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Inspection Detail Report

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Cruise Ship: Diamond Princess Cruise line: Princess Cruises Inspection Date: 05/27/2008 Score: 100
 
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.: 08
Site: Potable Water-Cross-connection Control Program
Violation: The potable water connections to the warewash machine detergent dispensers were not listed in the cross-connection control program.
Recommendation: Ensure that the cross-connection control program includes at minimum: a complete listing of cross-connections and the backflow prevention method/device for each, so that there is a match to the plumbing system component and location, and an inspection frequency. Ensure that air-gaps are included in the listing.
Item No.: 20
Site: Galley-Deck 6 Garde Manger
Violation: A semi-soft sealant was used on the back plate of the deli slicers, making cleaning difficult.
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.
Item No.: 20
Site: Galley-Deck 6 Garde Manger
Violation: A semi-soft sealant was used on the back plate of the deli slicers, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Ensure that the sealant used is approved for food contact surfaces and dries to a smooth hard finish.
Item No.: 20
Site: Galley-Deck 5 Bakery
Violation: The dough hook for the left floor mounted mixer was peeling and pitted, making cleaning difficult.
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.
Item No.: 27
Site: Galley-Deck 6 Portside Hot Galley
Violation: The drip tray housing of the flat top grill had grease leaking out from around the edges.
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: Galley-Deck 5 Pastry
Violation: The ceramic induction range top was soiled with old food.
Recommendation: Ensure that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Item No.: 33
Site: Galley-
Violation: A few deck tiles had missing and recessed grout, 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: Galley-Deck 6 Portside Hot Galley
Violation: Water was leaking from the deckhead onto the deck in the fish section by the tilting pan.
Recommendation: Ensure that a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 37
Site: Galley-Soup Station
Violation: Excessive condensate was collecting on the deckhead above the three boilers.
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.
*Inspections scores of 85 or lower are NOT satisfactory

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