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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program
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Violation:
All testable backflow prevention devices had not been tested since 18 April 2011.
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Recommendation:
Inspect and test backflow prevention devices requiring testing with a test kit after installation and at least annually. Maintain the test results showing the pressure differences on both sides of the valves for each device.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Distillate Lines
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Violation:
Portions of the distillate water lines from the evaporators to the potable water halogenation station were not striped or painted in accordance with ISO 14726 standards (blue/gray/blue) at 5-meter intervals.
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Recommendation:
Stripe or paint these lines at 5 meters (15 feet) intervals and on each side of partitions, decks, and bulkheads, except where decor would be marred by such markings, including potable water supply lines in technical lockers.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Food Service General-Chilled Water Lines
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Violation:
Most of the nonpotable chilled water lines connected to the back of the ice machines in food areas throughout the ship were not uniquely identified.
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Recommendation:
Uniquely identify all refrigerant brine lines in all galleys, pantries, and cold rooms to prevent cross-connections.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool Safety Signs
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Violation:
The safety signs at the whirlpools did not caution against the use by individuals on medication or who have underlying medical conditions such as high or low blood pressure.
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Recommendation:
In addition to the safety sign requirements in section 6.7.1.1.1, install a sign at each whirlpool spa and spa pool entrance listing precautions and risks associated with the use of these facilities. Include, at a minimum, cautions against use by individuals on medication or who have underlying medical conditions such as high or low blood pressure.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-
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Violation:
There were no appropriate secondary standards onboard to verify the operation of the electronic test kit used to monitor water chemistry in the RWFs.
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Recommendation:
Where available, ensure appropriate secondary standards are onboard for electronic test kits to verify test kit operation.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Buffet-Calypso Fruit Island
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Violation:
An insect light trap was located next to plates of ready-to-eat fruit.
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Recommendation:
Do not locate insect control devices, such as insect light traps, over food storage, food preparation areas, food service stations, or clean equipment. Prevent dead insects and insect fragments from falling on exposed food.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
The plastic tray in contact with prepared meat in a plastic bin was cracked in multiple areas, making cleaning difficult. Staff stated new plastic trays were scheduled to arrive the following day.
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Recommendation:
Ensure multiuse food-contact surfaces are: (1) Smooth; (2) Free of breaks, open seams greater than 0.8 mm (1/32 inch), cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Food Service General-Rack Conveyor Warewash Machines
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Violation:
The manufacturer's data plate on the rack conveyor warewash machines indicated a rack capacity in baskets per hour and meters per minute.
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Recommendation:
Ensure a warewashing machine is provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to or posted adjacent to the machine that indicates the machine?s design and operating specifications including the: (3) conveyor speed in feet per minute or minimum transit time for belt conveyor machines, minimum transit time for rack conveyor machines, and wash and final sanitizing rinse times as specified by the manufacturer for stationary rack machines.
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Item No.:
33
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Site:
Buffet-Crew Mess
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Violation:
At the soiled dish drop-off, the door tracks were soiled with old food debris. During the inspection, the dishwash area was in operation, but the crew mess had just opened for lunch.
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Recommendation:
Ensure 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.:
36
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Site:
Food Service General-Lighting
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Violation:
The light intensity was below 110 lux behind and around some of the combination ovens. Temporary magnetic lights were installed, but not all of them produced enough light intensity. Staff stated permanent lights will be installed during the April 2013 dry dock.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the light intensity is at least 110 lux (10 foot candles) behind and around mounted equipment, including counter-mounted equipment.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Buffet-Calypso Pizza Station
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Violation:
The light intensity was below 220 lux at some areas of the food preparation counter.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the light intensity is at least 220 lux (20 foot candles) on food preparation surfaces, and at a distance of 75 centimeters (30 inches) above the deck in food preparation areas, handwashing facilities, warewashing areas, equipment, and utensil storage, pantries, toilet rooms, and consumer self-service areas.
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Item No.:
40
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Site:
Integrated Pest Management-Delivery Records
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Violation:
There was no record that the incoming shipment of food and other supplies received on 6 September was inspected for evidence of insects, rodents, and other pests.
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Recommendation:
Routinely inspect incoming shipments of food and all other supplies for evidence of insects, rodents, and other pests. Maintain a record of these inspections onboard the vessel and make the record available for review during inspections.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Children Area-
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Violation:
The restroom adjacent to the children's pool did not have a sign advising users of toilet facilities to use hand towel, paper towel, or tissue to open the door upon exiting.
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Recommendation:
Post a sign advising users of toilet facilities to use hand towel, paper towel, or tissue to open the door unless the exit is hands free.
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Item No.:
41
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Site:
Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)
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Violation:
The OPRP did not include procedures to minimize respiratory and dermal exposures to both passengers and crew. In addition, it did not have procedures for informing passengers embarking the vessel of an outbreak during the previous voyage.
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Recommendation:
Ensure each vessel has a written OPRP that details standard procedures and policies to specifically address AGE onboard. Include in the written OPRP procedures for informing passengers and crew members of the outbreak, ensuring this section also includes procedures for notification of passengers embarking the vessel following an outbreak voyage or segment of a voyage; and procedures to protect the passengers and crew from exposure to disinfectants, if not already included in the vessel?s safety management system.
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Item No.:
42
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Site:
Children Area-
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Violation:
A written guidance on symptoms of common childhood illnesses was not posted at the entrance of the children's center. It was posted in a nearby corridor. Parents and children do not see this written policy if they come from the children's pool area to the entrance of the children's center.
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Recommendation:
Post written guidance on symptoms of common childhood infectious illnesses at the entrance of the child activity center.
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Item No.:
42
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Site:
Children Area-
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Violation:
A written exclusion policy was not posted at the entrance of the children's center. It was posted in a nearby corridor. Parents and children do not see this written policy if they come from the children's pool area to the entrance of the children's center.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the child activity center has a written exclusion policy on procedures to be followed when a child develops symptoms of an infectious illness while at the center. Ensure the exclusion policy includes a requirement for written clearance from the medical staff before a child with symptoms of infectious illness can be allowed in the child activity center. Post the policy at the entrance of the child activity center.
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Item No.:
42
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Site:
Children Area-
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Violation:
The water temperature at the handwashing sink inside the children's toilet room could be adjusted to greater than 110°F. The temperature was measured at 133°F.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the maximum water temperature for a handwashing station does not exceed 43°C (110°F).
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Item No.:
42
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Site:
Children Area-
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Violation:
The children's toilet room did not have a sign advising the providers to wash their hands and the children's hands after assisting children with using the toilet.
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Recommendation:
Post signs in children's toilet rooms advising the providers to wash their hands and the children's hands after assisting children with using the toilet.
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Item No.:
42
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Site:
Children Area-
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Violation:
There was no sign in the diaper changing area advising handwashing after each diaper change.
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Recommendation:
Post signs in the diaper changing area advising handwashing after each diaper change.
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