Inspection on Dec 06, 2014 | Score: 96

Medical-Crew Gastrointestinal (GI) Illness Reporting

A casino dealer with onset of vomiting and diarrhea symptoms at 11 am on 23 November did not report his symptoms to the medical department until 10:30 pm that same evening. According to the records reviewed, this individual ate lunch in the crew mess and worked from 10 am to 4 pm, and again later worked from 9:30 pm to 11 pm. There was a disciplinary warning noted in his record for this. On 15 November a buffet steward with diarhea and vomiting onset at 9 am reported his symptoms to the medical department at 4 pm that day. A review of his work history revealed this employee worked from 7 am to 1 pm that day.

Children Area-Pelican's Room

The waste bins in place for the male and female child toilets for disposal of items soiled due to either a vomit or fecal accident in the child activity area were actually bins designed for diaper disposal. The bin lid had a small opening for disposal of a rolled and sealed waste diaper, but was not large enough to place larger items, such as soiled clothing that would need to be wiped off and removed for special cleaning.

Integrated Pest Management-Pest Management Logs

There were no logs verifying that incoming shipments of parts and other supplies to the Technical Department on the ship were being inspected. All other departments had log notes for the supplies delivered indicating they were inspected for pests.

Potable Water-Potable Water Tank Maintenance

Since the previous VSP inspection in April 2014, there were four different potable water tanks which were cleaned and touch-up or fully painted on the following dates: #1 port - 1 September, #6 starboard - 15 July, #7 port - 15 June, and #10 starboard - 17 May. A review of the tank log record for each of these tanks indicated that they were painted and indicated the paint used, but in none of the records was there a statement about the paint application or the drying or curing times involved. For the final cleaning and disinfection of each tank there was a notation that prior to going into service the chlorine residual was verified to be below 5 ppm and that record was in the water log book. A review of the water log revealed that there were values for the tank suction following most of the tank maintenance activities, but there was no chlorine residual given for potable water tank #1 port, which was cleaned and disinfected on 14 September.

Bar-Deck 5 - Lobby Wine Sushi Bar

The clean red food slicer contained bits of food debris around the blade spindle and under the slicing area. This equipment was taken out of service and cleaned.

Bar-Deck 5 - International Cafe

The stainless steal panel on the left side of the wall area enclosing the panini press has a 0.5 to 1.0 cm gap where the caulkng was missing. There was food debris inside the crevice.

Galley-Deck 14 - Lido Soup Prep Area

The floor tile in this area was in soiled and in disrepair.

Galley-Deck 14 - Combination Oven

The ventilation for this oven was not adjusted properly, causing condensate to collect above the unit and drip onto the galley floor around the unit. There also seemed to be an issue with the gasket on the oven door allowing steam to escape. It was reported that the ventilation was adjusted to prevent this accumulation in the future.

Galley-Deck 5 - Garde Manager

During preparation a water condensate was dripping from a ventilation duct onto the sandwiches. There was also a similar condensate dripping on the handwashing sink 4 meters away. This condensate was dripping through a speaker. Engineering was contacted and explained that the insulation in this area was being replaced and when the ship lists it may cause water to drip in the area.

Provisions-Deck 4 - Frozen Food

Non potable water ice sculptures were not segregated and stored beside and in-contact with consumable frozen noodles inside the walk-in freezer.

Bar-Deck 16 - Calypso Bar

The sanitizer solution was below 50 ppm. This was corrected.

Galley-Deck 5 - Garde Manger

The inspector observed condensate from an overhead duct dripping on sandwiches in the food preparation area. Two trays of food were discarded

Inspection on Apr 30, 2014 | Score: 91

Galley-Deck 5 Fruit Pantry

Pass through refrigerator number 4 was listed as on time control on the posted time control plan and on the unit. However, two trolleys filled with assorted cheeses and fruits were stored in this refrigerator unit with seven day discard labels. Staff stated the food on the trolleys were under temperature control not time control. When measured the temperature of the food items was 39°F. Once it was determined the unit was indeed under time control and not temperature control the food was discarded.

Galley-Hamburger Grill

The air relief vents on the backflow prevention device for the ice machine were blocked with an accumulation of sediment.

Galley-Pizza Station

Some equipment for the old soda dispensing unit, such as the carbonators, were still located in the soda dispenser cabinet. Staff state this machine had not been used in over a year.

Galley-Lido Hot and Cold Pantry

The light intensity was less than 220 lux over the preparation counters and handwashing sinks during operation. Ship staff provided documentation showing this area has already been identified and a plan was in place to correct it.

Buffet-Horizon Court Port and Starboard

The light intensity for the customer self-service counters was less than 220 lux during operation. Ship staff provided documentation showing this area has already been identified and a plan was in place to correct it.

Buffet-Horizon Court Port and Starboard

Several of the large circular light fixtures were not shielded or equipped with shatter-resistant light bulbs. This was noted during the previous VSP inspection.

Galley-Potentially Hazardous Food Discard Times

Several food items in the gazebo, such as a container of raw shell eggs and containers of omelet ingredients, were labeled with a time control discard time of 11:30AM. When the inspector arrived in this area at 11:45AM these items were still out on the preparation counters and food workers were in this area setting up for the lunch operation. The portable hot cabinet unit under time control also had a tray of omelets and breakfast potatoes with a discard time of 11:30AM stored in the unit at 11:45AM.

Galley-Bell Box

The in-use container of milk in the bulk dispensing unit was on temperature control but was not labeled with a seven day discard label.

Galley-Bell Box

The air relief vents on the backflow prevention device for the juice machine were blocked with an accumulation of sediment.

Galley-Deck 5 Soup Station

The handwash station across from walk-in refrigerator 5619 was missing the facuet handle and was down for repair. Another handwash station in working condition was located less than 8 meters away.

Galley-Deck 5 Fruit Pantry

Pass through refrigerator number 4 was listed as on time control on the posted time control plan and on the unit. However, two trolleys filled with assorted cheeses and fruits were stored in this refrigerator unit with seven day discard labels. Staff stated the food on the trolleys were under temperature control not time control. When measured the temperature of the food items was 39°F. Once it was determined the unit was indeed under time control and not temperature control the food was discarded.

Recreational Water Facilities-Spa Activity Pool

The free chlorine levels were consistently below the required 2.0 ppm minimum for this RWF. Four samples taken by the staff and the inspector from different areas of the pool were 0.50 ppm, 0.90 ppm, 0.71 ppm, and 0.92 ppm. The passengers swimming in the pool were asked to leave the pool and the facility was closed. The analyzer chart recorder in the pump room was measuring 0.69 ppm of free chlorine.

Recreational Water Facilities-Spa Activity Pool Pump Room

The analyzer chart recorder documented a rapid decline in the free chlorine levels since the RWF was open. The inspection of the dosing area found that the pump for chlorine fell off the top of the drum with chlorine and was not dosing the RWF. The analyzer chart recorder was measuring 0.69 ppm of free chlorine and a visual alarm was active on the display. It was unclear if the alarm went off in a continuously manned space.

Recreational Water Facilities-Oasis Pool

The water fill level of the RWF was about 2 feet lower than the skim gutter level. Swimmers were inside.

Recreational Water Facilities-Terrace Pool

The water fill level of the RWF was about 1 foot lower than the skim gutter level. Swimmers were inside.

Food Service General-Virox Dispensing Stations

There were Virox dispensing stations in the following food areas: Cafe Caribe galley and pantries for returned trays from the cabins on deck 10 aft and deck 10 forward. Spare bottles of the chemical were stored under the dispensers. This chemical was not to be used or dispensed in food areas.

Preparation Room-Walk-In Cooler

A lexan box of cut tomatoes was not labeled with a discard label and the production date was unknown. During the discussion of the issue, staff stated that preparation took place the night prior. There was an entry for cut tomatoes on the cooling log that the staff cross-referenced to this specific box. Staff then labeled the box accordingly.

Galley-Food Employee Men Toilet Room

The toilet and one of the two urinals were in disrepair and out of service.

Inspection on Nov 09, 2013 | Score: 95

Buffet-Horizon Court Port and Starboard

The large circular light fixtures were not shielded or equipped with shatter-resistant light bulbs.

Buffet-Horizon Court Aft Port Beverage Station

Four coffee cups out for customer use were soiled with black debris.

Galley-Horizon Court

A significant amount of dust was accumulated in several of the small recessed light fixtures above the preparation area on each side of the center gazebo.

Buffet-Hamburger Grill

Dead flies and insects were accumulated in several of the light fixtures above the service counter.

Pantry-Mermaid Bar

A large section of deck grouting was missing in the passenger walk through doorway.

Galley-Deck 14 Cooling Logs

The cooling logs for several food products were incomplete. For example, cooked pasta and cooked salmon were properly cooled and logged individually. However, no cooling log entry was made for the salmon pasta salad when the ingredients were combined. A similar discrepancy was noted on the same log for a ham, cheese, and vegetable salad. A cooling log entry was made for strips of ham but no entry was made for the prepared ham, cheese, and vegetable salad.

Galley-Deck 14 Hot Galley

Large sections of missing deck grouting were noted around the preparation table in the middle of the room. Standing water was present in several sections were the deck grouting was missing.

Galley-Bell Box Rack-Type Dishwasher

The top left final spray nozzle was partially blocked resulting in water dripping out in a steady stream.

Galley-Crown Grill

The handwash sink adjacent to walk-in refrigerator #7604 reached a maximum temperature of 89°F when measured by the inspector.

Buffet-Crown Grill

A stack of bowls were not properly air dried after cleaning and were found wet nesting in a mobile plate warmer.

Galley-Deck 6 Soup Station Forward Handwash Sink

The water temperature reached a maximum of 85°F when measured by the inspector.

Galley-Deck 6 Aft Fryers

A large section of deck grouting was missing in front of the fryers.

Galley-Walk-In Refrigerator #6609

A small hotel pan of cut tomatoes were measured at 46°F when measured by the inspector at approximately 12:00 PM. Staff stated they sliced the tomatoes earlier in the morning for use in the afternoon. Staff stated they did not place the tomatoes in a blast chiller or ice bath to cool the tomatoes to 41°F. No cooling logs were available for this tray of sliced tomatoes. The product was discarded.

Galley-Walk-In Refrigerator #6609

A small hotel pan of cut tomatoes were measured at 46°F when measured by the inspector at approximately 12:00 PM. Staff stated they sliced the tomatoes earlier in the morning for use in the afternoon. Staff stated they did not place the tomatoes in a blast chiller or ice bath to cool the tomatoes to 41°F. No cooling logs were available for this tray of sliced tomatoes. The product was discarded.

Galley-Deck 6 Garde Manger

Food debris was found on a recessed ledge below the back plate of a previously cleaned deli slicer.

Galley-Deck 6 Garde Manger Pass Through Fridge 6

The unit was identified on the time control plan but the physical unit was not labeled accordingly.

Galley-Deck 6 Garde Manger

Two cutting boards on the counter were wet nesting and not properly air dried after being cleaned.

Galley-Deck 6 Forward Coffee Station

The counter mounted coffee grinder was less than 4 inches from the countertop.

Galley-Deck 5 Bakery

The insect light trap was installed on the bulkhead above the dough divider and next to a preparation counter.

Galley-Deck 5 Walk-In #5626

The center deckhead seam was soiled with a black and white substance.

Provisions-Dry Store #3703

The plastic cover protecting a light fixture on the left side was loose and not properly sealed to the deckhead.

Preparation Room-

Two slotted fasteners was present on the inside of the left potato peeler and three slotted fasteners were present in the right potato peeler.

Provisions-Vegetable Walk-In Refrigerator

A leak from the deckhead was dripping directly on an open carton of tomatoes stored below.

Galley-Sabitini

Food debris was found on a recessed ledge below the back plate of a previously cleaned deli slicer.

Galley-International Cafe

The backflow prevention device for the coffee machine was leaking.

Buffet-International Cafe

The counter mounted coffee grinder was less than 4 inches from the countertop.

Galley-Deck 5 Garde Manger

Food debris was found on a recessed ledge below the back plate of a previously cleaned deli slicer.

Food Service General-Deckhead Leaks

Several deckhead leaks were noted during the inspection. Most of the leaks were coming from technical hatches in the Deck 6 main galley. Specific leaks observed included onto the counter top on bain marie unit 10 in the hot galley, to the left of the ovens in pastry, and from a light fixture on the soiled end of the forward starboard light fixture.

Potable Water-Microbiological Monitoring

In 5 of the last 6 months, several random potable water sample locations were repeated in consecutive months. The repeated sample locations included the Wheelhouse, Pizzeria, and far point.

Housekeeping-Garbage Store Room 8332

A lemon garnish and a beverage mixing stirrer was in the basin of the handwash station.

Housekeeping-Trolly Wash Room 8641

The closet inside this room contained a mix of food service equipment, cleaning equipment, and insect pesticides. Boxes of unopened plastic coffee pitchers, boxed wine glasses, uncovered and cleaned metal fruit baskets, serving tongs, a tray of cleaned glass syrup dispensers, plastic hotel pans, and a dishwash rack of uncovered and cleaned small plastic condiment containers were stored alongside and in contact with a box of insect bait stations, a can of aerosolized mosquito pesticide, a rubber hose, floor scrubbing equipment and other miscellaneous non-food related items.

Housekeeping-Trolly Wash Room 8641

A can of aerosolized mosquito pesticide and a box of insect bait stations were stored along and in contact with food service items.

Inspection on Apr 21, 2012 | Score: 99

Potable Water-Microbiological Monitoring

The Crew Mess and other locations were used for a microbiological sample on 3 months out of the past 6 months of the required representative microbiological monitoring of the drinking water distribution system. In other months, a larger variety of sampling locations were noted.

Recreational Water Facilities-Monitoring / Signage / Testing

The ship is still in the process of evaluating the best method for automatically monitoring the halogen residual for each recreational water facility. Currently, the halogen samples are taken from the return water at the pump in the engine room which is after the compensation tanks which are on Deck 14, under the Rec Water Facilities. / New temporary signs have been installed that meet the new informational requirements of the manual except for adding each facility's bather load in the blank provided on the sign. / Equipment for testing new parameters such as combined chlorine and total alkalinity was being delivered during today's inspection. The daily log records have already been updated to address these new requirements. (New requirements in 2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Potable Water-Backflow Prevention Testing

The correct procedures are being followed for backflow prevention testing. The results, however, were showing overall pressures for each valve rather than the required pressure differential for each valve in the testable assemblies.

Bar-Crooner's Bar

The ice scoop in an active bar was found with its handle in the ice. The plastic ice scoop holster where it should have been stored was in place.

Buffet-Horizon Court

One of the heat lamp bulbs was peeling in two areas on the starboard hot line. Also, the left heat lamp bulb on the port hot line was peeling.

Food Service General-Consumer Adviseries

The signs in the lido buffet did not state the specific foods such as cold smoked salmon and swordfish and that they could be served undercooked. These signs did have a consumer advisory. Foods of animal origin that could be served undercooked such as steaks and hamburgers in the crown grill, sabitini, and room service were not identified and there were no consumer advisories on the menus.

Food Service General-Tip-Sensitive Thermometers

Staff responsible for measuring thin foods did not have tip-sensitive thermometers. According to the staff, the thermometers have been ordered.

Food Service General-Lighting

The light intensity was less than 110 lux behind and around several pieces of deck- and counter-mounted equipment including: ice machines in the galleys and deck pantries, cooking equipment, and equipment on beverage stations.

Food Service General-Non-Potable Water Lines

The chilled water lines used in the ice machines in the galleys and the deck pantries and the brine lines used in the upright refrigerators in food areas were not uniquely identified.

Food Service General-Time Control Plans

The time control plans for the food outlets did not state a discard time for the food on time control. The time control plans only listed the hours of service and that the food was set-up 30 minutes prior to the opening of the food outlet. It was confirmed during operation that the food was not on time control for longer than 4 hours as indicated on the labels of the individual foods.

Galley-Deck 6 Hot Galley

There was excess steam collecting on the deckhead above the combioven.

Pantry-Horizon Court

The large white plastic bin used to store rolls had several scratches, scores, and was discolored.

Other-Hotel Locker 15618

There was less than 110 lux of light intensity throughout this locker used to store dry foods.

Buffet-Port Beverage Station

There was less than 220 lux in front of the ice dispenser on the beverage station.

Buffet-Port Beverage Station

There was a thick white substance on the inside of the ice chute.

Galley-Hotel Locker 15610 Toilet Room

The handwashing sink in the toilet room in the lido warewash area was out of order. A work order was submitted.

Galley-Warewashing

The pre-wash, wash, and final rinse gauges on the in-use flight type warewash machine were reading specific temperatures even when the warewash machine was not running.

Galley-Warewashing

The top compartment of ice machine #1 was soiled with a brown substance and black particles. This compartment was not in-use and is not a food contact surface.

Galley-Pizzeria

There was a pipe penetration in the bulkhead behind the right ice cream machine on the counter.

Galley-Pizzeria

There was missing and recessed grout along the entire perimeter between the deck tiles and the coving tiles. There were also missing or recessed tiles in some areas.

Pantry-Pizzeria

The right bottom side of the technical compartment under the soda dispenser had a large amount of white and brown grease residue.

Pantry-Pizzeria

There was one small fly in the left side of the technical compartment under the soda dispenser.

Galley-Sabitini

The metal shelving holding food in the walk-in refrigerator was corroded in several areas and had several hard to clean grooves.

Galley-Sabitini

The bread warmer stored less than 6 inches from the deck was used to warm bread during operaiton. This unit was not in operation at the time.

Galley-Sabitini

The bread warmer was stored less than 6 inches from the deck.

Galley-

The bread warmer was stored less than 6 inches from the deck. The warmer was moved to a deck stand.

Galley-Hamburger Grill

The grease collection area and the grease pan housing for both previously clean flat grills were soiled with a grease residue and food debris.

Galley-Hamburger Grill

There was recessed and missing grouting throughout the perimeter of the area between the deck tiles and the coving tiles.

Galley-Hamburger Grill

The red sealant on the left grease pan housing unit for the flat grill was peeling, making cleaning difficult.

Galley-Hamburger Grill

The two right deep fat fryers were soiled with food residue on the inside.

Pantry-Bar

A cutting board stored in the clean section had several scores and was discolored.

Pantry-Bar

A cocktail stirrer and a strainer were soiled with food residue and stored in the clean section of equipment.

Pantry-Bar

A backflow preventer on the potable water line was leaking in the multi-flow cabinet.

Pantry-Bar

The bottom ice compartment of the ice machine was discolored with a red corroded substance and there were several black particles on the water collection tray. The compartment was cleaned and sanitized.

Galley-Deck 5

The nozzles of the previously clean juice machine were soiled with food residue.

Galley-Deck 5 Cold Galley

The deckhead panel was leaking water from a condenser unit and water was dripping onto the deck. No food items were impacted.

Galley-Deck 5 Clean Storage

There was food residue on a drinking glass stored in a clean storage area adjacent to the water dispenser.

Galley-Deck 5

There was one small fly inside the water dispenser area.

Galley-Deck 5

There were three large food transportation carts used to transport bulk food items that had several cuts, grooves, and worn areas. The hardware on these carts were corroded in some areas.

Galley-Deck 5 Soup Station

The previously clean stick blender was soiled on the inside between the components.

Galley-Crown Grill

There was peeling sealant between the bulkhead panels behind the grill flat top, around the grill flat top, and on the left side of the combo oven, making cleaning difficult.

Housekeeping-OPRP

There was no concentration of the disinfectant used.

Integrated Pest Management-Active Surveillance Log

There was not a follow-up action or results for pests observed on the active surveillance log.

Inspection on Nov 19, 2011 | Score: 100

Recreational Water Facilities-Filter Housing Cleaning

There was no documentation that any of the RWF filter housings were cleaned, rinsed, and disinfected before new filter media was used.

Recreational Water Facilities-Hair and Lint Strainers

There was no documentation that the hair and lint strainers and the hair and lint strainer housings were cleaned, rinsed, and disinfected on a weekly basis.

Recreational Water Facilities-Bather Load

There was no documentation for the bather load of each RWF.

Recreational Water Facilities-Depth Markers

The depth markers for the RWFs were not labeled in meters.

Recreational Water Facilities-Safety Signage

The safety signs for the swimming pools did not include: 'do not use these facilities if experiencing diarrhea, vomiting or fever', 'shower before entering the facility', or the bather load number. The safety sign at the children's pool did not have the above information or 'take children on frequent bathroom breaks or take children on frequent toilet breaks'. The safety signs for the whirlpools did not include the information required for the swimming pools above or a caution against pregnant women, elderly persons, or exceeding 15 minutes of exposure.

Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)

There were no procedures in the OPRP for returning the vessel to normal operating conditions after an outbreak.

Children Area-Diaper Changing Station

There was no disinfectant in the diaper changing station.

Children Area-Toilet Rooms

In the girls toilet room, the child accessible toilet was 16 inches above the deck and the handwashing sink was 26 inches above the deck and there was no step stool available.

Children Area-Toilet Rooms

The boys and girls toilet rooms were not equipped so that persons exiting the toilet rooms were not required to handle the door with bare hands. Also, there was no sign advising users of the toilet rooms to use a hand towel, paper towel, or tissue to open the door.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

The AGE surveillance log did not include the time of the first medical visit or report to staff, meal seating information, the recorded temperature, and underlying medical conditions. Also, the required items in the log were not in the correct order.

Integrated Pest Management-Rat Guards

The rat guards were not placed correctly around the rope while the ship was docked, which could allow rodents to enter the ship.

Galley-Food Worker Toilet Room - Sabatini

There was no 'WASH HANDS AFTER USING TOILET' sign in the restroom used by food workers.

Pantry-Hamburger

The deck under the starboard 'non-food' cabinets was heavily soiled. This area was previously cleaned and not in operation at the time of the inspection.

Pantry-Hamburger

A mop handle was stored on the deck under the starboard food preparation counter.

Pantry-Horizon Court

Water was leaking from the faucet of the utility sink in the preparation counter.

Pantry-Horizon Court

The power cables to the two juice dispensers and a milk dispenser were draped on the counter, making cleaning difficult.

Buffet-Lido - Starboard Line

There was no serving utensil for a container of waffles. The buffet line was open for service at the time of the inspection. This was corrected.

Buffet-Horizon Court Time Control Plan

The time control plan did not include the correct set up and discard times for operation during embarkation days.

Food Service General-Food Thermometers

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

Galley-Food Lifts

The door tracks of both food transportation lifts were soiled with an accumulation of debris.

Galley-

A can opener was soiled with old food debris between the arm and the cutter. In addition, a meat slicer was soiled with old food debris at the internal support carriage. These items were previously cleaned and were not being used at the time of the inspection.

Food Service General-Lighting

In multiple food areas, the light intensity was less than 110 lux behind and around several pieces of deck-mounted and counter-mounted equipment.

Galley-Crown Grill Show Galley

The deck under the left grooved grill was soiled with grease. This area was previously cleaned and not in operation at the time of the inspection.

Galley-Crown Grill Show Galley

A steel brush was stored between the grooved grill and the food preparation table. This was corrected.

Galley-Consumer Advisories

There were no consumer advisories for the menus in the Crown Grill and Main restaurants. There were animal-derived foods that could be served raw or undercooked in these restaurants.

Galley-Bakery

There was a continuous condensate drip from the deckhead exhaust vent. No food was impacted.

Galley-Deck 5 Hot Galley

There was a continuous condensate drip from the deckhead exhaust vent in front of walk-in cooler # 5625. No food was impacted.

Galley-Pastry Walk-In Cooler

The temperature of the bulk milk bag was 47°F. The milk was recently placed in the cooler and was moved to the walk-in freezer.

Galley-Pastry

Water was leaking from the deckhead panel in front of the cooking area and was collecting in a deckhead light cover. A crew member opened the deckhead hatch and noticed a leaking pipe. No food was impacted.

Galley-Pastry

A squeegee was stored behind a dough mixer and in front of the cleaning locker.

Galley-Deck 5 Forward

There was no ice scoop for the left ice machine located by the dishwashing area. The ice machine contained ice at the time of the inspection.

Galley-Deck 5 Potwash

There was heavy condensation on the deckhead of the in-use hood-type warewash machine. The condensation was dripping in front of the machine. There was steam all around the machine but no clean items were impacted.

Pantry-Officer's Mess

There was no 'WASH HANDS OFTEN' sign at the handwashing sink.

Inspection on Apr 16, 2011 | Score: 99

DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-Neptune Whirlpool Spas

Overflow gutter sections were missing from both port and starboard whirlpool spas. Water level in the -closed- starboard pool was 2 inches below the overflow gutter which reduces the effectiveness of the water filtration system.

DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-Calyspso Whirlpool Spas

Bottom of port whirlpool spa was in poor repair where coating was missing in several locations. Scheduled for refinishing in next dry dock.

Recreational Water Facilities-Children's Pool

Water in the -closed- childrens pool was cloudy and had a visible foam on the surface. Water level was 8 inches below surface overflow drains which reduces the effectiveness of the water filtration system.

Pantry-Housekeeping Trolley Pantry

Left over partially-filled and unopened food containers including chip bag, beverage cans and water bottles were found stored with clean linens in four housekeeping trolleys.

Preparation Room-Meat Holding Refrigerator #4706

The profile strip along the deckhead/bulkhead juncture to the right of the door was soiled.

Provisions-Corridor

There was one fly near the Bananas Room #3707.

Galley-Deck 5 - Pastry

The inside of the light cover above the cookers was soiled.

Galley-Deck 5 - Pastry

The circular exhaust vent near the mixer was dripping onto the deck. There was also condensation on the deckhead near the handwash station. No food items or preparation counters were impacted.

Galley-Deck 5 - Garde Manger

The circular exhaust vent near the handwash station was dripping onto the deck. No food items or preparation counters were impacted.

Galley-Deck 5 - Garde Manger

The lower ledge of the bulkhead to the left and behind the mixer was soiled.

Galley-Hot Section

The inside of the light covers above the broiler and grill were soiled. Two light cover fasteners above the broiler and one light cover fastener above the grill were missing.

Buffet-

On the left buffet line, the inside of the upper side sneeze shield near the plate stand was soiled. On the right buffet line, the inside of most of the self-closing sneeze shield doors were soiled.

Galley-Deck 6 - Coffee Pantry (Port)

The potable water delivery line and electrical cord from the coffee machines were draped across the counter top, making cleaning difficult.

Galley-Deck 6 - Hot Galley (Port and Starboard)

The door gaskets on some of the hot holding units were broken and worn. Staff stated new gaskets have been ordered.

Galley-Deck 5 - Bar

There was no backflow prevention device for the non-carbonated potable water connection for the soda dispenser hoses.

Galley-Cafe Caribe

There was excess condensation on the deckhead above the soiled end of the flight-type warewash machine. The machine was in use at the time of the inspection. Condensate was dripping onto the soiled items.

Pantry-Tradewinds

There were two flies near the multi-flow cabinet.

Inspection on Oct 07, 2010 | Score: 96

Recreational Water Facilities-Fecal Accident Plan

The disinfection policy and procedure (section 5.3.2) stated that staff were to use a 50 ppm halogen concentration solution for 4 hours contact time. This calculates to a CT value of 12000. The new CT value is 15300.

Potable Water-Cross-connection Control Program

There were four backflow prevention devices on the washing machines (2 hot/2 cold) in the deck 4 officers laundry. Two of the devices were Watts 9D and two were Watts N9. The backflow prevention device listing indicated that all four devices were Watts 9D.

Potable Water-Cross-connection Control Prgram

The backflow prevention device on the potable water line serving the decorative fountains on deck 15 were not on the cross-connection control program list.

Potable Water-Cross-connection Control Program

Watts S8 type backflow prevention devices were listed as the backflow prevention devices for the spa steam generator aroma therapy units. There were Watts N9 devices installed on these units.

Integrated Pest Management-International Cafe

There were 5-6 small flies on the bulkhead near the service side of the pantry door and two small flies on the bulkhead near the waste containers at the pantry exit door.

Bar-Mermaid - Front Bar Port Handwash Station

The interior rim of the handwash sink was soiled with mold at the counter juncture.

Buffet-Deck 15 - Horizon Court Buffet (Lido)

The decorative wood moldings along the deckhead above the service lines of the buffet and beverage stations were soiled with dust and grease.

Buffet-Deck 15 - Horizon Court Buffet (Lido) - Beverage Station (Vitality) - Center

The food contact surface (splash zone) of the milk dispenser was soiled with dried milk residue. The dispenser was not in use and empty. The food contact surface (splash zone) of the two adjacent juice dispensers was heavily soiled with a brown sticky residue.

Buffet-Deck 15 - Horizon Court Buffet (Lido) - Beverage Station (Vitality) - Center

The water supply lines and power cables for the two juice machines were draped across the countertop, making cleaning difficult. The counter surface below the utility lines was soiled.

Buffet-Deck 15 - Horizon Court Buffet (Lido) - Beverage Station (Vitality) - Center

The water supply lines and power cables for the two juice machines were across the countertop, making cleaning difficult. The counter surface below the utility lines was soiled.

Buffet-Deck 15 - Horizon Court Buffet (Lido) - Gazebo

The two drain line penetrations below the deep fat fryers were soiled with an accumulation of dried grease.

Buffet-Deck 15 - Horizon Court Buffet (Lido) - Gazebo Exhaust Hood

There was grease seeping from the seams of the deckhead, immediately outside the gazebo exhaust hood and in front of the rolling shutters protecting the grill and deep fat fryer. The area was covered with plastic wrap to contain the grease. There was also grease seeping from the deckhead access hatch for the rolling shutters. Additionally, there was an accumulation of grease along the rolling shutter door tracks, the bulkhead inside and outside the gazebo, and along the top of the gazebo entry door.

Buffet-Deck 15 - Horizon Court Buffet (Lido) - Gazebo Exhaust Hood

There was grease seeping from the seams of the deckhead, immediately outside the gazebo exhaust hood and in front of the rolling shutters protecting the grill and deep fat fryer. The area was covered with plastic wrap to contain the grease. There was also grease seeping from the deckhead access hatch for the rolling shutters. Additionally, there was an accumulation of grease along the rolling shutter door tracks, the bulkhead inside and outside the gazebo, and along the top of the gazebo entry door.

Buffet-Deck 15 - Horizon Court Buffet (Lido) - Port Side

A single large black fly was observed in the buffet area.

Buffet-Deck 15 - Horizon Court Buffet (Lido) - Aft Beverage Station

The food contact surface of the ice chute on the ice/water dispenser was lightly soiled with dust and an accumulation of a white substance.

Galley-Deck 15 - Pizzeria

The inside food contact surfaces of the ice machine storage bin had an accumulation of rust on all sides.

Galley-Deck 15 - Trident Grill

The deck at the waiter sorting station (soiled side) was not coved.

Galley-Deck 14 - Galley Hot Preparation

There was a wire whisk that had a handle with an open end cap. The inside of the handle was rough and not easily cleanable.

Galley-Deck 11 - Bell Box

The underside of the recently cleaned side-by-side grill and deep fat fryer was soiled with an accumulation of dried grease. Dried grease was also observed in the grease collection compartment of the deep fat fryer, along the inside left corner and along the top of the door.

Galley-Deck 11 - Bell Box

Seven containers of labeled medical grade water used for passenger humidification systems were stored in the bell box galley office.

Galley-Deck 5 - Soup Station

The stainless steel wire strainer had missing/separating pieces and the decorative center piece had rough surfaces. These features made cleaning difficult.

Galley-Deck 5 - Crew Dish Room

There was grey water pooling on the deck and in some locations was approximately 3 inches deep. It appeared that the scupper drains for the flight-type warewash machine were plugged.

Galley-Deck 5 - Crew Dish Room

Two large black flies and five small flies were observed along the soiled landing of the flight-type warewash machine.

Preparation Room-Deck 4 - Meat Preparation

The handle and the auger of the previously cleaned meat grinder were lightly soiled with meat debris and rust.

Galley-Deck 4 - Meat Preparation / Butcher

There were two white cuttings boards that were heavily scored.

Inspection on Mar 27, 2010 | Score: 97

Galley-Deck 6 Main Galley - Dishwash Port/Forward

The in-use flight-type conveyor dishwasher had a wash tank temperature of 155 °F according to the gauge mounted on the machine, but the tank temperature measured manually was 167 °F.

Galley-Deck 6 Main Galley - Dishwash Starboard/Forward

The in-use flight-type conveyor dishwasher had a wash tank temperature of only 153 °F on both the manual measure and the mounted gauge thermometer, while the manufacturer's data plate specified a minimum wash temperature of 160 °F.

Galley-Deck 6 Main Galley - Dishwash Starboard/Forward

The backflow preventer for the Silver Power chemical dispenser attached to the side of the large handwash basin was broken and should be replaced.

Galley-Deck 6 Main Galley - Garde' Manger

The foam wrapped insulation in undercounter technical compartment #4 (at the preparation sink) was heavily soiled with mold and the insulation was falling off the chiller lines.

Food Service General-All Food Areas

Filth flies were circulating throughout the food areas of the ship and the following were counted: deck 5 main galley pastry - 3, potwash - 4, crew galley - 2, crew mess and beverage station - 10, staff mess buffet - 4, provisions meat preparation room - 3, fish preparation room - 2, horizon court galley -2, horizon court gazebo areas and buffets - over 30. There were also fruit flies found in the following areas: deck 5 main galley garde' manger - 2 and crew galley - 1. All the above areas were in inoperation during the inspection and either food or food and clean equipment was present. Staff stated this was due to a heavy fly area the ship made a port call to 3 days prior.

Galley-Deck 5 Main Galley - Pastry

There was a single label used for the 7 day discard of 10 separate trays of prepared pastry dishes in reach-in upright refrigerator #9/10. The label listed assorted pastries with a preparation date of 26 March. One tray of mini cheese cakes was prepared according to the cooling log on 25 March.

Galley-Crew Galley - Walk-in Refrigerator

Two plastic boxes of cut and washed cabbage had a temperature of 51 °F. These were prepared and stored last night according to staff, so they were immediately discarded.

Buffet-Crew Buffet

The deckhead was heavily soiled directly above the clean plate holding area at the buffet counter.

Galley-Crew Galley - Dishwash Section

The in-use conveyor dishwashing machine had a wash tank temperature measured manually and displayed on the mounted gauge thermometer of only 156 °F, while the manufacturer's data plate specified a minimum wash temperature of 160 °F.

Preparation Room-Provisions - Vegetable Preparation

The cut and washed lettuce and greens in plastic bins inside walk-in refrigerator #4799 had a food temperature of 46-51 °F. Staff brought ice to cool these items.

Integrated Pest Management-Crew Training

Some of the staff who were trained in 2009 have not received their training certificates and they are not in the training binder.

Galley-Horizon Court Galley

A sheet pan half-filled with hot ham and cheese sandwiches was held at a temperature of 118-120 °F in a hot trolley in the galley. The sandwiches were cooked some 30 minutes prior and were removed for reheating.

Galley-Horizon Court Galley

One pan of grilled zuchini slices was found in an undercounter reach-in refrigerator with a preparation date of 26 March. There was no entry in the cooling log for this food.

Potable Water-Potable Water Tank Records

There was no record of flushing on PW 7P on February 4th.

DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-Starboard Calypso Whirlpool

The anti-entrapment drain cover was damaged. This whirlpool was closed.

Recreational Water Facilities-Oasis Pool

The shepherd's hook was not located in a prominent location.

Potable Water-Water Samples

A sample for bacteriological testing was taken from the far point every month. The three other sample sites were different each month.

Recreational Water Facilities-Fecal Accident Plan

The new CT value for loose stool is 10 ppm for 1530 minutes.

Potable Water-Cross-connection Control Program

The program did not list the backflow prevention devices for the hairsinks and footbaths in the salon and for the steam generator room.

Potable Water-Engine Room

The sample cock was greater than 3 meters from the chlorine injection point. However, the sample point was less than 3 meters from the chlorine injection point for bunkering and production. There was a small diameter pipe from the sample point to the sample cock.

Medical-

For the cruise 2/20-27, there were 2 food employees seen by medical both with 1 episode of vomiting and abdominal cramps. They were listed on the gastrointestinal illness log as a non-reportable case. These employees were isolated for 48 hours.

Pantry-Deck 8 Midship Pantry

The deck drain under the handwash sink was clogged.

Pantry-Deck 8 Midship Pantry

There were ice containers and utensil holders stored on a wet shelf inside the neutral locker.

Bar-Trade Winds Bar

There was raw, exposed wooden shelves and crates inside the storage cabinet.

Bar-International Cafe Bar

The faucet at the handwash sink was loose.

Other-International Cafe Food Service Area

There were trays of food on display that were on time control. The service time was longer than 4 hours. There were no discard labels on the trays.

Other-International Cafe Food Service Area

The back refrigeration unit was labeled as temperature control. However, there were discard labels on the outside of the refrigeration unit. Per staff, these units were on time control.

Other-Trident Grill

The time control plan stated that the warmer or hot dog roller was on time control. Per the chef, this unit was on temperature control.

Other-Trident Grill Warewash

There was condensate dripping from the deckhead onto the soiled landing of the dishwash machine.

Galley-Sabitini Garde Manger

There were two holes in the bulkhead inside technical compartment #3.

Galley-Sabitini Garde Hot Galley

The gasket for the combination oven was torn.