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Item No.:
04
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Site:
Potable Water-Far Point Records
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Violation:
On 26 February, the far point chart indicated the free residual halogen was above 5.0 ppm from 17:30 to 20:30. On 5 March, the far point chart indicated the free residual halogen was above 5.0 ppm from 17:30 to 21:30.
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Recommendation:
Provide continuous halogenation of the potable water system using halogenation injection equipment and maintain a free residual halogen between 0.2 mg/L (ppm) and 5.0 mg/L (ppm) throughout the distribution system.
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Item No.:
04
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Site:
Potable Water-Far Point Records
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Violation:
On 26 February, the far point chart indicated the free residual halogen was above 5.0 ppm from 17:30 to 20:30. On 5 March, the far point chart indicated the free residual halogen was above 5.0 ppm from 17:30 to 21:30. The charts did not contain notations for the halogen levels out of range.
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Recommendation:
Provide continuous halogenation of the potable water system using halogenation injection equipment and maintain a free residual halogen between 0.2 mg/L (ppm) and 5.0 mg/L (ppm) throughout the distribution system.
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Item No.:
08
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Site:
Potable Water-Distillate and Permeate Lines
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Violation:
The distillate lines from the evaporators and the permeate lines from the reverse osmosis systems were not striped to the production halogen injection point in accordance with ISO 14726 standards (blue/gray/blue). (2011 VSP Operations Manual)
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Recommendation:
Stripe or paint distillate and permeate lines directed to the potable water system in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/gray/blue). Ensure no other lines have the above color designations. 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. Do not stripe or paint potable water lines after reduced pressure assemblies as potable water.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Automatic Monitoring
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Violation:
Staff stated the automatic monitoring and chart recorders for each recreational water facility were installed and operational, but further testing needs to be done to ensure the equipment was working properly. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)
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Recommendation:
Install automated systems for halogen-based disinfection and pH control dosing. Control the amounts injected by flow meters or free halogen and pH analyzers.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Sample Lines
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Violation:
The sample lines for the analyzer chart recorders for the whirlpool spas were located after the compensation tank. Staff stated the equipment has been ordered. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)
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Recommendation:
Install chart recorders or electronic data loggers with security features that record pH and halogen measurements for each individual RWF. Ensure the sample line for the analyzer probe (monitoring) is either directly from the RWF or on the return line from each RWF and before the compensation tank. Install appropriate sample taps for analyzer calibration. In the event of equipment failure, measure free residual halogen and pH by a manual test kit at the RWF or return line at least hourly for whirlpool spas, spa pools, children's pools, and wading pools and every 4 hours for all other RWFs. Record manual readings on a chart or log, retain for at least 12 months, and ensure that they are available for review during inspections. Complete repairs on malfunctioning halogen analyzer-chart recorders within 30 days of equipment failure. Provide an audible alarm in a continuously occupied watch station to indicate low and high free halogen and pH readings in each RWF.
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Item No.:
10
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Forward Port Whirlpool Spa
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Violation:
A passenger was observed taking a child who was not toilet trained into the whirlpool spa. The child remained in the whirlpool spa for more than five minutes before the inspector brought it to the officer's attention. The Chief Officer informed the Pool Attendant, who then asked the passenger to remove the child from the whirlpool spa.
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Recommendation:
Prohibit children in diapers or who are not toilet trained from using any RWF that is not specifically designed and approved for use by children in diapers.
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Item No.:
11
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Site:
Medical-Acute Gastoenteritis Surveillance Log
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Violation:
According to the acute gastroenteritis (AGE) surveillance log, an assistant cook had an onset of reportable AGE symptoms on 7 April at 09:00, but did not report to the medical center until 15:25. According to his 72-hour self-administered questionnaire, his symptoms began around midnight on 6-7 April. According to his time sheet, this crew member stopped work on 6 April at 22:30 and was placed on sick leave for 7 April, but did not report to the medical center until 15:25. It was unclear if this crew member remained in his cabin on this day. A singer had an onset of reportable AGE symptoms on 12 March at 16:00, but did not report to the medical center until 13 March at 00:30. It could not be determined if this crew member worked her shift on 12 March because she has signed off of the ship and her time sheet could not be located.
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Recommendation:
When food employees meet the case definition for AGE, ensure the following actions are taken: (1) isolate in cabin or designated restricted area until symptom-free for a minimum of 48 hours; (2) follow-up with and receive approval by designated medical personnel before returning crew to work; (3) document date and time of last symptom and clearance to return to work. When nonfood employees meet the case definition for AGE, ensure the following actions are taken: (1) isolate in cabin or designated restricted area until symptom-free for a minimum of 24 hours; (2) follow-up with and receive approval by designated medical personnel before returning crew to work; (3) document the date and time of last symptom and clearance to return to work.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Buffet-Deck 4 - Crew Mess - Beverage Station
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Violation:
The actuating levers for the consumer-self-service, combination ice/water dispensers were not long enough to prevent contamination from used/soiled consumer cups and glasses.
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Recommendation:
In equipment that dispenses liquid food or ice in unpackaged form, ensure: (4) The dispensing equipment actuating lever or mechanism and filling device of consumer self-service beverage dispensing equipment is designed to prevent contact with the lip-contact surface of glasses or cups that are refilled.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Buffet-Deck 4 - Crew Mess - Beverage Station
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Violation:
The finish coat of the coffee machine was pealing adjacent to the hot water dispensing nozzle and coffee dispensing nozzle.
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Recommendation:
Materials used in the construction of multiuse utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment must be: (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.
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Item No.:
20
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Site:
Galley-Deck 11 - Pizzeria
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Violation:
Slotted fasteners were used at the door hinges inside the stacked pizza ovens.
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Recommendation:
Use only low profile, non-slotted, non-corroding, and easy-to-clean fasteners on food-contact surfaces and in splash zones. Prohibit the use of exposed slotted screws, Phillips head screws, or pop rivets in these areas.
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Item No.:
21
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Site:
Galley-Deck 4 - Crew Galley - Hot
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Violation:
The gasket of the combination oven door on the left side was compromised and allowed a large volume of steam to escape.
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Recommendation:
Ensure nonfood contact equipment is maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including: (1) Equipment maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and operation specifications of these guidelines; (2) Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates are kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
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Item No.:
29
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Site:
Galley-Sushi / Steakhouse Galley
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Violation:
A food worker used the double handwash sink at the entrance to the combined galley to wash a plastic light fixure.
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Recommendation:
Ensure handwashing facilities are used for no other purpose and are accessible at all times.
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Item No.:
36
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Site:
Preparation Room-Deck 3 - Butcher
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Violation:
The artificial illumination behind and along the left side of the band saw was less than 110-lux. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)
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Recommendation:
Ensure the light intensity is at least 110 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 centimeters (30 inches) above the deck when in use, in walk-in refrigerator units and dry storage areas, and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. 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-Deck 4 - Crew Mess - Beverage Station
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Violation:
The artificial illumination to the sides and behind each counter-mounted beverage dispenser was less than 110-lux. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)
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Recommendation:
Ensure the light intensity is at least 110 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 centimeters (30 inches) above the deck when in use, in walk-in refrigerator units and dry storage areas, and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. 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:
Galley-Deck 5 - Starboard Warewash
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Violation:
The artificial illumination behind the flight-type glass wash machine (in-board side) and the path and adjacent bulkhead was not 110-lux. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)
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Recommendation:
Ensure the light intensity is at least 110 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 centimeters (30 inches) above the deck when in use, in walk-in refrigerator units and dry storage areas, and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. 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.:
37
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Site:
Galley-Deck 4 - Crew Galley - Hot
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Violation:
Steam escaping from a faulty gasket on the combination oven formed condenation along the deckhead.
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Recommendation:
Ensure 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:
Preparation Room-Deck 3 - Bone Crusher/Pulper
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Violation:
According to the staff, the out-of-service bone crusher/pulper will not be used in the future.
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Recommendation:
Ensure only articles necessary for the food service operation are stored in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas.
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Item No.:
44
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Site:
Potable Water-Far Point Records
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Violation:
The far point charts for 26 February and 5 March indicated the free residual halogen was above 5.0 ppm for 3-4 hours. No action was taken for the free residual halogen out of range.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the supervisor or person in charge of potable water operations on the vessel demonstrates to VSP-during inspections and on request-knowledge of potable water operations, is able to demonstrate this knowledge by compliance with Section 5 of the VSP 2011 Operations Manual or by responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific operation, and properly trains employees to comply with Section 5 of the VSP 2011 Operations Manual as it relates to their assigned duties.
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Item No.:
44
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Site:
Recreational Water Facilities-Forward Port Whirlpool Spa
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Violation:
A passenger was observed taking a child who was not toilet trained into the whirlpool spa. The child remained in the whirlpool spa for more than five minutes. The Pool Attendant did not take immediate action.
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Recommendation:
Ensure the supervisor or person in charge of recreational water operations on the vessel demonstrates to VSP-during inspections and on request - knowledge of recreational water operations, is able to demonstrate this knowledge by compliance with Section 6 of the VSP 2011 Operations Manual or by responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific operation, and properly trains employees to comply with Section 6 of the VSP 2011 Operations Manual as it relates to their assigned duties.
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