Inspection on Jan 23, 2015 | Score: 84

Buffet-Beverage Station

The juice machine had slotted fasteners on the food splash surface.

Buffet-Beverage Station

The slotted fasteners on the food splash surface of the juice machine were soiled with juice residue.

Buffet-Beverage Station

The deck bulkhead juncture under the beverage station was very soiled with a black residue. This was corrected.

Galley-Passenger & Crew Time Control Plans

The time control plans for passenger and crew meal services did not list the units used for time control. The time control units were the cold basins for cold foods and bain maries for hot foods on the crew and passenger self-service lines, and the units were not labeled as time control units.

Galley-Hot Galley

A significant gap was around the grease drain to the grease pan housing, exposing the technical area, for the flat and groove top grills. The housing was very narrow and long , making it difficult to clean.

Galley-Hot Galley

The gaps around the grease drain to the grease pan housings were very soiled, with grease and burnt food residue of the flat and groove top grills. The grease pan housings were also very soiled, beyond a day's accumulation, and a paper towel was observed at the back of the housing of the flat top grill.

Galley-Hot Galley

The stove top grease trap housing was extremely soiled with food residue. This was corrected.

Galley-Ice Machine #1

Two slotted fasteners were on the ice thickness sensor probe.

Galley-Ice Machine #2

A pink substance and black spots, which appeared to be mold, were on the ice deflector shield. The back interior housing of the ice also had black spots, which appeared to be mold. A similar finding was noted on the previous VSP inspection report.

Galley-Bakery

Black residue was noted on the deck bulkhead juncture underneath the reach-in upright refrigerators.

Bar-Mira Bella Bar

Slotted fasteners were in the food contact area of the espresso machine.

Galley-Potwash

The potwasher was using a 3- bucket/compartment system to clean the pots and pans while the potwash machine was being fixed. The 3-bucket system was set up incorrectly, as there was no compartment set up for the washing. The potwasher was washing the pots in the pre-rinse sink, and did not have a compartment set up with warm soapy water.

Galley-Potwash

As a result of the potwash machine not working, many soiled pots and pans had accumulated in the soiled area and it was difficult for the potwasher to use the 3-bucket system to wash, rinse, and sanitize the pots and pans.

Galley-Crew Dishwash

The door frame to the crew dishwash area had an open void where the door latches.

Galley-Passenger Dishwash

The main dishwasher was out of order, and staff reported it has been not working for 3.5 years. This was noted on the previous 2 VSP inspection reports.

Galley-Hot Galley

The left combination oven was out of order, and the right bottom combination oven was out of order. Staff reported the gasket needed to be replaced around the glass window in the door. Staff only had one oven working for cooking. A similar finding was noted on the previous 2 VSP inspection reports.

Pantry-Mira Bella Bar

The undercounter dishwasher was out of order. Staff reported they were using single-use cups while the dishwasher was out of service.

Galley-Potwash

The potwasher was improperly using the alternative manual washing with the 3-bucket/compartment system. A washing compartment with hot soapy water was not set up.

Galley-Crew Dishwash

Condensate had accumulated around the exhaust vent above the clean end of the dishwasher. No condensate was observed dripping on the clean landing table below. This was noted on the last inspection.

Potable Water-Bunkering

It could not be determined from the records if the bunkered water was being properly halogenated to 2 ppm or above or that the pH was below 7.8. The chart recorder charts were the only record available and many bunkering records since the previous inspection in October 2014 showed values close to zero for chlorine and values above 7.8 for pH. In addition, the staff member responsible for monitoring the chlorine and pH during bunkering was not aware that pH was supposed to be monitored and did not have a test kit or pH pen to measure the pH and calibrate the chart-recorder analyzer. Bunkering occurred three times per week in San Juan, PR.

Potable Water-Bunkering

Since the previous inspection, there were no records for the shoreside water supply sample for chlorine and pH before beginning bunkering. Staff indicated that this was completed, but not recorded. The staff member responsible for this testing did not have a test kit or pH pen to measure the pH.

Potable Water-

The officer in charge of sampling and monitoring the potable water bunkering chlorine and pH levels and the far point was not properly trained to use the chlorine test kit. The officer was using the Hach test kit with high and low range. During testing of the far point, the officer set the meter to high range, but used the glass vial meant for use in low range. The test indicated 2.4 ppm chlorine. The far point analyzer read 0.93 ppm and the inspector's test kit read 1.20 ppm. When the officer retested the sample in low range, the test kit read 1.08 ppm. In addition, the officer was unaware that pH was required to be monitored for bunkering and did not know that the blue pen for the bunkering chart recorder was recording pH on the charts. Finally, the officer was aware that the set point for the chlorine during bunkering was between 2.0 and 3.5 ppm, but the bunkering charts continually showed levels close to zero for chlorine and no notations, comments, or corrective actions were made. A pH pen was located before the end of the inspection and the inspector was able to observe the officer using the pen and the meter correctly.

*General Comment-Potable Water Test Kit Reagents

In the storage area with reagents for the test kit, chlorine reagents from three separate manufacturers were found. The reagents were from Palintest, Orbeco, and Hach. The vessel was using a Hach chlorine test kit. The staff indicated that only the Hach reagents were used and the reagents from the other manufacturers were not used. The reagent packets from Orbeco looked very similar and almost identical to the reagent packets from Hach. It is highly recommended that the vessel take care not to use reagents from one manufacturer in a test kit from another manufacturer unless documentation can be provided from the reagent manufacturer that it is acceptable to do so.

Potable Water-Tanks

The two potable water tanks share walls with the ship's hull, with no cofferdam between. The corporate offices submitted a variance proposal to VSP in June 2013. VSP provided a written reply with needed corrections to the variance proposal document in August 2013 and another reply with requested changes in January 2014. Staff were not aware of the status of the variance. The main office was contacted during the inspection and it was indicated that there was a management change in mid-2014 which could explain the discrepancy with the variance. The inspector was also informed that a salinity meter was one board and another had been ordered and the vessel was waiting for a shoreside technician to install the meters and connect the readings to the engine control room.

Potable Water-Tanks

The two potable water tanks share walls with the ship's hull, with no cofferdam between. The corporate offices submitted a variance proposal to VSP in June 2013. VSP provided a written reply with needed corrections to the variance proposal document in August 2013, and another reply with requested changes in January 2014. Staff were not aware of the status of the variance. The main office was contacted during the inspection and it was indicated that there was a management change in mid-2014 which could explain the discrepancy with the variance. The inspector was also informed that a salinity meter was one board and another had been ordered and the vessel was waiting for a shoreside technician to install the meters and connect the readings to the engine control room.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

Although there were many improvements in the listing of cross-connections and the backflow prevention devices installed since the previous inspection, a few repeat violations were found. The bulkhead-mounted chemical dispenser in laundry had a manufactured air gap, but this was not listed on the plan. The potable water line to the glass wash machine in the galley, where the rinse aid was injected, had an atmospheric vacuum breaker installed, but this was not listed on the plan. The Watts 7 devices previously installed on the washing machines in the laundry were replaced, but the list was not updated with the newly installed Watts N9 devices. The air gaps for the flexible shower hoses in the passenger and crew cabins were not listed. These hoses were connected to hooks on the deckhead, which prevented them from reaching the shower drain or toilet. In the deck 6 passenger cabin area, several cabins were checked, and in at least three cabins it was found that the shower hooks were not attached, It appeared the hook was not reconnected when the shower heads were last disinfected. Finally, the plan indicated that approximately half of the devices had not been inspected since mid to late 2013, including the two testable reduced pressure assembly backflow prevention devices (RP) that were last tested in November 2013. Staff indicated that the RPs were tested in November 2014 and that the dates on the plan were incorrect and all should have been 2014.

Potable Water-Distribution BackUp Halogen Pump

A backup halogen pump was installed on the chlorination tank, but there was no automatic switchover feature.

Other-Garbage Area

The handwashing station for this area provided water from two separate faucets (hot and cold), instead of through a mixing valve or combined faucet.

Potable Water-Tanks

Both of the ship's potable water tanks share a forward wall with a ballast water tank. The ship did not actively move ballast water in and out of this ballast tank, but according to staff it held a permanent ballast status and was filled with potable water. The potable water in this tank was not used for potable water applications, but the permanent ballast tank was not coated inside to meet potable water coating standards, which is required in case there is a leak between the ballast and potable water tanks.

Inspection on Oct 22, 2014 | Score: 86

Potable Water-Potable Water Tanks

The two potable water tanks share walls with the ships hull, with no coffer dam between. The corporate offices submitted a variance proposal to VSP in June, 2013. VSP provided a written reply with needed corrections to the variance proposal document in August, 2013 and another reply with requested changes in January, 2014. Staff were not aware of the variance proposal or the status of it.

Potable Water-Potable Water Tanks

Both of the ships potable water tanks share a forward wall with a ballast water tank. The ship does not actively move ballast water in and out of this ballast tank, but according to staff it holds a permanent ballast status and was filled with potable water. The permanent ballast tank was not coated inside to meet potable water coating standards.

Potable Water-Potable Water Tanks

The two potable water tanks share walls with the ships hull, with no coffer dam between. The corporate offices submitted a variance proposal to VSP in June, 2013. VSP provided a written reply with needed corrections to the variance proposal document in August, 2013 and another reply with requested changes in January, 2014. Staff were not aware of the variance proposal or the status of it.

Potable Water-Far Point Calibration

There were several free chlorine manual tests made at the far point of the potable water distribution system in the bridge toilet room. The far point chlorine analyzer/recorder listed values of 1.8 to 1.97 ppm free chlorine, but with several tests by two inspectors the highest value achieved on their manual test kits was 0.75 ppm. The ship tests were closer to the analyzer reading, but it was found that the staff conducting the test was using phenol red reagent, rather than dpd reagent specified for chlorine testing.

Potable Water-Far Point Calibration

The staff taking manual tests for chlorine at the far point of the potable water distribution system at the bridge toilet room was using a Hach model low and high range chlorine test kit, but testing for chlorine using Lovibond phenol red reagent tablets. This staff member did not have the kit instructions available for review, but was the person who calibrates and checks this system using that test kit. When the error was pointed out the staff member brought reagent in powder form from the company Orbeco for conducting the free chlorine test, but set his test meter in high range mode. The far point values were well below 2 ppm, which demands use of the low range mode to get accurate results. Lastly, the analyzer water feed went thru a filter and ended in a tube with continuous water flow for testing and for the analyzer probe, but the repeated samples collected from the tube had chlorine values of only 0.05 to 0.19 ppm, while the hand sink tap had chlorine values of 0.67 to 0.75 ppm. The staff member was unaware of this situation and continued to test from the supply tube.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

Although there were many improvements in the listing of cross-connections and the backflow prevention devices installed, the chemical dispensers in areas such as laundry and galley areas were not listed. Additionally, the Watts 7 devices used for the laundry machines one and two were not vented, residential devices and not approved for use by VSP. There was also an error in that the flexible shower hoses in the passenger and crew cabins were not listed, but some passenger cabins were checked on the inspection and the hoses could reach both the sink and toilet in each. The staff demonstrated a hook system to limit the reach of each shower head and a resulting air-gap. In the deck 6 port and starboard passenger cabins the shower hooks were not attached and it appeared when the shower heads were last disinfected the hook was not reconnected. In other cabins where the utility connections were in the corridor access hatch and not under the bathroom sink as in the deck 6 cabins. There were non-vented backflow preventers installed for the deck 6 cabin toilets.

Provisions-Frozen Stores

Frozen drips and leaks from walk-in freezer evaporator pans or condensate lines were noted in Vegetable Room #3, Meat Room #4, including through the left and right, back light fixtures, and Fish Room # 6. Frozen food in these areas was not being impacted by the drips and leaks.

Provisions-Dry Stores

Five large cans of food were found with damaged end seams. These cans were immediately discarded.

Galley-Pastry/Provisions-End of Corridor

Small spots of mold were noted in the ice machine on the pits and ridges on the deflector cover and around the mounting points for the manifold.

Galley-Potwash

The light was measured at 50-60 lux between the right side of the potwash machine and the adjacent bulkhead. This is a repeat of Item #14 from the last inspection (01/17/2014). The light in front of the machine reported on the last inspection had already been corrected. A new light was added to the right of the machine during the inspection and increased the light to 160 lux.

Galley-Hot Galley

The flange on the water supply line for the stacked combi ovens was loose. The bulkhead penetration was exposed. The technical staff sealed the penetration before the inspection team left the area.

Galley-Hot Galley

A large combi oven indicated on the last inspection report (01/17/2014 - Item #15) that was due for removal in the upcoming dry dock (June-July 2014) is still in place. Staff reports that the combi oven will work, but needs a simple gasket to be replaced around the glass window in the door. The oven and the area around the oven were clean.

Bar-Deck 6 - Mira Bella Bar - Pantry

A small amount of black mildew was noted in pits in the plastic deflector cover and in the mounting points for the manifold and in the seam in the end cap for the manifold. This was also noted as Item #9 on the last inspection report (01/17/2014).

Bar-Deck 6 - Mira Bella Bar - Service

Two previously cleaned Gourmet Ice Beverage machines were side-by-side on the front right of the back bar counter. The left machine had a spot of mold on the plastic dispensing valve. The right machine had a small amount of juice concentrate residue on the dispensing valve gasket and on the end plastic auger bearing.The previously cleaned vertical drink mixer had old beverage residue on the upper blade / shaft seam.

Bar-Deck 7 - My Way Bar - Pantry

A small amount of black mildew was noted in the seam between the bead of silicone on the left side of the trough where the water entered the top of the icemaker section from the manifold.

Galley-Cold Galley

Condensate was dripping from the deckhead along the rear wall of the right section of the cold galley. The water was from the deckhead being chilled by ineffective insulation on a refrigerant line installed above the deckhead. The condensate was dripping onto shelving installed above the prep table and onto the right side of the prep table. No food was impacted during the inspection from this dripping condensate.

Galley-Dishwashing

At the time of the inspection of this area, the glasswasher was out of order. The technical team was in the process of repairing the final sanitizing rinse system. Repairs were completed before the inspection was completed and the wash and final rinse temperatures were verified to be effective.The main dishwasher which was out of order during the last inspection (01/17/2014 - Item #19) for 2.5 years, is still out of order.

Galley-Dishwashing

The low light levels found on the clean end of the dishwashing during the last inspection (01/17/2014 - Item #20) was still low. The light was initially measured today at 117 lux. A new temporary fixture was added by the end of the inspection to raise the illumination to 170 lux, making up half the difference to the required 220 lux.

Galley-Dishwashing

Flanges were missing from the glasswasher water supply line and steam line penetrations of the bulkhead for the final rinse booster heater. Repairs of the booster heater were in progress during today's inspection.

Galley-Dishwashing

The light was initially measured today at 110 -120 lux. A new temporary fixture was added by the end of the inspection to raise the illumination to 170 lux, making up half the difference to the required 220 lux.

Galley-Dishwashing

Condensate was noted around the exhaust vent above the clean end of the dishwasher. No condensate was found to be dripping to the clean landing table below during the inspection.

Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)

The OPRP dated 1 Sept 2012 information provided for cleaning and contamination indicated a different disinfectant than currently using. Proceedures for disinfectant outlined concentrations but did not indicate contact times and proceedures.

Housekeeping-Deck 6 Starboard Women's Toilet Room

There was no waste receptacle at the handwash sinks.

Potable Water-Medical

Staff were obtaining water samples for fecal coliform analysis (E. coli) with containers not used for this purpose. Collection in these containers may influence results.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

The AGE log noted one passenger as a reportable case correctly. However the last column for 'underlying condition' was annotated incorrectly with a diagnosis instead of a description of the patients underlying medical condition. Only a condition or NONE is allowed in this area.

Potable Water-Tank Maintainance

Tank maintenance logs did not indicate the proper proceedures were followed according to the paint manufacturer for paint application and curing times for FWT P repaired on 16 March 2014 with Jotun Epoxy tank lining 550 applied.

Other-Bridge bathroom

There was no sign or pictogram advising users to wash hands. There was no sign advising users to open door with a paper towel or tissue.

Potable Water-Engine Bunker Chlorination Station

Water tested at station indicated 1.1ppm chlorine and pH of 7.3. The chart recorder measured 2.8 -2.9 ppm chlorine and 7.3 for pH. Inspection of the area found an empty acid container that had been disconnected from the dosing pump. Inspection of the chlorination pump found a signifant leak which was ejected the chlorinating solution onto the surrounding space, signifantly decreasing the measured dose of chemical directed to the chlorination Corrected during inspectioin.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

The reduced pressure backflow preventers connected for the international shore connections for fire in the garage B port and starboard bunker stations were still not tested for pressure as noted in the previous inspection. Staff presented the pressure test kit which arrived this month to the ship.

Potable Water-Bunker Equipment

The pH control equipment was not properly connected on the bunker monitoring and dosing system, in that there was no tubing connected to the acid tank pump and no acid in the tank. The analyzer connection to the bunker system was in place and it was reading accurately the incoming water pH levels.

Ventilation-Air Conditioning Fan Room 3

Although new stainless steel lining was added to the interior condensate drain pan lower panels in units 1 and 2, the chute from that lower panel to the drain pipes had a heavy organic soil layer and should be scrapped and brushed clean initially and regularly thereafter.

Inspection on Jan 17, 2014 | Score: 93

Other-Deck C Garbage Processing Area

The handwashing sink was heavily soiled and drained very slowly. The paper towel dispenser was broken and there were slightly soiled paper towels stored on the top of the broken paper towel dispenser.

Integrated Pest Management-Mooring Lines

There were no rat guards on the starboard mid-ship or aft mooring lines.

Housekeeping-Shower Head Logs

The procedure for cleaning and disinfecting the shower heads indicated they were cleaned and disinfected every six months with an appropriate based halogen disinfectant at 10 PPM for 60 minutes or an equivalent CT value. No specific disinfectant, concentration or contact time was given, but according to staff, the showers were cleaned and disinfected with chlorine bleach at 10 ppm for 60 minutes.

Integrated Pest Management-Active Surveillance

When a pest was found during active surveillance, there was no place in the records to document the follow-up inspection results. For example, on January 9, a cockroach was found in the garage on deck C and the area was treated, but there were no follow-up inspection results and nowhere to document them. Also, the weekly column for January 17 through 25 in the monthly summary findings of the pest management log was automatically populated with a zero indicating no pests would be found in the future during this time period. Staff could not manually enter any data on the number of pests found during an inspection.

Housekeeping-Deck 5 Maribella Public Toilet

The handicapped accessible stall in the men's and women's toilet rooms did not have a sign advising users to wash their hands at the handwash sinks. Also, there was no sanitary method to dry one's hands or a sign stating to use a paper towel or tissue to open the exit door in these stalls. The exit doors in these stalls were not hands free. Also, in the men's public toilet room, there was no sign advising users to use a paper towel or a tissue to open the main exit door. There were several stalls in this toilet room that did not have a handwashing sink.

Housekeeping-Deck 7 Theatre Public Toilet

The last exit door for both the male and female toilet rooms did not have a sign advising users to open the door with a paper towel.

Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)

The OPRP did not include any procedures on how to notify passengers or crew when an outbreak occurred or passengers or crew embarking the ship after an outbreak voyage. During level red when AGE cases were greater than 1.5%, the housekeeping section of the OPRP stated to increase the concentration of disinfectant used and the contact time (e.g.1000 PPM chlorine, Virox 1:20) for cabin cleaning and disinfecting, but there were no contact times indicated. According to staff, these areas were cleaned with both chlorine bleach and Virox. Also, the cabins were to be fogged as per FOM 428.9, but there was no chemical, concentration, or contact time indicated. Also, the OPRP stated that public toilets should be frequently cleaned and disinfected a minimum of once per hour or 30 minutes in a busy period. Also, all surfaces in the public toilets must be sprayed with an effective virucidal disinfectant (i.e. Virox at 1:20) as frequently as possible. This same procedure was written for handrails in public areas. In the food and beverage area, the OPRP stated to use 1000 ppm chlorine bleach or an alternative effective virucidal disinfectant then treat the areas with 200 PPM chlorine solution or an alternate equivalent virucidal disinfectant. In the bar area, the OPRP stated that when this area was out of service to use 1000 ppm chlorine solution and then to use a 200 PPM chlorine solution. For several areas it was written that 1000 ppm chlorine bleach or an effective virucidal disinfectant was to be used, but there was no contact time for either disinfectant or contact time listed for the virucidal agent, including in the launderette, salon, spa, casino, gym, internet cafe, medical center, and the purser's desk. Finally, the OPRP did not include a protection for passengers against exposures to chemicals.

Other-Deck 6 Storage Locker

This room was not constructed properly for equipment storage. For example, the bulkhead was made of a soft absorbent material in most areas, there were tan colored grooved rubber pieces on the deck that were difficult to clean, there were two air handling ducts that were not covered or protected in any way above the shelving in this room where equipment was stored, and there was a large vertical bundle of electrical cords that were difficult to clean. Also, there were two large hot and cold potable water lines that were attached to the bulkhead and deckhead and covered in a frayed cloth that was difficult to clean. This was written on the previous inspection, but this room was clean and all pieces of equipment were off the deck and wrapped in a protective plastic. Also, there was no food stored in this room during the inspection.

Other-Deck 6 Storage Locker

The light intensity was less than 220 lux in some of the areas where equipment was stored in this room.

Pantry-Mirabella Bar

The worker who took off the lid of the ice machine for the inspector set it on the deck. The inspector was not observing this area at the time.

Pantry-Mirabella Bar

The inside of the top compartment of the ice machine on the sides and the top of the ice cuber panel were heavily soiled with a black and gray residue in several areas.

Pantry-Mirabella Bar

A wet mop was stored in the cleaning locker and could not properly air dry.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

The staff did not have an AGE log for the month of January. Staff stated that the AGE log was completed on a monthly basis, but they did not have an administrative variance. Also, not all of the reportable AGE cases for passengers and crew members were always indicated on the AGE log.

Ventilation-AC Room #3

The common condensate collection pan for units #1 and #2 had a large amount of water collected inside the pan and was heavily soiled. It was unknown if this pan was self-draining. Also, unit #2 had a cardboard panel covering an opening in the air handling unit, making this area difficult to clean.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

The cross-connection log did not indicate the plumbing components for several locations. The identified locations included: devices installed in the passenger and crew cabin restrooms, and the devices on the open deck, fan rooms, and Ro-Ro decks. Only two of the 13 locations on the Ro-Ro decks listed a plumbing component on the log. The two international shore connections were listed as cross-connections, but the type of devices were not on the log and test results were not available for these reduced pressure assemblies. According to the staff, the test kit for these devices was ordered before the previous inspection, but they were still waiting for it to be delivered. In addition, there were several backflow prevention devices, confirmed by staff, which were not on the log. The identified devices included: two ice machines in the main galley; a hose bib on the open deck near the ventilation room #2; and a hose bib on deck 3 starboard in garage B. Also, documentation of the inspections of backflow preventers was not available. Several of these deficiencies were noted on more than one previous inspection report.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

When the crew members responsible for this area were questioned about the cross-connection control program, the inspector received variable and inconsistent responses of how this program was to be maintained, including the history of inspecting the backflow prevention devices. The cross-connection control program had been found consistently deficient during past inspections.

Galley-Hot Galley

Inside the far left undercounter technical compartment of the bain marie, there were gaps where the two steam lines penetrated the bulkhead.

Galley-Cold Pantry

The back plate of the previously cleaned slicer was soiled with debris. A crew member immediately cleaned and sanitized the slicer.

Galley-Potwash Area

The light intensity was less than 220 lux in front of the hood-type potwash machine and less than 110 lux to the right of the machine.

Galley-Hot Galley

The combination oven had been out of service for three years. According to staff, it was not needed for the operation. This was written on the previous inspection report. Staff stated the oven was scheduled to be removed during their 2014 dry dock, but there was no documentation to confirm specifically when the ship would be in dry dock.

Galley-Next To Ice Machine

A wet mop was stored in a bucket of water, but was not actively used during the inspection. Staff stated the mop was used to wipe up the water on the deck as needed when the drains backup.

Galley-Entrance to Bakery/Pastry

Outside the bakery/pastry, water was pooled under some of the deck tiles. Also, some of the deck tiles were severely cracked.

Galley-Bakery/Pastry

A previously cleaned spatula had some debris on the back side of the food contact surface.

Galley-Dishwash Area

The conveyor dishwash machine had been out of service for 2 1/2 years. According to staff, some repairs had been made, but there was no documentation provided to indicate any progress had been made and the machine still did not work. This was written on the previous inspection report.

Galley-Dishwash/Glasswash Area

The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the soiled end of the dishwash and glasswash machines and at the clean end of the dishwash machine.

Galley-Dishwash/Glasswash Area

Excess condensation was on the deckhead above the clean end of the glasswash machine. No clean items were impacted.

Pantry-Crew Bar

The handwash station was not equipped with a sign stating 'wash hands often' nor was there a paper towel dispenser. The paper towels were stacked inside a plastic container next to the sink.

Pantry-Crew Bar

The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the handwash station and in the beverage storage area.

Bar-Marbella Bar

There was no paper towel dispenser at the handwash station. The paper towels were stacked inside a plastic container next to the sink.

Inspection on Jul 26, 2013 | Score: 81

Other-Deck 6 Storage Locker

By the entrance to the locker, an exposed deckhead water pipe was continuously leaking to the deck.

Other-Deck 6 Storage Locker

There were at least 3 large cans of tomato paste stored directly on the deck under the shelves. There were multiple condiments and salt and pepper shakers stored among soiled pots and pans. There were carafes with hot water stored directly on the deck. There were several bottles of wine stored inside a fabric bag and stored directly on the deck.

Other-Deck 6 Storage Locker

There were at least two warm racks of clean and wet cups stored over galley equipment that was stored directly on the deck. There were also a number of wet galley utensils that appeared to be previously washed and stored inside an uncovered plastic container. There were dust pans and brooms stored on top of clean pots and pans.

Other-Deck 6 Storage Locker

Numerous large plastic containers, pots, pans, baking sheets, and coffee carafes were stored as clean but still soiled with food remnants.

Other-Deck 6 Storage Locker

Numerous boxes and racks of galley utensils and plates, galley equipment (e.g. popcorn maker, carving station, blender, carafes), and tomato paste cans, among others, were stored directly on the deck. The entrance bulkhead was not finished, exposing the insulation. The deckhead was not finished, exposing pipes and air ducts. The deck was wet and heavily soiled and had no coving.

Other-Deck 6 Storage Locker

Different sizes of live nymph cockroaches were under the shelves where galley equipment was stored.

Other-Deck 6 Storage Locker

Numerous food safety violations were observed in the Deck 6 Storage Locker, related to improper storage of food and galley equipment and utensils, and presence of pests. Staff attributed the problem to a storage space limitation. The locker started to be cleaned during the inspection.

Integrated Pest Management-Deck 6 Storage Locker

There was no active and passive monitoring performed in this locker.

Buffet-

Upright refrigerator #16 was out of service for months.

Galley-Food Worker Toilets

The male and female food worker toilets were locked during active galley operation. They were unlocked during the inspection.

Galley-Bakery

One of the doors of the oven was broken.

Galley-Decks

There were broken tiles and recessed deck tile grout in various areas of the galley.

Galley-Vegetable Preparation

The faucet of the vegetable utility sink was continuously leaking.

Galley-Hot Galley

The combination oven was out of service. The staff explained that it has been out of service for years.

Galley-Dishwash

The flight-type dishwasher was out of order. The staff explained that had been fixed several times during the past months but it breaks down quickly. This was noted in previous inspections.

Galley-Potwash

The final sanitizing rinse temperature of the in-use front-loading potwash machine was 156°F in a first check and 149°F in a second check. The staff instructed the technicians to check the machine.

Pantry-Marbella

There was a mop and water bucket stored next to the handwashing station.

Integrated Pest Management-Deck & Engine Receiving Log

The pest management form for incoming shipments of the deck & engine department, for items such as chemicals, gas tanks, and spare parts, had columns to record temperatures, receiving condition, infestation, and remarks/actions. The forms had prefilled comments for the aforementioned columns as follows: '50°F', 'good', 'none', and 'received'. There was another comment box that had the prefilled comment: 'All deliveries free of infestation'. Staff stated that the form was originally intended for food deliveries.

Housekeeping-Shower Head Log

The shower heads were cleaned and sanitized with 100 ppm chlorine for 5 to 15 minutes according to the staff. There was a log documenting the completion of the procedure every several weeks but there was no information on the concentration and contact time used.

Housekeeping-Theater Men Toilet

There was no soap at the handwashing station.

Potable Water-Halogen Analyzer Charts

From the last inspection in January 2013 until the end of May 2013, the range of the halogen analyzer charts for the distant point were 0.0 to 10.0 ppm. This was noted on the previous inspection. Also, there were a few days in the months of February, March, April, May, and June where the charts were not changed every 24 hours. There were no notations on these charts of any unusual events. There was no chart dated July 10. There were two charts dated July 11, 2013 and two charts dated July 29, 2013. One of the charts dated June 29, 2013 only had four hours of free halogen residual recorded and there was no notation of any unusual event on the chart.

Potable Water-Distant Point Calibration

It was unclear if the manual comparison test to verify calibration of the halogen analyzer-chart recorder was conducted daily. There was no documentation of the daily manual calibration test or calibration recorded on the chart or in a log for a few days in April, for several days in May, for most days in June, and on 3-7, 9, and 11 of July.

Potable Water-Distant Point Alarm

There was no audible alarm in a continuously occupied watch station to indicate the low and high free halogen readings at the distant point analyzer.

Potable Water-Water Test Kit Secondary Standards

The secondary standards for the water test kit were only available to test the high range of the free residual halogen and not the low range free residual halogen.

Potable Water-Bunkering

On the following days, the free residual halogen and pH levels were not recorded hourly during most of the bunkering process: 21, 26, and 28 of January in San Juan, 23 of January in Mayaguez, 18 and 22 of March in San Juan, 1 of May in Mayaguez, and 3 and 6 of May in San Juan. There were only some hourly recordings for these dates, mostly in the beginning hours of bunkering. Also, during bunkering on 21, 23, 26, and 28 of January, the free residual halogen level was not adjusted to at least 2.0 ppm within 30 minutes of the start of bunkering.

Potable Water-Tank Maintenance

The port potable water tank was opened and painted during 26-30 of January. There was documentation indicating a chlorine solution of 200 ppm was used to disinfect the tank, but there was no record of the contact time. Also, there was no documentation that the staff followed the manufacturer's instructions for drying and curing after painting the tank. This was noted on the previous inspection.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Log

The cross-connection log did not indicate the plumbing components for several locations, including the devices installed in the passenger and crew cabin restrooms, the devices on the open deck, fan rooms, and only two of the 13 locations on the Ro-Ro decks had a plumbing component listed. This was noted on the previous inspection. Also, there was an entry for the open deck on deck 8 port stating a Watts no. 8 was missing, but there was no other documentation and the last time this area was inspected was November 2012. The two international shore connections were listed as a cross-connection, but the type of devices were not on the log and there were no test results for these reduced pressure assemblies. This was noted on the previous inspection. According to the staff, the test kit for these devices was ordered, but there was no documentation on board. In addition, there were several backflow prevention devices confirmed by staff that were not on the log such as for the two ice machines in the main galley, a hose bib on the open deck near the ventilation room #2, and a hose bib on deck 3 starboard in garage B. Finally, the number of backflow prevention devices in each location was not recorded if there was more than one. For example, there were two backflow prevention devices installed on the hair sink in the spa, but only one was indicated on the log.

Integrated Pest Management-Rat Guards

The rat guards were not installed on some of the mooring lines on the starboard side of the ship.

Inspection on Jan 18, 2013 | Score: 81

Bar-Mirabella

Several cans of soda and beer stored inside the technical compartment under the coffee machine had the coffee machine's drain line draped over them.

Galley-Potwash

There was no maximum registering temperature measuring device to verify the temperature in the warewash machines and the three-compartment sink.

Potable Water-Distant Point Charts

The halogen analyzer-chart recorder charts at the potable water distribution system distant point had ranges of 0.0 to 10.0 mg/L (ppm). As a result, it was not clear if the chart recordings were the same as the analyzer readings.

Potable Water-Tank Maintenance

During 20-28 October 2012, the starboard potable water tank was opened and serviced. The tank was touched-up with an approved coating. The inspection report did not document that paint curing and drying times were followed according to manufacturing specifications. In addition, the tank was appropriately disinfected, but there was no record documenting that the free halogen residual was tested before the tank was put back in service.

Potable Water-Tanks

The two potable water tanks shared common walls with the hull of the ship. A variance had not been submitted. This was noted in previous inspections.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

The cross-connection control program did not list the backflow prevention method or device and the plumbing system component for many locations.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

There were two reduced pressure assemblies, Watts Series 957RPDA, installed at the plumbing systems for the international shore connections for fire and the high fog systems in December 2012. After the inspector's review of the specification sheets and installation instructions for the assemblies, it was determined that they were intended for the application but installed incorrectly. The assemblies were installed vertically, not as instructed by the manufacturer, and without the differential pressure relief valve to be located between and below the two independent torsion spring check valve modules. In addition, the assemblies were not tested after installation and no test kit was available.

Potable Water-

There was no backup halogen pump installed for the potable water distribution halogenation system. This was noted in previous inspections.

Potable Water-Bunkering

There was no way to adjust pH during bunkering. This was noted in previous inspections.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

The medical staff was not documenting the information required in section 4.1.2.1.3. on the AGE surveillance log. The staff had some information recorded in medical notes but those were not as detailed as required for the AGE surveillance log.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

The medical staff was not clear on how or when to complete the AGE surveillance log.

Bar-Mirabella

There was a gallon of milk stored in the handwashing sink. The bar was in operation during the inspection.

Bar-Mirabella

There was no supply of soap or paper towels at the handwashing sink. This bar was in operation during the inspection.

Bar-Mirabella

There was a wet wiping cloth stored on the front bar counter near the coffee machine.

Bar-Mirabella

A food worker's coffee cup was on the front bar counter next to the coffee machine.

Bar-Mirabella

The plates stored above the coffee machine were not covered or inverted.

Bar-Mirabella

There were two slotted fasteners near the steamers in the food splash zone of the coffee machine. This was noted in the previous inspection.

Bar-Mirabella

The light intensity at the handwashing sink was less than 110 lux during operations. When all the lights were turned on, the light intensity was at least 110 lux.

Bar-Mirabella

There was a large drain pipe on the deck from underneath the POS machine to the scupper.

Bar-Mirabella

There was an open bottle of wine and a bottle of beer stored with a pack of cigarettes and an electrical outlet converter in the middle white cabinet under the bottle display.

Bar-Mirabella

There was a seam between the bottom of the white lower cabinets and the stainless steel profile strip above the deck.

Bar-Mirabella

The drain line of the coffee machine was draped over several cans of soda and beer in the technical compartment under the coffee machine, making cleaning difficult.

Pantry-Mirabella

There were two slotted fasteners in the food contact area of the top compartment of the ice machine to the left of the water bath and near the ice cuber panel.

Pantry-My Way

There was recessed and chipped deck grouting under the cleaning locker and stainless steel storage shelves and along the scuppers.

Pantry-My Way

All of the shelves holding cans of soda and bottles of water in the walk-in refrigerator were soiled with a sticky residue and food debris.

Bar-My Way

There were open pipe penetrations in the panel of the technical compartment between the handwashing and utility sinks.

Bar-My Way

There was an open pipe penetration in the deck of the technical compartment under the utility sink.

Bar-My Way

The two right most lower cabinets under the back bar counter had exposed raw wood and were pitted and chipped. Self-service items and clean equipment were stored in these cabinets.

Pantry-My Way

In the top compartment of the ice machine, there were four slotted fasteners adjacent and above the ice cuber panel.

Buffet-Beverage Station

There were five slotted fasteners in the food splash zone of the juice machine.

Buffet-Beverage Station

There were pink and yellow thick food residues in the previously cleaned juice dispensers of the juice machine.

Buffet-Consumer Advisory

There was a consumer advisory for the fried eggs served, but the advisory did not specify that fried eggs could be served undercooked.

Buffet-Consumer Advisory

There was a consumer advisory for the fried eggs served, but the advisory did not specify that fried eggs could be served undercooked.

Buffet-Consumer Advisory

The lunch and dinner menu given to the inspector to review was the same menu reviewed during the last inspection when all the food items were identified with asterisks. The second menu given to the inspector had been corrected with only the required items needing identification. The breakfast menu was correct.

Buffet-Wiping Cloth

There was a wet wiping cloth on the inside of the left most ice well.

Buffet-Cold Line

There was an open pipe penetration in the deck inside the technical compartment between the first and second right most drain wells and an open pipe penetration in the deck inside the technical compartment under the single ice well.

Buffet-Warming Cabinets

There were several dirty lids for hot foods stored in both warming cabinets. These lids were used in the bain marie during breakfast.

Buffet-Lighting

The light intensity along the worker side of the buffet counter was less than 220 lux.

Buffet-Bains Marie

The profile collars were missing around the drain lines in the top of the technical compartment under the left most bain marie. Also, there were several loose electrical wires in the compartment, making cleaning difficult.

Buffet-

There was a hole in the deckhead in the left most bulkhead and above the stainless steel profile plate.

Buffet-Decks

There was recessed deck grouting around the scuppers in this area and some of the deck tiles were chipped.

Buffet-Decks

A large square piece of the bulkhead to the left of the right galley entrance was made of raw wood and had holes and loose screws. Also, the piece of wood was not sealed completely to the bulkhead, creating a gap.

Buffet-Decks

There was no coving at the bulkhead/deck juncture at the entrance to the worker side of the buffet in front of the scupper to the left of the right galley entrance. Also, the bulkhead in front of the door threshold was loose at the right galley entrance.

Galley-

There was one live large fly near a worker in the service pantry.

Galley-Warewashing

The conveyor warewashing machine had been out of service for more than one year. According to the staff, they were waiting for spare parts. This was noted in previous inspections.

Galley-Warewashing

There was a gap between the bulkhead and around the electrical box to the right of the pot wash machine.

Galley-Potwash

There was a constant drip of water from condensation from the right edge of the deckhead exhaust vent of the potwash machine and across from the exhaust vent for the room.

Galley-Potwash

There was recessed deck grouting throughout this area. Also, there was an open pipe penetration behind the potwash machine in the bulkhead.

Galley-Potwash

The pressure gauge of the in-use potwash machine did not go above 5 psi. According to the data plate, the pressure should have been 20 psi +/- 5 psi.

Galley-Potwash

The inspector asked the staff how they monitored the temperatures of the warewash machine and they stated they read the temperature gauges. The staff did not have any thermometers available to check the temperatures of the warewash machines. The warewash machine was shut down for repair and when the inspector checked the machine again, the surface temperature was above 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Later during the inspection, the staff added that often they used a laser thermometer to check temperatures of the warewash machines.

Galley-

There were several loose electrical wires and cords in the technical compartments under the bains marie, making cleaning difficult.

Galley-Hot Line

The door gasket in undercounter refrigerator #5 was torn and worn away in several areas.

Galley-Potwash

There were a few areas on the steam pipes to the left of the potwash machine that were made of a soft material and were not easy to clean.

Buffet-Time Control Plan

The time control plan was not posted at or near the crew buffet.

Buffet-Beverage Station

The light intensity along the beverage station was less than 220 lux.

Buffet-Beverage Station

The wooden cabinets below the beverage station were soiled with a sticky residue in several areas, including the handles.

Buffet-Beverage Station

The drain line for the ice machine was not connected to anything and water was pooling on the deck.

Dining Room-Officer's Mess

The wooden cabinets used to store clean equipment were chipped in several areas, making cleaning difficult.

Dining Room-Officer's Mess

There was no coving at the counter/deck juncture of the clean waiter station.

Galley-Lighting

The light intensity was less than 100 lux behind the glasswash machine and less than 220 lux along the pantry service line.

Galley-Warewashing

There was recessed deck grouting between the conveyor warewash and glasswash machines.

Galley-Cleaning Locker

The cleaning locker was not labeled 'cleaning materials only'.

Galley-Cold Service Pantry

There was tape in the technical compartment between undercounter refrigerators #3 and #4 and in the technical compartment under refrigeration #2. Also, there were several electrical cords and cables draped in all these compartments, making cleaning difficult.

Galley-Refrigerator Gaskets

Most of the undercounter refrigerators doors had loose or worn gaskets at the bottom and did not provide a tight seal. No food items were impacted. This included all three compartments of refrigerators #1, #2, #3, #4, reach-in fridge #8 in the butcher shop, undercounter refrigerator #11 in the vegetable preparation room, undercounter refrigerator #14, and undercounter refrigerator #15 in the crew buffet.

Galley-Cold Pantry

There was food residue and dirt in the bottom of the technical compartment to the right of undercounter refrigerator #1.

Galley-Hot Line

There was recessed deck grouting throughout this area. Also, there was a hole in the bulkhead where the speaker cord penetrated the bulkhead to the right of the grooved griddle.

Galley-Hot Line

There were two slotted fasteners on the inside of the right oven. Also, there were several slotted fasteners on the inside of the double stack ovens around the light covers. In addition, the upright oven has been out of order for over one year. According to the ship, they are waiting for spare parts and this oven is needed for the operation. This was noted in the previous inspection.

Galley-Hot Line

The light intensity was less than 110 lux to the right of the double stack oven.

Galley-Hot Line

There was a gap between the right side of the blast chiller and the bulkhead. Also, there was a seam at the lower corner between the bulkhead and the deck at the base of the right side of the blast chiller.

Galley-Blast Chiller

The gasket on the inside of the blast chiller was torn in a few areas.

Galley-Ice Machine

There were seven slotted fasteners surrounding and in front of the ice cuber panel in the ice machine to the left of reach-in refrigerators #6 and #7.

Galley-Refrigerator #7

The gasket on the inside of this refrigerator was torn in several areas.

Galley-Ice Machine

The light intensity was less than 110 lux to the right of the ice machine.

Preparation Room-Reach-in Refrigerator

This refrigerator has been out of order since it came with the ship a few years ago and is not needed for the operation. Currently, it cannot be opened.

Preparation Room-

There were open pipe penetrations in the bulkhead of the technical compartment to the left of undercounter refrigerator #11.

Preparation Room-Oven and Mixer

The interior gasket between the door and the glass panel was worn in several areas of the single upright oven and there were several slotted screws on the inside of the door. Also, there were two slotted screws in the food splash zone of the deck-mounted mixer.

Preparation Room-Upright Oven

The light intensity was less than 110 lux to the left of the upright single oven.

Preparation Room-Upright Oven

There was brown food debris at the left deckhead/bulkhead juncture behind the single upright oven. Also, there was tape attached to the bulkhead in a few areas to the left of this oven.

Preparation Room-Refrigerators

There was a gap between the upright refrigerator #12 and the left bulkhead and between the right side of the reach-in refrigerator #13 and the bulkhead. Also, there was an open electrical penetration in the left bulkhead inside the technical compartment to the left of undercounter refrigerator #14.

Preparation Room-

There was recessed deck grouting throughout this area.

Preparation Room-

The gasket in the top of the stacked oven compartments was worn and had several holes. Also, the doors for the bottom stacked oven compartment were broken and tied together with a piece of plastic wrap.

Preparation Room-

There were several slotted fasteners inside of the top stacked oven compartment.

Provisions-Meat Thawing Box

There was one container of ground beef and one container of chicken above one container of whole muscle beef. Also, there were two containers of chicken above two containers of pork.

Provisions-Dry Storage

The bulkhead was damaged and partly missing on both sides of the exit door near the deck above the profile plate. Also, the exit door and door frame were corroded in several areas.

Food Service General-Food Thermometers

Only one staff member had a sensitive tip thermometer to measure thin foods. Not all of the staff would be able to access the thermometer at all times during the operation. This was noted in the previous inspection.

Galley-Time Control Plans

The time control plans were wet and barely legible in some instances.

Provisions-Dry Storage

There were raw wood supports attached to the bulkhead and the stainless steel racks holding cleaning equipment. Also, there was a gap between the profile strip at the bulkhead/deckhead juncture to the left of the stainless steel cleaning rack.

Provisions-Fish Freezer

The light intensity was less than 110 lux.

Buffet-Decks

There were chipped deck tiles in a few areas.

Galley-Warewashing

The cloth around the steam pipes to the left of the warewash machine was fraying in several areas.

Galley-Warewashing

There was a large tray of clean utensils standing upright with the food contact areas exposed. The utensils were stored under a ventilation exhaust and were not covered or protected.

Buffet-Bain Marie

There were several loose electrical wires and cords in the technical compartment to the left of bain marie, making cleaning difficult.

Provisions-Decks

The deck tiles were cracked in a few areas.

Buffet-Reach-in Refrigerator #16

This refrigerator could not close and could not maintain proper temperatures. Nothing was stored in the refrigerator and it was not needed for the operation.

Dining Room-Lighting

The light intensity at the waiter stations could not be raised to 220 lux during cleaning operations.

Integrated Pest Management-

The ship's receiving log for pest inspections only documented inspections for the food, beverage and housekeeping items, but inspections for items such as mechanical parts and office materials were not documented. This was noted in the previous inspection.

Integrated Pest Management-

The active surveillance log did not include follow-up inspections or actions taken for pests found in any area but the garbage area. This was noted in the previous inspection.

Galley-Warewashing

The entryway into the soiled side of the conveyor warewash machine and the first compartment were soiled with dirt and old food debris. This machine had not been used in approximately 2 years.

Inspection on Sep 07, 2012 | Score: 87

Food Service General-Food Thermometers

None of the staff in the cooking areas were equipped with tip-sensitive food thermometers.

Galley-Dishwash

The only conveyor flight-type dishwash machine on the ship had been out of order for at least a year. Staff explained that they are waiting for spare parts.

Galley-Pantry

The door handle of the middle undercounter refrigerator was loose, making it difficult to open and close the refrigerator.

Galley-Dishwash

Hot water lines next to the glasswash machine were covered with fraying fabric and tape, making it difficult to clean.

Galley-Hot Galley

Several slotted fasteners were around the light cover inside the right convection oven.

Galley-Dishwash

The light intensity at the working area of the conveyor dishwashing machine was less than 220 lux. A deckhead light fixture was not working.

Buffet-Beverage Station

The counter-mounted juice dispensing machine was elevated about 2 cm from the counter and could not be moved easily for cleaning.

Buffet-Beverage Station

The counter under the juice dispensing machine was soiled. The area was previously cleaned and not in operation at the time of the inspection.

Galley-Ice Machine 1

There were slotted fasteners on the ice thickness bracket over the cuber panel.

Food Service General-Time Control Plans

The time control plan for hot foods was not specific to the foods on time control; it listed some food items along with the statement 'or all hot potentially hazardous foods'. The time control plan for cold foods did not list the food items on time control. In addition, these plans that applied to passenger and crew outlets had set-up and discard times for lunch, but lunch was not served to passengers.

Galley-Combination Oven

The light intensity between the bulkhead and the far right combination oven was less than 110 lux.

Food Service General-

There were multiple seams and gaps all over the food areas on bulkheads and deckheads. In addition, there was missing and recessed deck tile grout in multiple food areas. Some of the areas had also broken tiles.

Galley-Pantry

The meat slicer was soiled with excessive grease deposits at the aluminum base.

Galley-Pantry

One deckhead light fixture above the food preparation area had no cover exposing the light tubes.

Galley-Pantry

The empty undercounter refrigerator #2 was posted 'out of order'. The staff explained it had been in and out of service lately. At the end of the inspection, a crew member stated the refrigerator was working properly again.

Dining Room-Menus

The menus had consumer advisory statements, but all animal-derived foods had asterisks. Staff stated that most of the animal-derived foods, including chicken, were always prepared well done and never undercooked or raw.

Galley-Cold Pantry

The light intensity over the food preparation counter was less than 220 lux.

Galley-Dishwash

The light intensity in the dishwash area was less than 220 lux.

Buffet-Crew & Passenger

Staff stated that the fried eggs served at the buffet lines are not fully cooked and no consumer advisory was placed at the buffet lines.

Preparation Room-

The deckhead was soiled with a dark material that appeared to be mold at the corner profile strips. In addition, the deck was soiled with dust and food debris under the deck stands.

Provisions-Dairy Walk-In Cooler

There was pooled water from condensate in one of the deckhead light covers.

Provisions-Dairy Walk-In Cooler

The deck was soiled with dust and food debris under the deck stands.

Integrated Pest Management-

There was no record documenting inspection results of the garbage area.

Integrated Pest Management-

The active surveillance log did not provide for actions taken or follow-up inspections.

Integrated Pest Management-Receiving Log

The ship's receiving log for pest inspections only documented inspections of loadings of food items. Staff stated that non-food items were not inspected for pests during loadings.

Potable Water-Hose Locker

The ends of the potable water hoses were uncapped and not coupled together during storage.

Bar-

One deckhead light fixture over the food handling area had no cover, exposing the light tubes.

Bar-Marbella

There were slotted fasteners in the food splash zone of the espresso machine near the steamers.

Bar-Marbella

The power cable and water tubing to the espresso machine were draped on the counter, making cleaning difficult.

Pantry-My Way

The light intensity between the ice machine and the bulkhead was less than 110 lux.

Potable Water-Tanks

The two potable water tanks shared common walls with the hull of the ship. A variance had not been submitted.

Potable Water-Tank Maintenance Records

The tank maintenance records could not be found or inspected.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

There were no reduced pressure backflow prevention devices installed on the international shore connection for fire or the high fog system. In addition, the listing of backflow prevention devices did not include the devices installed on the hair wash sink in the spa or the devices installed on the cabin toilets. Also, there was no air gap list and the staff was unaware if they had air gaps protecting the potable water system. Backflow prevention devices were not installed on all of the cabin toilets.

Potable Water-

There was no backup halogen pump installed for the potable water distribution halogenation system.

Potable Water-Tank Sample Cocks

The sample cocks for the port and starboard potable water tanks were not labeled.

Other-Garbage Area

The handwashing station of the garbage processing area at the car deck had no hot water connection.

Potable Water-Bunkering

There was no way to adjust pH during bunkering.

Inspection on Feb 27, 2012 | Score: 86

Galley-

Bags of tea, cereal, and coffee for crew members were stored on shelves in a metal storage unit that were soiled with a sticky residue and dust.

Food Service General-Tip-Sensitive Devices

Staff measuring thin foods did not have tip-sensitive temperature-measuring devices.

Food Service General-Lighting

There was less than 110 lux of light intensity behind and around many pieces of deck-mounted equipment such as ice machines, warewashing equipment, and ovens.

Food Service General-Chilled Water Lines

The chilled water lines used for upright refrigerators were not uniquely identified.

Integrated Pest Management-

There were no health and safety procedures in the IPM plan to protect passengers and crew during pesticide application. The inspector was given documentation indicating the contractor will board the ferry on March 3 and 4, 2012 to correct this violation.

Galley-Consumer Advisory

There was a consumer advisory statement for the main galley lunch and dinner menu but steak was not identified as an animal food that could be served raw or undercooked. Also, the steak was not labeled as whole-muscle, intact beef. There were eggs on the breakfast menu that could be served undercooked in the main galley but these items were not identified and the menu did not have a consumer advisory statement.

Other-Main Galley Toilet Rooms

The men's and women's toilet rooms used by food workers did not have signs stating 'wash hands after using toilet'.

Bar-Marbella and My Way

There were gaps where the rolling shutter locking devices penetrated the bulkhead to the right of the point of sale stations.

Bar-Marbella

There were multiple power cords on the bar counter for different pieces of portable equipment all using the same power strip. The items could be moved, but were stored on this counter for long periods of time.

Bar-Marbella

There were gaps around the cleaning locker and the upright refrigerator where they met the bulkhead.

Integrated Pest Management-Active Surveillance Log

There was nowhere to record the action taken or the follow-up inspection results for pests noted on the active surveillance log.

Integrated Pest Management-IPM Inspections

There was no documentation of any inspection results for the garbage area.

Dining Room-Passenger Beverage Station

The light intensity was less than 220 lux in front of the counter-mounted juice machine.

Dining Room-Passenger Beverage Station

There was juice residue on the inside of all four juice dispenser nozzles of the previously cleaned juice machine. The machine was taken out of service and cleaned.

Buffet-

There was a gap where an electrical cord penetrated the bottom of the left most technical compartment on the worker side of the buffet.

Buffet-

There was a gap between the stainless steel profile plate on the bulkhead and the stainless steel profile plate above the counter surface on the worker side of the buffet.

Galley-Main Warewashing

The only conveyor flight type warewash machine in the main galley had been out of service for at least five months. According to the staff, a work order was placed but it has been difficult receiving parts for the machine.

Galley-Main Warewashing

There was food residue on the inside of one previously cleaned glass stored on a clean storage rack. The glass was removed for washing.

Galley-Hot Galley

There was a gap where each of the hot and cold water pipes penetrated the bulkhead below the two compartment preparation sink.

Pantry-Number One

The middle undercounter refrigerator handle was loose at the top of the door, making it difficult to open and close the refrigerator.

Pantry-Number One

The third undercounter refrigerator had no magnetic latch and was unable to completely close.

Galley-Warewashing

The deckhead-mounted smoke detector had peeling paint, was soiled with dust, and was located directly over the clean storage area.

Galley-Pot Wash

The pressure gauge measured 45 psi when the hood type potwash machine was in operation but according to the manufacturer's data plate, the pressure should have been between 15-25 psi during operation.

Galley-Warewashing

There were braided hot water lines with fraying fabric and loose duct tape located next to the hood type warewash machine and surrounding the steam compressor in the potwash area. Also, these braided lines were located near the steam compressor in the crew mess warewash area.

Galley-Hot Galley

There were several scratches, scores, and crevices on the bottom of the tilting pan.

Galley-Hot Galley

There were several slotted fasteners in the top compartment of the right convection oven around the light cover and on the right metal panel.

Other-Out of Order Equipment

Several pieces of equipment have been out of order for one to six months, including: convection oven in the hot galley, upright refrigerator #13 and the deck-mounted mixer in the bakery, walk-in refrigerator in the My Way bar, and upright refrigerator #16 in the crew buffet.

Galley-Ice Machine

There were slotted fasteners in the ice dispenser unit on the ice scoop holder, and where the lid connects to the inside of the machine above the ice bin.

Galley-Ice-O-Matic Machine

The inside of the protective covering against the cuber panel was soiled with a brown and white residue and the outside of the protective covering was soiled with a black residue. The machine was taken out of service to be cleaned.

Galley-

There was a sticky residue and dust on the shelves of a metal storage unit used to store bags of tea, cereal, and coffee for crew members.

Preparation Room-Butcher Shop

There was water leaking from a deckhead panel onto the metal shelving unit used for condiment storage. No food items were impacted. According to the staff, a work order was placed.

Food Service General-Decks

The decks in the main galley, preparation rooms, provisions, and the My Way bar were slightly worn.

Other-Staff Mess

The door threshold from the worker side of the crew buffet to the staff mess was rusting and had gaps on both sides at the deck.

Pantry-Officer Mess

There were broken deck tiles adjacent to the door threshold in the pantry and the deck was rusted at the door threshold. Also, the top of the door frame had exposed, absorbent insulation.

Galley-Undercounter Refrigerators

There were several undercounter refrigerators throughout the food preparation areas that had a gap between the door gaskets and the refrigerators, such as: undercounter refrigerator #15 in the crew buffet, the middle and right undercounter refrigerators in the hot galley (set #5), refrigerator #11 in the butcher preparation room, and undercounter refrigerator in pantry # 1.

Galley-Crew

The temperature of the in-use conveyor warewash machine was not hot enough to properly sanitize the dishes and utensils. The inspector's thermometer measured a maximum temperature of 152°F in the machine and a thermolabel sticker on a clean plate did not turn color indicating the surface temperature of the dishes and utensils going through the machine was less than 160°F. The final rinse gauge did not indicate a temperature while the machine was in operation and there was no steam coming from the compressor. The machine was shut down for repair.

Potable Water-Tanks

The two potable water tanks shared common walls with the hull of the ship. A variance had not been submitted.

Potable Water-Tank Coatings

According to the staff, the potable water tanks were coated with Interline TLA 851, but there was no documentation to verify this coating was approved for potable water from a certifying organization. Also, there were no manufacturer's instructions for applying, drying, and curing the coating, and it was unknown if the manufacturer's instructions were followed when the coating was applied, dried, and cured.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

There were no reduced pressure assemblies installed on the international shore connection or the high fog system. Staff stated a work order had been placed.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

The cross-connection control list of backflow prevention devices did not include the devices installed on the hair wash sink in the spa or the devices installed on the cabin toilets. Also, the cross-connection control list did not include air gaps. Backflow prevention devices were not installed on all of the cabin toilets.

Potable Water-Secondary Standards

There were no secondary standards for the potable water test kit.

Potable Water-Far Point Records

Some of the far point charts were not changed daily. Also, some of the far point charts did not indicate the free residual halogen was between 0.2 - 5.0 ppm for at least 16 hours in each 24-hour period, including on November 24 and 26, 2011. There were no notations for these unusual events.

Potable Water-

There was no backup halogen pump installed for the potable water distribution halogenation system.

Potable Water-Tank Sample Cock

The sample cock for the port and starboard potable water tanks was not labeled.

Other-Garbage Area

There was no hot water, soap, paper towels, or a sign advising users to wash their hands at the handwashing station near the garbage container on the car deck.

Housekeeping-Public Toilet Facilities

There were no signs in the crew and passenger public toilet facilities advising users to use a hand towel, paper towel, or tissue to open the door. The exits were not hands free.

Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)

The written OPRP did not include the surfaces or items the disinfectants would be applied to or the contact times of the disinfectants. Also, the OPRP did not include procedures for informing current passengers and crew members of an outbreak or procedures for notifying passengers embarking the vessel following an outbreak voyage.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

The AGE surveillance log did not include the time when sick passengers or crew members reported to the medical center. Also, the log was not in the exact order as it appears in Annex 13.2.2. of the 2011 VSP Operations Manual.

Inspection on Sep 28, 2011 | Score: 86

Medical-Handwashing Sheet

There was no written information about handwashing for passengers and crew with acute gastroenteritis (AGE) symptoms. This was corrected.

Potable Water-Far Point Halogen Analyzer Charts

The far point halogen analyzer chart recorder charts were not initialed daily.

Potable Water-Bunkering

According to the records, the free residual halogen during bunkering was less than 2 ppm on 6 dates since the last inspection. On 25 June, the free residual halogen from 1200 to 1900 was less than 2 ppm. On 3 August, bunkering began at 0930, and 2 ppm was not reached until 1200. On 10 August, bunkering began at 0925, and 2 ppm was not reached until 1400. On 12 Aug,ust, bunkering began at 0918, and 2 ppm was not reached until 1200. On 31 August, bunkering began at 0912, and 2 ppm was not reached until 1200. On 6 September, bunkering began at 0845, and the free residual halogen did not reach 2 ppm during the entire bunkering process, which ended at 1900. According to the staff, the bunkering samples were taken from the shoreside, and not after the bunkering halogenation system. There were no records of samples after the bunkering halogenation.

Potable Water-Tanks

The two potable water tanks shared common walls with the hull. This was written on the previous inspection. The vessel changed management in August 2011, and the new management was in the process of hiring a contractor to install salinity monitoring equipment.

Potable Water-Cabin Toilets

The noncontinuous pressure backflow prevention devices for the vacuum toilets were installed before the water valve. There were no backflow prevention devices installed on the potable water lines for the gravity toilets which had submerged inlets.

Potable Water-Salon

There was no backflow prevention device on the potable water hose at the hairwash sink.

Potable Water-Cabin Showers

There were no backflow prevention devices on the shower hoses. In some cabins, there were hooks installed to secure the hoses, but the hooks did not secure the hoses high enough to prevent them from reaching the tub, sink, or toilet.

Potable Water-International Shore Connections and Hi Fog System

There were no reduced pressure assemblies installed on these connections. This was written on the previous inspection. Assemblies had been ordered and were expected to arrive in the first half of October 2011.

Potable Water-Boiler

There was no air gap or backflow prevention device on the potable water line to the boiler tank. In addition, the potable water line to the boiler tank was not striped blue. These were corrected.

Potable Water-Distribution Halogentation Station

There was no automatic switchover for the backup pump on the distribution halogenation system. There was a backup pump installed on a secondary halogen tank, but it had to be manually connected.

Other-Garbage Station

There was no handwashing facility near the garbage separating/storage container on the car deck. This was written on the previous inspection. The vessel had identified a potable water source and had begun constructing a facility. However, there was no hot water supply at the identified location.

Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan

There was no indication in the outbreak prevention and response plan that public areas such as handrails and restrooms would be disinfected on a continuous basis when the vessel reached 2% of gastrointestinal illness cases among passengers or crew. There was only a statement that hand touch surfaces would be disinfected continuously.

Integrated Pest Management-

There were no health and safety procedures in the IPM plan to protect passengers and crew during pesticide application.

Galley-Pastry

The deck below the upright refrigerator and the preparation counter was soiled. This was corrected.

Galley-Pastry

There were no light fixtures installed at the two combination ovens and the light intensity was below 220 lux. Ten industrial fluorescent light fixtures were ordered on 10 August 2011 and were scheduled to be delivered on 3 October 2011.

Galley-Pastry

The profile plates where the potable water line and the electrical line penetrated the bulkhead behind the combination oven were loose, exposing gaps.

Galley-Pastry

The profile plates where the potable water lines penetrated the bulkhead below the handwash sink were loose, exposing gaps.

Galley-Butcher

The profile plate where the water tap penetrated the bulkhead to the left of the two-compartment sink was loose, exposing gaps.

Galley-Butcher

The bulkhead potable water tap was threaded and there was no backflow prevention device installed.

Galley-

The handwashing sink outside the potwash area across from the ice machine had a metered faucet with a water flow of less than 15 seconds. This was written on the previous inspection.

Galley-

The handwashing sink outside the potwash area across from the ice machine had a maximum water temperature of 87°F using the inspector's thermometer. Users could not control the water temperature. This was written on the previous inspection.

Galley-Hot Galley

There were no light fixtures installed at the combination ovens and the light intensity was below 220 lux. This was written on the previous inspection. Ten industrial fluorescent light fixtures were ordered on 10 August 2011 and were scheduled to be delivered on 3 October 2011.

Galley-Hot Galley

The profile plates where the potable water line and the electrical line penetrated the bulkhead behind the convection ovens were loose, exposing gaps.

Galley-Hot Galley

There was a gap where the stainless steel side panels met between the flat and grooved grills. This was written on the previous inspection. According to staff, this had been corrected since the previous inspection but the welds had come apart.

Galley-Center Galley

The profile plates where the potable water lines penetrated the bulkhead below the handwashing sink were loose, exposing gaps.

Galley-Center Galley

The handwash sink had a maximum water temperature of 88°F using the inspector's thermometer. Users could not control the water temperature.

Galley-Potwash

The hood-type potwash machine had a wash temperature of 115 °F and 114 °F on two wash cycles using the inspector's thermometer. The manufacturer's data plate indicated a wash temperature of 150 °F. On the third tested wash cycle, a colorimetric temperature indicating sticker on a pan inside the machine did not change color, indicating the wash temperature did not reach 150 °F. The machine was in use at the time of the inspection. In addition, the wash temperature gauge did not change while the machine was in operation.

Galley-Potwash

The hood-type potwash machine had a final sanitizing rinse temperature at the utensil surface of 114 °F on two final rinse cycles using the inspector's thermometer. On the third tested final rinse cycle, a colorimetric temperature indicating sticker on a pan inside the machine did not change color, indicating that the surface of the pan did not reach 160 °F. In addition, a colorimetric temperature indicating sticker on the final sanitizing rinse manifold indicated that the final sanitizing rinse temperature did not reach 180 °F. The final sanitizing rinse gauge indicated the temperature to be 170 °F on all cycles. The machine was in use at the time of the inspection.

Galley-Crew Dishwash

The handwashing sink had a metered faucet with a water flow of less than 15 seconds.

Galley-Crew Dishwash

The handwashing sink had a maximum water temperature of 86 °F using the inspector's thermometer. Users could not control the water temperature.

Buffet-Crew Mess

There was no side protection for the sneeze guards on the buffet line where exposed food was within one meter of where consumers were expected to stand.

Buffet-Crew Mess

The plastic grey panel on the bottom of the previously cleaned juice machine was soiled. This area was not in use at the time of the inspection.

Buffet-Crew Mess Beverage Station

There was no coving at the deck/cabinet juncture.

Buffet-Salt and Pepper

There was no side protection for the sneeze guards on the buffet line where exposed food was within one meter of where consumers were expected to stand.

Buffet-Salt and Pepper

There was some recessed deck grout in the port area of the service side of the buffet.

Food Service General-Undercounter Refrigerators

The doors for all of the undercounter refrigerators were in such disrepair that the top of the door sealed tight to the refrigerator, but the lower half left a gap between the door gasket and the housing. This allowed warm air to enter the units. This was written on the previous inspection.

Galley-Hot Galley

The gap where the stainless steel side panels met between the flat and grooved grills was soiled.

Pantry-Marbella

There were holes where the locking mechanisms were missing on both of the entry doors leading to the pantry.

Pantry-Marbella

There were gaps around the cleaning locker and the upright refrigerator where they met the bulkhead. This was written on the previous inspection.

Bar-My Way

The handwashing sink had a metered faucet with a water flow of less than 15 seconds.

Bar-My Way

The handwashing sink had a maximum temperature of 75°F using the inspector's thermometer. Users could not control the water temperature.

Bar-My Way

Several deck tiles were cracked.

Galley-Center Galley

The handwash sink had a metered faucet with a water flow of less than 15 seconds.