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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Permeate Water Lines
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Violation:
Segments of the permeate water lines from the reverse osmosis plant to the potable water halogenation station were not striped or painted in accordance with ISO 14726 standards (blue/gray/blue).
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Recommendation:
Stripe or paint permeate lines directed to the potable water system in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/gray/blue). 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-Nonpotable Chilled Water Lines
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Violation:
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-Pool Bather Load
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Violation:
There was no documentation of the pool bather load calculation.
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Recommendation:
Maintain documentation on the maximum bather load for each RWF. Ensure the maximum bather load is based on the following factor: one person per five gallons (19 liters) per minute of recirculation flow.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Pool Turnover Rate
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Violation:
There was no documentation of the pool turnover rate calculation.
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Recommendation:
For RWFs with skim gutters, ensure that the fill level of the RWF is to the level of the skim gutters. Design recirculation systems and equipment, including chemical control equipment, UV disinfection systems, filter, and pumps to maintain adequate water chemistry control while operating at the following minimum turnover rates: (1) swimming pool (VSP 2005 Construction Guidelines or earlier): 6 hours; (2) swimming pool (VSP 2011 Construction Guidelines or later): 4 hours.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Water Chemistry
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Violation:
The combined chlorine and alkalinity were not monitored.
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Recommendation:
Monitor and adjust the RWF?s flow rates, free and combined halogen levels, pH, total alkalinity, and clarity as recommended by the manufacturer and to maintain optimum public health protection and water chemistry.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Pool Safety Sign
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Violation:
The pool safety sign did not contain bather load information or a caution against using the facility if experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, or fever.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the sign include bather load information and cautions against using the facility if experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, or fever.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Pool Shepherd?s Hook
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Violation:
The shepherd's hook at the pool was of a telescoping material.
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Recommendation:
Provide a rescue or shepherd?s hook and an approved flotation device at a prominent location (visible from the full perimeter of the pool) at each RWF that has a depth of 1 meter (3 feet) or greater. Mount these devices in a manner that allows for easy access during an emergency. Ensure the pole of the rescue or shepherd?s hook is long enough to reach the center of the deepest portion of the pool from the side plus 2 feet. Ensure it is a light, strong, nontelescoping material with rounded, nonsharp ends. Ensure the approved flotation device includes an attached rope that is at least 2/3 of the maximum pool width.
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Item No.:
16
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Site:
Room Service-
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Violation:
The time control plan for the milk in the cappuccino machine was located in the Observation Lounge and not in Room Service.
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Recommendation:
Maintain a written time control plan(s) that ensures compliance with these guidelines on the vessel and make it available for review during inspections. Post a time control plan at each outlet where time control is used.
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Item No.:
19
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Site:
Housekeeping-Deck 5 Linen Locker
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Violation:
Bottles of water were stored directly on the deck.
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Recommendation:
Protect food from contamination by storing the food: (1) Covered or otherwise protected; (2) In a clean, dry location; (3) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (4) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the deck.
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Item No.:
22
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Site:
Galley-Dishwash Area
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Violation:
The rack conveyor dishwash machine did not have a manufacturer's data plate.
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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: (1) wash tank, rinse tank(s) if present, and final sanitizing rinse temperatures; (2) pressure required for the fresh water sanitizing rinse unless the machine is designed to use only a pumped sanitizing rinse; (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.:
26
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Site:
Buffet-La Boussole
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Violation:
Many previously cleaned plates were soiled in the scullery clean storage area, the buffet self-service plate stands, and the undercounter dish/utensil holding cabinets.
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Recommendation:
Ensure 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-Hot Line
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Violation:
The gaps on the backs of the previously cleaned round black handles for the three tilting pans were soiled.
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Recommendation:
Ensure 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.:
33
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Site:
Buffet-La Boussole Service Pantry
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Violation:
The waste receptacle for the handwashing station was stored on the deck.
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Recommendation:
Mount the waste receptacle to the bulkhead off the deck to allow for proper cleaning.
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Item No.:
34
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Site:
Preparation Room-
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Violation:
The drain below the handwash station was not working properly, allowing water to pool onto the deck. This was corrected during the inspection and all water was removed from the deck.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the plumbing system in the food area is maintained in good repair.
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Item No.:
37
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Site:
Galley-Hot Line
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Violation:
There was excess condensation on the deckhead above the in-use tilting kettles. Staff wiped off all of the condensation and after a period of time no further condensation formed. No condensation was observed dripping.
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Recommendation:
Ensure all food preparation, warewashing, and toilet rooms have sufficient ventilation to keep them free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes.
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Item No.:
40
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Site:
Integrated Pest Management-Mooring Lines
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Violation:
Some mooring lines were sharing a rat guard, making it open and ineffective to prevent the passage of vermin crawling along the lines from the pier to the ship.
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Recommendation:
Install rat guards on the mooring lines so that all parts of the lines are protected.
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Item No.:
40
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Site:
Integrated Pest Management-Incoming Shipments
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Violation:
The records for pest inspections of incoming shipments were not clear on what supplies were inspected and received onboard. The IPM plan also did not describe procedures for these inspections.
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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:
Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)
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Violation:
The OPRP did not include procedures for returning the vessel to normal operating conditions after an outbreak or procedures to minimize respiratory and dermal exposures to both passengers and crew.
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Recommendation:
Ensure each vessel has a written OPRP that details standard procedures and policies to specifically address AGE onboard. Include the following in the written OPRP: (5) Procedures for returning the vessel to normal operating conditions after an outbreak; (6) Procedures to protect the passengers and crew from exposure to disinfectants, if not already included in the vessel?s safety management system. Ensure this protection includes: (a) Material safety data sheets (MSDSs); (b) Personal protective equipment for crew; (c) Health and safety procedures to minimize respiratory and dermal exposures to both passengers and crew.
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Item No.:
43
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Site:
Ventilation-Air Handling Units
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Violation:
The water used for the cleaning of air handling units appeared to be technical water. The water connections installed in the ventilation rooms were used to clean the units. The staff understood that the water was potable but no presence of chlorine was found during several tests done the day of inspection.
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Recommendation:
Use only potable water for cleaning HVAC distribution systems.
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