the air-gaps for the ice machines are listed on the cross-connection control program.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-
Violation: The comprehensive cross-connection control program listed non-continuous pressure backflow prevention devices (NLF9), when a continuous pressure backflow device is required for these connections. Upon checking the locations for these devices the proper continuous pressure backflow prevention devices were installed. The air-gaps for the ice machines were listed on the program.
Recommendation: Ensure the correct device/method is listed for the location of the backflow prevention device.
Item No.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Deck Water Taps
Violation: A hose was a nozzle was attached to the deck water tap on deck 14. This connection has a non-continuous pressure device installed.
Recommendation: Ensure that a continuous pressure-type backflow preventer is installed when a valve is located downstream from the backflow preventer.
Item No.: 08
Site: Other-Staff Mess
Violation: A non-continuous pressure backflow prevention device was installed on the potable water line to the coffee and juice machines.
Recommendation: Ensure that a continuous pressure-type backflow preventer is installed when a valve is located downstream from the backflow preventer.
Item No.: 10
Site: Whirlpool/Spa-
Violation: Install drain covers for the whirlpools prior to placing them back into service. Maintenance was being performed on the whirlpools.
Recommendation: Ensure the drain covers are replaced prior to placing the whirlpools back into service.
Item No.: 10
Site: Swimming Pool-Kids Pool
Violation: There was no marking on the drain covers, or letter indicating they met the anti-entrapment standard.
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.
Item No.: 20
Site: Preparation Room-Preparation Room - Bakery
Violation: The roll machine was posted out of order for months. The ship is awaiting spare parts.
Recommendation: Repair this machine as soon as the parts arrive.
Item No.: 20
Site: Galley-Lido Galley
Violation: The soft serve ice cream machine was posted out of order for the past 5 months. The ship is awaiting spare parts.
Recommendation: Repair this machine as soon as the spare parts arrive onboard the vessel.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Main Galley - Roast Section
Violation: The gasket on reach-in refrigerator #53 was torn, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that non-food contact equipment is maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including: (1) Equipment maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operation specifications of these guidelines. (2) Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates are kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Main Galley - Roast Section
Violation: Frayed insulation was observed beneath the flat-top grill.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces are free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Main Galley - Hot Line
Violation: The pipe insulation in the technical compartment of the bain marie (adjacent to the handwash station) was damaged, making cleaning difficult. Corrected during the inspection.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces are free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Main Galley - Hot Galley (STBD)
Violation: The cover to the mounted thermometer on the bain marie was missing, making cleaning difficult. Corrected during the inspection.
Recommendation: Replace the missing cover.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Lido Galley
Violation: Excess sealant was noted on the exterior of the table-top combination oven.
Recommendation: Remove the excess sealant.
Item No.: 22
Site: Galley-Main Galley - Dishwash Area
Violation: The final rinse temperature gauge on the in-use conveyor dishwash machine registered in excess of 220°F. There was also a sound of steam during final rinse operations. The final rinse measured 170°F at the plate surface.
Recommendation: In a mechanical operation, ensure that the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold is not more than 90°C (194°F), or less than: (1) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 74°C (165°F); or (2) For all other machines, 82°C (180°F); or (3) A utensil surface temperature of 71°C (160°F) as measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be achieved. (4) The maximum temperature of 90°C (194°F), does not apply to the high pressure and temperature systems with wand-type, hand-held, spraying devices used for the in-place cleaning and sanitizing of equipment such as meat saws.
Item No.: 22
Site: Galley-Lido Galley Dishwash Area (STBD)
Violation: The final rinse pressure gauge on the in-use conveyor dishwasher registered 28-29 psi.
Recommendation: Ensure that the flow pressure of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse in a warewashing machine is not less than 100 kilopascals (15 pounds per square inch) or more than 170 kilopascals (25 pounds per square inch) as measured in the water line immediately downstream or upstream from the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse control valve.
Item No.: 22
Site: Galley-Crew Galley - Potwash Area
Violation: The mechanical potwash was posted out of order for the past two weeks.
Recommendation: Repair this unit as soon as the spare parts arrive onboard the vessel.
Item No.: 26
Site: Bar-Casino and Oasis Bars
Violation: Brass fittings were noted on the potable water supply line between the carbonator and the backflow prevention device.
Recommendation: Ensure that copper and copper alloys such as brass are not used in contact with a food that has a pH below 6 such as vinegar, fruit juice, or wine or for a fitting or tubing installed between a backflow prevention device and a carbonator.
Item No.: 26
Site: Pantry-Buffet Pantry
Violation: The water tray beneath the ice cuber of the ice machine was soiled with a black material. This item was corrected during the inspection.
Recommendation: Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 26
Site: Galley-Main Galley - Breakfast/Toaster Area
Violation: Several previously cleaned plates were found soiled and stored inside the clean storage cabinet. All dishes were removed and sent to the dishwash area for rewashing.
Recommendation: Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
Item No.: 27
Site: Preparation Room-Preparation Room - Butcher
Violation: The previously cleaned wrench used for meat grinder was soiled and stored as clean.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 27
Site: Pantry-Vegetable Pantry
Violation: The lid of the vegetable washer had glue from label remnants that made cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 33
Site: Preparation Room-Preparation Room - Butcher
Violation: Some recessed grout noted in this area.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 33
Site: Provisions-Provisions - Dry Storage #1
Violation: The base of the door was damaged, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 33
Site: Provisions-Provisions - Dry Storage #2
Violation: The bottom hinge on the door was missing screws, leaving holes, making cleaning difficult. Corrected during the inspection.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Main Galley - Round Cook Section (Port)
Violation: Recessed grout was noted between deck tiles in this area.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Lido Galley
Violation: Excess sealant was noted on the bulkhead behind the table-top combination oven, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Remove the excess sealant.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Lido - Pizzeria
Violation: The bulkhead beneath the telephone was damaged, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Lido - Hamburger Grill
Violation: Some sections of the grill service area were not coved at the deck-cabinet juncture. This is a repeat item from the previous inspection.
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).
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-Crew Galley
Violation: Recessed grout was noted between deck tiles in this area.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 33
Site: Food Service General-Food Service General
Violation: The sealant/grout materials at the top of the coved deck tiles were damaged, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are constructed and maintained for easy cleaning.
Item No.: 34
Site: Other-Crew Mess
Violation: A potable water leak was noted at the filter to the coffee machine. This item was corrected during the inspection.
Recommendation: Ensure that a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory

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