Inspection on Oct 04, 2014 | Score: 98

Preparation Room-Deck 2 - Poultry Preparation

Water was dripping from three locations on a center deckhead seam. The water was falling onto the main prep table in this prep room. The area was not in operation and no food was impacted.

Provisions-Deck 2 - Meat Freezer

The leak described in the first instance in violation 2 above, had pooled onto four cartons of veal and dripped down the sides of these cartons.

Provisions-Deck 2 - Meat Freezer

Water had accumulated in the deckhead and leaked around the right deckhead hatch and frame. Icicles had formed that were at least 10-inches long from this area. The hatch to the left also had icicles. The technical team examined the problem and determined that a exhaust ventilation pipe had a bad gasket allowing the moisture to drip onto the area above this hatch. Repairs were started immediately.

Preparation Room-Deck 2 - Potato Room

The left potato peeler's door gasket was in extremely bad repair and difficult to clean. The ship replaced the door gasket while the inspection team was onboard.

Preparation Room-Deck 2 - Potato Room

Old potato residue was found in the cracks in the gasket noted above. Dried soil was also noted in the vegetable processor that was stored as clean in the adjacent vegetable preparation area.

Galley-Deck 3 - Cold Pantry

A wiping cloth sanitizer solution was heavily soiled with grease.

Galley-Deck 3 - Cold Pantry

Sticker residue with a slight accumulation of food soil in it was found on a cutting board.

Medical-Crew Gastrointestinal (GI) Illness Reporting

At 3:30 pm on 6 September a food area utility cleaner experienced GI illness symptoms. This staff member ate dinner in the crew mess at 6 pm and reported to the medical center at 7 pm. At 10 am on 10 September an engineer experienced GI illness symptom onset during a work break. This staff member went back to work at 10:30 am and reported to the medical center at 2 pm. Both crew members were disciplined.

Children Area-Fun Factory

The water temperature at the sensored-faucet for the handwash sink in the child toilet reached temperatures over 120 °F when adjusted to the hottest setting.

Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool Spa Records

The maintenance portion of the whirlpool spa log records specified for week 1 and week 2 the cleaning and disinfection of the hair and lint strainers, but did not note any cleaning or disinfection for the hair and lint strainer housings. The pool maintenance log did specify both the strainer and strainer housings. Staff were questioned about the work performed and did state that the housings for the hair and lint strainers were cleaned and disinfected when the strainers were removed for cleaning.

Pantry-Pool Bar Pantry

There was a live mosquito on the handwash station side panel of the ice and water dispenser, near the pantry entrance. The insect was destroyed. A live fruit fly was observed flying in the area of the dishwash soiled landing counter.

Galley-Deck 3 / 4 - Main Galley - Dining Room Entrance

The deck was worn at the entrance to the galley's from the dining rooms creating a difficult to clean area.

Galley-Deck 5 - Bistro on Five - Dishwashing

The sanitizing solution in the three compartment sink was measured at less than 50 PPM free chlorine residual. Additional chlorine was added to bring the solution up to 100 PPM.

Galley-Deck 5 - Cafe El Bachio

Two plastic cartons of milk were found at 46° and 47°F in the row closest to the door of the reach-in cooler. A carton was checked from the middle of the cooler was found at 37°F. The out of temperature milk was taken to a blast chiller.

Inspection on Jun 30, 2014 | Score: 100

Galley-Hot Galley

On the right flat grill, the grease tray housing was soiled with food debris and standing water. The grill and housing had been previously cleaned.

Galley-Deck 3 - Garde Manger

The back plate of the previously cleaned food slicer was soiled with food debris. When moved, colored liquid poured from the slicer. A crew member immediately began cleaning the slicer.

Galley-Deck 3 - Garde Manger

The cooling logs were not completed for boiled eggs on 28 June. No temperatures were written at 10:57 and 12:25. The log was initialed by the person responsible.

Galley-Deck 4 - Pastry

One live fly was near the small elevator. The area was in operation during the inspection.

Buffet-Oceanview Cafe - Stir Fry Station

To the left of the oven, the middle bulkhead panel was misaligned. The right side of this panel was spot welded, exposing seams. There was a large hole at the lower area of the panel, leading into a void space. Staff stated the wires for the newly installed flat grill were being replaced.

Galley-Oceanview Cafe - Potwash Area

A broom and dustpan were stored near the soiled storage. The area was in operation during the inspection. These items were moved to the cleaning locker.

Buffet-Oceanview Cafe - Line 2 Port Aft

The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the flat grill and preparation counter.

Medical-Food Worker Reporting

A cook became ill with acute gastroenteritis symptoms at 22:30 on 22 June 2014. After experiencing symptoms, contrary to the ship's policies and training and the VSP Operations Manual, the worker reported to work without informing the supervisor of the illness. This worker did not report the illness to the medical center until 09:39 on 23 June 2014. This worker was immediately terminated from employment.

Bar-Deck 4 - Martini Bar

The bar was in operation during the inspection. The normal operating lights only provided 50 lux at the bar counter's handwashing sink. The lights could be adjusted to a brighter illumination which was demonstrated to the inspection team.

*General Comment-Commendation

The Celebrity Solstice's teams managing their medical center, potable water, recreational water, housekeeping, HVAC, IPM, child activity center and food safety programs deserve special recognition and commendation for their outstanding compliance with the USPHS/ VSP Operations Manual observed during today's detailed operational inspection.

Inspection on Oct 03, 2013 | Score: 100

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log

The underlying illness column was left blank for 6 cases during the voyage from 9/23-10/4 and for 5 cases during the voyage from 9/13-9/23.

Medical-Electronic Reporting System

The patient case file and the summary page did not always match regarding isolation times. For example, a crew member's file stated the last symptom was on 9/30 at 17:30 and he/she was released from isolation on 10/2 at 17:30. This crew member was a food worker and met the 48-hour isolation requirement. However, the summary page for this case indicated the isolation ended on 10/2 at 7:29, which is less than 48-hours from last symptom. Medical staff was aware of this issue and had already contacted corporate to correct.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log

A test case was entered into the AGE log for the voyage from 9/13-9/23 by the corporate office. This case was never removed from the AGE log and was counted as a reportable case in the submitted 24 hour report. The AGE log listed 17 ill passengers for the voyage when the total was actually 16.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log

A passenger reported to medical on 9/3 with one loose stool and informed staff this was above normal for him. 'Above normal for individual' was listed in the underlying illness column. This case was listed as nonreportable on the AGE log for the voyage.

Potable Water-Portside Midship Bunker Station

The bottom fill line was not capped during the inspection. No bunkering was taking place at the time.

Integrated Pest Management-Rat Guards

The rat guards on the aft mooring lines were not properly installed and were ineffective. One rat guard was used to cover multiple mooring lines which left multiple openings were rats could enter. Other mooring lines did not have any rat guards.

Buffet-Lido Starboard Waffle Station

The preparation area handwashing sink automatic water valve control would not activate when the inspection team entered the area. The sink started working immediately when the engineer examined it. Another handwashing sink was available around the corner in the pizza preparation station. A crew member at the waffle station was using the adjacent preparation sink for handwashing. No food preparation activities which required the use of this sink were occurring at this time.

Galley-Dining Room Entrances

The deck was worn and difficult to clean in the port and starboard passage ways between the dining room and the galley.

Galley-Pot Washing

A large wire beater, a large mixing bowl and a large pot in the clean utensil storage area had a small amount of dry food soil on them.

Galley-Silk Harvest / Tuscan Grill

One bowl in the clean utensil storage area was found soiled with old food debris.

Galley-Cold Galley

A cleaned meat slicer had a small amount of dried food debris on lower side of the backplate. The slicer was immediately recleaned.

Bar-Coffee Bar

One coffee cup and one saucer in the clean utensil storage area had dried food soil in them.

Buffet-Lido Pizza Station

Standing water and food soil was noted in the deck recess of the fire shutter door channels.

Food Service General-Juice Machines in Lido and Other Beverage Stations

The newer style juice machines had old juice residue in most of the small tight areas to the right and left of the closed technical compartments at the front of the machine.

Bar-Coffee Bar

In the clean utensil storage area in the pantry, wet coffee cups were found nested together in a manner that precluded effective air drying.

Inspection on Aug 26, 2013 | Score: 100

Galley-Bakey (Deck 4)

A trolley had a difficult to clean worn rubber seal on the door. Seal was removed and replaced immediately by the ship staff.

Galley-Pizza

The posted time control plan specified that color dots were used for labeling food being held under the ship's time control procedures. The operation had shifted to a set-up time and discard time label for the pizza ingredients and finished pizzas being held for service to passengers. The old plan was removed and changed to reflect the current practice being used in this area.

Integrated Pest Management-Records

The inspections of the incoming food supplies between 6/21-8/23 could not be found in the ship's integrated pest management records. Deck and hotel supplies delivered weekly on these dates were in the binder. The missing records were later delivered to the inspection team.

Medical-Crew Reporting

A nonfood worker had four vomiting episodes, muscle aches, and a headache on July 26, 2013 at 2030, but did not report until July 27 at 0840. According to the documentation, this individual did not work while sick.

Medical-Close Contacts

A nonfood worker had five episodes of diarrhea and vomiting on August 3 and was documented as a reportable case, but there were no close contact interviews recorded. According to the staff, this individual did not share a room and did not have any close contacts.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

On August 6, a nonfood worker had two episodes of diarrhea and stomach cramps, but was recorded as a nonreportable case on the AGE log. This individual was given antidiarrheal medication and was isolated for 24 hours. The underlying illness column on the AGE surveillance log stated 'nil of note'. The medical records indicated one loose stool for this individual was normal, but according to staff, two loose stools was above normal for this individual.

Galley-Deck-mounted Mixer

There was one slotted fastener in the food-splash zone.

Galley-Middle Prep Counter

There was an insect light trap partially over the middle preparation counter to the right of the handwashing station. According to staff, a work order had been submitted to remove this device.

Buffet-Crew Mess Line1 Beverage Station

The inside of the in-use water tubing of the Vitality juice machine was soiled with black residue.

Buffet-Crew Mess Line1 Sunset Diner Cold Trolley

According to staff, this unit was on time control, but was not labeled for time control and was not listed on the time control plan. No food was in the trolley during the inspection.

Buffet-Crew Mess Line1, 2, and 3

There were two separate undercounter refrigerators in each of these lines and only one of the two refrigerators in each area had a label. The time control plans for these areas only listed the one number for two units on each line, but according to the technical staff, all of the undercounter refrigerators were separate units. All of the units were labeled for time control.

Buffet-Crew Mess Bistro 95

There was a yellow sticky residue on the left side of the food-splash panel of the Vitality juice machine and the inside of three of the four dispensing nozzles were soiled with food residue. The unit was not in-use, but was previously cleaned.

Buffet-Crew Mess Bistro Line 1

There was no serving utensil for the container of salami on the self-service buffet line. The line was open during the inspection.

Children Area-Toy Cleaning

The small toys and pieces of toys that are cleaned in the dishwashers were very clean. The larger toys that are cleaned by wiping have many areas where soil and dust are accumulating in the crevices and rough surfaces, such as between and around the letters where the alphabet letters are embossed and slider pieces are mounted.

Inspection on May 08, 2013 | Score: 99

Buffet-Ocean View - Consumer Advisories

The consumer advisories were not specific to the potentially hazardous foods that could be served raw or undercooked.

Other-Aqua Spa Cafe - Beverage Station

The skim and whole milk containers at the beverage station had temperatures of 46°F. These containers were just placed on time control. The milk was discarded.

Dining Room-Deck 3 & 4 - Wine Towers

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

Dining Room-Deck 3 & 4 - Wine Towers

Insect light traps were located over the left preparation counters. On deck 4, there were clean utensils stored underneath. This was corrected during the inspection.

Bar-Destination

The free chlorine level of the wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket next to the coffee machine was less than 50 ppm. This was corrected during the inspection.

Other-Murano Restaurant Menu

There was a consumer advisory on the menu but salmon caviar was not cross-referenced to the advisory. All other animal-derived foods that could be consumed raw or undercooked were identified with asterisks.

Dining Room-Silk Harvest

The light intensity at the aft waiter station could not be raised to 220 lux for cleaning.

Galley-Silk Harvest

The in-use cutting board was scratched and scored, making cleaning difficult.

Galley-Murano

A cook actively preparing ready-to-eat caprese salads had a partial beard and was not wearing a facial hair restraint. This was corrected during the inspection.

Dining Room-Murano

A trolley used for cheese serving had rough surfaces, crevices, and exposed raw wood, making cleaning difficult.

Galley-Deck 3 & 4

There was missing and recessed deck tile grout in many areas of the two decks of the main galleys. There was pooled water between tiles in many areas. There were also many previously cleaned and not in-use areas where it was not clean between tiles.

Galley-Deck 3 - Port Coffee Pantry

The milk tube of the previously cleaned and not in-use espresso machine was soiled with milk residue. The staff sent the tube to the scullery.

Galley-Deck 3 - Starboard Entrance

The spout of the water fountain was heavily soiled with dark residues. This was corrected during the inspection.

Bar-Pool

There was ice dumped inside the handwashing sink.

Preparation Room-

There were 2 out of 3 cutting boards on the clean racks that were scratched and scored, making cleaning difficult.

Medical-Crew Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Reporting

An audio visual apprentice crew member had an AGE symptom onset at 10:30 am on 1 May and reported to the medical center at 5:24 pm the same day. This crew member worked from 10:24 am to 3:59 pm according to the work history file.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance

On the 8-25 April sailing there were several crew members who first presented to the medical center with AGE symptoms, such as diarrhea, who were not declared as AGE cases. When those crew members returned to the medical center for follow-up consultations they had additional symptoms. There was no follow-up comment describing the type of symptoms being experienced and there was no way to change the status of these individuals to reportable cases in this follow-up screen for the electronic medical system used. Staff could only add the symptoms to what was the initial presentation screen, even though these additional symptoms did not occur on the initial presentation. The crew cases with one or two diarrheal episodes who had further symptoms and remained non-reportable in the reporting database included two waiters, one assistant waiter, one bar server, and one assistant stateroom steward.

Pantry-Deck 10

The power cable and water supply tube to the espresso machine was draped on the counter, making cleaning difficult. This was corrected during the inspection.

Pantry-Deck 10

The handwash sink was an automatic style with no user control over temperature. The water temperature was 126 °F. This was corrected during the inspection.

Potable Water-Tank Maintenance

The potable water tank maintenance records indicated that 6 different tanks were spot painted between September and October of 2012 and there was no notation that the manufacturer's specifications for application of the coatings were followed. The drying and curing times were provided and they met manufacturer's specifications.

Galley-Crew Galley Pantry

The three curved chopper cutting blades stored in a hotel pan on the upper counter shelf were severely damaged, making cleaning difficult.

Galley-Crew Galley Pantry

One of the previously cleaned curved chopper blades stored in a hotel pan on the counter overshelf was soiled with food residue.

Inspection on Feb 26, 2012 | Score: 95

Galley-Deck 4 Galley - Special Order

The handwash sink was sensor activated with no user control of water temperature, and the water temperature was 129 °F when activated.

Galley-Deck 4 Galley - Special Order

The profile disk installed at the gap for the grease drain pipe penetrating the upper interior technical panel for the deep fryer was detached, leaving a difficult to clean gap.

Galley-Deck 4 Galley - Dishwash

There were signs posted on over half of the clean storage racks, stating soiled. Although some of the china inspected was soiled, it appeared all had been washed. The staff stated this was soiled storage due to the volume of dishware managed at this location. The soiled dish landing table and trail rail were both overloaded with stacked soiled dishware and trays.

Galley-Deck 4 Galley - Dishwash

The water temperature from the handwash station at the clean end of the conveyor dishwash machine was 129 °F. This was a sensor activated sink with no user control of temperature.

Galley-Deck 4 Galley - Pot Wash

Seven live fruit flies were observed on the deckhead over the clean landing counter for the hot-water sanitizing sink and opposite that sink. The area was in full operation at the time of inspection.

Galley-Deck 4 Galley - Pot Wash

During use of the conveyor pot wash machine no water was observed spraying from the final rinse spray nozzles (upper and lower). The display on the conveyor machine was noting an error under the hazard triangle symbol with a red light flashing to indicate some condition, but staff were not able to identify that condition when asked. Later the display described this error code as 316 final rinse insufficient water. Staff repaired the machine during the inspection.

Galley-Deck 4 Galley - Pot Wash

The supply air ventilation cover at the deckhead directly above the conveyor potwash machine clean landing table was heavily soiled with accumulated black mold and dirt residue trapped between the metal filter above the deckhead and the vent cover at the deckhead.

Galley-Deck 4 Galley - Bakery

Two live fruit flies were noted on the deckhead near the entrance to the bakery from the pot wash side. The area was in active use at the time of inspection.

Galley-Deck 4 Galley - Bakery

The soap dispenser was positioned over the adjacent food preparation counter at one handwash station, and at the other handwash the soap dispenser was installed over the adjacent preparation sink counter.

Galley-Deck 4 Galley - Pastry

One live fruit fly was observed on the deckhead in the center of the pastry.

Dining Room-Main Dining Room

There were consumer advisories written in the bottom of the various meal menu's, but there was no specific asterisk or other identification of those animal-derived foods served undercooked or raw.

Food Service General-Ice Machine Chilled Water

There was no identification label or color of the chilled water pipes connected to the back of the ice machine's throughout the food areas of the ship.

Galley-Deck 3 Galley - Beverage Station

The power cables to the two juice machines draped on the counter top, making cleaning difficult.

Galley-Crew Galley - Pantry

The artificial light level behind and around the large combination oven in the pantry was below the minimum 110 lux (10 foot candles).

Galley-Crew Galley - Hot Galley

The handwash station beside the ranges had the soap dispenser installed over the adjacent preparation sink counter.

Buffet-Crew Mess

One filth fly was observed on the deckhead directly over one buffet line. The buffet was in full service at the time of inspection.

Recreational Water Facilities-Turnover Rates

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

Recreational Water Facilities-Bather Load

Bather loads were not calculated for each recreational water facility. (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. In addition, there was no safety sign for Future Pool . This RWF consists of jet sprays and zero depth that is used by kids according to the staff. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Recreational Water Facilities-Water Testing

There was no means to test the total chlorine and alkalinity for the water in the recreational water facilities. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Recreational Water Facilities-Automated Free Halogen Residual and pH Testing

The sample lines for the automated free chlorine residual and pH testing for all of the whirlpools were located after the compensation tanks. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Recreational Water Facilities-Engine Control Room Public Toilet

This toilet room did not have a method to dry hands and a sign advising users to wash their hands. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Potable Water-Bunkering/Production pH

The potable water bunkering and production procedures instructed to maintain pH levels between 7 and 8. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

The air gaps at the filling lines of the compensation tanks of the recreational water facilities were not listed on the cross-connection control program.

Potable Water-Distillate & Permeate Water Lines

The distillate water lines from the evaporators to the potable water halogenation station and the permeate water lines from the reverse osmosis plant to the potable water halogenation station were not striped or painted in accordance with ISO 14726 standards (blue/gray/blue). (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Case Definition

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

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

The AGE surveillance log could not be put 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)

Potable Water-Potable Water Testing

The vessel did not have a color comparator for analyzing results of the potable water testing method (Colisure) for microbiological monitoring.

Children Area-Exclusion Policy

The exclusion policy posted at the entrance did not include a requirement for written clearance from the medical staff before a child with symptoms of infectious illness can be allowed in the children area.

Children Area-Toilet Room

The handwashing sink was higher than 22 inches above the deck and the toilet was higher than 11 inches above the deck. No step stools were provided. In addition, the water temperature at the handwashing sink inside the children's toilet room could be adjusted to greater than 110°F. The temperature was measured at 131°F. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Recreational Water Facilities-Antientrapment Drain Covers

The dual drains for the swimming pools were more than 3 feet apart, but it was unclear if the drain covers were antientrapment drain covers.

Buffet-Deck 14 - Ocean View Cafe Beverage Stations

The counter mounted ice machines at all the beverage stations were not sealed flush to the counter which presented open seams that prevented proper cleaning. Silicone sealant had been used to close the seams but in several areas on all the ice machines it has since peeled or broke apart.

Buffet-Deck 14 - Ocean View Cafe STBD Beverage Station

8 small fruit flies were observed flying inside the technical compartment immediately below the ice and juice machines.

Buffet-Deck 14 - Ocean View Cafe STBD Beverage Station

Coffee stirrers out for self-service were stored in a cup with the food contact side up. This was corrected.

Buffet-Deck-14 Ocean View Cafe

There was no time control plan for the beverage stations that are using time control for the creamer. The creamer being used required refrigeration and the beverage station was open for more than 4 hours. This was corrected.

Buffet-Deck 14 - STBD Ice Cream Station

The handwash sink at this location was not working.

Buffet-Deck 14 - STBD Ice Cream Station

The electrical cords for the ice cream machine were coiled on the deck in standing water. The area had been previously cleaned and was not in use at the time.

Buffet-Deck 14 - STBD Ice Cream Station

4 fruit flies were observed flying near the deck next to the ice cream machine.

Buffet-Deck 14 - Consumer Advisory

Consumer advisories were not posted at the self-service buffet outlets where undercooked or raw foods were available.

Buffet-Deck 14 - Salad Bar Station

The handwash sink at this station was out of order.

Buffet-Deck 14 - Line #6

Ice cream machines located on both the port and starboard sides have not been used in 3 years. The crew members noted that they are in the process of trying to get rid of them. The machines are hard plumbed and the electrical cords were laying in the deck.

Buffet-Deck 14 - Hot Line # 6

A deckhead light above the flat top grill was burned out which resulted in less than 220 lux of light at the grill surface. The grill was not in use at the time of the observation.

Galley-Deck 14 - Mini Galley

Lighting behind and around the combination ovens could not be raised to 110 lux of light.

Galley-Deck 12 - Potwash

Two soiled cutting boards were observed badly scratched and scored. The cutting boards were sent to be re-surfaced.

Room Service-Deck 9 - Lighting

Lighting behind and around the deck mounted ice machine could not be raised to a minimum of 110 lux of light.

Food Service General-Menu Consumer Advisory

The menu's at the five specialty restaurants did not contain asterisks at the food items that could be served raw or undercooked and a footnote designating a consumer advisory.

Bar-Ensemble Lounge

A previously cleaned and sanitized martini glass was soiled with a sugary residue.

Inspection on Apr 06, 2011 | Score: 99

Preparation Room-

There were two flies around the garbage bin. The bin had garbage in it, but the plastic bag was tied closed and there was no lid. The bin was removed. This area was closed at the time of the inspection.

Preparation Room-

The undercounter warewash machines in the preparation rooms had been out of order for approximately one month. According to the staff, they were waiting for spare parts. Items from these areas were taken to the main galley for washing.

Galley-

There were unsealed refrigeration line penetrations in the bulkhead sides of undercounter technical compartments R-02-14A and R-02-14B. This was corrected.

Buffet-

The deck was soiled in the back right corner below the technical compartment for the ice well on the orange service line. This was corrected.

Buffet-Beverage Stations

There were two slotted fasteners in the upper interior of the dispensing chutes on the ice and water dispensing machines in the beverage stations. Some of these fasteners were corroding.

Buffet-

It could not be determined if the microwave in the crew mess was of commercial grade and met accredited food equipment sanitation standards for materials, design, and construction. The oven had a label inside stating "household microwave oven." According to the staff, this unit had been purchased from a commercial restaurant supply company. The supply company was contacted for documentation.

Bar-Staff

A fly swatter was on the counter.

Galley-Deck 3 - Starboard Hot Galley

The vent on one of the backflow prevention devices was plugged. Once the plug was removed, the backflow prevention device was leaking continuously from the vent. The device was replaced.

Galley-Deck 3 - Roasting Station

There a pan of cut raw broccoli in one of the reach-in refrigerators. There was a black substance on some of the pieces. The broccoli was discarded.

Galley-Deck 4 - Vegetable Area

There were seams around the grease chutes where they penetrated the drip tray housing on the griddle and two flat grills. It appeared that the profile plates were missing. This was noted on the previous inspection. According to the staff, new profile plates had been received but they were too small.

Galley-Deck 4 - Coffee Station

There was a fly on one of the juice machine nozzles.

Potable Water-Reduced Pressure Assemblies

There were no test results for the reduced pressure assembly backflow prevention devices onboard. The records only included a date for the testing.

Potable Water-Backflow Preventer Inspections

Only the backflow prevention devices installed on galley equipment and cabin toilets had an inspection date in the records. There was no inspection information for the other non-testable backflow prevention devices installed onboard.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

The list of backflow prevention devices did not indicate the total number of devices in some locations (e.g., cabin showers, balcony whirlpools and garbage room). The devices installed on the shower hoses in the medical center were not included on the list of devices.

Bar-Ensemble Lounge

In the technical compartment to the left of the cocktail station, the lower part of the pipes was soiled.

Bar-Pool Bar

In the technical compartment for undercounter refrigerator R-12-05B, the insulation on the pipes was shriveled and soiled with a black material.

Pantry-Pool Bar

In the technical compartment for undercounter refrigerator R-12-07, the insulation on the pipes was shriveled and soiled with a black material.

Food Service General-Bar Multi-Flow Systems

There were no backflow prevention devices on the non-carbonated water lines to the multi-flow spray hoses and this was noted on the last inspection. The Bar Manager indicated that the vessel had been in contact with the company that installed the units, but the company said that they only install a non-return valve on these systems. The Bar Manager said that the vessel would install the backflow prevention devices.

Buffet-Lido Bread Station (Starboard)

There was a leaking container of soy sauce in the undercounter refrigerator next to the technical compartment R-14-16. This was corrected.

Galley-Dishwash

There was a chipped deck tile in front of the prewash spray. There was some recessed deck tile grout in the dirty dishwash area. This was corrected.

Galley-

The gaps on the back of the turning handles for the tilting pans were soiled.

Galley-

The horizontal profile strip on the lower bulkhead below the tilting pans was loose.

Galley-

The sealant on the lower bulkhead was loose below the flat grill.

Galley-

The vertical profile strip at the back right corner below the flat grill was loose.

Galley-Murano

The water at the handwash station near the dishwash area measured at more than 125°F. The temperature was provided through a mixing valve and the user could not make temperature adjustments. This was corrected.

Galley-Murano

The deck was heavily soiled below the fish preparation counter, including food debris and a water bottle. This area had been previously cleaned the night before and was not open at the time of the inspection.

Galley-Tuscan

The sealant on the lower bulkhead behind the soiled storage area in the pot wash was peeling and broken.

Potable Water-Microbiological Water Sampling

The water test kit growth media expired on 4 February 2011. Staff stated new growth media will be delivered on 17 April 2011.

Inspection on Nov 28, 2010 | Score: 97

Preparation Room-Fish

The water temperature at the handwash sink was 87.5°F. The area was not in active use.

Provisions-General

There was plastic film protruding between the deckhead and the profile strips throughout the storage areas, making cleaning difficult.

Preparation Room-Bandsaw

The railing for the sliding meat tray was lightly soiled.

Preparation Room-Poultry

There was a brown substance in the first deckhead seam just inside the walk-in refrigerator.

Preparation Room-Poultry - Walk-in Freezer

One center deckhead mounted light and one deckhead mounted light to the right of the entry door were not functioning.

Preparation Room-Poultry - Walk-in Refrigerator

There was condensate running down the bulkhead below the vent. There were food containers stored below. No condensation was observed on the food containers.

Provisions-Fruit Room

One deckhead mounted light was not functioning.

Food Service General-Food Lifts

The door tracks were soiled with food and other debris.

Provisions-Beer/Soda Room

The deck was soiled below the deck stands.

Provisions-Ice Block Room

Two cases of bottled water were stored on the deck.

Provisions-Red Wine Stores

The deck was soiled below the deck stands.

Galley-Pantry Section

The water temperature at the handwash sink was 75°F. The area was not in active use.

Galley-Pantry Section

The underside of the under counter refrigeration unit was soiled.

Galley-Potwash - Clean Storage

A few hotel pans were soiled and stored as clean.

Galley-Potwash

The interior surface of the hood and the tack welds were corroded.

Galley-Potwash

The water temperature at the handwash sink nearest the tilting kettles was 85°F.

Buffet-Service Line

The sanitizer bucket had no free halogen residual. This was corrected.

Buffet-Service Line

There was one tray of individually wrapped cream cheese packages in the undercounter refrigerator. Per the time as a public health control plan, the under counter refrigeration units were on time control. The closing time was 0830. The tray of cream cheese packages was found at 0945.

Buffet-Beverage Station - Red Line

There was one filth fly and one small fly observed.

Buffet-Beverage Station - Yellow Line Carving Station

One of the heating lamp bulbs was not shatter-resistant and protruded below the rim of the lamp shield.

Dining Room-Deck 3 Starboard/Forward Wait Station

There were three clean carafes stored upright with water pooled inside.

Dining Room-Deck 3 Starboard/Aft Wait Station

One of the lower storage area double door decorative panels (left side) was missing.

Galley-Deck 3 Port Hot Line

The underside of the flat and grooved grill lips were soiled with old grease.

Galley-Deck 3 Carbonator Cabinet

There was liquid pooled on the floor.

Galley-Deck 3 Port Beverage Station Bread Warmers

The interior heat deflector/shield was corroded.

Galley-Deck 4 Garde Manger

There were 15-20 small flies on the deckhead, bulkhead, equipment surfaces and on a covered hotel pan of bread crumbs.

Galley-Deck 4 Hot Line

There were open seams around the grooved and flat grill grease drain in the grease chute. It appeared that the metal profiles were removed.

Galley-Deck 4 Bakery

There were 5-6 small flies on the front exterior door panel of the reach-in refrigerator.

Galley-Deck 4 Bell Box Office

There were 2 small flies on the deckhead just outside the office door near the reach-in refrigerators.

Other-Laundry

During active cleaning of a variety of linen by more than six staff in the main laundry, the large, empty rolling bins labeled as clean were soiled with a variety of loose waste debris along the bottom interior surface and dirt debris. All the bins were set near the dryers with staff waiting to load the freshly dried clothes into the bins.

Other-Laundry

There was a heavy filth fly infestation in the main laundry during heavy cleaning and folding of linens. More than 20 flies were circulating around the area and inside bins of soiled laundry.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

The inspection of non-testable backflow preventers was only recorded for the passenger cabin toilets. There was no inspection information recorded for any of the air-gaps or other non-testable backflow preventers installed throughout the ship, although staff stated that they were inspected in 2010.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

The listing of backflow prevention devices onboard did not include the flexible shower hoses in the cabins for the Chief Engineer or the Master, and the two ward room showers in the medical center were not on the list either. The two chemical dispensing lockers for the housekeeping department on decks 8 and 10 had backflow preventers installed at the water connection. These preventers were not on the list. The pressure atmospheric vacuum breaker installed on the medical center dialysis hose connection (Watts 289) was listed as a Watts 9D.

Food Service General-Under-Counter Refrigerator Technical Compartment

The gray insulation material in many of the undercounter refrigerator technical compartments is shriveling. This was causing the sections to separate in some areas and the surfaces are difficult to clean. The food and beverage manager stated that the ship has submitted a warranty claim to repair this insulation.

Bar-Destinations

In the technical compartment below the speed rail, the pipe insulation was soiled, including the multi-flow hoses.

Buffet-Pizza Station

In the technical compartment below the pasta cooker, there was a piece of metal in the back floor of the compartment. When the piece of metal was removed, the floor of the compartment below was soiled.

Buffet-Pizza Station

There was a seam at the juncture between the pasta cooker cabinet and the bulkhead.

Buffet-Pizza Station

The deck below the pasta cooker was soiled between the bulkhead and the deck drain.

Buffet-Ice Cream Station

In the technical compartment to the right of the ice cream display, the back area of the compartment was soiled.

Buffet-Beverage Stations

There was a seam around the drip tray for the ice dispenser between the tray and the counter surface.

Galley-Deck12 Lido Galley

There was a broken deck tile in front of the fryer #126232.

Bar-Destinations

There were 2-3 small black flies around the coffee machine.

Pantry-Ensemble Lounge

There was a roll of audio visual cables on top of a glass rack on the clean storage area. The racks below were empty.

Integrated Pest Management-

In the past three months, only one inspection was recorded at night for the housekeeping pantries. The integrated pest management plan indicates that night inspections should occur once a month.

Pantry-Multi-Flow Cabinets

There was no backflow prevention device for the potable water line to the multi-flow cabinets. There was a potable water line that went directly to the spray guns in the bar.

Bar-Pool Bar

The drain line for the Oasis machine was in the handwash sink. It was moved to a utility sink.

Preparation Room-Poultry - Walk-in Refrigerator

There was condensate running down the bulkhead below the vent. There were food containers stored below. No condensation was observed on the food containers.

Inspection on Jul 11, 2010 | Score: 100

Provisions-Red Wine Storeroom

A piece of raw wood was used as a door stop.

Provisions-Red Wine Storeroom

The raw wood doorstop was soiled.

Provisions-Bar Storeroom

There was water dripping from the deckhead to the deck in front of the compressor.

Preparation Room-Fish

The two cutting boards were heavily scored and gouged.

Provisions-Eggs

There was corrosion on the deck, deckhead fasteners, and the compressor fan grill.

Buffet-Crew

The bottom of the port warming plate cabinet was soiled.

Buffet-Crew Mess Cleaning Locker 02-2-003

There was exposed raw wood on the edges of the shelves and on the shelving supports.

Galley-Potwash

The potwash machine had been out of order since the vessel began sailing. According to the staff, a technician from the manufacturer was on board on the day of the inspection to repair the machine.

Pantry-Deck 3 Wine Tower

Two raw wood boxes were used for storing wine bottle holders.

Galley-Deck 3 Pastry

There was no halogen residual in the sanitizing bucket. This area was not open at the time of the inspection. This was corrected.

Galley-Deck 3 - Deep Fat Fryers

A few of the profile plates on the drain lines were loose. These were corrected.

Galley-Deck 3 Combination Ovens

The exterior of the water filters and water lines on the back of combination ovens 0375142 and 0375141 were soiled.

Galley-Deck 3 Cold Pantry

The insulation in the technical compartment of undercounter refrigerator R-03-10A was soiled.

Galley-Deck 3 Cold Pantry

There were several cooked items on the cooling logs, including chicken breast, ground pork, potatoes, sausage, and pasta that did not have the two hour temperatures recorded. According to the staff, the two hour temperatures were measured but not recorded. All of the food was below 41° within four hours of cooling. Also, according to the staff, pasta and potatoes were first cooled in an ice bath before they were placed in the blast chiller. However, the chicken, pork, and sausage were only cooled in the blast chiller.

Integrated Pest Management-

The records indicated that there was not an active night monitoring inspection in June for the Deck 3 & 4 food areas or the provisions areas. Per staff, there may have been confusion for AM and PM and the ship will switch to a 24 hour clock to avoid this in the future.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

The cross-connection control program did not have a complete list of the guest toilet backflow prevention devices.

Galley-Deck 4 Pastry

There were two pass through refrigeration units in the pastry area that were used as both for time control and temperature control. Per the time as a public health control plan, the units would be used for time control only during service times.

Galley-Deck 4 Hot Galley Starboard

The grease chute on the previously cleaned flat grill was soiled.

Buffet-Sandwich Station

There was a pot of cooked oatmeal inside the handwash sink. There was also cooked oatmeal inside this handwash sink.

Buffet-Omelet Station

There was an opening around the drain pipe for the pasta cooker.

Buffet-Omelet Station

The rubber on the handles for the pizza oven was damaged.

Galley-Warewash

There was an erratic final sanitizing rinse spray pattern inside the dishwash machine.

Galley-

There were slotted fasteners inside the rotisserie unit.

Galley-Potwash

There was only a one compartment sink and a dishwash machine in this area. The majority of the food for the passenger buffet was prepared and cooked in the lido galley. The lido galley also had cook tops, grills and preparation areas. The closest three compartment sink was on deck 4, which was 11 decks below the lido galley.

Galley-Potwash

There was a leak from the bottom of the potwash machine.

Pantry-Grill

The door between the grill and the pantry was damaged.

Galley-Tuscan

There was a threaded hose connection without a backflow prevention device under the preparation table.

Galley-Silk

There was a dishwash soap container on the deck under the grill.

Children Area-Diaper Changing Station

The diaper changing station did not have a sign advising handwashing after each diaper change.

Pantry-Cafe El Baccio

The handle of the scoop was in contact with the powder shake inside the neutral cabinet. This was corrected.

Pantry-Cafe El Baccio

There was no label on the powder shake container. This was corrected.

Medical-Gastrointestinal Illness Log

The vessel did not have a gastrointestinal illness log. The ship was using the StarDoc system. Per the medical staff, the only report they were able to print included the following information: name, cabin, position, table, illness onset, total passenger and total crew.