Inspection on Jan 12, 2015 | Score: 91

Recreational Water Facilities-Calypso Port Whirlpool Pump Room

Trolleys and shelves with clean and soiled linens and towels, clean and soiled glasses, cleaning chemicals, and garbage taken from the staterooms during turnaround procedures were among the boxes that made the room very disorganized, difficult to clean, and offering limited protection for clean items.

Preparation Room-Cooling Logs

No cooling logs were available for containers of mix salad and cabbage stored in the walk-in refrigerator. The internal temperature of each container was less than 41°F when measured.

Preparation Room-Potato Peeler

The left potato peeler machine had one slotted fastener in the food contact area.

Provisions-Fish Freezer 4727

The bulkhead behind the first condenser unit one the right had a significant amount of ice accumulation. No ice was observed on any stored boxes of food.

Provisions-Corridor Deck 4

Several pallets of potatoes and onions were stored in the provision corridor that did not have a properly constructed deckhead for food storage. The deckhead panels had gaps between each section that exposed pipes, wiring, and duct works above. A heavy layer of dust was present between some panels directly above the stored food.

Provisions-Corridor Deck 4

Several pallets of potatoes and onions were stored in the provision corridor that did not have a properly constructed deckhead for food storage. The deckhead panels had gaps between each section that exposed pipes, wiring, and duct works above. A heavy layer of dust was present between some panels directly above the stored food.

Galley-Deck 5 Hot Galley

The water temperature of the hand wash station in the port forward corner of the hot galley was less than 100°F when measured by the inspector.

Galley-Deck 5 Soup Station

Two small drain flies were observed by the counter top on the forward side of the soup station.

Galley-Deck 5 Soup Station

A vertical profile on the bulkhead to the right of the midship soup kettles was loose creating seams and gaps.

Galley-Deck 6 Aft Starboard Warewash

Four stacks of clean plates were not stored inverted or covered on the clean storage rack.

Galley-Deck 6 Hot Galley

A steady drip of water was falling from a deckhead seam above the handwash station by the forward fryers.

Galley-Horizon Court- Forward Pantry

Approximately five small drain flies were observed on the bulkhead to the right of the handwash sink.

Buffet-Horizon Court

Several potentially hazardous food items, such as sandwiches and cut melons, were out on the buffet but not labeled with a discard time (the buffet was open for more than 4 hours). The discard labels were placed behind the signs with the name of the food and were not affixed to each individual tray or container of potentially hazardous foods. Also, two serving bowls of lettuce were out on the salad bar counter with no discard label. Staff stated this salad bar was closed at 3:30PM for the emergency boat drill and everything was to be discarded but the posted time control plan for the area listed the operation hours of the Horizon Court on embarkation day to be from 11:30AM to 11:00PM.

Buffet-Horizon Court-Beverage Stations

The time control discard labels for the containers of milk and cream on each beverage station were placed behind the product name signs and not affixed to the each container.

Galley-Cafe Caribe Warewash

Approximately 4-5 small drain flies were observed around the soiled drop-off area by the dishwash machine.

Galley-Cafe Caribe Warewash

A significant amount of condensation was accumulating on the deckhead inside the canopy on the soiled end of the dishwash machine. No condensation was observed falling onto the dishwash machine. A similar violation was noted in the previous inspection report.

Galley-Horizon Court Warewash

Approximately 5-6 small drain flies were observed around the soiled area of the dishwash machine.

Galley-Bell Box

Two small bowls of cut melons with a discard time of 10:00AM were in the time controlled reach-in refrigerator unit 11071 when the inspector arrived to the area after 1:00PM. The bowls were immediately discarded.

Medical-Pantry

A wet wiping cloth was draped over the side of the chemical sanitizing solution container. The cloth was placed inside the solution by the VSP inspector.

Recreational Water Facilities-Fecal Accident

Fecal accident records for the operations of the Calypso port whirlpool on 28 December were inconsistent with the halogen/pH analyzer-chart recorder chart for that day. As a result, it was unclear if a proper fecal accident response took place. Specifically, records indicated that on 28 December a formed stool fecal accident occurred in the Calypso port whirlpool at 1815 and the facility was closed. Disinfection was recorded as being done from 1830 until 0030 of 29 December with halogen levels of 50+ ppm and pH levels of 7.2 - 7.5. However, the chart for that period of time indicated halogen levels between 6.0 and 7.0 ppm and pH levels around 7.8.

Recreational Water Facilities-Hair and Lint Strainers

The hair and lint strainers and hair and lint strainer housings for the 17 RWFs were not cleaned and disinfected weekly as required. Specifically, records indicated that the hair and lint strainers and hair and lint strainer housings were cleaned and disinfected for the 6 pools and 11 whirlpools on 5 January, 1, 6, & 24 December, 1, 13, & 24 November, 9 & 20 October.

Recreational Water Facilities-Calypso Port Whirlpool

The halogen levels of this open facility were measured by the VSP inspector and the staff at above 10 ppm several times from different places of the RWF. The facility was closed.

Recreational Water Facilities-Calypso Port Whirlpool Pump Room

The analyzer-chart recorder was inaccurate, measuring halogen levels between 4.9 and 5.1 ppm while manual tests done from before the analyzer probe by the staff indicated halogen levels of above 10 ppm. Staff corrected this by replacing the probe.

Housekeeping-Deck 14 Hotel Store 14529

Trolleys and shelves with clean and soiled linens and towels, clean and soiled glasses, cleaning chemicals, garbage taken from the staterooms during turnaround procedures, were among boxes that made the room very disorganized, difficult to clean, and offering limited protection for clean items.

Housekeeping-Deck 14 Hotel Store 14529

A number of soiled drinking glassware were stored in this room instead of being taken to a proper warewashing area.

Housekeeping-Deck 14 Hotel Store 14529

A tray of clean glasses was stored on an upper shelf in this room that had trolleys and shelves with clean and soiled linens and towels, clean and soiled glasses, cleaning chemicals, and garbage taken from the staterooms during turnaround procedures. The deckhead was open to pipes and cables and insulation was exposed on the bulkheads and deckhead.

Housekeeping-Deck 14 Hotel Store 14529

A tray of clean glasses was stored on an upper shelf. The deckhead was open to pipes and cables and insulation was exposed on the bulkheads and deckhead, making this room not a proper area for storing clean utensils.

Inspection on Jul 15, 2014 | Score: 92

Galley-Cafe Caribe - Dishwashing

Heavy condensate was noted on the inside of the canopy at the soiled end of the machine. This condensate was dripping back to the soiled area of the dishmachine. A ventilation exhaust had been added at this end of the machine during the recent dry dock. Today's humidity appeared to be originating in the steam rising from the under conveyor drip rinsing system that was operating at 130°F that was not being captured by the exhaust fan.

Galley-Cafe Caribe - Dishwashing

The soiled area of the dishwashing was heavily overloaded with racks and stacks of dirty utensils. A rack of coffee carafes lids was found stored on the deck. Other racks were stored on the tops of garbage cans. The Horizon Court dishwashing machine was malfunctioning which rerouted extra dishware to this small dishwashing area and may have contributed to this overload.

Galley-Horizon Court Dishwashing

Three serving bowls in the clean storage area were found with food particles in them.

Galley-Horizon Court Dishwashing

Several serving bowls in clean storage were found nested together without proper air drying. Water was dripping from the food contact surfaces.

Buffet-Horizon Court - Gazebo Pantry

Two wiping cloth storage buckets had grease film on the top and one had food particles floating in it.

Galley-Hamburger Grill

Two small flies were noted near the ice machine in the Hamburger Grill pantry.

Galley-Hamburger Grill

The backflow preventer on the ice machine water supply line had a constant leak from the air relief vent indicating possible failure.

Bar-Blackbeard's Bar

The carbonator water supply line backflow preventer had a constant leak from the air relief vent indicating possible failure. The heavy blue-green stain on this valve was indicative of a long standing problem.

Bar-Calyspso Bar

Single service articles such as straws, napkins, and garnish skewers were found mixed in a bar counter cabinet with paperwork and other office supplies.

Bar-Calyspso Bar

Sediment was found in the valve area of a beer tap in active use at the bar counter.

Bar-Calyspso Bar

The dishwasher which was on, but not in active use at the time the bar was inspected was found to have a final rinse temperature of 132°F, 129°F and 121°F measured directly with the inspector's thermocouple at plate surface.

Bar-Crooner's Bar

One fruit fly was noted in the bar pantry.

Bar-Crooner's Bar

The carbonator water supply line had a constant leak from the air relief vent indicating possible failure.

Galley-Deck 6 - Dishwashing

Ice was found in the starboard waiter drop off handwashing station.

Galley-Deck 5 - Hot Galley

Water was not draining in the scupper behind combination oven #2.

Galley-Crew Galley

One fruit fly was noted in the hot galley.

Provisions-Frozen Stores

In the Frozen Fish Walk-in Freezer #4724, the back light fixture was filled with brown frozen water. None of the water had leaked on the boxes of frozen fish below.

Medical-Crew Member Reporting

On 1 July, a Laundry Steward had an onset of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) symptoms at 18:30, but did not report to the medical center until 2 July at 09:40. His time sheet indicated he worked on 1 July from 20:30 - 23:00 and on 2 July from 01:00 - 03:30 and 04:30 - 08:30. This crew member received disciplinary action for late reporting while symptomatic.On 22 June, a Buffet Steward had an onset of AGE symptoms at 11:30 and reported to the medical center at 12:45. His time sheet indicated he worked from 09:00 - 13:00. This crew member did not receive disciplinary action.On 14 June, a Buffet Steward had an onset of AGE symptoms at 13:45 and reported to the medical center at 15:50. Her time sheet indicated she worked from 14:00 - 16:00. This crew member did not receive disciplinary action.

Medical-Crew Members Working While Ill

Between 14 June and 15 July, a review of the crew members AGE symptom onsets and time of reporting to the medical center, three non-supervisory food workers knowingly worked while symptomatic. One of these crew member received disciplinary action. Food workers receive extensive training about AGE symptoms and proper reporting procedures.

Potable Water-Mineralizer

The water line was striped to indicate potable water from the mineralizer to the production chlorine and pH injections points. Staff stated this had been corrected later during the inspection, but was not verified by the inspector.

Potable Water-Pyrotechnic Water for Theater

The water line was not striped to indicate potable water before the reduced pressure assembly backflow prevention device. Staff stated this had been corrected later during the inspection, but was not verified by the inspector.

Inspection on Feb 22, 2014 | Score: 91

Food Service General-Time Control Plans

The time control plans stated 'all potentially hazardous food items under time control are consumed or discarded within 4 hours and at the end of service.' The plans did not indicate potentially hazardous food items would be labeled to indicate the time 4 hours past when the foods were removed from temperature control. For many food areas, dinner service periods were longer than 4 hours.

Buffet-Horizon Court - Oatmeal Station

Many coffee mugs out for passenger service were wet with condensation and dripping onto their storage trays. It appeared the mugs were not allowed to thoroughly air dry after being washed.

Buffet-Horizon Court

Wood wicker baskets were used to store ready-to-eat apples and pears for passenger service. The fruits were in contact with the baskets.

Buffet-Horizon Court - Pantry

On the right juice machine, the underside splash panel was soiled with old juice residue. Staff stated they had used the machine the night before.

Buffet-Horizon Court - Gazebo

The bucket of sanitizing solution was less than 50 ppm chlorine and appeared to have an oily residue. The solution was immediately remade.

Galley-Door Leading Into Horizon Court Dishwash Area

The locking mechanism was missing, exposing a hole in the door.

Galley-Cafe Caribe

Above the soiled end of the dishwash machine, excess condensation had built up on the deckhead and inside the hood overhang. The exhaust vent was located above the machine and not where condensation exited the machine at the soiled end. Staff would routinely wipe off the condensation.

Galley-Cafe Caribe

The wash tank basket of the dishwash machine contained large food items and a plastic straw. The basket was removed to be cleaned.

Galley-Crown Grill

In many areas of the galley, sealant was missing along the top of the deck/counter coving tiles. Some areas along the top and behind the deck tiles were soiled.

Preparation Room-Fish

The deck was soiled below the band saw foot activator pedal. A crew member immediately cleaned the area.

Provisions-Eggs Defrost

The feet of a deck stand were in contact with boxes of frozen whole eggs and juice concentrate.

Provisions-Red Wine, Liquers, Tobacco

Boxes of red wine, port and sherries, and vodka were stored on the deck.

Provisions-Salami, Pate, Bread, Eggs

Approximately 8-10 boxes of shell eggs were damaged. Egg product was observed dripping from some boxes onto other egg boxes and onto the deck. It was determined the eggs were received in this condition.

Provisions-Salami, Pate, Bread, Eggs

Approximately 8-10 boxes of shell eggs were damaged. Egg product was observed dripping from some boxes onto other egg boxes and onto the deck.

Dining Room-Palm, Island, and Coral

The light intensity could not be raised to 220 lux at all of the waiter stations. This was written on the last two inspection reports. Staff stated new light fixtures were received in November 2013, but they were too large. The correct light fixtures were received about one week prior to the inspection. Over the past week, electricians began installing additional lights in the Palm Dining Room. The entire project was scheduled to be completed by mid-March.

Galley-Deck 6 - Potwash Area

Water continuously dripped from the outside of the machine hood overhang between the machine and the clean storage area. It appeared the water was coming from a seam underneath the sealant used on the overhang. Also, water dripped from a seam between two deckhead panels above the clean storage shelf behind the potwash machine. No clean items were impacted.

Galley-Deck 5 - Beverage Station

The electrical cord and the water line for the juice machine were draped across the counter. Also, the water lines for the two coffee machines were draped across the counter.

Galley-Deck 5 - Beverage Station

On the juice machine, the underside splash panel was soiled with old juice residue. Staff stated they had used the machine the night before.

Food Service General-Hood-Type Potwash Machines

During inspection of the in-use potwash machines, the pressure gauges fluctuated between 20-30 psi during use. The manufacturer's data plates indicated the rinse water pressure to be 20 psi, but did not indicate a range.

Buffet-Crew Mess - Beverage Stations

At the starboard (#1) beverage station, the inside of the juice machine dispensing ports were soiled with old juice residue. On the ice/water machine, the inside of the ice chute was soiled with a black material. These machines were not in operation. At the port (#2) beverage station, on the ice/water machine, the inside of the ice chute was soiled with a black material. This machine was in operation.

Buffet-Officer's Mess

Plates of ready-to-eat apples and pears were out for officer self-service, but did not have a serving utensil.

Medical-Employee Reporting

During the 1-8 February voyage, a Waiter had three episodes of diarrhea beginning at 08:30 and did not report to the medical center until 10:00. Employee work records indicated the crew member worked during this time. During the 25 January to 1 February voyage, an Accommodations Attendant had two episodes of diarrhea beginning at 13:00 on 27 January and did not report to the medical center until 17:30. Work records indicated this crew member was not working during this time. A salon department worker had three episodes of diarrhea beginning at 11:00 on 29 January and did not report to the medical center until 16:45. Work records indicated this crew member worked during this time. During the 18-25 January voyage, a Photo worker had two episodes of diarrhea beginning at 11:00 on 21 January and did not report to the medical center until 22 January at 16:30. Work records indicated this crew member worked during this time. A Pastry Chef had four episodes of diarrhea beginning at 15:00 on 22 January and did not report to the medical center until 19:00. Work records indicated this crew member did not work during this time. Documentation for disciplinary actions was observed for all of these instances. These findings were similar to the last USPHS inspection in which there were three instances of late reporting by crew members with acute gastroenteritis (AGE) symptoms.

Medical-AGE Surveillance Log

The AGE surveillance log for voyage 8-15 February had two crew members listed that were carry-overs from the previous voyage, but there was no documentation in the notes or underlying illness column that they were from the previous voyage. The crew members were listed as non-reportable AGE cases and were still in medical isolation.

Potable Water-Bunkering Shore-side Pretest

There was no documentation of shore-side free halogen residuals or pH values taken at the shore-side water supply before potable water bunkering dating back to November 2013. The ship bunkered potable water approximately 20 times since November 2013.

Potable Water-Bunker Hoses

The two bunker hoses being used for active potable water bunkering were not labeled 'Potable Water Only' at the ship's connecting end.

Recreational Water Facilities-Drain Covers

A suction drain cover was missing on the side wall located near the shower at the Neptune Pool. Also a suction drain cover for the message therapy system was missing at the Spa starboard whirlpool. Both recreational water facilities were filled with water, but were closed and netted during the observation.

Food Service General-Room Service Staging Pantries

A room service staging pantry identified as Trolley Wash 8641 (deck 8 crew corridor) had an inner locker in which food service items were stored with a miscellaneous assortment of nonfood items. The food service items included boxes of packaged forks, wine glasses, unboxed service bowls that were stored on top of and in contact with boxes of hand sanitizer, wood polish, tables, dust pans, black tubs, and other cleaning equipment. A similar finding was observed in Trolley Wash 9367 (deck 9 crew corridor) where single service paper food service items such as napkins, cups, and bowls were stored with and in contact with cleaning chemicals, electrical cords, cleaning buckets, unfolded towels, and other cleaning items. Several metal spoons in wrapping were also laying on the deck.

Pantry-Calypso Bar

Two pitchers of milk kept on time control inside the milk refrigerator on the counter next to the espresso machine were not discarded as per the labeled discard label. The time of the finding was at 1:27pm and the discard label showed 1:00pm. Also the refrigerator was not physically labeled as being on time control.

Pantry-International Cafe

The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the back left counter next to the counter-mounted microwave. A portable warmer holding a container of soup was positioned in this area. A deckhead light in the center of the pantry was burnt out, which may have contributed to the light deficiency.

Buffet-Horizon Court - Pantry

On the right juice machine, the inside of the dispensing ports were soiled with old juice residue. Staff stated they had used the machine the night before.

Food Service General-Room Service Staging Pantries

Two room service staging pantries identified as Trolley Wash 8641 (deck 8 crew corridor) and Trolley Wash 9367 (deck 9 crew corridor) contained food service and nonfood items, as well as poisonous materials such as hand sanitizer and wood polish.

Inspection on Sep 28, 2013 | Score: 98

Buffet-Horizon Court Consumer Advisory

The cooked-to-order eggs and the smoked salmon and smoked trout were not specifically identified in the consumer advisory statement. Only the general consumer advisory was posted at the buffet.

Buffet-Horizon Court Port and Starboard Hot Buffet Line

More than a day's worth of dust was accumulated on the deckhead vent covers.

Galley-Horizon Court Time Control Plan

The discard time on the time control plan was listed as 9:30AM. However, several containers of food had later discard times listed on their labels throughout the lido. These discard time were 4 hours from the time the food was placed out for service.

Buffet-Horizon Court Port and Starboard

Several of the large circular lights in the buffet were not shielded and the light bulbs were not shatter-resistant.

Buffet-Cafe Caribe

Several of the large circular lights in the buffet were not shielded and the light bulbs were not shatter-resistant.

Other-Ice Cream Bar

Several dead flies were in the light fixtures above the ice cream machines and the counter by the utility sink.

Galley-Crown Grill

One live fruit fly was in the food storage locker opposite from the dishwash area.

Dining Room-Palm, Island, and Coral

The light intensity could not be raised to a minimum 220 lux on all of the counter surfaces of the waiter stations. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection report. Staff was able to provide documentation that light fixtures have been ordered to correct the issue. The light fixtures will arrive 5 Nov 2013 and be installed shortly thereafter.

Galley-Deck 6 Forward Pastry

The ice well was labeled ' time control' on the unit but was not listed on the time control plan

Galley-Deck 5 Soup Station

The deck had numerous sections of missing and recessed deck tile grout or broken tiles. This was noted in the previous inspection report for every galley. Progress has been made in every other area of the vessel.

Galley-Deck 5 Garde Manger

According to the blast chiller log, red pepper salsa prepared on 26 September was placed in the blast chiller at 8:00PM at 128°F and cooled to 62°F at 10:00PM and 38°F at 12:00AM. There was no written explanation for why the cooling did not start until the food was 128°F.

Galley-

The cook in charge of checking the cooking temperatures of the thin pieces of fish did not have a tip-sensitive thermocouple.

Buffet-Crew Mess

The discard labels for several containers of potentially hazardous foods were placed on the outside cabinet door and not on each individual container. One discard label was also used for all three containers of chicken salad on the cold well.

Preparation Room-Aft Preparation Table

A leak in the deckhead seam was dripping onto the food preparation table. The table was not in use at the time.

Provisions-Poultry Defrost Cooler

Condensation was accumulating on the entire length of the right bulkhead/deckhead juncture. An ice patch was present in the top right corner of the bulkhead closest to the door. This is a shared bulkhead with the poultry freezer.

Provisions-Fish Defrost

A brown liquid was dripping from the first seam on the left bulkhead.

Medical-Food Worker Reporting and Isolation

On 1 September, a Junior Waiter experienced one diarrhea episode at 07:20 and one vomiting episode at 07:30. She reported to the medical center at 09:00 that day. According to her time card, she worked from 06:00 - 08:00. She returned to work at 06:00 on 3 September. This was not a complete 48 hours of medical isolation. On 7 September, a Junior Waiter experienced one episode of diarrhea at 14:30 and reported to the medical center at 17:15 that day. According to his time card, he worked from 17:00 - 18:00 that day. On 12 September, a Food and Beverage Supervisor experienced four episodes of vomiting starting at 07:20. He reported to the medical center at 08:15. According to his time card, he did not work 12 and 13 September, but returned to work at 07:00 on 14 September. This was not a complete 48 hours of medical isolation.

Potable Water-Microbiological Testing

The incubator used to analyze water for E. coli contained two samples from the shoreside and potable water tank #4. These samples were collected on 25 September. The thermometer inside the machine indicated the temperature was 37.1°C, and lowered to 36.0°C. The mercury thermometer at the top of the machine remained at approximately 34.5°C. Staff stated they use the inside thermometer because it was more reliable. According to the manufacturer's specifications for analyzing E. coli, water samples were to be incubated at 35°C +/- 0.5°C. The two water samples were discarded.

Potable Water-Sand FIlter Sedimentation Test Resuts

The sand filter sedimentation test results were not clearly documented. According to the electronic work order/maintenance database, procedures for inspection of sand filter media state that 'if a measurable layer of sediment is within or on top of the filter media or fine, colored particles are suspended in the water, then the organic loading may be excessive, and the media replacement must be considered.' According to the staff, if the test results contained particles, an unscheduled work order would be made to replace the media. If the sedimentation test results were clear, nothing was documented, and only the next scheduled test date was noted.

Recreational Water Facilities-Pad 16 (Kid's Paddling Pool)

There was confusion whether or not children who were not toilet trained were allowed in this pool. According to the Youth Center Manager, when asked who used this pool, her response was kids ages 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 years old. During further discussion, she implied that kids could not use the pool if wearing diapers, yet did not disagree that kids ages 0-1 year old could go in the pool naked if accompanied by their parent. The vessel did not have a variance for allowing children in diapers or who were not toilet trained in this pool, nor was the pool properly maintained for this type of activity.

Medical-Food Worker Reporting and Isolation

On 1 September, a Junior Waiter experienced one diarrhea episode at 07:20 and one vomiting episode at 07:30. She reported to the medical center at 09:00 that day. According to her time card, she worked from 06:00 - 08:00. She returned to work at 06:00 on 3 September. This was not a complete 48 hours of medical isolation. On 7 September, a Junior Waiter experienced one episode of diarrhea at 14:30 and reported to the medical center at 17:15 that day. According to his time card, he worked from 17:00 - 18:00 that day. On 12 September, a Food and Beverage Supervisor experienced four episodes of vomiting starting at 07:20. He reported to the medical center at 08:15. According to his time card, he did not work 12 and 13 September, but returned to work at 07:00 on 14 September. This was not a complete 48 hours of medical isolation.

Inspection on Apr 20, 2013 | Score: 94

Children Area-Child Center

Various previously cleaned small toys were being dried on towels in a playroom, and several of the small and large building blocks were still connected together, indicating they were not completely disassembled prior to cleaning.

Recreational Water Facilities-Records

The records for the cleaning and disinfection of the sand filter housing was not consistent, in that staff did not note the work was completed according to the procedure in the job order, or there was some history notation of only part of the job, such as brushing followed by disinfection at 50 ppm chlorine, with no wash/rinse step and no chlorine contact time.

Potable Water-Records

The list of tested reduced pressure (RP) assembly backflow prevention devices along with many other types of preventers and air-gaps had future dates under the column inspection date or T date, such as 30 May, 2013, 3 September 2013, 11 October 2013, and 20 November 2013. Some of these data filled forms had the words, 'due to' handwritten into the form just below these dates, while others had no writing. In reviewing the pressure differential test results for the RP backflow preventers from the 2011 list, there were 49 RP's tested and the pressure values noted on test 1 and test 3 for every single one was an identical number to the same preventer test results for the 30 May 2013 testing. In comparison, the 2010 list of RP backflow preventers had mostly different values recorded for the same preventers under both the test 1 and test 3 than what was provided on the 2011 RP test log. Clearly the 2011 test data was simply copied over into the log form for RP backflow preventers dated 30 May 2013.

Potable Water-Records

In the backflow preventer inspection logs there were several backflow preventers listed under two log field columns titled device type and model as reduced pressure backflow preventers (RPZ). This included air-gaps and continuous pressure model backflow prevention devices, which were all titled 'RPZ' as device type and given model numbers such as RPZ - N9 or RPZ 1' under the model column.

Recreational Water Facilities-Spa Area Pool

The spa pool was open for use and the free chlorine concentration as measured by the inspector's test kit was 0.28 and 0.35 ppm for two consecutive tests. The ship used a different manual test kit and measured 0.64 and 0.76 ppm on two consecutive tests. Both tests from the ship and the inspector were from different parts of the pool. The spa pool was closed and netted immediately upon obtaining these test results.

Recreational Water Facilities-Neptune Pool

The Neptune pool was open for use and the free chlorine concentration of the water was measured at 0.61 and 0.86 ppm by the inspector. The ship's test kit measured 1.13 ppm and 1.09 ppm on consecutive tests. Both test kits were calibration checked using the secondary standards held by the ship onboard and both kits were verified thru their respective secondary standards to be accurate.

Bar-Tradewinds Bar

The door from the front bar to the pantry was pinned open using a large free-standing metal sign holder.

Pantry-Tradewinds Bar - Pantry

The center handwash sink in the pantry was completely blocked by a large table filled with clean glasses set directly in front of it. A second handwash near the dishwash area was available for use.

Other-International Cafe - Pantry

The discard labels for several containers of potentially hazardous foods were stuck to the exterior of the reach-in refrigerator doors, rather than on the food containers being held under time as a public health control which were inside the refrigerator. The same method was used for potentially hazardous cold foods inside the front counter display refrigerator, where the discard labels were affixed to the exterior glass of the display refrigerator and not on the foods or even the shelf at the foods inside.

Buffet-Horizon Court Beverage Stations (Port and Starboard)

The water chute of the ice/water machine had two slotted fasteners inside.

Buffet-Horizon Court Starboard Soiled Drop-Off

There was one live fly. The area was in operation.

Buffet-Horizon Court Aft Gazebo

The light intensity was less than 220 lux in front of the microwaves.

Preparation Room-

There was one live fly. The area was not in operation.

Preparation Room-

The left potato peeler had two slotted fasteners inside.

Provisions-Meat Frozen Room

On the left and right side of the entrance door, there were large gaps along the lower corners of the bulkhead.

Provisions-Egg and Juice Defrost Room

Where the deckhead panels meet in front of the evaporator cooler, the juncture was rusted.

Provisions-Fruit Room

A slice of watermelon that had been eaten was on top of a box of apples. It could not be determined who left this item in the room.

Galley-Deck 6

Near the Chef's office, the light intensity was less than 110 lux on the right side of the ice machine.

Galley-Deck 6 - Forward Starboard Dishwash Area

There was one live fly. The area was not in operation.

Food Service General-Decks

Numerous food preparation areas had missing/recessed deck tile grout or broken deck tiles. Staff showed a progress report for these areas to be corrected in March and April.

Galley-Deck 6 - Hot Section

A Sous Chef with a full beard was preparing foods. He was not wearing a beard restraint.

Galley-Deck 6 - Potwash Area

Excess condensation was on the deckhead and inside the hood overhang above the in-use potwash machine. Condensation was observed dripping onto the deck in front of the machine. No clean items were impacted.

Galley-Deck 6 - Potwash Area

On the three-compartment sink, the faucet between the wash and rinse compartments was leaking.

Dining Room-Palm, Island, and Coral

The light intensity could not be raised to 220 lux on all counter surfaces of the waiter stations.

Galley-Deck 5 - Bakery

There was one live fly outside the walk-in refrigerator. The area was in operation.

Galley-Deck 5 - Pastry

The light intensity was less than 110 lux to the left and behind the deck ovens.

Galley-Deck 5 - Potwash Area

Excess condensation was on the deckhead above the potwash machine and above the sanitizing compartment of the three-compartment sink. The potwash machine was in operation, but the sanitizing compartment of the sink was not. Condensation was observed dripping onto the clean landing of the three-compartment sink. No clean items were impacted.

Galley-Deck 5 - Potwash Area

A brown liquid was dripping from the water trap hatch and from the pipe at the hatch onto the deck. No clean items were impacted.

Galley-Deck 5 - Potwash Area

Excess steam escaped from the potwash machine during operation.

Galley-Deck 5 - Garde Manger

Between the last preparation counter and the bulkhead near the time control refrigerators, condensation was dripping from the deckhead vent onto the deck. The area was not in operation. No food or clean items were impacted.

Galley-

Excess condensation was on the deckhead above the combination oven. The Ventilation Officer determined the exhaust in the galleys was on low speed, so he increased the speed. It was evident the steam coming from the oven was drawn into the exhaust system quicker.

Buffet-Crew Mess

There was one live fly on a serving utensil of a container of food at the buffet line. The area was in operation.

Inspection on Sep 22, 2012 | Score: 99

Buffet-Horizon Court

Four live fruit flies were found along the bulkhead adjacent to the bulk milk dispenser and juice machines near the Gazebo. In addition, at least four ants were found along the deck/bulkhead juncture coming out of a small opening where the coving tile met the bulkhead.

Buffet-Horizon Court - Aft Line

Soft sealant was worn down and tearing along the counter-cold well insert juncture, which made cleaning difficult.

Buffet-Horizon Court - Aft Line

Sealant and the juncture space between the counter and the cold well insert met was soiled with food residue.

Galley-Horizon Court - Warewash

Food debris was not effectively removed from plates at the warewash station. Large pieces of lemon and single service articles were found along the clean landing and final rinse tank of the in-use flight-type warewash machine.

Galley-Trident Grill

Numerous pits and chipped areas covered four metal rollers of the hotdog roller, which made cleaning difficult.

Galley-Sabatini's

The surface of three perfluorocarbon resin coated pans stored under the counter below the slicer were severely damaged and the coating was flaking off.

Galley-Sabatini's

The gray plastic handle of the slicer carriage had numerous nicks and was rough, which made cleaning difficult.

Galley-Sabatini's

Green food residue soiled the plastic grip of the previously cleaned slicer on the counter.

Food Service General-Carbonators

Carbonators had a single check valve installed between the carbonation tank and brass fittings of the carbonator pump. Carbonated water, which has a lower pH could reach the brass pump fittings.

Food Service General-Carbonators

The single check valve installed between the carbonator tank and the brass fittings of the pump would not be sufficient to prevent carbonated water from contacting the brass fittings of the pump, which could lead to copper being leached from the brass.

Galley-Deck 5 - Soup Station

The top of the plastic lid of the deck-mounted buffalo chopper was cracked.

Galley-Deck 5 - Sauce Station

Steam escaped from the bottom of the in-use combination ovens.

Galley-Sabatini's

Water was turned off at the handwash station on the show-galley side. According to staff, water was turned off after each service and turned back on when the area returned to operation.

Galley-Deck 5 - Garde' Manager

A wet wiping cloth was stored in a dry bucket on the deck.

Preparation Room-Meat - Band Saw

Meat remnants soiled the space between the right guard attached with screws and the band saw.

Preparation Room-Fish Preparation - Band Saw

Soft sealant was used between the right removable guard and the band saw.

Preparation Room-Fish Preparation - Band Saw

Food residue and corrosion soiled the space between the right removable guard and the band saw.

Provisions-Liquior Storage

Water was leaking from deckhead seams.

Food Service General-Coffee Machines

The black painted finish was chipping from the diamond shaped metal valve that was located on the inside of the plastic inserts of the liquid concentrate based, leg mounted coffee machines.

Potable Water-Medical - Sluice Machine

The air gap for the RPZ relief valve on the cold water line was not twice the diameter of the discharge pipe.

Potable Water-Bunker Stations

Several keeper chains to the potable water caps on the filling lines were not completely noncorroding. Plastic zip ties were added as links in several areas of the chains.

Potable Water-Permeate and Distillate Water Lines

The distillate and permeate water lines directed to the potable water system were not painted or striped in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/gray/blue) at 5 meter intervals.

Recreational Water Facilities-Safety Signs

The safety signs at both the pools and the whirlpools did not comply with the new 2011 VSP Operations Manual. According to staff, new signs have been ordered.

Recreational Water Facilities-Depth Markers

The depth markers in feet at the swimming pools were not prominently displayed so that they could be seen from the deck and from the body of the pool.

Recreational Water Facilities-Shepherd's Hooks

The poles of the shepherd's hooks at the Neptune, Calypso, and Terrace swimming pools were telescoping and not long enough to reach the center of the deepest portion of the pool from the side plus two feet.

Recreational Water Facilities-Antientrapment Drains

The Neptune pool drain covers did not meet the antientrapment requirements given in the 2011 VSP Operations Manual. The drains were gravity, multiple, and greater than 3 feet apart.

Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool Antientrapment

The suction drains at the whirlpools were less than 3 feet apart and did not meet the secondary antientrapment requirements. According to staff, safety vacuum release systems are to be installed.

Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool Monitoring

The sample lines for the analyzer chart recorders for all of the whirlpools were located after the compensation tanks.

Recreational Water Facilities-Turnover Rates / Bather Loads

The turnover rates and bather load numbers for the RWFs were calculated off of theoretical pump curves and not from actual flow rates as determined from flow meters.

Potable Water-Deck 12 Terrace Pool Room

The filling line to the Terrace Pool compensation tank was striped blue after the RPZ.

Potable Water-Fan Rooms

The potable water lines located in the fan rooms were not striped blue or painted in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/green/blue).

Potable Water-Deck 8 Central Pantry

Blue tape covered the air relief vents on the continuous pressure backflow device installed on the potable water line to the ice machine. This was corrected.

Inspection on Jan 22, 2012 | Score: 100

Recreational Water Facilities-Sample Lines

The sample lines for the analyzer chart recorders for all of the recreational water facilities were located after the compensation tank.

Recreational Water Facilities-Filter Housing Disinfection

Documentation for the port Neptune Spa indicated the sand filter housing was disinfected on 13 January 2011 with 50 ppm chlorine before the filter media was replaced, but the contact time was not documented.

Recreational Water Facilities-Hair and Lint Strainer

Documentation for the hair and lint strainers and the hair and lint strainer housings for the recreational water facilities indicated they were disinfected with 50 ppm chlorine, but the contact time was not documented.

Recreational Water Facilities-Total Alkalinity and Combined Chlorine

There was no indication the total alkalinity or combined chlorine for the recreational water facilities were monitored.

Potable Water-Bunker Stations

In the port aft bunker station, the cap for the upper potable water filling line did not have a chain, and the chains for the middle and lower filling lines were only attached to the cap. In the starboard forward bunker station, the blue potable water hose was not labeled 'Potable Water Only' at each connecting end, and the chain for the lower potable water filling line was only attached to the cap. In the starboard aft bunker station, the yellow potable water hose was not labeled 'Potable Water Only' at each connecting end.

Recreational Water Facilities-Swimming Pool Safety Signs

The safety signs for the swimming pools did not include: 'do not use the facilities if you are experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, or fever,' or the bather load number.

Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool Safety Signs

The safety signs for the whirlpool spas did not include the bather load number. The signs also did not caution against exceeding 15 minutes of exposure.

Recreational Water Facilities-Depth Markers

The depth markers for the recreational water facilities were not labeled in both feet and meters.

Recreational Water Facilities-Life Saving Equipment

The poles of the shepherd's hooks for the recreational water facilities were made of a telescoping material.

Recreational Water Facilities-Swimming Pool Antientrapment

It was not clear if the swimming pool drain covers met the standards for antientrapment. The documentation from the manufacturer did not indicate if all of the required information was stamped on the drain covers. The pools were full and there were no spare drain covers onboard. The pools had either one gravity drain or multiple gravity drains greater than 3 feet apart and no alarms were installed.

Potable Water-Storage Tank Coating

The potable water storage tanks were coated with Sigma Phenguard 930 and 940. There was no written documentation of approval from a certification organization for this coating.

Potable Water-Sluice

The pipes before the reduced pressure assemblies for the sluice were not striped blue to indicate potable water.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis Surveillance Log

The acute gastroenteritis (AGE) surveillance log did not contain the time of the first medical visit or report to staff of illness, meal seating information, or underlying medical conditions. Also, the log automatically included passengers or crew members who reported three or more episodes of diarrhea in a 24 hour period as reportable cases, and not what was above normal for that individual. This could result in inaccurate reporting of AGE information.

Medical-Crew Member Reporting

During the 26 December 2011 - 2 January 2012 cruise, a dishwasher had an onset of acute gastroenteritis symptoms on 30 December at 18:00, but did not report to the medical center until 31 December at 09:00. It was determined this crew member worked while symptomatic.

Food Service General-Consumer Advisory

There was no consumer advisory for the cold smoked salmon or eggs cooked to order at the buffet. There was also no consumer advisory in the menus of any restaurant.

Buffet-Forward of Gazebo

The handwashing station forward of the gazebo in the buffet area was not operational. When the inspector arrived, the water was turned off at the valve below the sink. The water was turned on, and while waiting to test the temperature, the water stopped flowing. The area was open during the inspection. There were other handwashing stations in the gazebo and aft of the gazebo.

Buffet-Aft of Gazebo

The light intensity on the counter in front of the juice machines and bulk milk dispenser was less than 220 lux.

Food Service General-Lighting

The light intensity was less than 110 lux behind and around many pieces of counter- and deck-mounted equipment. This included beverage stations, stack ovens, combination ovens, espresso machines, and ice machines in the galleys, bar pantries and deck pantries.

Buffet-Aft of Gazebo

The tube on the bulk milk dispenser was approximately 3 inches in length. This was corrected.

Galley-Deck 14 - Cold Galley

On the deli slicer, there was a seam on the lower edge of the area where sliced foods contact the back plate.

Room Service-

The tube on the bulk milk dispenser was approximately 2 inches in length. This was corrected.

Galley-Sabitini - Hot Galley

In the technical compartment below the utility sink, the top of the pipe insulation was soiled with a black and white material.

Dining Room-Crown Grill

At the large waiter station area inside the dining room, the cabinet/deck juncture was not coved.

Galley-Deck 6

In the port aft galley toilet room, the 'Wash Hands After Using the Toilet' sign was not posted by the exit door.

Galley-Deck 6 - Garde Manger

On the deli slicer, there was a seam on the lower edge of the area where sliced foods contact the back plate.

Galley-Deck 6 - Sauce Station

On the port side tilting pan, the back of the turning handle was soiled.

Buffet-Crew Mess

The undercounter warmer units were listed on the time control plan, but the units were not labeled.

Pantry-International Cafe

The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the handwash station by the exit to the service area.

Food Service General-Chilling and Brine Lines

The ice machine chilling lines and the refrigerator brine lines were not uniquely identified.

Provisions-Vegetable Room

Radish sprouts were measured at 49°F. Several boxes of sprouts had arrived during provisioning on the day of the inspection. The sprouts were taken to a blast chiller.

Bar-Handwash Lighting

The light intensity was less than 110 lux during normal service lighting in several bars.

Bar-Tradewinds

Above the service side of the bar, there were canvas panels between wooden frames. The F&B Manager provided documentation that a replacement material had been ordered, an incorrect material was received, and the order for the new material had been expedited.

Bar-Tradewinds

In the technical compartment below the port side cocktail station, some of the equipment in the right side of the compartment was soiled with a black material.

Bar-Tradewinds

In the technical compartment below the port side cocktail station, the deck penetration for the multi-flow hoses was very rough and difficult to clean.

Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)

The sanitation response level section of the OPRP indicated that one of the red level trigger points was greater than or equal to 2% illness in passengers or crew members within 72 hours. Also, there was no information on informing embarking passengers and crew members of an outbreak during the previous cruise.

Pantry-Captain's Pantry

The espresso machine was mounted on legs less than 2 inches in length.

Inspection on Aug 06, 2011 | Score: 100

Buffet-Horizon Court (Starboard)

The round plastic panel in the upper interior of the microwave near the utility sink was not secured. Staff replaced the missing fasteners, securing the panel flush with the top of the microwave.

Buffet-Horizon Court

Some of the platters of food on both the port and starboard buffet lines were missing the serving utensil.

Buffet-Horizon Court (Starboard)

The inside of the technical compartment below the carving station was soiled with a sticky brown substance at the top of the compartment. The green electrical cord on the left of the compartment was also soiled with a dried brown substance.

Buffet-Horizon Court (Starboard)

The electrical cord for the carving station was split open, exposing the wires.

Buffet-Horizon Court Beverage Stations

The wood panel laminate on the doors at some of the beverage stations was peeling, making cleaning difficult.

Buffet-Horizon Court Beverage Stations

There was a gap at the top of the curved door at the port and starboard aft beverage stations, making cleaning difficult.

Provisions-Dry Store #3703

There was a gap along the back bulkhead at the deck/bulkhead profile strip juncture below the evaporator. A work order was placed the day of the inspection.

Food Service General-Dining Rooms

The wood panel on the front of some of the waiter station doors was cracked or broken off, exposing raw wood. This was noted in the Island, Coral, and Palm Dining Rooms.

Bar-Crooner's Bar and International Cafe Bar

The refrigerant lines in the technical compartment were wrapped with duct tape. There were ridges in the tape, making cleaning difficult.

Medical-Medical Records

A musician reported an onset of signs and symptoms of Acute Gastrointestinal Illness (AGE) on 13 July 2011 at 12:01 AM on the Gastrointestinal Illness Surveillance Questionnaire. The musician met the case definition for AGE with three episodes of diarrhea, cramps, fever and muscle aches. The self-report form also indicated the musician ate in the crew mess on 13 July 2011 at 18:00 hours, suggesting the musician was not in isolation. According to medical records, the musician had an on-set of signs and symptoms on 15 July 2011 at 09:30.

Medical-Medical Records

A seasonal youth staff member reported an on-set of signs and symptoms of AGE on 15 July 2011 at 0900. The seasonal youth staff member met the case definition for AGE with four instances of diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever and muscle aches. The youth staff indicated on the Gastrointestinal Illness Surveillance Questionnaire that he ate meals between 15 July 2011 and 16 July in the crew mess. The youth staff member reported to medical on 16 July 2011 at noon.

Bar-Tradewinds Bar

Sailcloth was used as a deckhead material immediately above the worker side of the bar.

Bar-Tradewinds Bar

A gap was present along the length of the marble counter/stainless steel counter juncture on the port side, which made cleaning difficult.

Inspection on Dec 05, 2010 | Score: 98

Preparation Room-Freezer 4708

The deck below the deck stands was lightly soiled. This was corrected.

Preparation Room-Under Counter Refrigeration Unit 401.305

There was a sticky substance on the doors where old signs were taped. This was corrected.

Preparation Room-Fish Freezer 4724 and Fish Defrost Cooler 4722

The deck below the deck stands was lightly soiled. This was corrected.

Provisions-Meat Cooler

The deck below the deck stands was lightly soiled. This was corrected.

Galley-Deck 5 and 6 Under Counter Refrigeration Units

The refrigerant lines in the technical spaces were wrapped with gray duct tape. The tape was not evenly applied and there were gaps, ridges and voids, making cleaning difficult.

Preparation Room-Under Counter Refrigeration Units

The refrigerant lines in the technical spaces were wrapped with gray duct tape. The tape was not evenly applied and there were gaps, ridges and void, making cleaning difficult.

Provisions-Butter and Cheese Stores

The deck below the deck stands was lightly soiled. This was corrected.

Galley-

There was one pan of chicken salad in refrigeration unit 51818 that was prepared on 12/5 and was under temperature control. The temperature was measured at 46°F. The pan was immediately taken to the blast chiller.

Galley-Deck 5 Pastry

There were trays of tartelettes, mud pies, fruit tarts, lemon tarts, orange tarts, and coffee crème brulee that were not listed on the cooling logs. Per staff, the ingredients included hot milk, heavy cream, and eggs and required cooling.

Galley-Deck 5 Pastry

There were several different types of cheese cakes in the refrigeration units. The labels on these cheese cakes listed the specific type, such as caramel cheesecake, as well as the plain cheesecakes. The cooling logs only listed "cheesecake" and it could not be determined which cheesecakes were listed on the cooling logs.

Galley-Deck 5 Pastry

There were slotted fasteners in the food splash zone of the small Hobart counter mixer guard.

Galley-Deck 5 Pastry

The drain insert for the ice cream dipper well was missing.

Galley-Deck 6 Crown Grill

The handwash sink near the beverage service line and dishwash area was not operating. A work order had been submitted to repair the sensor and there were two additional handwash sinks in the area.

Buffet-Horizon Court Gazebo

There was smoke and grease from the grill coming out of the gazebo fire doors and onto the deckheads and bulkheads immediately around the service areas.

Food Service General-Walkin Refrigeration Units

The door handles were made of a chromed material and the surfaces were rough, making cleaning difficult. In addition, the locking pins and pistons were corroded.

Galley-Cafe Caribe - Clean Utensil Storage Cabinet

The rims of a few of the stored clean plates had a white substance of the rim. All the plates were removed and returned to the scullery.

Galley-Cafe Caribe

The self-closing toilet room door was not tight-fitting. This was corrected.

Bar-Lobby

The shield of one of the lights over the bar counter was missing. This was corrected.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program - Listing

The backflow preventers installed on the three laundry washers (6 pieces) were not identified in the listing of backflow preventers. Another crew laundry with the same deck and fire zone were on the list (4 pieces). All of the preventers showed significant signs of corrosion on the 3 laundry washers in the engineering space and it was not clear why.

Potable Water-Deck 6 Suites 301-315

There were non-continuous pressure type backflow prevention devices (Watts S8) installed under the bath tubs. There were valves downstream of these device. There is a flexible hose connected on each bath tub.

Inspection on May 03, 2010 | Score: 100

Preparation Room-

There was a bag of hot dogs stored on top of a covered pan of raw meat, under another pan of raw meat. This item was corrected.

Preparation Room-

There was a partially consumed bottle of spring water in undercounter refrigeration unit 41415A. There was no food service purpose for this bottle of water. The bottle was discarded.

Provisions-Walk-in Refrigerration Unit 4720

There was a steady drip from the deckhead on to boxes of juice containers. The boxes were moved.

Provisions-Walk-in Refrigerration Unit 4731

There was a steady drip from the deckhead on to the deck.

Provisions-Dry Store 3071

The bags of sliced almonds, almond paste, Vietnamese cashew nut kernels and in-shell roasted peanuts were not tightly sealed after opening.

Buffet-

According to the time control plan the hot and cold holding units under the buffet lines were on time control. There was a place for including the number designation for each of these units on the plan. The number designations for the hot and cold hold units were not on the plan. This was corrected.

Galley-Deck 5 Garde Manger

There was a large trash bin blocking access to the handwash station. There was a crew member on duty at this location. This was corrected.

Galley-Deck 6 Hot Galley

A pan of raw ground beef was stored over a pan of raw lamb chops in the undercounter refrigeration unit. This was corrected.

Bar-Calypso

A wooden cabinet used for a waiter/bus station was severely damaged, making cleaning difficult. The cabinet was soiled with mold.

Bar-Calypso

Boxes of straws were stored in the waiter/bus station that had mold.

Buffet-Horizon Court Starboard

There was a 7-day discard label on a tray of turkey sandwiches that were on time-control in the refrigerator unit under the buffet. The label was removed.

Buffet-Horizon Court Starboard and Port

There were 6 trays of bread with only two serving utensils at each station.

Buffet-Horizon Court Starboard and Port

There were pieces of whole fruit placed between platters and trays of foods on display at the cold buffet stations. There were no serving utensils for these pieces of fruit.