Inspection on Apr 18, 2015 | Score: 100

Galley-Catina Walk-in Freezer #48

Condensate had accumulated on the deckhead and was observed dripping onto the deck in the walk-in freezer. No food was impacted.

Galley-Glasswash

The glasswash had been out of order for a week. Management reported parts were ordered and on the way.

Galley-Forward Glasswash

The glasswash had been out of order for two weeks. Management reported parts were ordered and on the way.

Galley-Decks

The deck was in disrepair at the starboard service line. Workers were onboard to replace the grouting, and repair the decks.

Provisions-Corridor

A pallet of bottled water was observed stored beneath a fly trap.

Galley-Forward Dishwash

A live house fly was observed in the dishwash area.

Galley-Catina Grill

A gap was observed around the grease chute to the grease pan of the left grill. This was corrected.

Galley-Dishwasher

The temperature gauge of the dishwasher was not working, and the wash and final sanitizing rinse temperatures were not displayed. Staff had identified this issue, and work order was in place.

Galley-Hot Galley

An insect was crawling on the deckhead camera.

Buffet-Staff Mess - Service Line

Two stacks of plates out for self-service were stored wet. These plates were immediately replaced.

Buffet-Staff Mess - Service Line

The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the cold service buffet line.

Buffet-Crew Mess- Beverage Station

The tube inside the counter ice station bin was soiled with some black residue. The bin was immediately cleaned and sanitized.

Bar-Havana Bar

One live fruit fly was observed.

Buffet-Guy's Burger Joint - Beverage Station

Two live fruit flies were observed in the technical space of the coffee machine.

Buffet-Guy's Burger Joint - Beverage Station

The drain lines and wires in the technical space of the coffee machine were dusty and soiled.

Bar-Casino Bar

A gallon of milk stored in a time control undercounter refrigerator did not have a 4-hour discard label. The bar was open for more than 4 hours. This was discarded.

Medical-Crew Illness Reporting and Monitoring

The crew of the Carnival Sunshine are to be commended for their prompt reporting of gastrointestinal illness symptoms. For the records examined during this inspection, exceptional promptness of reporting these symptoms to the ship's medical center was noted. The ship's medical staff had very good compliance with USPHS / VSP recommendations for monitoring these illnesses and isolation times based on crew position and on cabin mates and other close contacts.

Potable Water-Micriobiologic Monitoring

Record shows that the monthly representative sample locations need to be improved. Locations on the same deck were sampled in one month, and the same location was sampled in successive months. A suggested sampling plan for moving these sampling points around the ship was shared with the technical staff.

Recreational Water Facilities-Waterworks

Sediment was observed in all three of the water slides after they had been cleaned. A dust-like film was noted on two of them.

Ventilation-AC Station 9.7 Starboard

Gray and green mold was noted on evaporative coil housing . The condensate pan in this unit was clean.

Inspection on Oct 17, 2014 | Score: 94

Galley-Deck 9 - Potwash

The final rinse temperature of the in-use potwasher was 150-152°F at the pot surface and 180°F on the potwasher gauge. This temperature difference suggested that the gauge was not working properly.

Galley-Deck 6 - Beverage Station

The coupling for the backflow preventer to the juice machine had a leak when the line was moved.

Buffet-Deck 0 - Crew Mess

The bain marie had an excess of steam causing it to condense on the shelf above the food and drip back into the open food on display.

Medical-Records of Isolation of Symptomatic Food Employee

Records documented that a food employee was isolated for only 10 hours and 30 minutes instead of the required 48 hours. The food employee reported to the medical center with AGE symptoms on 13 October at 10:08. Follow-ups on 14 October at 9:31 and on15 October at 9:33 found the employee was still having symptoms. However, the food employee was released from isolation on15 October at 20:00. Staff stated that the last symptom was actually at the time of presentation on 13 October at 10:08, but more symptoms were entered by mistake in the electronic medical record system.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

A nonfood employee reported on 25 September having diarrhea, stomach cramps, no underlying illness, was dispensed antidiarrheal medication and was deemed a non-reportable case. There were two conflicting medical notes on his file, one saying that the symptoms were not above normal and another note saying that the symptoms were not normal for the individual.

Potable Water-Reagent for Water Test Kit

Staff was using a chlorine reagent that was not meant to be used with the test kit used by the ship. Staff was using this incorrect reagent/test kit combination (Scientific brand reagent with Palintest Pooltest 6 test kit) for measuring the free chlorine levels in the bunker chlorination station and at the far point.

Potable Water-Far Point

The free residual halogen measured by the halogen analyzer was not ± 0.2 mg/L (ppm) of the free residual halogen measured by the manual tests performed by the staff and the inspector. On a first check, the analyzer measured 1.23 ppm while the staff measured 1.15 ppm and the inspector measured 2.33 ppm. On a second check, the analyzer measured 1.10 ppm while the inspector measured 2.15 ppm. On a third check, the analyzer measured 1.04 ppm while the staff measured 1.87 ppm. The test kits of the staff and the inspector were the same model, but the staff was using a chlorine reagent that was not meant to be used with the test kit.

Recreational Water Facilities-Serenity Pool

Both antientrapment drain covers were loose, with missing screws, and with a 1 cm separation from the pool's floor. One of the drain covers had a cardboard stopper stuck to one of the drain edges to prevent it from moving. The pool was not open. This was corrected.

Pantry-Pantry # 8259

The undercounter warewasher was continuously dripping on the deck from the front of the machine.

Pantry-Pantry # 8259

Water dripping from the undercounter warewasher was pooling on the deck.

Buffet-Deck 9 - Lido Market Place Salad Line

The grout between the green tiles on the bulkhead shelf behind the buffet line servicing area was heavily soiled with old food residue. Cleaning commenced immediately.

Buffet-Deck 9 - Lido Market Place Pizzeria

The top of the removable tile panels to the left and right of the stacked pizza ovens was soiled with an accumulation of dust. The space behind the panels and beside the stacked pizza ovens was also heavily coated with dust.

Galley-Deck 9 - Lido Market Place Hot Galley

The bulkhead/flat grill frame profile strip was loose creating a difficult to clean space. The profile gaps continued along the right side of the flat grill.

Buffet-Deck 9 - Blue Iguana Cantina Beverage Station

A long black hair was noted on the technical space splash shield below the juice concentrate canister in the juice dispenser. The machine was taken out of service and cleaned.

Room Service-Deck 6 - Beverage Station

The juice dispenser water supply line backflow preventer was leaking from the atmospheric vent indicating a possible failure.

Galley-Deck 3 - Decks

The grout between the tiles in the hot galley and in walk in cooler #33 was rough, sometimes missing, and in poor repair, creating difficult to clean surfaces.

Galley-Deck 3 - Maintenance Equipment

A mop was stored in a mop bucket in the forward galley corridor rather than hung up to dry.

Galley-Deck 0 - Main Passageway

Extensive leaks were noted from the deckhead seams above and near the entry area from the main passageway. These leaks also extended into the salad prep area and fell on an empty counter. No food or equipment was impacted.

Pantry-Deck 5 - Casino Bar

The final rinse temperature did not reach a surface temperature of 160°F on 3 successive trials on a warewasher that had been used just prior to the inspection team entering the area. The thermo label and ship's maximum registering thermometer showed a maximum temperature of 150°F. This was corrected during the inspection.

Galley-Deck 9 - Potwash

The deckhead was leaking water from an unknown source from seams around the outside of the potwash canopy.

Galley-Deck 9 - Potwash

The potwasher final rinse temperature measured 150°F with a maximum registering thermolabel. The staff measured this temperature at 152°F with their maximum registering thermometer. The final rinse gauge read a maximum temperature of 180°F in the final rinse manifold. The potwasher was on when the inspection team entered the area. The final rinse temperature measurement was repeated three times with the same result. The potwasher was repaired while the team inspection team was aboard.

Galley-Deck 3 - Steakhouse Galley

The backflow preventer on the water supply line on the combination oven was leaking indicating a possible failure.

Dining Room-Deck 3 - Sunset Dining Room

The light intensity by the soup service station was 84 lux in the forward pantry.

Buffet-Deck 0 - Crew Mess

A serving spoon was found with the handle in the food of the buffet line. The attending crew member responsible for monitoring this line did not appear to understand the potential for contamination and had to be instructed to remove the spoon and the food it contacted.

Buffet-Deck 0 - Crew Mess

The bain marie had an excess of steam causing it to condense on the shelf above the food and drip back into the open food on display.

Provisions-Deck 0 - Poultry Freezer

A frozen container of chicken was found cut open while being stored.

Pantry-Deck 5 - Casino Bar

Pink and black mold was noted in the ice maker in a food splash areas.

Pantry-Deck 9 - Red Frog Rum Bar

The final rinse temperature of the warewasher was measured at a maximum of 150°F during the sanitizing cycle. This was verified during at least three trials with the ship's maximum registering thermometer which read 151°F which was the same temperature as the manifold temperature gauge. The warewasher was operational when the inspection team entered the area.

Pantry-Deck 9 - Red Frog Rum Bar

Black specks were observed in the ice machine's water bath.

Inspection on Apr 27, 2014 | Score: 91

Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool Superhalogenation Records

According to the analyzer-chart records, proper superhalogenation was not achieved or not conducted on various dates for all the whirlpools. The superhalogenation did not reach 10 ppm on 3/16-4/20 and 4/22-4/26 for the Whirlpool Starboard. The superhalogenation was conducted for less than 1 hour on 12/15, 12/20, 12/31. 1/1, 1/2, and 1/3 for the Whirlpool Starboard. The superhalogenation was conducted for less than 1 hour on 12/26, 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, and 1/5 for the Whirlpool Port. Documentation was not provided for superhalogenation on 12/22, 12/31, and 1/3 for the Whirlpool Port. The superhalogenation was conducted for less than 1 hour on 3/16-18 for the Serenity Whirlpool. Documentation was not available for superhalogenation on 3/9 for the Serenity Whirlpool.

Ventilation-A/C Station 7.9 STBD

The potable water line with the hose connection in the fan room was not striped in accordance with ISO 14726.

Potable Water-Potable Water Hoses

Workers were not handling the potable water hoses in a sanitary manner. The connnection fittings were touching the ground when the workers were putting the hoses away.

Ventilation-A/C Station 7.9

The condensate pan with soiled with scale and debris.

Buffet-Marketplace Aft Center Starboard Island

There were no serving utensils for the containers of waffles or biscuits.

Buffet-Jiji's Omelet Station

The light intensity at the cold line was less than 220 lux.

Galley-Cucina del Capitano

Approximately one inch of cloudy liquid was observed in the bottom of the small bulkhead-mounted technical locker with the chemical for the air and water purification system.

Galley-Cucina del Capitano

The locking cylinder for the walk-in refrigerator door was missing, exposing a hole.

Buffet-Marketplace Starboard Beverage Station

The backflow prevention device on the potable water line for the juice machine was for noncontinuous pressure, instead of continuous pressure.

Buffet-Ice Cream Station Near Guy's Burgers

The light intensity in front of the ice cream machine furthest from the window was less than 220 lux. The light intensity was acceptable when additional lighting was provided; the additional lighting control could only be accessed from the bridge.

Pantry-Blue Iguana

The deck grout was chipped and recessed in the walk-in freezer.

Pantry-Blue Iguana

The food-contact surfaces inside the ice-making compartment of the ice machine were soiled with a pink substance. In addition, the front interiors of the two plastic deflector panels were soiled with a brown substance.

Pantry-Blue Iguana

The front exterior plastic panel covering the ice-making compartment of the ice machine was soiled with a brown substance on the outside.

Food Service General-Decks

The decks in the main and crew galleys had recessed and missing grout, as well as cracked tiles in many areas, including the hot galleys, pastry, and dishwash areas.

Galley-Center Galley

The food-contact surfaces of the ice-making compartment of the ice machine were slightly soiled with a pink substance.

Galley-Dishwash Area

Water from the chilled water line attached to the deckhead in front of the dishwash machine control panel was dripping to the deck. In addition, water was dripping to the deck from the edge of the hood at the clean end of the machine and the adjacent technical hatch. Condensate had accumulated on the deckhead at the soiled end of the machine, but was not dripping.

Galley-Dishwash Area

The temperature of the final sanitizing rinse for the conveyor warewash machine was less than 160°F at dish-level. The temperature was measured using a long rod and a maximum registering thermometer. The temperature was approximately 155°F. The curtains remained in the machine during this first measurement, and the machine in operation prior to the temperature measurement. The final sanitizing rinse temperature was measured several more times using various methods, including a maximum registering thermometer on a long rod without the curtains, a maximum registering thermometer placed in the machine prior to the final sanitizing rinse arm, a 150/160/170°F color-changing thermolabel on a stainless steel holder placed in the machine prior to the final sanitizing rinse arm, and a 180°F color-changing thermolabel placed directly on the final sanitizing rinse arm. The temperatures were between 140 and 152°F and the color of the color-changing thermolabels did not change. This was corrected.

Galley-Steakhouse Locker FSD 4.42

The plates, stored on the top shelf, above the counter were not covered or inverted. This was corrected.

Galley-Outside Appetizer Pantry

The cap was missing on the atmospheric vacuum breaker for the Apex Power solution. This was located across from the appetizer pantry.

Galley-Appetizer Pantry

Water was dripping from the deckhead speaker cover to the counter below. The counter was located next to the walk-in refrigerator. The area was not in operation at the time of inspection and no clean items or food were impacted. The area was immediately blocked off.

Galley-Pastry

The deck behind the stack ovens was soiled with more than one day's accumulation of food debris. This was immediately corrected.

Galley-Potwash Area

The potwash machine had been out of service for approximately 10 to15 days. According to the staff, the replacement part was expected to arrive the day of the inspection. A large amount of soiled pots and pans were observed in the potwash area.

Galley-Potwash

A continuous leak from the vent of the atmospheric vacuum breaker was noted on the detergent dispenser at the soiled end of the potwash machine.

Galley-Potwash

Water was dripping to the deck from the deckhead in front of the sanitizing sink.

Galley-Dishwash Area

Condensate had collected on the deckhead above the center of the conveyor dishwash machine and was dripping on the top of the machine.

Provisions-Dairy Refrigerator

Water was dripping from the deckhead to the shelving units below in two locations. In the first location, the water was dripping onto boxes of ketchup and sour cream. The top box of ketchup was very wet, ice crystals formed on top, and water was inside the box. In the second location, no food was stored below the dripping water, but an icicle had formed on one of the tubes on the shelf below and the deck was wet.

Provisions-Dairy Refrigerator

Water was dripping from the deckhead to the shelving units below in two locations. In the first location, the water was dripping onto boxes of ketchup and sour cream. The top box of ketchup was very wet and had ice crystals formed on top. In the second location, no food was stored below the dripping water, but an icicle had formed on one of the tubes on the shelf below and the deck was wet.

Pantry-Javablue

A leak from the bottom of the undercounter dishwash machine was noted. Water had accumulated and pooled on the deck under the machine, around the perimeter of the room to the left of the machine, and under the undercounter refrigerators.

Pantry-Guy's Burger Joint

The door from the service area to the pantry was pinned open, allowing access for flying pests. The door was closed immediately. This was written on the previous inspection. The inspector returned to the area over one hour later and the door was pinned open again.

Inspection on Dec 03, 2013 | Score: 90

Buffet-Market Place - Guy's Hamburger Grill

The door from the galley to the front service counter was pinned open allowing access for flying insects. The front counter was on an open deck to the outdoors.

Provisions-Dry Stores

There were several food items, including 35 gallon jugs of vegetable oil that were stored up against and across from two flammable lockers inside of the walk-in refrigerator that contained paint, rust inhibitor spray, hair spray, barbicide, nail polish remover, isopropyl alcohol, nail polish, hair coloring, and other spa related chemicals.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Definition

In four cases, the medical staff had recorded information that individuals had symptoms that met the AGE definition in the 2011 VSP Operations Manual, but they recorded these cases as non-reportable on the AGE surveillance log. In addition, a reportable food worker case was not isolated by the medical staff for the required 48 hours after their last symptom, resulting in this person working while sick.

Potable Water-Striping

The combined distillate and permeate line from the evaporators and the reverse osmosis systems was not striped blue/gray/blue every 15 feet. The distillate line on the reverse osmosis unit #1 was striped blue for potable water up to the chlorine injection point.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Log

The cross-connection control log indicated air gaps for the tank production and bunker tanks for chlorine, but upon inspection, these tanks and air gaps had been removed. Also, the description for the mechanical device on the cross-connection control log stated 'F.W. transfer to technical' on deck C in the engine room. According to staff, the backflow prevention device was for the water from the potable water tank going to the technical tank. Also, another description of a mechanical device stated 'distillate delivery', but according to staff this device was for the evaporator water that had already been chlorinated to the distillate tank. Because of the non-specific information given about these backflow prevention devices some staff were not sure of their location or purpose.

Potable Water-Engine Room

There was a small cooler with a small amount of water left that was stored on a soiled deck next to evaporator #2. Workers were using the nearby cups to drink water out of the cooler while working in the engine room. There were more than 20 workers in the area. The cooler and the cups were removed.

Potable Water-Engine Room

Workers were using a small cooler to drink from while working in the engine room. The cooler was stored on a soiled deck next to evaporator #2. Also, there was a box of cups stored on the soiled deck and a box of inverted cups stored on a soiled deck near ballast water pipes. The cooler and the cups were removed.

Other-Cherry On Top

The deckhead in the candy storage room had small plenum spaces for ventilation and was difficult to clean.

Children Area-Toilet Room

The toilet for the kids less than six years old was greater than 11 inches from the deck and the handwashing sink was greater than 22 inches from the deck in the toilet room across from the reception area. A step stool was not in the room or available.

Recreational Water Facilities-Serenity Pool

There was no flow meter installed and no turnover rate calculated for this RWF. Also, the bather load was calculated using the flow rate from the theoretical pump capacity.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

A food worker had an onset of symptoms on December 2 at 9:30 am with two episodes of diarrhea and stomach cramps, but was recorded as non-reportable on the AGE surveillance log. There was no documentation indicating whether their symptoms were above normal or not. This individual was still in isolation during the inspection and was given antidiarrheal medication. No underlying illness was recorded.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

On December 2 at 6:00 am, a non-food worker had an onset of two episodes of diarrhea and stomach cramps, but was documented as non-reportable on the AGE surveillance log. There was no documentation stating whether these symptoms were above normal or not. This person was isolated for 24 hours and was given anti-diarrheal medication. No underlying illness was recorded.

Medical-Crew Reporting

A food worker had four episodes of diarrhea and a headache on November 22 at 8:00 am, but did not report to medical until 5:05 pm on the same day. According to their work record, this individual did not work while sick.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

A food worker had an onset of two episodes of diarrhea on November 28 at 6:00 am. The medical records indicated this was above normal for the individual, but this individual was recorded as a non-reportable case on the AGE surveillance log.

Medical-Crew Isolation

A food worker had an onset of two episodes of diarrhea on November 28 at 6:00 am. The medical records indicated this was above normal for the individual, but this individual was recorded as a non-reportable case on the acute gastroenteritis (AGE) surveillance log. This person was isolated until November 30 at 10:05 am, but this was less than 48 hours after their last symptom. According to their work record, this individual worked on November 30 on and off all day from 10:37 am until 11:15 pm when they still should have been isolated.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

On November 4, there was one non-food worker who had one loose stool and stomach cramps, but was recorded as non-reportable on the AGE surveillance log. There was a note in the medical records indicating the symptoms for this person were above normal. This individual was isolated for 24 hours.

Pantry-Medical

There was an open penetration in the water line that used to be connected to a piece of equipment that had been removed. This pantry was used for both food and medication storage.

Pantry-Medical

The deck under the handwashing sink was soiled with large and small pieces of food debris.

Pantry-Medical

The counter behind the microwave was heavily soiled with food debris and dirt.

Dining Room-Sunrise Forward Port Waiter Station

A large round serving tray with clean china on top was set directly on the handwash station as staff removed the items from the tray to stage the breakfast service. There was no way to access or use the handwash station during this time.

Dining Room-Sunrise Aft Port Waiter Station

The metal clamp holding the forward, counter model ice dispensing tube in place was heavily corroded. The clamp made contact with the ice exiting the tube.

Galley-Hot Galley

There was a can of whipped cream set on a counter with a time control sticker attached with the discard time, but the time control plan made no note of cold foods on counters as being on time control, unless those foods were in temporary ice baths.

Galley-Time Control

In the posted time control plan the ovens, hot plate warmer, boilers, tilting pans, and work tables were listed as time control units, but no specific numbers were given and staff stated this was for all such units. Of these there were only time control labels attached to work tables and the portable hot trolleys. Additionally, the foods cooking inside some of the units were tomato sauce, chicken stock, beef stock, and jerk sauce, which were not going to be served immediately, but would be cooled and then reheated, according to staff. Other foods such as pork roasts in combination ovens and bean soup in steam kettles were served from these cooking units within the four hour period of service.

Galley-Port Hot Service Line

A live adult cockroach was observed in the basin of the #4 bain marie, which was clean and dry at the time of inspection.

Galley-Decks and Deckheads

The older decks in the hot galley and dishwash areas were chipped and had recessed grout in areas that made cleaning difficult. The deckhead had old food residue and dirt debris on the surface, with a concentration in the seams between the deckhead panels. The deckhead had an oil residue along crevices and profile strips, indicating a possible oil or grease product on top of the deckhead panels.

Galley-Port Hot Service Line

There was an excessive amount of oil droplets along the deckhead over the end of the hot service line near bain marie #4 and near deckhead access hatches that were directly over the food display/pick-up counter.

Galley-Main Galley - Cold Pantry

The deckhead throughout this area had a food and dirt residue build-up.

Galley-Cold Pantry

Three live fruit flies were observed on the deckhead near walk-in refrigerator #30 in the cold pantry.

Galley-Aft Dishwash

The final rinse spray nozzles in the upper final rinse manifold of the in-use conveyor glasswash machine did not have an effective spray pattern and the far right final rinse spray nozzle on the same upper manifold was slowly dripping water. Staff repaired the machine during the inspection.

Galley-Main Galley - Pastry

There was a continuous water leak in at least two sections of the in-use conveyor pot wash machine in the lower side exterior panels, with water pooling on the deck near the clean end of the machine.

Other-Bonsai Sushi Preparation Counter

The counter model sushi showcase refrigerator was not set on legs at the counter and was not sealed to the counter top. This long refrigerator was not easy to move so the area underneath could be cleaned by one person. Staff sealed the lower edge to the counter top during the inspection.

Galley-Pot Wash

The vent for the backflow prevention device on the potable water supply pipe to the handwash sink was continuously leaking water.

Galley-Hot Galley

The single light fixtures over the bank of steam kettles were heavily soiled with an encrusted debris. Some of the light fixtures had exterior labels that were peeling.

Galley-Deckhead

Numerous deckhead panels were repaired with spot welds that were not polished and left a very sharp edge that made cleaning difficult. Some areas had several panels hanging down, but still connected from the deckhead. Also, the deckhead had old food residue and dirt debris on the surface, with a concentration in the seams between the deckhead panels. The deckhead had an oil residue along crevices and profile strips, indicating a possible oil or grease product present on top of the deckhead panels.

Buffet-Crew Mess

The light intensity was less than 220 lux along the front of the counter-mounted equipment on the beverage station.

Preparation Room-Walk-In Refrigerator #14

One plastic food bin of cooked corn was found inside walk-in refrigerator #14 with a food temperature between 45°F and 48°F as measured by the inspector. In the same refrigerator, two bins of cut spinach had food temperatures between 56°F and 60°F as measured by the inspector. It was unclear how long these foods were out of temperature and they were all discarded.

Provisions-Dry Stores

Two flammable lockers were stored inside the dry storage walk-in refrigerator. One of the lockers was against a bulkhead and directly opposite to several food items stored in this area and the other locker had several 35 gallon vegetable oil jugs leaning against it. The lockers contained paint, rust inhibitor spray, hair spray, barbicide, nail polish remover, isopropyl alcohol, nail polish, hair coloring, and other spa related chemicals.

Room Service-Deck 6

There was no cap on the top of the atmospheric vacuum breaker at the final rinse manifold of the in-use conveyor dishwash machine.

Room Service-Deck 6 Room Service

In the reach-in refrigerator RS-53 there were two trays filled with pint containers of milk and chocolate milk with discard times of noon. A third tray of milk that was half-filled had no discard sticker attached. This outlet was open for 24 hours and the time of inspection was 12:10 pm. Staff were made aware of the time limit and they discarded the milk.

Buffet-Deck 9 Cucina del Capitano

This area was not fully constructed and many of the deckhead panels had gaps and exposed screw fasteners.

Buffet-Deck 9 Pizzeria del Capitano

One live fruit fly was observed at the upright reach-in refrigerator.

Buffet-Ji Ji's Asian Kitchen

Two live fruit flies were observed on the deckhead and bulkhead of the front service area.

Buffet-Market Place - Port and Starboard Beverage Stations

There was heavy dust debris on the wooden beams attached to the deckhead and on some of the perforated deckhead panels. The deckhead panels on the forward/port corner of the port beverage station were falling down.

Buffet-Market Place - Blue Iguana

The door from the galley to the front service counter was pinned open allowing access for flying insects. The front counter was on an open deck to the outdoors.

Buffet-Market Place - Guy's Hamburger Grill

The grooved metal bulkhead trim around the back bulkhead door was rough and not easy to clean due to the grooved pattern. Dirt and food soil were noted between the grooves in the bulkhead.

Buffet-Pizzeria del Capitano

Several of the previously cleaned plates stacked at the front counter for use by staff were soiled with visible food particles.

Inspection on Oct 01, 2012 | Score: 96

Buffet-Forward Port Hot Line

The light intensity was below 220 lux at the grill station.

Buffet-Forward Port Egg Station

The bulkhead was damaged at the deck/bulkhead juncture, creating a gap.

Galley-Center Galley

The light intensity was below 220 lux at the handwashing station next to the combination oven.

Pantry-Buffet

There was one live fly near the slicer. The area was in use at the time of the operation.

Galley-Potwash

The gauge of the in-use sanitizing compartment of the three-compartment sink indicated a temperature of 180°F. The water temperature in this compartment was measured at 193°F by the inspector's and crew member's thermometers.

Galley-Potwash

The faucets were leaking between the wash/rinse compartments and the rinse/sanitizing compartments of the in-use three-compartment sink.

Galley-Dishwash Area

A few of the deck tiles were cracked in this area.

Galley-Dishwash Clean Storage Area

Numerous stacks of previously cleaned plates and bowls were stored upright on the table in this area. Staff stated these plates would undergo additional inspection for cleanliness prior to use.

Buffet-Forward Starboard Hot Line

At the middle between the corner and the support column, there was a gap at the deck/bulkhead juncture.

Galley-Dishwash Clean Storage Area

Some of the previously clean plates and bowls were soiled with food debris.

Preparation Room-

Inside the right potato peeler, there was one slotted fastener to the left of the chute.

Preparation Room-

The faucet of the utility sink was leaking.

Room Service-

The light intensity was below 220 lux at all surfaces of the food preparation counters.

Pantry-Galaxy and Universe Dining Rooms

Inside the technical compartment next to the side bulkhead, for most of the counter-mounted ice dispensers, there were gaps where some or all four of the water lines penetrated the back bulkhead.

Galley-Walk-In Refrigerator 28

Some of the deck tile grouting was missing. Also, there were a few loose deck tiles.

Food Service General-Deck Sinks and Deck Drains

The deck sinks and deck drains were constructed of stainless steel and what appeared to be steel or iron. Some areas of the deck sinks and deck drains were painted blue and corroding. These areas were difficult to clean. This was observed in the main galley, crew galley, and dining room pantries. Staff showed a 'Stainless Steel Report Project' which indicated these areas were to be reconstructed.

Galley-Galaxy Grill Line

The drain below the pasta boiler was soiled with old food debris. This area had been previously cleaned and was not in operation at the time of the inspection.

Galley-Soup Station

The gaps on the back of the round black turning handles for soup kettles 1, 3, and 5 were soiled.

Galley-Universe Hot Line

There was an unknown liquid dripping from the deckhead onto the deck in front of the flat grill. Staff stated the liquid was from a steam line or a condenser line.

Galley-Dishwash Clean Storage Area

Numerous stacks of previously cleaned plates were stored upright and uncovered in the trolleys.

Galley-Dishwash Clean Storage Area

Some of the trolleys containing previously cleaned plates were soiled with food debris.

Galley-Pastry

There was a live insect crawling on the 'wash hands often' sign at the handwashing station outside of the pastry.

Pantry-Universe Dining Room

In the lower level port aft pantry, there was one live fly near the ice dispenser and six live flies near the utility sink.

Pantry-Universe Dining Room

The light intensity was below 220 lux at all surfaces of the food preparation counters.

Dining Room-Universe

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

Buffet-Petty Officer Mess

Food items in the upper self-service display area were not protected by the sneeze guard. Staff repositioned the two pieces of the sneeze guard so these food items were properly protected from contamination.

Buffet-Petty Officer Mess

The milk inside the coffee machine was not marked with a 4-hour time control label as stated in the time control plan. Staff showed documentation indicating when this small portion of milk was placed on time control.

Buffet-Captain's/Officer Mess

Plates and bowls out for self-service were not inverted or covered.

Galley-Dishwash

The wash temperature of the in-use flight-type dishwash machine was measured at 142°F. The machine's electronic gauge indicated the temperature was 140°F.

Buffet-Crew Mess

A plate of pineapple upside down cake and a bowl of sliced carrots were out for self-service without a serving utensil. Also, a plate of sliced deli meat had the serving utensil handle in contact with the food.

Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)

There were no procedures in the OPRP for notifying current passengers and crew members of an outbreak. During the inspection, the vessel drafted text to be read as an announcement during an outbreak. Also, the plan indicated that 1,000 ppm chlorine would be used on nonfood-contact surfaces in food areas.

Recreational Water Facilities-Shepherd's Hooks

The shepherd's hooks at the forward and aft pools were too short to reach the bottom of the deepest point of the pool plus two feet. During the inspection, both were replaced with hooks with longer poles.

Recreational Water Facilities-Flow Meters

There were no flow meters installed on the midship or aft recreational water facilities.

Recreational Water Facilities-Sand Filter Inspection Results

The results of the sand filter inspections were not recorded. Only the procedure and date were recorded.

Recreational Water Facilities-Turnover Rates

The turnover rates for the recreational water facilities were not documented.

Pantry-Captain's Pantry

The inside of the chute on the ice dispenser was soiled with a black material.

Bar-Cafe on the Way

The time control plan did not list the refrigerator labeled as time control or that milk would be placed on time control during service. The items in the time control refrigerator were labeled with a correct discard label. The plan was updated to match the operations in the cafe.

Pantry-Housekeeping Pantries

The light intensity was below 110 lux behind and around the ice machines.

Bar-Sports Bar

The light intensity was below 110 lux at the handwash station during normal lighting.

Inspection on May 05, 2012 | Score: 93

Food Service General-

Decks in food preparation areas have difficult to clean seams between the deck tiles in food preparation areas such as main galley and crew galley. Where the on-going deck repairs or replacements have been accomplished, this situation has been eliminated.

Food Service General-

Light levels around counter-mounted and deck-mounted equipment in crew galley, crew buffet, main galley, lido galley and service areas, and bars and pantries were measured at less than 110 lux. A comprehensive light survey should be conducted in order to develop a plan to comply with this new requirement in the 2011 VSP Operations Manual.

Galley-Crew Galley

The time control plan for this unit specified hot holding units such as Oven #1 as under time control. These hot holding units were not labeled for time control.

Buffet-Crew Mess Service Line

Chocolate and vanilla soft serve mix in the hopper had internal potentially hazardous food temperature of up to 50°F in an operating dispensing machine. The machine was taken out of service, the mix was discarded and the machine was immediately cleaned.

Galley-Dishwashing

The main conveyor dishwasher had been taken out of service for low operating pressure on initial start-up inspection. Previous day's log readings show the machine had been operating correctly. The out of order condition resulted from line pressure problems created by the engine room maintenance issues.

Galley-Hot Line

Cleaned boiler unit had food debris on two of its side. Drain tube was also heavily soiled.

Galley-Hot Line

A heavy accumulation of soil was noted on top of the back of the left lower combination steamer oven where grease and food debris from the oven above had not been removed.

Galley-Prep Area

Around blast chiller, adjacent to tilting skillet, next to prep table #1 and at door way between galley and crew mess, the deck head was leaking water along seams. Staff and galley engineers explained that this was air conditioning condensate. This area of the galley was immediately closed. An ongoing ventilation duct replacement is planned for this area.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Case Definition

The written AGE case definition used by the ship did not consider the number of diarrhea episodes that was above normal to certain individuals. This definition did not allow individuals to be reportable cases with fewer than 3 loose stools and individuals with pre-existing medical conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome, who reach 3 loose stools to be considered non-reportable cases. No cases appeared to be reported incorrectly. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Medical-Pantry

The drain line of the upright refrigerator was not directed to a deck drain. There was a continuous dripping on the deck in front of the refrigerator. In addition, a bag with personal items, such as clothes and shoes was stored adjacent to breakfast cereals and other food items. This bag was removed from the pantry.

Potable Water-Bunkering pH Testing

The staff was using a manual color comparison kit to determine the pH value. It was difficult to determine the precise pH value with these test strips. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Housekeeping-Engine Control - Changing Room

The toilet room did not have a sign or pictogram advising users to use hand towels, paper towel, or tissue to open the door when exiting. In addition, there was no sign or pictogram advising users to wash their hands at the handwashing station just outside the toilet stall. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Recreational Water Facilities-Water Chemistry Monitoring

The flow rates, combined chlorine levels, and total alkalinity were not monitored. The staff explained that only the forward/slide pool had a flow meter and a new water test kit was ordered. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Recreational Water Facilities-Turnover Rates

Turnover rates were not calculated for each recreational water facility. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Recreational Water Facilities-Life Saving Equipment

The shepherd's hook was not long enough to reach the center of the deepest portion of the forward/slide pool from the side plus two feet. In addition, the shepherd's hook at the aft pool was telescoping. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)

The OPRP did not include procedures to minimize respiratory and dermal exposures to passengers. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)

The OPRP detailed the use of the sanitizer TOR HB which was replaced with HB QUAT. Concentrations and contact times for the current sanitizer were not detailed in the plan. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Pantry-Deck 6 Forward/Starboard

There was a dead flying insect on the side of the left cuber panel in the upper compartment of the ice machine.

Ventilation-Air Conditioning Units

The ventilation units in AC Stations 1.1 and 3.5 showed signs of corrosion and materials that appeared to be mold in some areas by the filter compartments. In addition, the condensate collection pans of the ventilation units in AC Station 1.1 were not easily accessible for inspection, maintenance, and cleaning. There was no sight glass or other effective method available for full inspection and cleaning. The staff explained that there are around 35 other ventilation units on the ship with the same design and that it takes to them over 6 hours to access these pans.

Housekeeping-Deck 1 Aft/Port Steward Room 1

The deck under the deck stands with clean linens was heavily soiled with dust. A food serving utensil was also underneath the deck stand along with the dust.

Potable Water-Microbiological Monitoring

The ship used Colisure for coliform tests on water samples from bunkering and distribution. The incubator was not operated in accordance with the reagent manufacturer specifications. On the day of the inspection, a sample of shore side water incubated at a temperature of 38°C when the Colisure manufacturer's specified an incubation temperature of 35 +- 0.5°C.

Potable Water-Distillate Water Lines

The distillate water lines from the evaporators to the potable water halogenation station were not striped or painted in accordance with ISO 14726 standards (blue/gray/blue) at 5 meters (15 feet) intervals. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Housekeeping-Captain's Pantry

The temperature of several a half pint milk containers stored in the undercounter refrigerator ranged from 45°F to 46°F. The milk was discarded.

Housekeeping-Captain's Pantry

The handwashing station was soiled with a dark material at the base of the faucet.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

The AGE surveillance log could not be exported into a spreadsheet with the required information in the exact order as Annex 13.2.2 of the 2011 VSP Operations Manual. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Medical-Doctor's Office - Staff Toilet Room

There were several lab coats over the toilet tissue dispenser and pictogram directing toilet users to take a paper tissue to touch the handle of the door upon exiting. The lab coats were removed and the door hanger was going to be removed by the staff.

Medical-Pantry

The counter under the microwave oven was soiled.

Housekeeping-Captain's Pantry

The ambient temperature of the undercounter refrigerator ranged from 45°F to 46°F. There were potentially hazardous foods stored inside.

Children Area-

There was no posted time control plan for the evening snack services where cream cheese and other potentially hazardous foods can be served. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Recreational Water Facilities-Antientrapment/Antientanglement Requirements

At the forward/slide swimming pool, there were standard design covers with some screws missing at the four suction fittings on the bottom of the pool. At the children's swimming pool, the gravity drains were greater than 3 feet apart, had standard design drain covers with no alarm for draining. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Recreational Water Facilities-Water Chemistry Monitoring

The depth markers at the recreational water facilities listed depth only in feet. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Recreational Water Facilities-Safety Signs

The safety signs posted at the pools and whirlpools did not contain all elements of the 2011 VSP Operations Manual sign requirements. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Recreational Water Facilities-Analyzer Chart Recorders

The halogen analyzer chart recorders were installed for the recreational water facilities; however they were not in use. Manual recordings were done instead. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)

The OPRP did not include procedures for informing current and embarking passengers and crew members of an outbreak or procedures for returning the vessel to normal operating conditions after an outbreak. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Pantry-Deck 6 Forward/Starboard

There was pink colored material that appeared to be mold on the side of the left cuber panel in the upper compartment of the ice machine.

Pantry-Deck 7 Forward/Port

The area under the compressor was heavily corroded in the upper technical compartment of the ice machine.

Galley-Pot Washing

The automatic pot wash machine was posted out of order for pressure problems created by the engine room maintenance issues.

Provisions-Meat Freezer

Frozen water was noted from the technical hatch dripping on shelving and deck from condensate from refrigeration lines in the deck head above this unit.

Preparation Room-Meat Prep

The light bulb was out at the prep counter making the area dark. Bulb was replaced.

Preparation Room-Fish Prep

Drips were noted from the deck head seams that were falling to the prep counter.

Provisions-Dry Stores

An open box of crackers was found on the store room shelf.

Provisions-Dry Stores

A stack of plastic transport bins was found stored directly on the deck.

Provisions-Dairy Cooler

A drip was noted from the deck head above a container of boiled eggs.

Galley-Soup / Sauce Station

A clean spatula was found with sticker residue on it.

Galley-Soup / Sauce Station

Light above the kettles and conveyor ovens was not 220 lux. Some bulbs were out and on others the plastic shields were discolored reducing the available light.

Galley-Soup / Sauce Station

Painted floor sinks are rusty and difficult to clean. Ongoing maintenance is underway to replace them with stainless steel floor sinks.

Galley-Grill Line

Interior of a cleaned salamander had food debris and grease soil.

Galley-Grill Line

Interior of boiler had dried food soil in the boiler and in the drain line.

Galley-Knife Locker

Food soil was found on a clean knife.

Galley-Knife Locker

A small live ant was found in the knife locker.

Galley-Dishwashing

Final rinse nozzle was clogged on dishwashing machine.

Bar-Flagship Lobby Bar

A pan of soiled glasses was stored on the deck blocking access to the handwashing sink.

Bar-Flagship Lobby Bar

A pan of soiled glasses was stored on the deck.

Bar-Flagship Lobby Bar

Old food residue was noted under the coffee grinder.

Bar-Flagship Lobby Bar / Show Lounge Pantry

A dishwashing rack was being used to store cases of beverages on the deck.

Room Service-Dishwashing

Dishwashing machine was out of order due to engine room water system maintenance issues.

Other-Hamburger Grill

A tip-sensitive thermometer was not provided to the hamburger cooking crew. A thermometer was provided to them after this was noted.

Inspection on Nov 10, 2011 | Score: 99

Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool Spas Antientrapment

The drain covers for the whirlpool spas were not stamped with the certification standard and year, the type of drain use, and the manufacturer's name or trademark. Also, the drain covers were stamped 'wall only,' but were installed on the floor of the whirlpool spas.

Recreational Water Facilities-Swimming Pool Safety Signs

The safety signs at the swimming pools did not caution against using the facilities if experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, or fever. The signs also did not have the bather load number.

Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool Spa Safety Signs

The safety signs at the whirlpool spas did not include a caution against elderly persons and children using the facility. The signs also did not have the bather load number.

Recreational Water Facilities-Life Saving Equipment

The shepherd's hook was not long enough to reach the center of the deepest portion of the forward pool from the side plus two feet.

Recreational Water Facilities-Children's Pool Safety Sign

The safety sign at the children's pool did not advise taking children on frequent bathroom or toilet breaks.

Recreational Water Facilities-Children's Pool Antientrapment

The three drains in the children's pool were greater than three feet apart and were constructed of a standard design. There was no alarm system installed.

Recreational Water Facilities-Life Saving Equipment

The shepherd's hook for the aft pool was constructed of a telescoping material and was not long enough to reach the center of the deepest portion of the pool from the side plus two feet.

Recreational Water Facilities-Hair and Lint Strainers

There was no documentation that the hair and lint strainers were cleaned, rinsed, and disinfected weekly.

Potable Water-Bunkering

The hourly readings of pH for the bunkering of potable water was not recorded manually or by the chart recorder when the analyzer was in operation. Staff recorded the hourly pH readings manually when the analyzer was not in operation.

Housekeeping-Public Toilet Facilities

There were no signs or pictograms in the public toilet facilities advising users to wash their hands or to use a hand towel, paper towel, or tissue to open the door.

Potable Water-Engine Room

The water line after the reduced pressure assembly between potable water and technical water was striped blue, indicating potable water.

Recreational Water Facilities-Analyzer Chart Recorders

The halogen analyzer chart recorders were installed for the recreational water facilities, however these were not in use. Manual readings were conducted until the chart recorders become operational.

Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool Spas Shock Halogenation

The free residual halogen for the whirlpool spas was not tested at both the start and completion of shock halogenation.

Integrated Pest Management-Active Monitoring

The time of the active monitoring inspections was not recorded in the pest management log.

Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan

The outbreak prevention and response plan did not include procedures for informing current and embarking passengers and crew members of an outbreak or procedures for returning the vessel to normal operating conditions after an outbreak.

Children Area-Camp Carnival

The height of the handwash sink in the 2-5 year old toilet room was measured at 30 inches. There was no step stool available.

Galley-Port Side Galaxy Dining Room Entrance

Behind the combination cubed/crushed ice machine, the flanges around the bulkhead penetrations were not sealed tight to the bulkhead. There was a gap at the two lower flanges.

Galley-Galaxy Dishwash

The electronic temperature gauge displays on the flight-type warewash machine were not operating. Staff stated that a work order had been submitted and the vessel was awaiting parts. The machine was in use and the temperatures were within requirements.

Galley-Port Side Hot Line

The back of the turning handle for the tilting pan was soiled.

Galley-Center Hot Galley

The back of the turning handle for the center tilting pan was soiled.

Galley-Center Hot Galley

On the bulkhead to the left of the three tilting pans, there was a gap where the lower section of the vertical profile strip was not tight to the bulkhead.

Food Service General-Decks

The decks in the hot galleys (lido, main, and crew) had recessed and missing grout in many areas.

Food Service General-Deck Sinks

The blue-painted surfaces of the deck sinks in front of the tilting kettles and tilting pans were corroded.

Galley-Potwash

The insulation was damaged on the steam pipes behind the potwash machines.

Galley-Pastry

There was less than 110 lux of light behind the pastry ovens.

Room Service-

Several stacks of previously cleaned plates in two plate trolleys were not covered or inverted.

Buffet-Aft Grill

On the lower edge of the frame of the grill fire door, there were three openings in the frame that did not have locking pin inserts.

Buffet-Deli

In the technical compartment below the bain marie, the pipes had loose insulation material.

Buffet-Deli

There were gaps at the lower edge of the panel between the bain marie and the pass-through service opening.

Buffet-Forward Port Line

Below the counter, the deck was soiled around the deck penetrations and in the far corner.

Buffet-Forward Starboard Line

Below the counter, the deck was soiled in the far corner and there were missing tiles by the deck drain. Water was pooled in the recess of the missing tiles.

Buffet-Dishwash

At the clean end of the dishwash there was a counter with tall stacks of plates that were not covered or inverted.

Buffet-Aft Port Coffee Station

There was no backflow prevention device for the WMF coffee machine.

Buffet-Sushi Bar

There was no hot water available at the portable handwash station. After turning the station on and waiting several minutes, the water temperature did not change.

Galley-Hot Galley

There was an opening in the bulkhead between the center and the right tilting kettle.

Galley-Hot Galley

There was insufficient space for cleaning between the tilting kettles and between the right tilting kettle and the bulkhead. Some of the stainless steel protective film was still attached to the surfaces between the kettles, making cleaning even more difficult.

Food Service General-Consumer Advisory

At the buffet, the consumer advisory was not specific to the eggs that can be cooked to order during breakfast service. Also, there were no consumer advisories for the dining room menus.

Other-Formalities

There was a self-service display of candy in this retail outlet. The covers for each candy could be propped open.

Bar-Sports Bar

There was less than 220 lux of light on the front and back bar counters.

Bar-Lobby Bar

There was an opening in the back of the technical compartment below the point of sale station.

Bar-Handwash Station Lighting

There was not a minimum of 110 lux of lighting at the bar handwash stations at all times.

Food Service General-Time Control Plans

The time as a public health control plans for outlets open longer than four hours (e.g., room service, pizzeria, deli) did not specifically require the use of four-hour discard labels. There was only a general statement used on all time control plans that indicated to use a label if the outlet was open longer than four hours, but these outlets were always open longer than four hours.

Inspection on May 26, 2011 | Score: 92

Potable Water-Production Records

In the last 30 days, there were several occasions where the time between the recorded start time and the first halogen sample was greater than 30 minutes. The engineer stated that the recorded start time was when the evaporators were started, not when water was directed to the potable water system, but that was unclear in the records.

Potable Water-Aft/Starboard Bunker Station

The lower left filling line was not pointed down. This was corrected during the inspection.

Potable Water-Garbage Room

The vent on the backflow prevention device for the hydra extractor was plugged. The backflow prevention device for the hose connection by the hydra extractor was not listed in the cross-connection control program. There was no backflow prevention device on the bucket fill station below the handwash sink. This missing device was corrected during the inspection but was noted on the last inspection.

Potable Water-Garbage Room

The potable water lines to the handwash sink and bucket fill station were not painted or striped blue. This was corrected during the inspection.

Potable Water-Deck 7 Suite Cabins

The backflow prevention device for the shower hose was below the flood rim of the whirlpool tub. This was observed in cabins 7-171 and 7-173, but the Housekeeping Manager stated that approximately 40 cabins have this same configuration.

Pantry-Near Cabin 7-168

There was a gap between the bulkhead and all around the cleaning locker. It appeared that the profile strips had been removed.

Pantry-Captain's Pantry - Deck 8

The conduit for the ice dispenser was separating from the bulkhead. In the technical compartment for the undercounter refrigeration unit, there were two unsealed cable penetrations in the bulkhead.

Pantry-Captain's Pantry - Deck 8

The inside of the chute for the ice dispenser was soiled with a black material.

Pantry-Officer's Pantry - Deck 5

The coffee machine milk hose had a colored liquid inside. The machine indicated it was ready for use, but there was no milk in the container.

Housekeeping-Spa

The exits from the men and women's changing rooms to the gym did not have means to exit without touching the door handles with bare hands.

Integrated Pest Management-Active Monitoring

There were no night time inspections of the Petty Officer Mess, Officer Dining Room, and Captain's Dining Room for the last 3 months. The pest management plan indicated that periodic inspections would occur at night.

Galley-Pizzeria

There was a black material on the refrigeration line inside technical compartment #61.

Other-Lido Coffee Shop

The deck under the preparation counter was soiled. It also had a rough surface with missing tiles and crevices, making it difficult to clean.

Other-Lido Coffee Shop

The coffee machine food splash zone was soiled with dust by the steam pipes. This area was previously cleaned and not active at the time of the inspection.

Pantry-Stella

The inside surface of the plastic cover in front of the two cuber panels was rusty. This was corrected.

Galley-Pantry / Walk-In Starboard

There was a tray with a plate containing 2 pieces of cheese and pooled water on top of a trolley full of food items. The staff explained that the plate was placed on top of the trolley by a crew member by mistake; this plate was removed.

Galley-Pantry / Walk-In Starboard

The top rack of a trolley holding trays of food items was soiled with a orange substance. This area was cleaned.

Food Service General-Deck Ovens

There were several gaps suggesting missing fasteners on the front lower panels inside the deck ovens.

Food Service General-Deck Ovens

Some of the fasteners inside the deck ovens had an accumulation of debris in the slotted areas.

Galley-Dishwash

During the active use of the flight-type conveyor dishwash machine, there was condensation collecting on the deckheads at the clean and soiled landings. The condensate was dripping onto clean items from the warewash machine and running down bulkheads and surfaces in the dishwash area and surrounding areas.

Galley-Dishwash

During the active use of the flight-type conveyor dishwash machine, there was condensation collecting on the deckhead at the clean landing and it was dripping from the deckhead onto the clean plates.

Galley-Appetizer Walk-In Cooler

There was a gap and two holes by the deckhead fire detector, exposing the insulation.

Galley-Ice Station

There was a pink colored material on the side covers of the cuber panels of the ice cube/crushed ice machine. In addition, there was a black material by the strainer washer. This was corrected. There was an accumulation of black powder under the water pumps in the water baths of the two Scottsman - Model MV1000 - ice machines. These machines were cleaned about three weeks ago.

Dining Room-Galaxy - Port / Forward Passing Pantry

There were two gaps where pipes were penetrating the bulkheads in two technical compartments under the preparation counter.

Bar-Cafe on the Way

The food splash zone over the milk steamers of the coffee machine was heavily corroded.

Pantry-Cafe on the Way

There was a gap in the technical compartment where pipes penetrated the bulkhead.

Bar-Sports Bar

Both dispensing tubes of the draft beer dispenser were soiled. This area was previously cleaned and not active at the time of inspection.

Bar-Sports Bar

The deck under the undercounter refrigerators was soiled. This area was previously cleaned and not active at the time of inspection.

Bar-Lobby Bar

Both dispensing tubes of the draft beer dispenser were soiled. This area was previously cleaned and not active at the time of inspection.

Dining Room-Officers Mess

There were no serving utensils for several bowls of salad ingredients. This was corrected.

Food Service General-Toilet Rooms

The 'WASH HANDS AFTER USING TOILET' signs at all crew restrooms for foodservice workers were posted outside the toilet room.

Galley-Ice Machine

There were two screws inside the water bath of the ice machine. The screws were removed.

Galley-Dishwash

During the active use of the flight-type conveyor dishwash machine, there was condensation collecting on the deckhead and dripping over the soiled landing.

Provisions-Poultry Thawing Room

The deckhead was soiled with a black material at the deckhead panel junctures.

Provisions-Cleaning Locker

There was no backflow prevention device for the potable water faucet. There was a hose connected to a faucet that was long enough to reach the deck drain area.

Inspection on Oct 18, 2010 | Score: 94

Medical-Clinical Specimen Containers

The clinical specimen collection containers for bacteriological agents were expired. New media had been ordered.

Buffet-Starboard Forward Grill

In technical compartment 98, there was loose fiberglass insulation.

Buffet-Starboard Forward Grill

In technical compartment 98, there was an unsealed deck penetration.

Buffet-Grand Buffet

In the technical compartment below induction cooker E9-51, there was an unsealed hose penetration in the back right panel of the compartment.

Galley-Grand Buffet Pantry

On the port entrance door just forward of the grand buffet, there was an opening below the door handle where the lock mechanism had been removed.

Galley-Pizzeria

Below technical compartment #63, there was no deck grout on either side of the small tile at the bulkhead. The areas of missing grout were filled with dirty water.

DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-Machinery Rooms

There was no way to view the backwash of the granular filters in the deck 9 forward and deck 8 aft whirlpool machinery rooms. There was no sight glass in the deck 9 forward room and in the deck 8 aft room, the drain pipes were not clear enough to determine the water's clarity during backwashing.

Potable Water-Crew Galley Dishwash

The backflow preventer under the left side of the handwash sink was not listed on the cross-connection control program.

Potable Water-Garbage Room

The potable water lines to the handwash sink bucket fill station did not have a backflow preventer and the faucet was threaded for a hose connection.

Potable Water-Deck 7 Guest Suites

There was no backflow prevention devices for the hoses to the jetted tubs in guest suites 7-171, 7-194, and 7-198. The plumber was notified and he immediately began installing the correct backflow preventers.

Dining Room-Deck 3 - Universe Waiter Stations

There was a heavy build-up of dust in the gaps between the deckhead panels over clean counters at all of the dining room waiter stations.

Dining Room-Deck 3 - Universe Waiter Stations

There was no coving at the deck junctures below the waiter stations throughout the dining room. Additionally, a number of the deck tiles beneath the waiter station counters had recessed grout.

Dining Room-Deck 3 - Universe Waiter Stations #2 and #4

There was a hole in the deckhead directly over the WMF coffee machine at waiter stations #2 and #4. Lights had been removed.

Dining Room-Deck 3 - Universe Waiter Station #2

The exterior surface of the two counter-model soup kettles was difficult to clean due to a rough surface with damaged and peeling paint.

Dining Room-Deck 3 - Universe Waiter Station #2

Two wet wiping cloths were on the basin of the utility sink between uses.

Dining Room-Deck 3 - Universe Side Stands

The side stands throughout the dining room were used as waiter stations for staging clean items, including dishware and food. In both the port and starboard forward dining room sections, the light level at the side stands was less than 220 lux. Both had clean equipment on them.

Dining Room-Deck 3 - Universe Port Waiter Station #4

The end of the ice maker dispenser tube was soiled with a pink and black mold residue.

Dining Room-Deck 3 - Universe Waiter Station #4

There was a layer of dust on the top of the counter juice dispenser.

Dining Room-Deck 3 - Universe Waiter Station #6

Several previously cleaned clear plastic water serving pitchers were stored inverted and dry on top of several dishware racks on the upper clean shelf. A row of 6-10 water pitchers stored in the front position on these racks were also inverted, but dripping wet and ice cold to the touch. The cold, wet pitchers were returned to the dishwash immediately.

Dining Room-Deck 3 - Universe Waiter Station #1

The light level could not be raised to 220 lux at the soiled section of the waiter station.

Galley-Center Galley

A wet wiping cloth was on the top shelf of the spice/condiment rack.

Galley-Center Galley

The handle to the heavy pan lid was missing on tilt braising pan E3-27.

Galley-Appetizer Pantry

One four-plate trolley of stacked, previously cleaned main course plates contained several plates with food particles and food residue on the plate surfaces, including stickers on the bottom surface which stated, "Made in Thailand". Two more trolleys of previously cleaned appetizer plates had similar food particles and food residue, as well as the same stickers on their surfaces. All of the plates were immediately returned to the dishwash area for re-washing.

Galley-Potwash

The in-use hot-water sanitizing sink water temperature was measured at 181 °F, but the mounted gauge thermometer indicated 165 °F.

Galley-Potwash

Water was squirting from above the deckhead through the exhaust vent directly over the pot wash machine nearest to the sanitizing sink. The water was dripping onto the top exterior surface of the pot wash machine and splashing down onto the clean counter between both pot wash machines.

Galley-Potwash

Water was squirting from above the deckhead through the exhaust vent directly over the pot wash machine nearest to the sanitizing sink. The water was dripping onto the top exterior surface of the pot wash machine and splashing down onto the clean counter between both pot wash machines. The second machine was not operating and no pans were on the clean counter.

Room Service-Deck 6 Pantry

At least 10 live small black flies were on the deckhead or flying around this pantry. The pantry was not in active use at the time of the inspection.

Room Service-Deck 6 Pantry

The deckhead throughout this pantry was soiled with dirt, dust and other residue along the surfaces, especially at the juncture of each deckhead panel.

Room Service-Deck 6 Pantry

There was less than 220 lux of light over the deli counter.

Galley-Corridor to Officer and Petty Officers Messes

The deck was not coved at the deck/bulkhead juncture in the food corridor between the crew galley and petty officer and officer messes.

Galley-Potwash

The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing sink was measured at 1,000 ppm, following a five times dilution test. There were no pots in this sink at the time of the inspection, although there were pots in the other filled sinks. Staff immediately added potable water to bring the concentration down to the range of 50-200 ppm, which was also printed on the sign posted on the bulkhead behind the sink.

Galley-Center Galley

The supply air diffuser was wet and condensate was dripping from the diffuser to the deck.

Buffet-Staff Mess

The power cables for the two panini counter-model grills were draped on the counter. The power cable for the juice dispenser was also draped on the counter at the beverage area.

Buffet-Crew Mess - Beverage Station

Power cables for the counter mounted juice machine and the two milk dispensers were draped on the counter beneath the machines making cleaning difficult.

Pantry-Destiny

A heavy layer of pink slime mold was along the interior of the left cuber shield panel. Additionally, there was a heavy layer of black and pink mold along the panel behind the upper drip tube for both cubers and on the ends of both the drip tubes and the cuber lower panel. The machine was immediately stopped for draining and cleaning. All ice in the front bar chests was also removed and the chests were cleaned.

Bar-All Star

The deck below the front center bar counter had several missing tiles.

Pantry-All Star

There was a build-up of pink and black mold residue along the panel in the upper interior of the ice machine, just over the left cuber panel and below the drip tube.

Buffet-Buffets and Beverage Counters

The deck junctures were not coved under the buffet and beverage counters in mess areas.

Food Service General-Coffee Stations

There were slotted fasteners on the underside of the Scharf espresso machine dispensing head (opposite the scoop).

Bar-Show Lounge Service Bar - Port

An unknown granular material was accumulating inside the water bath under the right cuber panel inside the ice machine.

Pantry-Stella

An excessive amount of condensate was along the bulkheads and deckheads inside the service bar, primarily in the dishwash section. Water drops were falling on the deck. Clean racks of various glassware were stored directly below. Additionally, there was a puddle of water on the sliding top door to the wine and beer chest cooler on the clean counter.

Inspection on Apr 01, 2010 | Score: 97

Potable Water-Far Point

The far point analyzer read 0.82 ppm. The inspector's test kit measured 0.53 ppm and the engineer's test kit measured 0.56. The analyzer was calibrated.

Potable Water-Starboard Bunker Station

The labels on the potable water hoses were worn and difficult to read at the side door 0.07 station.

Potable Water-Cross-connection Control Program

The chemical dispensers in the galleys were not listed on the cross-connection control program.

Potable Water-Engine Room

The sample cock for production was less than 3 meters from the chlorine injection point.

Children Area-

There was not a supply of disposable diapers at the baby changing station.

Ventilation-Fan Room 5-10

The condensate drain pan and collection system for air handling unit 5.10.1 was not accessible. This was the only air handling unit that was not accessible. Per staff, this will be corrected within a month.

Bar-Starboard Solar Bar

The deckhead was dusty.

Bar-Cafe on the Way

There was on opening inside the technical space under the ice cream dipper well.

Bar-Cafe on the Way

The insulation inside the technical space under the ice cream dipper well was soiled.

Galley-Forward Grill Starboard

The handwashing station had a maximum temperature of 90.1° F through the mixing valve when measured with the inspector's thermometer.

Food Service General-

There were gaps and seams along the underside of equipment. There was limited space to clean between the tilting kettles and the technical compartments and limited space between pieces of equipment. There were gaps around the chute inside the top of the drip pan housings of the grills.

Food Service General-

The gaps around the chute inside the top of the drip pan housing of the grills were soiled.

Galley-Dishwash

There was excessive condensate on the deckhead above the dirty landing of the dishwash machine.

Galley-Dishwash

The entrance door had a hole in the door where the key insert for the lock used to be.

Galley-Potwash

There was excessive condensate on the deckhead above the sanitize compartment of the 3-compartment sink.

Galley-Center

The upper inside area of the technical space under the deep fryers was extremely soiled.

Galley-Forward Grill Port

The drain for the handwashing station was clogged.

Galley-Forward Grill Port

The white insulation inside the technical spaces had turned black with a slimy substance.

Galley-Forward Grill Port

There was oil leaking from the drain of the deep fryer on the deck. The valve to the drain line was closed.

Galley-Forward Grill Port

The deck was soiled with oil from the deep fryer.

Buffet-Lido Forward Port

The deck/cabinet junctures were not coved at the waiter stations.

Buffet-Grand Buffet

The bulkhead profile strip was damaged behind hot line E9-32.

Galley-Center

There were gaps around the grease drains on the bank of three deep fryers.

Galley-Bakery/Pastry

The non-food contact areas of the dough sheeter were soiled with flour. The gears for the roller were heavily caked with flour.

Galley-Dishwash Starboard

There was water leaking from the deckhead into the deckhead light cover. The water was leaking out of the light cover on the deck in front of the glasswash machine.

Dining Room-Galaxy

There were holes in the bulkhead under the beverage machines.

Galley-Galaxy Line Cleaning Locker

The cleaning equipment was stored in the locker erratically. The door was unable to be fully opened. Mops were stored with wet heads directly on the deck.

Galley-Galaxy Line

The double salamander was missing two fasteners from the back panel.

Buffet-Staff, Officer & Petty Officer Mess

The deck/bulkhead junctures were not coved under the buffet counters, beverage counters or the waiter stations.