Inspection on Jun 23, 2014 | Score: 100

Buffet-Crew Mess

The light intensity was less than 110 lux between and behind the beverage equipment.

Buffet-Officer's Mess

Baskets of rolls placed on the tables were partially covered with linens, exposing some rolls to contamination.

Buffet-Staff Mess

The sneeze guards on the upper buffet shelves were positioned high, exposing the foods to contamination. During the inspection rolls and pie slices were on the upper shelves.

Buffet-Staff Mess

The light intensity was less than 220 lux along the buffet line. It appeared the lights were illuminating mostly the upper shelves.

Galley-Deck 5 - Pastry

A bucket of sanitizing solution was less than 50 ppm chlorine.

Galley-Deck 6 - Potwash Area

Condensation was dripping from the deckhead on the outside of the hood overhang at the clean storage racks. The condensation was dripping on to the deck behind the clean racks. No clean items were impacted.

Dining Room-Donotello, Canaletto, and Bernini

The light intensity could not be raised to 220 lux at the waiter stations. The electricians showed the inspector these areas had previously been addressed in their light assessment.

Galley-Crown Grill

Coving was missing at some areas on top of the tiles of the equipment/deck juncture. Work was in progress to replace the deck tiles in this area.

Galley-Sabatini's

The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the front preparation counter and at the pizza oven.

Other-Prego

The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the handwash station.

Other-Horizon Court Gazebo

The crew member working in this area had a thick moustache that protruded past the corners of his mouth. He was not wearing a beard restraint.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Records

The ship's records showed that the testable backflow preventers were last tested 54 weeks ago, resulting in them being two weeks overdue for their required testing.

Potable Water-Far Point Chart

The chart for the day of the inspection was mounted to show an incorrect time for the recording. At 15:30 local time, the chart pen was at 16:15 local time. The crew member responsible for the chart changing reported using current local time for the ship's water records.

Integrated Pest Management-Records

The periodic review of the Integrated Pest Management plan was not documented in the onboard records.

Inspection on Oct 07, 2013 | Score: 99

Medical-Underlying Illness

The underlying illness column on the acute gastroenteritis (AGE) log did not always include a direct answer to the presence of an underlying illness.

Medical-Pantry

The top shelf of the food storage cabinet had dry and crusty food residue in several locations. No food was present during the inspection.

Ventilation-AC Unit 8/4/03

A significant accumulation of dirt was present in the far compartment of the condensate collection pan. Dirt was also accumulated the entire length of the right side of the condensate collection.

Dining Room-Bernini Dining Room

The breakfast menu in the 'From the Sea Selections' had a Smoked Salmon, Bagel and Cream Cheese dish. The asterisk indicating that a dish could be ordered undercooked highlighted the cream cheese rather than the smoked salmon, which was the ingredient that was not fully cooked.

Galley-Bernini Dining Room Entrance Beverage Station

The ice machine bin lid was left open in this high traffic area.

Galley-Dishwashing

The forward dishwashing area had condensate on the canopy and the bulkhead at the soiled end of the dishwasher. No clean dishware was impacted.

Galley-Time Management Plan

The time management plan being used for breakfast was not posted in the Deck 5 galley since breakfast was only usually prepared and served in Deck 6. The passenger unloading on the day of the inspection changed the normal meal preparation and service arrangements.

Galley-Potwash Area

Buffalo chopper lids were severely chipped, pitted and gouged creating difficult to clean surfaces in these pieces of equipment.

Galley-Garde Manger and Hot Galley

Food slicer backplate had dried food soil in the lower recessed area where the food discharges from the blade. This condition was also noted in the hot galley slicer.

Provisions-Fruit and Vegetable Walk-In Cooler #4723

Mildew was noted on the fins on the evaporator nearest the door. The evaporator at the back of the walk-in cooler was covered with ice which decreased the unit's cooling ability.

Provisions-Meat Walk-In Freezer #4714

Water was collecting in two deckhead mounted light fixtures and was dripping to form an icicle in one of the cover screw holes. No food stored below was being impacted.

Provisions-Poultry Walk-In Freezer #4737

Water that was dripping from a deckhead hatch was freezing on cartons of poultry stored below the hatch.

Other-Sabatini's Restaurant

Food soil was noted on the deck inside the fire door channels.

Other-Prego's Galley

Two trays of plastic glasses were inverted on a solid plastic tray trapping the moisture inside the glasses.

Other-Trident Grill

One house fly was seen in the pantry of Trident Grill.

Other-Trident Grill

Tiles were missing from the decorative tile bulkhead below the Trident Grill sign which created a difficult to clean area.

Galley-Walk-In Cooler #5611

Three large plastic pans of chopped cabbage were found in the walk-in cooler at internal temperatures of 47°-57°F. These pans were recorded one time on the cooling log at 52°F 10 minutes before the inspectors entered the area. The way the pans were stacked together could have limited cooling.

Galley-Dishwashing

Heavy condensate was noted dripping from the canopy and deckhead above the soiled end of the dishwasher. No clean ware was being affected at the time of the inspection.

Buffet-Preparation Areas

The brackets with the rubber seals holding the glass panels on the top of the half walls that separate the preparation areas from the dining area and the island buffets to the brass glass supports were soiled and difficult to clean.

Galley-Hot Galley

The left tilting pan support next to the bulkhead had a difficult to clean seam where the sealant was coming out of the joint.

Bar-Promenade

The backflow preventer on the water supply line to the coffee machine was leaking from the air relief hole indicating a possible failure of the device.

Bar-Lobby

The water supply line backflow preventer for the soft drink machine was leaking from the air relief hole indicating a possible failure of the device.

Inspection on Jun 09, 2013 | Score: 95

Dining Room-Consumer Advisory

The dining room breakfast menu included eggs cooked to order and there was no consumer advisory in the menu or an asterisk noted at the egg dishes to indicate the advisory notice. Staff stated that the advisory change for menu's was on order and during the interim period consumer advisory cards were placed on every dining room table. The advisory was present on each table and did identify undercooked eggs as a possible risk.

Food Service General-Galleys - Undercounter Refrigerators

Several 2 and 3 door undercounter reach-in refrigerators had a warped condition on one or two of the doors where a gap was present at the lower door and the door frame when closed. The gap was large enough to pass a set of folded sheets of paper from outside to the interior of the refrigerator. This condition was less severe in some areas, but significant in the following: D5 main galley soup station - undercounter refrigerator #2 on the far left of three doors; pastry undercounter refrigerator #5 on doors 1 and 3, and #7 undercounter refrigerator on door 3; crew galley undercounter refrigerator #6 on the right of two doors; D6 main galley starboard/forward pastry service line on the right door of the undercounter refrigerator below the ice cream chest freezer; and hot galley soup station starboard on the left door of the #10 undercounter reach-in refrigerator.

Food Service General-Galleys and Provisions

Live fruit flies or drain flies were noted in several areas of the food operations, including the following: D5 main galley - bakery - one fruit fly on forward bulkhead behind the floor mixer and one drain fly on the internal surface of the bowl in the left mixer, two fruit flies on the deckhead over the flour bin counter; pastry - one drain fly on the canopy exhaust hood exterior beside the knife locker; crew galley - aft counter one fruit fly on the deckhead near the air supply diffuser; crew mess buffet - one fruit fly on the deckhead at the starboard/aft porthole window; D6 main galley - aft/port beverage station - one fruit fly on the deckhead beside the blast chiller; provisions vegetable preparation room - one fruit fly on the deckhead over the potato peeler; and sabbatini galley - one fruit fly on the deckhead near the walk-in refrierator door.

Galley-Deck 5 Main Galley - Garde' Manger

A canape appetizer was noted in refrigeration with cold smoked salmon present. Staff stated this was for tray service to guests as part of private parties, but there was no specific advisory provided to point out the health risks associated with consumption of this undercooked fish.

Galley-Deck 5 Main Galley - Garde' Manger

One deep stainless steel pan containing shredded cabbage was found inside walk-in refrigerator 5607 with an internal food temperature between 45 and 48 °F. Staff stated that it was cut and placed in the refrigerator last night, so all was discarded.

Galley-Crew Galley - Dishwash

During active use of the conveyor dishwash machine the wash tank temperature gauge indicated a wash water tempoerature of 155 °F and a manual measure of the water revealed a wash temperature of 156 °F. The manufacturer's data plate specified a wash temperature minimum of 160 °F.

Galley-Crew Galley - Pot Wash

During active use of the hood type pot wash machine there was a water leak from the corner of the canopy exhaust hood on the clean end. There was no impact on clean items exiting this machine.

Preparation Room-Butcher Shop

There was a water leak from a seam between deckhead panels, with water poolinng on the counter below and some spilling over to the door of the undercounter reach-in refrigerator. There was no food preparation at the time.

Galley-Sabbatini Galley

The artificial light level behind the coffee and espresso machine was below the minimum 110 lux.

Bar-Pool Bar

One large plastic container of heavy cream was set on the bar counter between uses. The cream container had a 7 day discard label affixed. The manager stated that this was not on time control and it was intended for storage under refrigeration between uses.

Other-Deck 14 Hamburger Grill

During active grilling there was visible smoke that entered the canopy exhaust hood and then drifted throughout the grill area, the adjacent bar and the pizzeria. Using a paper towel to check the hood there was no suction evident.

Pantry-Tradewinds Bar - Pantry

The door to the pantry was pinned open, providing easy access to flying pests. This bar and pantry are on an open deck.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Log

The ship's non-testable backflow prevention device log was incomplete. The log was divided up into decks and the log for deck 1 and 15 listed the area where a backflow device was installed, but did not list the type of device nor the plumbing system component. Also, some of the logs did not list the date that the devices were periodically inspected.

Potable Water-Far Point

The free halogen residual measured by the halogen analyzer at the far point was not accurate to within 0.2 ppm. At the time of the far point analysis, the analyzer read a free halogen value of 1.77 ppm and readings taken by the inspector's electronic test kit measured 1.33 and 1.40 ppm.

Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool Secondary Antientrapment

Throughout the assessment of the ships whirlpool spa and other recreational water facilities (RWF;s) the staff responsible for monitoring and maintenance of these systems was not fully aware of the operatiions. There was a need for physical review in different areas more than once. A significant error involved the assessment of what was said to be suction fittings installed on the ships 11 whirlpool spas. During the inspection the ship's staff confirmed their presence, but following the inspection evidence provided by the corporate office confirmed they were in fact removed and no suction was present in any of those whirlpools.

Medical-Crew Member Reporting

A waiter who experienced 4 diarrhea episodes beginning at 0500 on 26 May did not report until 1615 later that day. Time sheet records indicated that the employee worked from 0600-0900 and from 1200-1500.

Integrated Pest Management-Garbage Room

Active surveillance records indicated that the garbage room was only inspected once in the month of May.

Integrated Pest Management-Pesticide/Safety

The IPM plan did not have a record of all pesticides currently onboard the vessel nor did the plan have health and safety procedures to protect the passengers and crew when applying the pesticides.

Inspection on Feb 07, 2013 | Score: 81

Buffet-Starboard

There was no serving utensil for a container of cereal out for passenger self service.

Preparation Room-Fish

Beneath the preparation counter, one previously cleaned cutting board in storage was soiled with food debris. This cutting board was rewashed and sanitized.

Provisions-Frozen Vegetables

Water was leaking from the deckhead onto boxes of lima beans. A plastic bin had been placed on top of the lima beans to collect the water.

Provisions-Frozen Vegetables

Frozen water from the deckhead leak above had accumulated on boxes of lima beans.

Galley-

The cooling logs indicated pasta was prepared on 5 February, however the food item had a 7-day discard date beginning on 6 February. Cooling times for the pasta were 16:09 at 158°F and 18:09 at 38°F on 5 February.

Galley-

On the day of the inspection, the cooling logs indicated mixed vegetables began cooling at 08:45 with a product temperature of 158°F. At 11:15 there was no 2-hour cooling time written on the logs.

Galley-

The light intensity was less than 220 lux on all areas of the preparation counter across from the flat grill and on all areas of the preparation counter above the fresh eggs undercounter cold holding unit. Staff replaced the light covers and the light intensity on the fresh eggs preparation counter was increased.

Galley-

Inside undercounter refrigerator #8, a container of ground lamb had a discard label indicating a production date of 28 January and a use by date of 5 February, exceeding the 7-day discard requirement. Staff working in the area stated the food product was not prepared there.

Galley-Deck 5 - Potwash

Excess steam emanated from the potwash machine during the wash cycle. According to the gauges, temperatures and pressure for the wash and rinse cycles were in compliance with the manufacturer's specifications.

Galley-Deck 5 - Coffee Station Forward

The light intensity was less than 110 lux between and behind the beverage equipment.

Galley-Deck 5 - Center Microwave Counters

The light intensity was less than 220 lux on the two preparation counters.

Galley-Deck 6 - Beverage Station

The soap dispenser at the handwash station was inoperable.

Galley-Deck 6 - Beverage Station

The previously cleaned white plastic panel surrounding the juice machine dispensing ports and inside the machine around the juice container inserts were soiled.

Galley-Deck 6 - Beverage Station

The potable water lines and electrical cords from the two coffee machines were draped across the counter top, making cleaning difficult.

Galley-Deck 6 - Forward Service Line

The inside of the previously cleaned grease pan housings for the right groove grill and the port side flat grill were soiled with grease residue.

Other-Crown Grill

The far right lid for cold well #2 was cracked on the inside.

Other-Crown Grill

An open ended wire whisk and an open ended strainer were stored in the clean storage racks. These items were discarded.

Other-Sabatini's

A soiled waffle maker was stored on the preparation counter. Staff stated the waffle maker was last used during the breakfast service that day, but not in this food outlet.

Other-Pizzeria and Hamburger Grill

The time control plans indicated potentially hazardous foods were to be discarded every 3.5 hours at 14:00, 17:30, 21:00, and 23:00. Foods, such as cheese, sliced lettuce, and sliced tomatoes, in the counter cold top were not labeled with their discard times.

Medical-Crew Member Reporting

A review of the acute gastroenteritis (AGE) logs for the last five cruises revealed there were three crew members who experienced AGE symptoms and continued to work after those symptoms began. Specifically, (1) an engine cadet had an onset of AGE symptoms on 31 January at 12:00, but did not report to the medical center until 3 February at 16:55; (2) an assistant buffet steward had an onset of AGE symptoms on 20 January at 09:30, but did not report to the medical center until 16:00 that day; (3) a spa massage therapist had an onset of AGE symptoms on 17 December at 10:00, but did not report to the medical center until 18 December at 09:00. A similar violation was written on the previous inspection.

Recreational Water Facilities-Pool in Spa Area

The free residual halogen measured by the staff's and inspector's test kits was consistently over 10 ppm on several checks. Staff closed the pool until the halogen level could be corrected.

Recreational Water Facilities-Neptune Pool

The free residual halogen measured by the staff's and inspector's test kits was consistently over 5 ppm on several checks. Staff closed the pool until the halogen level could be corrected.

Recreational Water Facilities-Safety Signs

The safety signs at the Neptune Pool and Calypso Pool did not have the bather load information.

Recreational Water Facilities-Turnover Rates & Bather Loads

The turnover rates and bather loads for all of the RWFs were calculated using the manufacturer's flow rate of the pumps and not the actual rates measured by flow meters. The turnover rates and bather loads were not calculated during the previous inspection.

Recreational Water Facilities-Analyzer-Chart Recorders Sample Lines

The sample lines for the analyzer-chart recorders for 6 out of the 9 RWFs were still in progress to be located after the compensation tanks. The staff estimated a target completion date of June 2013. During the previous inspection it was found that all RWF sample lines were after the compensation tanks.

Potable Water-Bunkering and Production

There was no record on the charts that the halogen and pH analyzer-chart recorders were calibrated at the beginning of bunkering or production or when potable water production was re-started after a period of technical water production. Also, the charts were not initialed.

Potable Water-Production

On 23 January, the free residual halogen was not monitored for several hours when the analyzer-chart recorder malfunctioned.

Potable Water-Distillate Water Lines

The distillate water lines from the evaporators to the potable water chlorine injection were not striped or painted in accordance with ISO 14726 standards (blue/gray/blue). The lines were striped blue/brown/blue.

Room Service-Warewash

A rack of soiled carafe lids and a stack of several soiled plate covers were stored directly on the deck in front of the soiled drop-off counter.

Room Service-Warewash

The handwashing sink in front of the soiled drop-off counter was blocked by a rack with soiled utensils placed directly on the deck in front of the sink.

Room Service-Hot Section

The crew member working in this area used a fork in one hand to put a piece of salmon on the plate, but used his other bare hand to move the salmon from the edge of the plate into the center, lightly touching the salmon with two fingers.

Pantry-Central Pantry 10540

The light intensity was less than 110 lux to the left and back of the ice machine.

Bar-International Café

The sign instructing frequent handwashing posted over the handwashing sink was partially blocked by another sign with handwashing steps. This was corrected.

Bar-Sky Walkers

There were potentially hazardous foods placed out for self-service on tables on a daily basis from 17:00 to 19:00 where time was used as a public health control, but there was no time control plan available in the area.

Pantry-Sky Walkers

The light intensity was less than 110 lux to the left and back of the ice machine.

Bar-Ice Cream Bar

The technical compartments for undercounter refrigerators #1 and #2 were soiled with an accumulation of dust.

Bar-Ice Cream Bar

The milk stored in undercounter refrigerator #1 was labeled with a 4-hour discard label indicating time control, but the time control plan did not indicate the milk in that refrigerator was on time control and the refrigerator was not labeled as such.

Housekeeping-Deck 5 Midship Passenger Restrooms

The handicap stalls had handwashing sinks, but there were no signs advising users to wash their hands.

Inspection on Apr 25, 2012 | Score: 98

Provisions-Deck 4 - Vegetable

Condensate collected along the seams of the stainless steel deckhead panels and some deckhead mounted light fixtures of the walk-in vegetable cold holding box No. 4723 and was dripping onto the deck below. According to the staff, moisture had accumulated in the stainless steel deckhead panels and this would be mitigated during the next dry dock.

Provisions-Deck 4 - Vegetable

A green and black substance soiled numerous seams of the deckhead panels of the vegetable holding box No. 4723. In addition, the ventilation fan in the corner was soiled along the stainless steel guard.

Food Service General-Artificial Illumination

The artificial illumination around numerous pieces of deck and counter-mounted food equipment was not sufficient. In addition, some handwash stations did not have adequate illumination. Lighting deficiencies were noted in the crew galley, main galley, Sabatini's and bars. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Buffet-Deck 5 - Crew Mess Beverage

The underside of the bulk milk dispensers had corrosion where the stainless steel side panels joined the galvanized metal bottom panel, which made cleaning difficult.

Buffet-Deck 5 - Crew Mess Beverage

Numerous cracks made cleaning difficult on top of the counter-mounted juice dispenser immediately adjacent to the lid protecting the juice concentrate. The staff indicated the juice machine would be replaced.

Galley-Deck 5 - Soup Station

Cracks along the top of the buffalo chopper lid along the non-food contact and inside food contact surfaces make cleaning difficult.

Galley-Deck 5 - Roast Station

Old food residue soiled the installed thermometer probe and the right wall of the blast chiller.

Galley-Deck 5 - Chef's Office

Food residue soiled the blades of the hand-held immersion-type mixer.

Galley-Deck 5 - Induction Wok

Excessive sealant around the juncture of the wok heating element and the stainless steel counter of the induction wok and hot-plate made cleaning difficult. In addition, the wok heating element surface had a small fracture.

Galley-Deck 5 - Pastry

Corrosion was present along what appeared to be dissimilar metals used in the construction of the commercial-type ice cream maker blades. In addition, stainless steel weld repairs along the ends were not smooth, which made cleaning difficult.

Galley-Deck 6 - Service Bar Counter

Moisture was dripping from a deckhead hatch immediately in front of the service bar.

Galley-Deck 6 - Service Bar Counter

Moisture from the deckhead leak dripped directly onto a stainless steel table/counter immediately in front of the service bar.

Galley-Deck 6 - Hot Line

Food residue soiled the installed thermometer probe of the blast chiller.

Galley-Deck 14 - Gazebo

Grease deposits soiled the stainless steel shutters and bulkhead and deckhead immediately adjacent to the shutters.

Galley-Consumer Advisory

Menus for the main dining did not contain an asterisk denoting foods of animal-derived origin that could be served undercooked may increase the risk of foodborne illness. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Galley-Deck 12 - Production Galley

The first cook had an open boil on his right hand. He had just reported to work just after shift change, and was reported to not have worked with food. He was not aware that he was not supposed to work with an open sore on his hand. The food and beverage manager directed the first cook to immediately report to medical, and not to return to work until cleared by the doctor.

Galley-Deck 6 - Sauce Station

Condensate formed along the light inside the ventilation hood, located immediately above the hot plates.

Galley-Deck 6 - Sauce Station

Condensate from the ventilation hood light dripped onto the hot plates below.

Children Area-Deck 15 - Fun Zone

The distance from the top of the step stools to the sink counter in the children's restroom measured 26-inches. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Medical-Crew Member Reporting

During the 11-25 April cruise, a buffet steward had an onset of reportable acute gastroenteritis (AGE) symptoms on 12 April at 12:00, but did not report to the medical center until 14 April at 09:50. His 72-hour self-administered questionnaire stated he went to the crew mess on 12-13 April for breakfast, lunch and dinner. His time card indicated he worked on 12 and 13 April from 06:00-10:00, 11:30-14:30, and 17:00-22:00.

Medical-AGE Surveillance Log

The spreadsheet used for collecting AGE illness information did not contain all the information specified in Annex 13.2 of the 2011 VSP Operations Manual and was not in the exact order required.

Recreational Water Facilities-Turnover Rates and Bather Loads

The turnover rate and bather loads were not calculated for each recreational water facility. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Recreational Water Facilities-Sample Lines

The sample lines for the analyzer chart recorders for all of the recreational water facilities were located after the compensation tank. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Recreational Water Facilities-Safety Signs

The safety signs at the swimming pools, whirlpools, and children's pool did not contain all of the requirements as specified in the 2011 VSP Operations Manual.

Recreational Water Facilities-Depth Markers

Not all of the recreational water facilities had depth markers in both feet and meters. For the Neptune Pool, the depth markers written in meters could not be seen from inside the pool. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Recreational Water Facilities-Life Saving Equipment

The shepherd's hooks for all of the recreational water facilities were not long enough to reach the center of the deepest portion of the pools plus two feet. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Recreational Water Facilities-Swimming Pool Antientrapment

The drain covers for the swimming pools met antientrapment standards, but they were not stamped with all of the required information in the 2011 VSP Operations Manual.

Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)

One of the trigger points for code red was when the number of reportable AGE cases among passengers or crew reached '2% within 72 hours' instead of 2% at any time. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Housekeeping-OPRP

The OPRP did not indicate procedures for returning the vessel to normal operating conditions after an outbreak. (2011 VSP Operations Manual)

Inspection on Oct 12, 2011 | Score: 98

Other-Ice Cream Bar

A previously cleaned sanitizer bucket was stored inverted on the deck.

Dining Room-Crew Mess Beverage Station

There was a large amount of scoring on the inside of the ice dispenser chute.

Galley-Prego Pizzeria

One small fly was over the food preparation counter. This area was not in use at the time of the inspection.

Galley-Prego Pizzeria

The coating on one light bulb above the middle food warmer was significantly peeling. The light bulb was removed.

Galley-Prego Pizzeria

Refractory was on the left side of the pizza baking stones in all four previously cleaned pizza oven compartments.

Galley-Prego Pizzeria

The steel shell inside all four pizza oven compartments was separating from the pizza baking stones and buckling, creating a gap which allowed the refractory to come loose on the food contact surfaces.

Preparation Room-

One small fly was over the potato peeler equipment. This area was not in use during the inspection.

Bar-International Cafe

The handwashing sink did not have running water and staff reported it had been this way for a few days. There was another handwashing sink available in the bar pantry approximately 25 feet away that was operating properly.

Galley-

The handwash station adjacent to the slicer was inaccessible by the open fire screen door #5.07.03.

Galley-

A cleaning brush was in the handwash sink adjacent to the soiled warewash area. The brush was removed.

Dining Room-Crew Mess Beverage Station

There was significant scaling and soil on the inside of the ice dispenser chute.

Galley-Warewashing

One small fly was in the soiled area of the warewash station.

Galley-Horizon Court

There were previously clean frying pans, utensils, and a cutting board stored with paperwork and signage in a locker labeled 'non-food items'.

Buffet-Horizon Court Port Side

The chlorine sanitizing solution in a bucket adjacent to the french toast/pancake station was less than 50 mg/L.

Galley-Deck 5 Warewashing Area

Excessive condensation was collecting on the deckhead and adjacent bulkhead above the pot wash single rack warewash machine.

Dining Room-Crown Grill

All the tables were preset with bread plates and glasses that were not covered nor inverted more than 5 hours before service.

Bar-Explorer

There were several areas of the counter/deck juncture that were not coved on the service side of the bar.

Galley-Pastry

An insect control light trap device was over the dough divider machine. The machine was not in use at the time of the inspection.

Galley-Bell Box

Excessive condensation was collecting on the deckhead and dripping on soiled warewash storage racks above the conveyor flight type warewash machine.

Galley-Bell Box

There was no consumer advisory statement for consumers ordering cooked to order food through room service, such as hamburgers and eggs that could be served undercoooked.

Buffet-Starboard Yogurt Station

One small fly was over sealed yogurt containers in the buffet station. This station was in use during the inspection.

Dining Room-Horizon Starboard Aft Waiter Station

A bucket of chlorine sanitizing solution was less than 50 mg/L.

Buffet-Horizon Port Side

No serving tongs were available for the in-use waffle station. Serving tongs were provided.

Buffet-Horizon Port Side and Starboard

Sealant used as coving between the counter/deck juncture on several buffet stations such as the bread, cereal, deli meats, and fruit was peeling in several areas.

Galley-Horizon Court Corridor

One small fly was in the galley corridor of locker #14612.

Galley-Horizon Locker #14612

Several previously cleaned pots and pans were stored with display items such as baskets, holders, and decorations.

Galley-Horizon Locker #14612

A wet mop was stored in this locker with previously clean pots, pans, and display items.

Other-Ice Cream Bar

The scupper was not draining below the handwash sink and discharge water was pooling on the deck.

Galley-Trident Grill

Previously cleaned wash, rinse, and sanitizer buckets were stored inverted on the deck.

Housekeeping-Individual Cabin Whirlpools

Disinfection logs for private cabin whirlpools did not include the type of the halogen-based disinfectant or appropriate CT Value.

Housekeeping-Central Pantries 8524 and 12530

The lighting adjacent to and behind the ice machines was less than 110 lux.

Housekeeping-Spa Deck 15

Signs advising users to wash their hands were not posted at the spa handwashing stations. In addition, the men's and women's toilet room doors in the spa were not set up as hands free exits, and there was not a sign posted for users to use towels or tissues to open the doors.

Children Area-

Two child size toilets measured 17 inches (403 mm) above the deck and did not have a step stool. Also, the handwash sink measured 33 inches (804 mm) above the deck and did not have a step stool.

Children Area-

The hot water temperature at the child-sized and accessible sink measured 118°F.

Medical-Food Handler Isolation

On 11 September 2011, a male stateroom steward had an onset of 5 episodes of diarrhea starting at 10:00. The 72-hour food/beverage questionnaire filled out by the steward, indicated the steward ate lunch in the crew mess at 13:00. The medical records indicated the steward reported to medical on 11 September 2011 at 17:00. It was unclear if the steward worked during the period of onset until reporting to medical.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis Surveillance Log

The AGE surveillance log did not contain all elements outlined in Annex 13.2.2 of the 2011 VSP Operations Manual, and not all elements were listed in the order required.

Recreational Water Facilities-Turnover Rates

Turnover rates were not available for any of the RWFs.

Recreational Water Facilities-Cartridge Filters

Documentation for the inspection, cleaning, and disinfection of the cartridge filters were not available at the time of the inspection.

Recreational Water Facilities-Hair/Lint Strainers

Documentation for the cleaning and disinfection of the hair and lint strainer and the hair and lint strainer housing was not available at the time of the inspection.

Recreational Water Facilities-Bather Load

Documentation for the maximum bather load for each RWF was not available at the time of the inspection.

Recreational Water Facilities-Fecal/Vomit Accident Log

The fecal/vomit accident log did not indicate if the fecal incident was formed or loose.

Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool/Spa Pool Probes

It was not clear if the whirlpool, spa or spa pool analyzer probes could measuring 10 ppm of halogen.

Recreational Water Facilities-Safety Signs

The safety signs posted at all RWFs did not include the bather load number or 'shower before entering the facility.' Also, the children's wading pool did not include 'take children on frequent bathroom breaks' or 'take children on frequent toilet breaks.'

Recreational Water Facilities-Depth Markers

Depth markers on the RWFs listed depth in feet but not in meters.

Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool/Spa Pool Safety Signs

The safety signs for whirlpools and spa pools did not include a caution against exceeding 15 minutes of exposure.

Children Area-

The combined children's toilet room and diaper changing area did not have a means to exit the toilet room without using bare hands.

Galley-Horizon Toilet Room

The unisex toilet room used by food workers did not have a sign stating 'Wash Hands After Using Toilet'.

Inspection on May 21, 2011 | Score: 97

Buffet-Trident Grill

There was corrosion on the underside of the heating element fixture.

Food Service General-Flat and Grooved Grills

There was an accumulation of debris along the front lower lip and sides of the flat and grooved grills. These areas had previously been sealed, but the sealant was missing in many places.

Buffet-Horizon Court Gazebo

There was a dark liquid leaking from the bottom compartments on the two grills. This liquid was pooling on the deck.

Buffet-Horizon Court Starboard Line

The soup kettle out for self-service was not under a sneeze shield or otherwise passively protected. There was a lid on the kettle, but it had to be removed for service by the consumer.

Galley-Dishwash Area

The bottom plastic panel in the upper compartment of the forward ice machine was soiled.

Dining Room-Donatello

Two tea pitchers were stored upright, impeding air drying. The pitchers were wet inside.

Galley-Deck 6 Starboard Forward Dishwash Area

There was a leak on one of the water lines to the handwash station on the clean end of the dishwash machine. This was corrected.

Galley-Deck 6 Hot Galley

There was missing and recessed grout between some of the deck tiles.

Galley-Deck 6 Aft Starboard Dishwash Area Toilet Room

There was no sign advising users to wash their hands after using the toilet.

Galley-Deck 5 Pastry

There was no data plate on the undercounter dishwash machine.

Galley-Deck 5 Pastry

There was missing and recessed grout between some of the deck tiles.

Galley-

There was a leak from the vent on the backflow prevention device for the combination oven.

Buffet-Crew Mess

A bowl of apples was not under a sneeze shield or otherwise protected on the aft side of the mess. In addition, there were no serving utensils for this bowl and two other bowls of apples. The bowl was moved under a sneeze shield and utensils were provided.

Preparation Room-Fish

Five pans of various types of fish in the walk-in refrigerator were measured at between 47 and 48°F. These fish had preparation dates of 19 May. These pans were located on the second shelf from the top. There were other bins of fish on the bottom two shelves, and these were all 41°F or below. The air temperature of the walk-in was measured at 48°F. The bulkhead mounted air cooling unit was on defrost and warm air was coming from the bottom of the unit. The cover on the cooling unit was removed and there was excessive ice build-up at the bottom of the unit, which prevented the unit from cooling properly. The ice was removed and the unit began to function properly. The five pans of fish were discarded.

Preparation Room-Fish

The air temperature of the walk-in refrigerator was measured at 48°F. The bulkhead mounted air cooling unit was on defrost and warm air was coming from the bottom of the unit. The cover on the cooling unit was removed and there was excessive ice build-up at the bottom of the unit, which prevented the unit from cooling properly. The ice was removed and the unit began to function properly.

Bar-Wheelhouse

There were two small black flies around the draft beer taps on the front counter. The bar was closed at the time of the inspection.

Medical-Storage Room

Boxes of breakfast cereal and tea were stored in this room with a mop and a mop bucket.

Medical-Pantry

The sanitizing chlorine solution concentration was measured at 400 ppm. This area was in use at the time of the inspection. The solution was discarded.

Children Area-Fun Zone

Several previously-cleaned Lego blocks were stacked together during air drying.

Recreational Water Facilities-Halogen Analyzer Charts

The halogen analyzer charts for all 6 pools and 11 whirlpools were not initialed from 5 January 2011 to 28 April 2011.

Inspection on Jan 05, 2011 | Score: 99

Galley-Deck 6 - Hot Galley

Meat slicer had a small amount of old food soil on metal support below the cone shaped rubber gasket.

Galley-Deck 6 - Hot Galley

Backflow prevention device for water supply to combination oven #14 had a plug screwed into the air relief vent preventing its proper functioning. Malfunctioning valve was replaced during the inspection.

Provisions-Wine Storage

Six bottles of wine were stored directly on the deck during the reprovisioning.

Galley-Dishwashing

Water was leaking from panel inside the clean end ventilation hood over the clean dish conveyor. Repairs were started immediately to correct the discharge.

Galley-Food Lift

Food lift K1 had a gap in the perimeter of the deck where it joined the cars bulkhead cove. A build up of food debris was noted in this gap.

Buffet-Hot Galley

Counter in Gazebo grill behind the grill station had a difficult to clean gap around the marble counter top. A build up of food soil was noted in this gap along the seam at the bottom of this counter top.

DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-Children's and Calypso Starboard and Port

There were several dates since the last inspection where the daily backwashing of the sand filters was not recorded.

Potable Water-Spa

The two reduced pressure assembly backflow prevention devices on the potable water lines to the spa/salon were continuously dripping from the vents.

Pantry-Martini

The locking cylinder was missing on the door from the pantry to the front bar, exposing a hole.

Inspection on Jul 17, 2010 | Score: 99

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

In the cross-connection control program, the list of backflow devices for the passenger and crew cabins did not indicate the plumbing component (shower or toilet).

Potable Water-Port Bunker Station

The lowest fill line did not have a chain to prevent the cap from contacting the deck when hanging free. That filling line was not in use during the inspection.

Potable Water-USPH Cleaning Pantry - Room 4351

A hose was connected to the bucket fill faucet below the handwash sink. This hose provided water to chemical mixing stations in the room. At least one of the mixing stations did not have a backflow device. The bucket fill faucet had a non-continuous pressure backflow device, but the water flow was controlled at each mixing station.

Potable Water-Spa (deckhead outside cabin L227)

Both of the reduced pressure backflow assemblies for the spa had a constant drip at the atmospheric vent.

Bar-Lobby Bar

In the technical compartment below the speed rail, the far right penetration into the floor of the compartment was not sealed at the top.

Buffet-Hot Food Line

There were missing deckhead panels above the hot food line.

Buffet-Technical Compartments

The compressor units inside the technical compartments at the buffet stations were dusty.

Buffet-Decks

There was missing and recessed deck grout in the buffet areas.

Food Service General-Fryers Drains

There were openings around the drain lines for the fryers.

Galley-Warewash

The deck drain under the pre-wash station was clogged.

Buffet-Starboard, Forward and Midship Coffee Stations

There was an insufficient amount of light at these coffee stations.

Food Service General-Ovens and Pizza Ovens

There were slotted fasteners inside these units.

Galley-

There was recessed and missing deck grout, especially along the stainless steel and deck tile junctures and along the scuppers at the tilting kettles.

Galley-

There was an excessive amount of steam from the combination oven. The gasket was loose.

Galley-Potwash

The data plate for the single rack potwash machine stated the rinse plate temperature between 160 and 180° F. It did not state the minimum temperature for the final rinse water temperature gauge.

Galley-Bellbox

Four out of six final rinse nozzles on the dishwash machine did not have an effective spray pattern.

Galley-Sabitini

The stainless steel cover for the electrical wires for the left induction unit was loose.

Galley-Sabitini

There was a piece of raw, exposed wood inside the wine locker.

Galley-Crown Grill

There was a container of cooked potato inside the reach-in refrigerator with a production date of July 13th. However, the cooling log showed the potatoes were cooked and cooled on July 12th.

Galley-Deck 6 Portside Warewash

The faucet was leaking on the right handwash sink at the bank of handwash sinks.

Galley-Deck 6 Potwash

The data plate for the single rack potwash machine stated the rinse plate temperature between 160 and 180° F. It did not state the minimum temperature for the final rinse water temperature gauge.

Galley-Deck 6 Garde Manger

A review of the cooling log showed on July 14th, a cooked chicken was placed inside the blast chiller at 120° F. When questioned, the cook stated that the raw chicken was cooked to 120° F on the grill, placed inside the blast chiller and cooled down to below 41° F. Once cooled, the chicken was prepared for sandwiches.

Galley-Deck 6 Garde Manger

The cooling log containing the improperly cooked chicken was reviewed and signed by a supervisor. The log had no mention of the improper cooking temperature or any corrections to the problem.

Galley-Deck 5

There was recessed and missing deck grout, especially along the scuppers near the tilting kettles.

Galley-Deck 5

The deck drains under the tilting kettles were not draining. There was about 2 inches of liquid inside the drains.

Inspection on Jan 31, 2010 | Score: 99

Recreational Water Facilities-Neptune Pool

The depth marker for the deep end of the pool was not visible from in the pool.

DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-Oasis Whirlpool Portside

The drain cover for the small suction fitting was not flush with the side of the whirlpool.

DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-Deck 12 Spa Pool Machinery Room

The potable water lines were not striped or painted blue.

Potable Water-Bunker Stations

The lettering on the potable water hoses for bunkering were worn.

DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-Neptune Whirlpool Starboard Chart Recorder

On October 19th, 24th, 25th and November 5th and 6th, the pH was recorded at 8.4 for the entire duration when the whirlpool was open.On September 2-3rd, the pH was recorded at 5.6 for the entire duration when the whirlpool was open.

DO NOT USE (whirlpool/spa)-Calypso Whirlpool Portside Chart Recorder

On October 16-18th, the pH was recorded below 7.0 for the entire duration when the whirlpool was open.

Pantry-Deck 9 Ice Pantry

There was a waste bin stored directly in front of the clean storage rack.

Galley-Aft Dishwash Area

There was a leak at the faucet of the utility sink adjacent to the milk cooler.

Galley-Aft Dishwash Area

There was a wet mop stored on top of the mop bucket in the cleaning locker.

Galley-Aft Dishwash Area

The light cover in the cleaning locker was filled with water leaking from the deckhead. There was also water dripping from around the top of the door frame. According to staff, there was an issue with condensate lines in the deckhead and this was currently under repair.

Buffet-Horizon Court Port Line

A bowl of brown sugar was not under the sneeze shield at the oatmeal station.

Buffet-Horizon Court Starboard Line

The handles of the two serving tongs were in contact with the apples.

Galley-Gazebo

The top panels inside the technical spaces below the port and starboard deep fat fryers were loose.

Galley-Gazebo

The bottom of the technical compartment for undercounter refrigerator #2 was soiled around the compressor unit.

Galley-Horizon Court

The gasket on one of the pastry cold units was damaged.

Galley-Trident Grill

The sealant around the front of the deep fat fryer was cracked and peeling.

Galley-Sabatini

The gaskets on the hot hold unit were torn.

Galley-Sabatini Show Galley

The insulation around the disconnected gun mix tubing in technical compartment #1 was rough and difficult to clean.

Galley-Sabatini Show Galley

The insulation around the disconnected gun mix tubing was soiled.

Galley-Deck 6 Pastry

There was a leak at the faucet on the dipper well.

Galley-Deck 6 Potwash

There was condensate dripping from the outside of the exhaust hood around the potwash machine. No clean items were impacted.

Galley-Deck 6 Potwash

There was missing and recessed grout in this area.

Galley-Deck 6 Aft Service Line

The gaskets on the two hot holding units were torn.

Galley-Deck 6 Hot Galley

There was missing and recessed grout in this area.

Galley-Deck 5 Soup Station

There was missing and recessed grout in this area.

Galley-Deck 5 Pastry

There was no label on the bin of sugar. This was corrected.

Galley-Deck 5 Pastry

There was missing and recessed grout in this area.

Galley-

There was missing and recessed grout in this area.

Buffet-Beverage Station

There was a small bucket of sugar out for service. This bucket was partially covered with plastic film, but was not under a sneeze shield or otherwise protected. In addition, there was no label on the bucket. According to staff, they had run out of sugar packets and were using the bucket as a temporary substitute. The bucket was removed.

Buffet-Crew and Staff Messes

There were large bunches of grapes in bowls out for service in both messes. Serving tongs were provided. However, if a crew member wanted a smaller quantity of grapes, they would have to use their hands to serve them.

*General Comment-

The cooling logs, food temperatures, and time control plans were excellent.

Food Service General-Deck

The grout at the tile/stainless steel junctures was chipped in many of the food preparation and food service areas.