Inspection on Oct 28, 2014 | Score: 98

Galley-Walk-In Refrigerator

A member of the corporate staff took the temperature of cut lettuce without first sanitizing the thermometer.

Buffet-Bella Vista Restaurant - Deck 11

At the soda station, a 2 cm gap was behind the machine, which was too narrow to access for cleaning. Also, there were open stainless steel boxes on both sides of the machine which were difficult to access for cleaning.

Buffet-Bella Vista Restaurant - Deck 11

The stainless steel boxes on both sides of the soda machine were soiled with old debris.

Buffet-Market Restaurant - Deck 9

At the soda station, the outside lower edges of the machine were soiled with old dust.

Galley-Walk-In Refrigerator

A member of the corporate staff took the temperature of cut lettuce without first sanitizing the thermometer.

Preparation Room-

The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the handwash station across from the entrance door.

Provisions-Dairy

The bottom of a deck stand was resting against boxes of pears.

Other-Pizzeria

The light intensity was less than 220 lux on the far right side of the left counter.

Buffet-Wide World Restaurant - Deck 10

At the soda station, the lower edge of the lower windows had exposed raw wood.

Buffet-Wide World Restaurant - Deck 10

At the soda station, a 2 cm gap was behind the machine, which was too narrow to access for cleaning. Also, there were open stainless steel boxes on both sides of the machine which were difficult to access for cleaning.

Buffet-Wide World Restaurant - Deck 10

The stainless steel boxes on both sides of the soda machine were soiled with old debris.

Buffet-Wide World Restaurant - Deck 10

The light intensity could not be raised to 220 lux at the four waiter stations.

Buffet-Wide World Restaurant - Deck 10

An artificial tree had its leaves hanging over the self-service Tea House beverage counter.

Galley-Wide World Restaurant - Deck 10

In the cold galley, whole tomatoes and peppers had the distributor's stickers attached to them. Staff stated the vegetables were washed in the vegetable preparation area before storage in the galleys.

Pantry-Bella Bar

The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the handwash station.

Pantry-Pool Bar

The water line for the dishwash machine was draped across the deck, making cleaning difficult.

Medical-Late Crew Member Reporting

On 9 October a Band Performer experienced 10 episodes of diarrhea with symptom onset at 22:00, but did not report to the medical center until 16:00 on 10 October. According to the staff he did not work while symptomatic, but it could not be determined if he stayed in his cabin the entire time between symptom onset and reporting to the medical center. On 13 September an Ordinary Seaman experience 3 episodes of diarrhea with symptom onset at 20:00, but did not report to the medical center until 11:19 on 14 September. According to work records the crew member worked from 23:00-10:00 while symptomatic. On 7 September an Assistant Steward experienced 4 episodes of diarrhea and one episode of vomiting with symptom onset at 15:00, but did not report to the medical center until 19:10. This crew member was working while symptomatic from 15:00-16:30.

Medical-Close Contact Interviews

No 48-hour verbal interview was conducted for the cabin mate of the crew member ill on 9 October.

Potable Water-Microbiologic Test Reagents

The two boxes of test reagents in the medical center expired on 22 June 2014 and 14 October 2014.

Potable Water-Production Pipe Striping

The water line from the mineralizers to the production chlorine injection point was not striped blue/gray/blue. The potable water line after the chlorine injection point was not striped blue or blue/green/blue, to indicate potable water.

Potable Water-Pool Trunk Room 11543

The dual check valve backflow prevention device on the potable water line for the hose tap by the handwash sink had a pipe connected to the atmospheric relief vent that was hard plumbed to the swimming pool drain line. This made it difficult to tell if the vent was continuously leaking.

Other-Engine Control Room Toilet

There was no sign posted advising users to wash their hands. Also, there was no sign advising users to use a paper towel to exit the toilet room.

Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)

Procedures for returning the vessel to normal operating conditions after an outbreak were not outlined in the OPRP.

Integrated Pest Management-Garbage Room

The weekly inspection of the garbage room was not documented.

Recreational Water Facilities-Swimming Pool Drain Covers

The three swimming pools had 4 individual square-shaped compliant drain covers fastened together to cover each large circular drains on the bottom of the pools. However, these covers did not completely surround the drain opening, as portions of the drains extended out on each side of the drain covers. This posed an entrapment hazard. This was observed in all three pools at each of their two drains.

Inspection on Oct 16, 2013 | Score: 95

Potable Water-Permeate Water Line Striping

The water line from the reverse osmosis plant up to the chlorine injection point was not striped blue/gray/blue. According to the staff, they did not have any more blue/gray/blue tape, but more had been ordered. During the inspection staff printed blue/gray/blue striping and began taping it to the water line.

Potable Water-Tank Disinfection

The concentration and contact time of free halogen residual was not recorded for the disinfection of one of the potable water tanks on 5 July 2013. There was only a statement that the company procedures had been followed. All of the previous potable water tank disinfection records included the correct information.

Potable Water-Bunkering Hoses

The hoses used for bunkering potable water were labeled 'Potable Water Hose' at each connecting end instead of 'Potable Water Only.'

Recreational Water Facilities-Kid's Pool

The kid's pool was classified by the vessel as a spa pool for treatment. However, after discussion with the inspector, it was determined that this pool must be classified as an interactive recreational water facility and the free halogen residual must be maintained between 2 and 5 ppm. The pool had a fountain feature that created a significant amount of bubbling and turbulence in the pool. The records indicated that the free halogen residual for this pool was consistently around 4 ppm.

Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool Automated Monitoring

Whirlpools 2 and 3 were recirculated on a combined system and there was only one monitoring point for the two whirlpools. This was the same with whirlpools 4 and 5. Staff was aware of this issue and had communicated with the corporate office to coordinate a solution.

Medical-Public Toilet

There was no sign in the public toilet room advising users to use a paper towel to open the door.

Food Service General-Bars

The glass showers at the beer taps had submerged inlets and there were no backflow prevention devices installed on the potable water supply lines. Installation of backflow prevention devices began during the inspection and at least one bar was completed before the inspectors left the vessel.

Galley-Bella Vista Time Control Plan

The upright refrigerator had a time control label but was not listed on the time control plan.

Buffet-Bella Vista Beverage Station

The soda dispenser was surrounded by a wood cabinet which was not completely sealed around the unit. This created difficult to clean areas around and behind the soda dispenser. Also, the panel behind the machine was missing, creating a void space to the interior bulkhead.

Buffet-Bella Vista Beverage Station

There was an excessive amount of accumulated dust on the technical components of the soda machine inside the wooden enclosure.

Buffet-Bella Vista Beverage Station

The lighting intensity around and behind the soda dispenser inside the wooden enclosure was less than 110 lux.

Buffet-Pizzeria Outlet

Eleven bags of ground edam cheese were at 65°F in the two refrigerated drawers of unit #20. All bags were discarded.

Buffet-Pizzeria Outlet

Undercounter refrigerator #20 had an ambient temperature of 65°F.

Galley-Pizzeria Coffe Station

The lighting intensity behind and around the 3 counter mounted coffee units was less than 110 lux. This lighting deficiency was already identified by staff and listed on their lighting plan.

Galley-Buffalo Steakhouse

The lighting intensity behind and around the counter mounted combination oven was less than 110 lux. This lighting deficiency was already identified by staff and listed on their lighting plan.

Galley-Deck 10 Cold Galley

On the slicer, the area below the backplate with the adjustable extension was soiled with food debris beneath the rubber ring.

Galley-Asian Galley

The electrical cord for the counter mounted combination oven was draped on the counter which can hinder proper cleaning.

Galley-Buffalo Steakhouse

The electrical cord for the counter mounted combination oven was draped on the counter which can hinder proper cleaning.

Galley-Asian Galley

The backflow prevention device for the combination oven had a continuous leak from the vent.

Buffet-World Wide Buffet

A light was burnt out above the center beverage station between the beer tap and milk dispenser, which lowered the light intensity for this area below 220 lux.

Buffet-Small World Wide Beverage Station

The soda dispenser was surrounded by a wood cabinet which was not completely sealed around the unit. This created difficult to clean areas around and behind the soda dispenser. Also, the panel behind the machine was missing creating a void space to the interior bulkhead.

Buffet-Small World Wide Beverage Station

The lighting intensity around and behind the soda dispenser inside the wooden enclosure was less than 110 lux.

Buffet-Small World Wide Orient Station

The lighting intensity at the handwash sink was less than 220 lux. This lighting deficiency was already identified by staff and listed on their lighting plan.

Buffet-Sushi Bar

The center handwash sink did not have sign stating 'Wash Hands Often.'

Galley-Toilet Room

The second exit door of the toilet room did not have a sign instructing crew to use a paper towel to open the door.

Galley-Main Dishwash

Condensation was collecting on the deckhead above the clean landing area. No clean plates were impacted.

Galley-Market Beverage Station

The lighting intensity behind and around the 3 counter mounted coffee units was less than 110 lux. This lighting deficiency was already identified by staff and listed on their lighting plan. The lighting intensity was also less than 110 lux around and behind the two deck mounted ice machines.

Galley-Pot Wash

The lighting intensity between the automatic potwash machine and the bulkhead was less than 110 lux. This lighting deficiency was already identified by staff and listed on their lighting plan.