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Cruise Ship: Norwegian Sky Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Lines Inspection Date: 08/04/2008 Score: 93
 
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-Spa Steam Generator
Violation: A non-continuous pressure backflow prevention device was being used on the potable water line supplying the steam generator in the spa area.
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: Potable Water-Salon
Violation: There was no backflow prevention device on the hot or cold potable water line for the pedicure foot bath.
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: Potable Water-Salon
Violation: There was no backflow prevention device on the hot or cold potable water line for the pedicure foot bath.
Recommendation: Ensure that backflow preventers are installed when air gaps are impractical or when water under pressure is required.
Item No.: 08
Site: Galley-
Violation: The backflow prevention device for the carbonator was leaking in the soda cabinet.
Recommendation: Replace or repair the backflow prevention device.
Item No.: 16
Site: Provisions-Cooked Meat Stores
Violation: The temperature of the deli meats was found to be between 44° F and 46° F. The ambient air temperature of the unit was 45° F. Per staff, three hours prior to the inspection the unit had a temperature below 41 F. The meat was blast chilled and placed in a different walk-in storage unit.
Recommendation: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, ensure that potentially hazardous food is maintained: (1) At 60°C (140°F) [roasts 54°C (130°F)] or above, or (2) At 5°C (41°F) or less.
Item No.: 16
Site: Buffet-Time as a Public Health Control Plan
Violation: The time as a public health control plan did not include the pitchers of half & half at the beverage stations. Per staff, these units were on time control and the service times exceeded 4 hours.
Recommendation: Include the half & half in the time as a public health control plan.
Item No.: 18
Site: Provisions-Meat Thawing Room
Violation: Raw ground beef patties were stored above the packages of raw strip loin. This was corrected.
Recommendation: Ensure that food is protected from cross-contamination by: (2) Separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by using separate equipment for each type, or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross-contamination of one type with another is prevented, and preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
Item No.: 19
Site: Provisions-Raw Vegetable Stores
Violation: Water from the cooling fan was spraying onto raw vegetables stored next to the unit.
Recommendation: Ensure that food is protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
Item No.: 19
Site: Buffet-Great Outdoor Port Hot Food Line
Violation: There was excessive condensate collecting on the underside of the shelf above the hot food line.
Recommendation: Ensure that food is protected from contamination by storing the food: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
Item No.: 20
Site: Preparation Room-Potato Peeler
Violation: There were slotted fasteners inside the food contact area of the potato peeler, making cleaning difficult.
Recommendation: Replace the slotted fasteners with smooth, low profile, corrosion-resistant fasteners.
Item No.: 20
Site: Buffet-Great Outdoor Port Beverage Station
Violation: The length of the tube for the bulk milk dispenser was greater than 1 inch.
Recommendation: Ensure that the bulk milk container dispensing tube is cut on the diagonal leaving no more than 25mm (1 inch) protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
Item No.: 20
Site: Food Service General-
Violation: There were slotted fasteners in the fryers.
Recommendation: Replace slotted fasteners with smooth, low profile, corrosion-resistant fasteners.
Item No.: 20
Site: Galley-Soup Station
Violation: The blades for the buffalo chopper were chipped.
Recommendation: Ensure that food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
Item No.: 21
Site: Galley-Cagney's
Violation: The used coffee grounds container for the espresso machine was broken.
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.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-All Buffet Cabinets
Violation: There was raw, exposed wood inside the technical compartments at the buffet stations.
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.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-All Buffet Cabinets
Violation: There was rough concrete inside the technical compartments.
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.
Item No.: 21
Site: Buffet-Great Outdoor Starboard Hot Food Line
Violation: The sneeze shield was chipped.
Recommendation: Replace the sneeze shield.
Item No.: 21
Site: Food Service General-
Violation: There were open seams along the edges of equipment and there were missing screws for the equipment.
Recommendation: Seal the seams and replace the missing fasteners.
Item No.: 21
Site: Food Service General-
Violation: There were unsealed openings to the bulkhead and deckhead around the pipe penetrations in the technical compartments of the refrigeration units and bain maries.
Recommendation: Close the openings.
Item No.: 22
Site: Galley-Starboard Dishwash
Violation: There was an irregular spray pattern for the final rinse nozzles. Per the engineer, the water pressure was low.
Recommendation: Ensure that warewashing equipment is maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including: (1) Being maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the standards of the materials, design, and construction of these guidelines; and (2) Maintaining water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices in good repair and ensuring their accuracy within the intended range of use.
Item No.: 26
Site: Preparation Room-Potato Peeler
Violation: The slotted fasteners inside the potato peeler were soiled with old food.
Recommendation: Ensure that food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
Item No.: 26
Site: Buffet-Great Outdoor Port Beverage Station
Violation: The water nozzle on the juice machine was soiled.
Recommendation: Ensure that food only contacts surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized.
Item No.: 30
Site: Galley-Potwash
Violation: The paper towels in the dispenser at the handwash station were wet.
Recommendation: Ensure the paper towels available at the handwash station are dry.
Item No.: 33
Site: Buffet-All Buffet Stations
Violation: The deck/buffet junctures were not coved.
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-Il Adagio
Violation: There was a missing deckhead panel next to the fryer.
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: Buffet-Ice Cream Station
Violation: The overhead lights were dusty.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, deckheads, and attached equipment in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas, are cleaned as often as necessary.
Item No.: 33
Site: Food Service General-
Violation: There was recessed grout and broken deck tiles throughout the food preparation areas.
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: Buffet-Crew Mess
Violation: The covers on the sprinkler heads were rusty.
Recommendation: Ensure that light fixtures, vent covers, and similar equipment attached to the bulkheads or deckheads are easily cleanable.
Item No.: 33
Site: Buffet-Crew Mess
Violation: The bottom of the bulkhead next to the handsink was rusty.
Recommendation: Ensure that decks, bulkheads, and deckheads in food preparation, warewashing, pantries, and storage areas are corrosion-resistant.
Item No.: 33
Site: Food Service General-
Violation: There were unsealed openings around pipe penetrations in the bulkheads. There were open gaps and seams along profile strips in the bulkheads.
Recommendation: Close the openings and gaps. Seal the seams.
Item No.: 34
Site: Preparation Room-
Violation: There was a leak at the cold water line of the three compartment sink.
Recommendation: Ensure that a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 34
Site: Galley-Hot Galley Aft
Violation: The deck drain in front of refrigeration units 1 and 2 was clogged.
Recommendation: Ensure that a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 34
Site: Galley-Hot Galley Aft
Violation: The drain pipe inside the technical compartment for the aft bain marie was missing.
Recommendation: Ensure that a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 34
Site: Galley-Forward
Violation: The drain line for the condensation collection drip pan was clogged inside refrigeration unit #2.
Recommendation: Ensure that a plumbing system in a food area is maintained in good repair.
Item No.: 34
Site: Buffet-Staff Mess
Violation: The deck drain in the technical compartment under the juice machine was clogged.
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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