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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-
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Violation:
On the cruise from 11/6 to 11/9/08, there were 2 ill crew members. The crew positions were not indicated on the gastrointestinal illness log.
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Recommendation:
The gastrointestinal illness surveillance log entry for each crew member shall contain crew member position or job on the vessel.
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Item No.:
02
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Site:
Medical-
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Violation:
There was a crew member who reported to medical on 10/31/08. The gastrointestinal illness log indicated 3 episodes of diarrhea, but the crew member was listed as a non-reportable case. There were 2 passengers who reported to medical on 10/27/08. The gastrointestinal illness log indicated 3 episodes of diarrhea for one passenger and 5 episodes for the other passenger. Both were listed as non-reportable cases.
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Recommendation:
A reportable case of gastrointestinal illness shall be defined as:
(1) Diarrhea (three or more episodes of loose stools in a 24 hour period); or (2) Vomiting and one additional symptom including one or more episodes of loose stools in a 24-hour period, or abdominal cramps, or headache, or muscle aches, or fever (temperature >38 °C (100.4 °F)); and (3) Reported to the master of the vessel, the medical staff, or other designated staff by a passenger or a crew member.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Whirlpool #3 Machinery Room
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Violation:
There was a constant drip at the intermediate vent of the backflow prevention device. The vessel had identified the situation and the whirlpool had been emptied.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that backflow preventers are maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
11
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Site:
Medical-
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Violation:
There were 2 crew members ill on the 11/6 - 11/9/08 cruise. The isolation records indicated "isolated until end of cruise" and did not give a time of the end of isolation.
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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.:
11
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Site:
Medical-
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Violation:
There were 2 crew members ill on the 11/6 - 11/9/08 cruise. The isolation records indicated "isolated until end of cruise" and did not give a time of the end of isolation.
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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.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Animator's Hot Galley
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Violation:
Combination oven 495 had been out of service since March 27, 2008. According to staff, the wrong part was delivered and they are awaiting the correct one.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that food contact equipment is maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operation specifications of these guidelines.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Pluto's
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Violation:
There was a gap underneath the grease collection spout on the flat grill.
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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:
Buffet-Beach Blanket Starboard Line #2
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Violation:
There were cables draping the bottom of the technical compartment below the coffee machine. This was corrected.
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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-
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Violation:
There was a gap under the top left-hand corner of fryer 653.
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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-Triton's Hot Galley
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Violation:
There was a gap under the top left-hand corner of fryer 380.
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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.:
26
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Site:
Galley-Triton's Beverage Station
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Violation:
There was a small amount of debris on the bottom front of the ice maker. The debris was on the exterior of the equipment and did not impact the ice bath.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch.
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Item No.:
27
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Site:
Galley-Palo's
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Violation:
There was mold in the technical compartment next to the fryer.
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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-Pluto's
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Violation:
The gap underneath the grease collection spout on the flat grill 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-
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Violation:
The gap on fryer 653 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-Triton's Hot Galley
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Violation:
The gap on fryer 380 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.:
30
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Site:
Buffet-Beach Blanket Portside Line #1
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Violation:
The paper towel dispenser for the handwash station was located on the opposite side of a shelf from the handwash sink. Crew members would have to climb under the shelf in order to access the paper towels. According to staff, the shelf was newly installed.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that a handwashing facility includes a sink, soap dispenser, single-use towels dispenser, and waste receptacle.
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Item No.:
30
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Site:
Buffet-Beach Blanket Portside Line #1
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Violation:
The paper towel dispenser for the handwash station was located on the opposite side of a shelf from the handwash sink. Crew members would have to climb under the shelf in order to access the paper towels. According to staff, the shelf was newly installed.
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Recommendation:
Install the paper towel dispenser at the handwash station.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Food Service General-Decks
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Violation:
The decks in the galleys and bar pantries were worn and difficult to clean due to chipped and peeling surfaces, especially at equipment foundations, gutterways, and deck/bulkhead junctures.
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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:
Bar-Wave Bands
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Violation:
The deck/cabinet juncture was not coved. There was also soft sealant at the deck/bulkhead juncture at the far end of bar.
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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:
Bar-Wave Bands
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Violation:
The deck/cabinet juncture was not coved. There was also soft sealant at the deck/bulkhead juncture at the far end of bar.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that bulkheads and deckheads have smooth, hard finishes, and light colored surfaces.
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Item No.:
37
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Site:
Galley-Animator's Hot Galley
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Violation:
There was condensate collected on the deckhead above combination oven 495 and tilt pan 510.
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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-
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Violation:
There was condensate collected on the deckhead above tilt pan 118.
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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
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Site:
Galley-Palo's
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Violation:
A mop was stored head down in the mop wringer.
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Recommendation:
After use, ensure that mops are placed in a position that allows them to air-dry.
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Item No.:
38
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Site:
Galley-Potwash
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Violation:
A mop was stored head down in the mop wringer in the cleaning locker.
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Recommendation:
After use, ensure that mops are placed in a position that allows them to air-dry.
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Item No.:
39
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Site:
Buffet-Beach Blanket Portside Line #1
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Violation:
There were two small black flies in the technical compartment below the coffee 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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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Children Area-Diaper Changing Stations
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Violation:
The wash hands often sign stated to wash hands "before and after diapering" and not after each diaper change.
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Recommendation:
Ensure that signs are posted in the diaper-changing area advising child-activity center staff to wash their hands after each diaper they change.
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