Inspection on Dec 10, 2014 | Score: 94

Galley-Deck 6 Main Galley - Garde Manger

The previously cleaned counter model slicer had a visible food debris wedged below and protruding out of the sealant along the lower seam of the backplate, where food contacts. The sealant at that position was removed to reveal an accumulation of debris under the sealant. Staff removed it from service to clean again.

Galley-Deck 6 Main Galley - Garde Manger

In the starboard side, forward ice machines #1 and #3 the interior surfaces of the metal upper level cuber panels were not smooth and the metal appeared pitted. In the #1 machine (most forward) there was also a pink to purple color on the surface of the upper metal cuber panel. A brand new cuber panel was brought in to compare the metal surface, and staff stated the change evident in the used panels was typical.

Galley-Deck 6 Main Galley - Garde Manger

The insulation on the coolant piping which was under the different refrigerators below the long preparation counter was torn and damaged to a point that it could not be cleaned. Staff repaired the torn insulation during the inspection.

Galley-Deck 5 Main Galley - Bakery

Nearly all the loaf pans set on sheet pans and stacked on the soiled racks had loose and peeling non-stick surface material, particularly so along the entire perimeter of the top interior edge of each loaf pan. In some cases it was evident that lower interior surfaces were also peeling.

Galley-Deck 5 Main Galley - Bakery

Two live fruit flies were observed along the seam between deckhead panels in the port section of this space, near the counter and the baguette roller. The area was in active use at the time of inspection.

Galley-Deck 5 Main Galley - Sauce Station

A tomato sauce was in hot holding in a steam kettle as back-up to the buffet service where it was to go on time only as a public health control. The sauce temperature was between 129 and 130 °F as measured by both the inspector and a ship's staff thermometer.

Galley-Deck 5 Main Galley - Pastry

One of three previously cleaned sauce dispensing funnels was found stored in a bin on the preparation counter with visible food debris on the lower interior surface and also on the lower interior lip at a seam.

Galley-Deck 5 Main Galley - Pastry

Two live fruit flies were observed in the center section of this space, with one in a deckhead panel seam and another along a deckhead access hatch.

Galley-Deck 5 Main Galley - Pastry

There were several open screw holes noted in the deckhead surrounding an access hatch near the marble preparation counter, and there were two open screw holes in an adjacent metal cover on the deckhead. Staff repaired both hatches during the inspection.

Galley-Deck 5 Main Galley - Garde Manger

There was a water leak from the seam between two deckhead panels just after entering walk-in refrigerator #5607.

Galley-Deck 5 Main Galley - Fruit Pantry

There was a deckhead water leak near to the preparation counter opposite reach-in refrigerator #10.

Buffet-Crew Mess - Beverage Station

The exterior ice dispensing button was missing on this in-use unit, and what remained was a torn plastic cover which was not smooth or easy to clean. Staff reviewed a replacement order which specified the entire unit was to be replaced on 16 December, 2014.

Buffet-Staff Mess Buffet

The napkins used to line the small wicker baskets of bread and rolls on the self-serve buffet line were not fully protective and some of the bread and rolls made contact with the sides of the wicker baskets.

Provisions-Fish Preparation Room

There was a water leak visible from the fire sprinkler fitted in the deckhead inside the fish holding walk-in refrigerator.

Provisions-Fruit Walk-in Refrigerator

Several of the cantaloupe found in two of the boxes stored in the walk-in refrigerator were visibly spoiled, with grey and black mold on the exterior surfaces, which had large and very soft patches of moisture where they were spoiled thru to the interior surfaces. Staff were instructed to inspect and discard the spoiled product.

Room Service-Deck 12 Bell Box Galley

The deckhead mounted round AC supply vent cover was dripping water directly onto previously cleaned plate covers which were stacked and air-drying on the counter below. All the contaminated covers were immediately removed for re-washing.

Galley-Deck 12 Galley - Garde Manger

There was a gap at the lower, leftmost door of the 3 door undercounter reach-in refrigerator when fully closed which allowed a set of folded papers to be passed from the outside to the inside of the refrigerator.

Galley-Deck 12 Galley - Garde Manger

One live fruit fly was observed circulating near two covered waste bins in the garde' manger.

Other-Prego Pizzeria

Most of the deckhead square panels throughout the front preparation and service area were not fitted properly and gaps were present where the panels were not set in place, particularly at corners.

Medical-AGE Log Completion

On Voyage # AP1436P, on 08 NOV, three successive passengers were recorded in the AGE log without a temperature being recorded.

Bar-Deck 7 - Crooner's Bar

A soiled coffee cup was found in the bar pantry in a clean storage rack.

Bar-Deck 7 - Crooner's Bar

The water supply line connected to the carbonator had a backflow preventer leaking from the air relief holes indicating a possible failure.

Bar-Deck 14 - Mermaid's Bar

The water supply line connected to the carbonator had a backflow preventer leaking from the air relief holes indicating a possible failure.

Bar-Deck 14 - Mermaid's Bar

A passenger's refillable beverage cup was handled by the bartender with his bare hand. After the cup was returned to the passenger, the bartender's hands were not washed, This person washed his hands immediately when this possible source of contamination was discussed with the beverage manager and the bartender.

Bar-Deck 14 - Calypso Pool Bar

A soiled coffee cup was found on the warming shelf of the coffee machine in the pantry.

Bar-Deck 14 - Calypso Pool Bar

A deckhead hatch frame in the pantry had a constant leak of water from an unknown source onto the deck in the walkway area in front of the pre-mix soda cabinet. No food or food equipment was impacted by the leak. This problem had already been reported to the technical department for investigation and repairs,

*General Comment-Potable and Recreational Water Systems

The staff and crew of these important public health areas of the ship are commended for outstanding compliance with the requirements of the VSP Operations Manual during today's inspection.

Inspection on Mar 22, 2014 | Score: 99

Medical-Documentation

There was very good documentation of the asymptomatic cabin mate or immediate contacts of the crew gastrointestinal (GI) illness cases in the medical logs. The form was left blank if there was no cabin mate or no other immediate contacts for the crew GI cases.

Children Area-Child Activity Center - Toilet Rooms

The sensor type faucets for the two sinks in the children's toilet room provided only about 3-5 seconds of water when activated, and after that period they could not be activated again for several seconds, with only another 3-5 seconds of running water.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Logs

The electronic log of inspection for the non-testable backflow preventers indicated the date and that inspection was carried out, but there was no result written unless there was some form of failure or repair made to a device.

Pantry-Hotel Store #11649

The deckhead access hatch above the flexible spray hose was detached from the deckhead and appeared to be missing screw fasteners. There was a continuous water leak from this deckhead hatch, including dripping onto the clean trolley stationed below. The trolley was empty.

Pantry-Hotel Store #11649

There was a threaded plug in the relief vent of the backflow preventer installed on the potable water connection to the 3 chemical dispenser at the flexible spray hose in the hotel store.

Pantry-Hotel Store #11649

One live fruit fly was observed in this pantry near the clean trolleys.

Bar-Calypso Bar

The deckhead panels over the front bar area were very rough and difficult to clean due to excessive paint coating onto each of the square panels. It appears the metal underlayer may have corroded and the paint was meant to control that deterioration.

Bar-Crooner's Bar and Pantry

There was one live fruit fly in the bar pantry which was destroyed immediately and one on the deckhead in the front bar.

Buffet-Horizon Court Port Buffet Line

The serving utensil for the hard boiled eggs was touching the food and submerged in the water used to keep the eggs warm. The dish of eggs was removed and a new dish of hard boiled eggs was placed on the buffet line. The serving utensil was not replaced at the time the dish was put on the service line and a passenger was observed using their bare hands to pick up a hard boiled egg. A serving utensil was immediately provided for the hard boiled eggs.

Buffet-Horizon Court Port Soup Station

A small, live fruit fly was observed by the port soup station. This area was in operation.

Buffet-Horizon Court Pastry Lines

Dead fruit flies were observed in the shieldings which covered the large circular light fixtures. One of the shields was removed to verfiy there were dead fruit flies, Three dead fruit flies were noted on the starboard middle light shielding.

Galley-Horizon Court Forward Dishwasher

The drain for the dishwasher dirty water was clogged. Used dishwater had accumulated in the drain area, and the drain line was completely submerged in the dishwater resulting in no air break.

Galley-Horizon Court Forward Dishwasher

One live fruit fly was observed in the dishwasher area. This area was in operation.

Galley-Horizon Court Deck 13 Stationary Rack Dishwasher

Some condensate had formed above the dishwasher and water drops were observed to the left of the dishwasher and above the sanitizing compartment of the three compartment sink. No food or clean equipment was impacted.

Galley-Forward Coffee Station

The powerr lines of the juice and coffee machine were lying on the counter, making it difficult to clean.

Dining Room-Boticelle Dinning Room Waiter Stations

Two waiter stations provided less than 220 lux of artificial light. Management was aware of the lighting issue and had assessed the light intensity throughout the ship. Staff showed the inspector the purchase order form for new lighting.

Galley-Main Galley - Pastry

One live fruit fly was observed in the pastry preparation area. This area was not in operation.

Galley-Pastry

Water was leaking from a light in the pastry preparation area. Water was pooling onto the preparation table and the area was not in operation. Management was aware of the issue and stated there was a leaking pipe. Staff reported they were in the process of addressing numerous water leaks on the ship. Staff explained this preparation table was not used due to the water leak.

Galley-Port Beverage Station

A previously cleaned juice dispenser was soiled with food residue.

Provisions-Meat Storage Walk-in

Excessive condensation was observed on the deckhead. Management was aware of the issue and a repair team was on board and in the process of addressing this issue.

Provisions-Meat Preparation

The previously cleaned band saw was soiled with food residue. This was sent to be re-cleaned.

Provisions-Fish Preparation Room

The deck was in disrepair in several areas. Holes and crevices were observed in some of the tiles.

Provisions-Dry Storage Room

The deck was soiled with more of a day's accumulation.

Galley-Time Control Plan

The posted time control plan states, 'food will be discarded within 4 hours and at the end of service.' The service period for lunch is longer than four hours.

Buffet-Discard Labels

The discard labels on the buffet line were above the hot food items. Staff explained the food containers were not labeled because the items were stored on the bain marie and were worried this would may be a fire safety issue.

Inspection on Nov 01, 2013 | Score: 92

Galley-Horizon Court Aft Dishwash Hotel Locker 14709

Several boxes of straws and toothpicks were stored on a shelf. One box of disposable coffee cups was stored on the deck. This was a sprinkler valve room that was not properly constructed to store food or food service articles. The deckhead was open exposing sprinkler piping and the bulkheads and decks were not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

Buffet-Horizon Court

The time control plan for port days indicated a discard time of 10:30 AM for each side of the buffet. However, all the food was labeled for discard at 11:30 AM. The inspection took place on a port day.

Galley-Horizon Court Breakfast Pantry Forward

The underside of the left counter mounted juice machine was soiled near the dispensing nozzles. This soil was black and appeared to have been there longer than from that day's service.

Buffet-Horizon Court Both Pastry Lines

Several large circular light fixtures were not shielded and did not contain shatter resistant light bulbs between the main buffet and the pastry line.

Galley-Horizon Court Main Gazebo

Two soiled plates were in the clean plate stack ready to be used to plate eggs. Both plates were removed and sent to warewashing.

Buffet-Horizon Court Aft Starboard Coffee Station

Two leaks were identified in the undercounter technical compartment which caused an excessive amount of water and coffee to accumulate and pool in the compartment.

Buffet-Horizon Court Aft Starboard Coffee Station

A significant amount of water and coffee were accumulating and pooling in the undercounter technical compartment. The standing water and coffee appeared to have been there for some time.

Galley-Horizon Court Male Toilet Room 14610

The toilet room door did not close tight after use.

Galley-Horizon Court Aft Dishwash Hotel Locker 14709

Several boxes of straws and toothpicks were stored on a shelf. One box of disposable coffee cups was stored on the deck. This was a sprinkler valve room that was not properly constructed to store food or food service articles. The deckhead was open exposing sprinkler piping and the bulkheads and decks were not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

Galley-Horizon Court Aft Dishwash Machine

There was an excessive amount of condensation accumulating on the deckhead above the soiled loading area of the conveyer belt dishwash machine. Condensation was noted falling on the deck below. It appeared there was an excessive amount of steam escaping from the soiled loading area of the dishwash.

Galley-Deck 7 Upright Refrigerator #11

This unit had been out of order since 17 August.

Galley-Deck 7 Walk-In Refrigerator #12635

A leak was noted in the deckhead seam closest to the blast chiller door.

Galley-Deck 7 Walk-In Refrigerator #12635

The leak from the deckhead seam was dripping directly onto a tray of hamburger buns. This tray was immediately discarded.

Galley-Deck 6 Starboard Entrance to Da Vinci

Three separate technical hatches were leaking in this area. A deckhead seam in front of the crushed ice machine was also leaking. These leaks were noticed by staff during the breakfast service and all work in the area was stopped. Maintenance was notified of the leaks at this time. When the inspector arrived in this area shortly after noon the leaks were still active and galley staff were mopping the floor were the leaks were dripping onto the deck. Maintenance then arrived to investigate the issue and it was determined a hot water pipe in the deckhead was leaking which caused water to accumulate in the deckhead and drip from the technical hatches.

Galley-Deck 6 Portside Aft Dishwash Cleaning Materials Locker #6612

A box of single-use plastic spoons and several boxes of food handing gloves were stored in this locker with cleaning equipment and supplies.

Galley-Deck 6 Blast Chiller #35

This unit has been out of order since 8/21/13. The necessary parts had been ordered and were expected to arrive around 11 November. The food service operation was not negatively affected with this blast chiller out of order.

Galley-Deck 6 Potwash

The deckhead was leaking at the juncture with the ventilation hood in front of the mechanical potwash machine. No clean pots were impacted by this leak.

Galley-Deck 5 Bakery Walk-In Refrigerator #5616

The deckhead seam second from the compressor was leaking onto the deck below. No food was impacted.

Galley-Deck 5 Pastry Walk-In Refrigerator #5610

Two leaks were identified from the technical hatch by the door and were dripping onto the deck below. No food was impacted.

Galley-Buffet and Holding Area Handwash Sinks

Both handwash sinks were out of order during the inspection. Staff stated this was an ongoing issue with the sinks not reaching proper temperature and have been repaired several times. A working handwash sink was available within 8 meters at the entrance to the crew galley.

Buffet-Time Control Discard Labels

Several of the time control discard labels for the potentially hazardous food on the buffet line identified the food product but did not list the discard time. The crew mess was opened for more than 4 hours.

Provisions-Vegetable Preparation Room Walk-In Refrigerator

Leaks were identified in two separate deckhead seams.

Provisions-Vegetable Preparation Room Walk-In Refrigerator

Water was dripping onto two lexan containers of sliced carrots and diced onions. These containers were covered but the covers were cracked which allowed the water to enter the container.

Provisions-Fruits and Vegetable Walk-In #4723

Four separate deckhead leaks were noted in this room. One leak was from a technical hatch to the left of the entrance and the other three were from deckhead seams in the front right of the room. The deckhead seams that were leaking were also soiled.

Provisions-Fruits and Vegetable Walk-In #4723

Approximately 25 boxes of fruits and vegetables were discarded after being dripped on from the leaks in the deckhead. Other food stored in the area that was not impacted from the leaks were covered and planned to be moved to a different location as a precaution.

Provisions-Meat Storage Walk-In #4723

The second deckhead seam from the entrance was leaking.

Provisions-Meat Storage Walk-In #4723

The water leak from the deckhead seam was dripping onto a storage rack of raw hamburger patties. The top tray of raw hamburger patties was discarded and the rack was moved to a different location.

Provisions-Frozen Polutry Walk-In #4732

A large icicle was hanging from a sprinkler head.

Provisions-Frozen Meat Walk-In #4714

Two icicles were hanging from two separate sprinkler heads.

Buffet-International Cafe

Two large circular light fixtures were not shielded and did not contain shatter-resistant light bulbs.

Medical-Reporting

A galley worker who had a total of 8 episodes of diarrhea beginning on 14 October at midnight did not report to medical until 1700 later that day. Work records showed that this individual worked while symptomatic. The ship did issue a disciplinary action to this worker for the late reporting.

Housekeeping-Garbage Store Pantry 9330

Approximately 10 to12 room service trays full of soiled plates, bowls, coffee mugs, cups, utensils, and leftover food was stored on the deck. There were several wheeled trolleys for storing the soiled trays, but all were full. The room was being used as a staging area for soiled room service dishware before it is taken to be cleaned.

Housekeeping-Garbage Store Pantry 9330

The deck in this room was soiled with old food residue and food debris.

Housekeeping-Garbage Store Pantry 9330

The deckhead light nearest the entrance to the pantry was burnt out, resulting in less than the required 220 lux of light.

Housekeeping-Garbage Store Pantry 11649

Approximately, 20 small fruit flies were observed on the soiled food trolleys and soiled room service trays being staged in this pantry.

Housekeeping-Garbage Store Pantry 11649

The light intensity in the back right corner of this room where trolleys of soiled room service trays were being stored could not be raised to the required 220 lux of light.

Housekeeping-Hotel Store Pantry 10649

Approximately 15 room service trays full of soiled plates, bowls, coffee mugs, cups, utensils, and leftover food was stored on the deck. There were several wheeled trolleys for storing the soiled trays, but all were full. The room was being used as a staging area for soiled room service dishware before it was taken to be cleaned.

Housekeeping-Hotel Store Pantry 10649

Approximately 15 small fruit flies were observed on the soiled food trolleys and soiled room service trays being staged in this pantry.

Housekeeping-Hotel Store Pantry 10649

The light intensity in the back right corner of this room where trolleys of soiled room service trays were being stored could not be raised to the required 220 lux of light.

Housekeeping-Hotel Store Pantry 10649 - Closet

Single service food items and packaged wine and drink glasses were stored in this closet with and on top of office supplies, room service menus, boxes of garbage bags, and electrical equipment. The closet was located inside the pantry.

Housekeeping-Hotel Store Pantry 9637

Approximately 20 small fruit flies were observed on the soiled food trolleys and soiled room service trays being staged in this pantry.

Housekeeping-Hotel Store Pantry 9637

The light intensity in the back right corner of this room where trolleys of soiled room service trays were being stored could not be raised to the required 220 lux of light.

Housekeeping-Hotel Store Pantry 9637 - Closet

A five gallon container of honey, a container of peanut butter, a bag of raisins, a bag of brown sugar, and six boxes of individual packets of coffee condiments were stored in this closet on top of non-food related equipment and single-service food items. The large bucket of honey was stored directly on the deck. The food items were being stored alongside cleaning equipment, cleaning detergent, and room service paper supplies.

Housekeeping-Hotel Store Pantry 9637 - Closet

The deck below the deck stands in this closet were soiled with broken glass, sugar packets, pieces of cardboard, a metal bread baskets, empty soda cans and old dirt debris.

Inspection on Nov 24, 2012 | Score: 100

Buffet-

In the passageway with the back-up hot trolleys, there were 3 fryer baskets stored in a locker on the same shelf as paperwork, a power cord and other non-food items. The fryer baskets were removed.

Buffet-Consumer Advisory

The consumer advisory for the egg station was not specific to the eggs cooked to order.

Other-Trident Grill & Pizzeria

In the technical compartments below the front counters in both of these food outlets, the area around the base of the compartment was not sealed and was open to below the adjacent cabinets and into the area behind the service counter.

Galley-Trident Grill & Pizzeria

The door to the food worker toilet room did not completely close on its own. This was corrected during the inspection.

Room Service-

The sanitizing solution in a bucket in the dishwash area was measured at less than 50 ppm. The solution was replaced.

Room Service-Beverage Station

The light intensity was less than 110 lux behind the toaster, beverage machines, and microwave.

Room Service-Consumer Advisory

There was no consumer advisory on the room service menu. There was cold smoked salmon and hamburgers that could be cooked to order on the menu.

Galley-Sabitini's

An upright neutral locker had clean equipment, binders and paperwork stored along with clean food equipment on one shelf. The non-food items were moved.

Galley-Holding Area

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

Pantry-International Cafe

The backflow prevention device for the pre-wash spray hose was leaking at the intermediate vent. The device was replaced during the inspection.

Preparation Room-

The water temperature at both handwashing stations was measured at 90°F. The temperature was raised during the inspection.

Bar-Calypso

The front panel of the orange juicing machine was cracked in several places. It was not in use during the inspection.

Pantry-Pantries 8528 & 9536

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

Pantry-Pantry 9334 - Acommodation Locker

More than 15 packages of bottled water and more than 30 boxes of soda were stacked directly on the deck.

Pantry-Pantry 9334 - Acommodation Locker

There was a vertical opening that extended from the deckhead to the deck on the bulkhead next to the entrance door. Also, there was no coving at the deck/bulkhead junctures of the locker. Food was stored in this locker.

Housekeeping-Deck 7 Forward Princess Theater Public Restrooms

There were no signs advising users to use hand towel, paper towel, or tissue to exit the handicapped stall located inside the toilet room. There was a handwashing station inside the stall.

Inspection on Mar 31, 2012 | Score: 99

Recreational Water Facilities-Bather Load and Turnover Rates

There was no documentation for the bather load or turnover rates for each of the RWFs. According to the staff, flow meters would be installed for these calculations.

Recreational Water Facilities-Water Chemistry Monitoring

There were no reagents for measuring total chlorine and combined chlorine was not monitored. According to the staff, reagents had been ordered.

Recreational Water Facilities-Automated Monitoring

The sample lines for the free halogen residual and pH probes were after the compensation tank.

Recreational Water Facilities-Antientrapment Protection

The swimming pools had dual gravity drains greater than 1 meter apart, but there were no antientrapment drain covers or alarms installed. In addition, the swimming pools had suction fittings that activated when the levels in the compensation tanks were too low. These suction fittings were dual or multiple fittings greater than 1 meter apart, but not all of these fittings had antientrapment drain covers.

Recreational Water Facilities-Safety Signs

The safety signs for the RWFs did not meet all of the requirements of the 2011 VSP Operations Manual.

Recreational Water Facilities-Shepherd's Hooks

The shepherd's hooks for the Neptune and Calypso pools were telescoping and, when not fully extended, would not reach the bottom, center of the deepest portion of the swimming pools from the side, plus two feet.

Recreational Water Facilities-Depth Markers

The depth markers for the Neptune, Spa, Calypso and Terrace pools were in feet only. The depth markers for the crew pool were in meters only.

Housekeeping-Public Toilet Rooms

There were no signs at the handwashing sinks advising users to wash their hands. According to the staff, signs had been ordered.

Pantry-8528

The sign at the handwashing station advised users to wash their hands after using the toilet.

Integrated Pest Management-

The combined logs for active and passive monitoring instructed the user to not record zero findings on the log. Because only locations where pests were found were recorded on the logs, it was not known what other areas were inspected and when they were inspected. In addition, the IPM plan did not provide guidance on the times for inspections, including some at night or during periods of minimal activity. This was written on the previous inspection.

Integrated Pest Management-Loading Inspections

The logs for loading only indicated that food and beverage deliveries were inspected. Other nonfood items, such as other hotel stores and technical stores, did not have inspection records. According to the staff, these deliveries were inspected.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

The AGE surveillance log did not include all of the required information in the exact order as specfied in Annex 13.2.2 of the 2011 VSP Operations Manual.

Pantry-Pizzeria

The toilet for the food employees was locked. There were food employees working in the dishwash area.

Other-Trident Grill

There was a sign with a consumer advisory posted at the grill but there was no description of the animal-derived food that could be served raw or undercooked.

Other-Trident Grill Pantry

The backflow prevention device connected to the ice machine had a scale build up.

Food Service General-Chilled Water Lines

The nonpotable chilled water lines connected to the back of the ice machines and ice cream machines in food areas throughout the ship were not uniquely identified.

Food Service General-La Cimbali Espresso Machines

There were slotted fasteners in the food-splash zone of the La Cimbali espresso machines.

Pantry-Calypso

The handle of the scoop inside the ice bin was touching the ice. This was corrected.

Buffet-Horizon Court

There was a sign with a consumer advisory posted at the location where cold smoked salmon and cold smoked mackerel were on display, but there was no description of the animal-derived foods that could be served raw or undercooked.

Galley-Horizon Court Cold Area

The light intensity over the handwashing station was less than 220 lux.

Galley-Horizon Court Time Control Plan

The written, posted time control plan did not state the set-up and discard times for breakfast and lunch services. The plan stated the hours of operation were from 0730 to 1530 for both services.

Galley-Horizon Court - Gazebo

None of the staff cooking fried eggs were equipped with tip-sensitive food thermometers.

Bar-Al Fresco's

There was recessed and missing deck tile grout in various areas. There was pooled water and dark debris between the tiles.

Room Service-Bell Box

The far right door of undercounter refrigerator #11 did not close. No potentially hazardous food was stored in this unit. This door was repaired.

Dining Room-Consumer Advisories - Restaurants

The menus for the specialty restaurants and main dining room did not have consumer advisories or asterisks at the animal-derived foods that could be served raw or undercooked.

Pantry-Crooner's

The backflow prevention device connected to the ice machine had a scale build up.

Galley-Crown Grill

The light intensity over the handwashing station was less than 220 lux.

Galley-Deck 5 - Dispense Bar

The data cable to the Micros terminal was soiled with a dark material.

Galley-Deck 5 - Fruit Pantry

A plastic container with white flakes was labeled as 'Food Only.' The staff stated the food was coconut.

Buffet-Crew Mess

There was recessed and missing deck tile grout in various areas.

Galley-Time Control Plan

The written and posted time control plan did not state the set-up and discard times. The plan stated the hours of operation were from 0630 to 1400 for both breakfast and lunch services and from 1000 to 2130 for the aft line for both lunch and dinner services.

Buffet-Beverage Stations

There was an accumulation of dust on the knobs used to open the drains of the 2 ice and water dispensers. The knobs were located to the right of the ice dispensing chutes. This area was in active use at the time of the inspection.

Galley-Officer's Mess Pantry

The upper panel of the food splash zone of the La Cimbali espresso machine was corroded, making cleaning difficult.

Galley-Officer's Mess Pantry

There was recessed and missing deck tile grout in various areas.

Food Service General-Lighting

In the pantries and the galleys, the light intensity behind and around many pieces of counter-mounted and deck-mounted equipment was less than 110 lux.

Inspection on Nov 26, 2011 | Score: 98

Recreational Water Facilities-Halogen and pH Analyzer Probe Locations

The sample line locations for free halogen residual and pH probes for all recreational water facilities were located after the compensation tank. [New requirement 2011 VSP Operations Manual]

Recreational Water Facilities-Antientrapment Drain Covers

The drain covers for the swimming pools do not conform with ASME A112.19.8 standards. The drains were gravity, multiple drains with no alarm. [New requirement 2011 VSP Operations Manual]

Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool Shock Halogenation

The level of free halogen was not recorded at the beginning and end of shock halogenation, nor was the time being recorded.

Recreational Water Facilities-Hair and Lint Strainer

Documentation for the cleaning, rinsing and disinfection of hair and lint strainers and housings for the RWFs was not available. [New requirement 2011 VSP Operations Manual]

Recreational Water Facilities-Filter Housing Cleaning and Disinfection

Documentation for the cleaning, rinsing and disinfection of the filter housing for the RWFs was not available. [New requirement 2011 VSP Operations Manual]

Recreational Water Facilities-Turnover Rates

Turnover rates for the RWFs were unavailable. [New requirement 2011 VSP Operations Manual]

Recreational Water Facilities-Depth Markers

Depth markers at all the RWFs were only labeled in feet. [New requirement 2011 VSP Operations Manual]

Recreational Water Facilities-Sheperd's Hook

The pole of the rescue hook at the swimming pool was not long enough to reach the center of the pool from side, plus 2 feet. [New requirement 2011 VSP Operations Manual]

Recreational Water Facilities-Signage

The recreational water facility signage did not meet the current requirements of the 2011 VSP manual. New signs have been ordered. [New requirement 2011 VSP Operations Manual]

Potable Water-Distallate Water Lines

The distillate lines directed to the potable water system were not painted or striped in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/gray/blue). [New requirement 2011 VSP Operations Manual]

Potable Water-Cross Connection Control Program

There was no location description listed in the log for the backflow device used in the photo shop.

Potable Water-Cross Connection Control Program

The cross connection plan listed two backflow devices for the bed pan washer in the medical center but did not specify the type of device being used.

Potable Water-Tank Maintenance Records

Tank maintenance records indicated tank #9 and #11 received touch up paint after repairs were completed but did not list the date of application. Both of these records indicated the procedures to be followed including the manufactures recommended curing time of seven days, however, the only date listed on the record was the date the tank was put back into service not the date when the work began. Because there was no indication of when the paint was applied, there was no way to verify that the paint cured for the recommended seven days.

Medical-AGE Illness Log

The AGE illness was not in the correct order as specified in Annex 13.2.2 of the 2011 VSP operations manual. [New requirement 2011 VSP Operations Manual]

Housekeeping-Private Cabin Whirlpools

The records for sanitizing the whirlpools indicated that a solution of 10ppm was being used but did not specify a contact time.

Housekeeping-Handwashing

The passenger and crew toilet facilities were not equipped so that persons exiting are not required to touch the door handle with their bare hands. Signage advising users to use a hand towel or tissue to open the door and signage advising users to wash hands after using the restroom were not available in all toilet facilities.

Provisions-4723 - Fruit & Vegetable

The pillar closest to the entrance had rivets attaching small stainless steel straps holding adjacent panels together. The openings in the rivets were difficult to clean.

Preparation Room-

Inside the walk-in refrigeration unit, there were two containers of shredded cabbage that were measured at above 50°F. The containers were immediately placed in the blast chiller. All other potentially hazardous foods in the walk-in were measured at below 41°F.

Preparation Room-

Inside the technical compartment for undercounter refrigeration unit #4, some of the pipe lagging was loose.

Provisions-3710 - Chef Store

This storage room had many containers of excess serving utensils and dishes on shelves and deck stands. There were 2 containers of bowls on the deck under the shelving unit. The containers were moved to a deck stand.

Food Service General-Undercounter Refrigerator Technical Compartments

The panel below the insulated pipes was soiled with a slimy material in numerous technical compartments throughout the preparation rooms and galleys.

Galley-Time Control Plan

The time as a public health control plan did not include the set-up times for each service period. The undercounter hot holding units below the buffet counter were not labeled as time control as indicated on the plan. [New requirement 2011 VSP Operations Manual]

Galley-Dishwash

The final rinse activator arm on the flight-type dishwash machine was not activating the final rinse spray unless the arms were completely extended. If one or 2 plates were placed on the conveyor, the final rinse did not activate. This was corrected during the inspection.

Galley-Deck 5 Soup Station

On the right bulkhead inside the technical compartment for undercounter refrigeration unit #16, the upper pipe penetration was not sealed. This was noted on the last inspection.

Galley-Deck 5

At the handwash station outside the hood cleaning equipment locker, the soap dispenser was not working. The dispenser was replaced.

Galley-Deck 5 Dishwash

There was a leak from the detergent dispenser at the soiled end of the machine.

Galley-Deck 6 - Forward Pastry Distribution

The pastry distribution has a separate time as a public health control plan, but the plan was not posted in the area.

Galley-Deck 6 - Forward Line

There were two shakers of powdered sugar inside a neutral cabinet that were not labeled with the contents.

Galley-Deck 6 - Potwash

There was a bucket of sanitizing solution measured at below 50 ppm free chlorine. The solution was replaced.

Buffet-Port/Aft Beverage Station

One of the coffee lines was on the deck in the drain area below the coffee dispensers.

Buffet-Gazebo/Grill

The bottom left area of the technical compartment below the handwash station was heavily soiled.

Food Service General-Lighting Behind/Beside Equipment

There was less than 110 lux of light behind and beside many pieces of deck- and counter-mounted equipment throughout the food areas, including deck pantries. [New requirement 2011 VSP Operations Manual]

Dining Room-Consumer Advisories

There were no consumer advisories in the dining room menus to make passengers aware of the hazards of consuming raw or undercooked animal-derived foods. [New requirement 2011 VSP Operations Manual]

Bar-Calypso

In the door frame between the pantry and the bar, there was no sealed latch pin recess, allowing access to the open door frame.

Bar-One5

There was less than 220 lux of light in several areas along the back bar counter when the lights were at full strength.

Bar-Handwash Stations

Of the inspected bars, there was no means to have a minimum of 110 lux of light at all times at the handwash station when the bar lighting was reduced for regular operations. [New requirement 2011 VSP Operations Manual]

Other-Alfredo's Pizzeria

The grout between the tiles of the decorative bulkhead was not sealed and absorbed water splashed on the surface.

Integrated Pest Management-

In the new integrated pest management (IPM) plan dated September 2011, the vessel was directed to not record zero findings on the logs. Because only locations where pests were found were recorded in the logs, it was not known what other areas were inspected and when they were inspected. The new plan also did not provide guidance on the times for inspections, including some at night or during periods of minimal activity. There was also no passive device monitoring records.

Integrated Pest Management-Provisions

There were no records of incoming shipments of supplies since the new integrated pest management plan was put into effect in September. Staff stated that inspections are conducted, but results are only recorded if pests are found.

Inspection on Apr 11, 2011 | Score: 98

Food Service General-Undercounter Refrigerator Technical Compartments

In many of these technical compartments, the pipes, cables, and lower surfaces were soiled with a black material.

Provisions-4729 Fruits & Vegetables

There was a gap at the entrance to the room on the right side of the threshold where the metal panel was bent. There was a gap between the lower edge of the bulkhead and the top of the coving along the left bulkhead and on the bulkhead across from the entrance.

Provisions-4724 Defrost Room

There was a gap on the right side of the threshold where the outer metal frame was bent.

Provisions-4727 Ice Cream/Frozen Eggs

In the back right corner of the room, there was a stack of ice cream containers. There was ice build-up on the lid of the top container. It appeared to be caused from condensation from the freezer unit. The ice cream containers were moved.

Provisions-4714 Frozen Meat

There were two blocks of ice on the deck stored against a pallet of boxes of meat. The blocks were moved.

Preparation Room-4720 Meat Defrost

There was one tray of sliced meat stored in the middle of a trolley of trays of ground meat. The tray of sliced meat was moved.

Provisions-3703 Fresh Fruits

The base of the pillar was bent in several areas, creating seams and gaps.

Galley-Deck 5 Soup Station

In the technical compartment for undercounter refrigerator #16, the bulkhead penetration for the insulated pipes was not sealed.

Galley-Deck 5 Cold Larder

There was soft sealant on the food contact surface of the back plate of the slicer.

Galley-Deck 5 Starboard Dishwash

The temperature gauge for the final rinse temperature was not working. The plate surface was measured at greater than 170°F, but the temperature gauge indicated 140°F. The gauge did not move during operation of the machine.

Dining Room-Deck 5 Michelangelo Restaurant

At the port side waiter station nearest to the galley entrance, the deck/counter juncture coving was missing in several areas.

Galley-Deck 5 Potwash

There was heavy condensation in the hood above the potwash machine. No clean items were impacted.

Galley-Deck 5 Hot Galley

There was recessed grout between the deck tiles throughout this area.

Bar-Lobby Bar

In the technical compartment below the speed rail, the back right area of the compartment was soiled.

Galley-Deck 14 Gazebo

A pan of shredded cheddar cheese was on time control in an undercounter refrigerator, but the 7-day discard label was still attached to the pan. The discard label was removed.

Buffet-Horizon Court Starboard Hotline

The bottom of the technical compartment for hot plate #20 was soiled.

Galley-Deck 12 Bellbox

There was no 7-day discard label on an opened aerosol can of whipped cream in the walk-in refrigerator.

Galley-Deck 12 Hot Section

There was recessed and missing sealant on the back of the turning handles for the soup kettles and braising pans. According to the staff, a work order had been submitted.

Galley-Deck 12 Hot Section

There was a loose profile strip on the bulkhead next to the braising pan. A work order had been submitted.

Galley-Deck 12

There were a few areas throughout the galley with missing and recessed grout between the deck tiles.

Galley-Sabatini's

There were slotted fasteners around the light box inside the combination oven.

Bar-Calypso

The inside of the beer tap was soiled.

Pantry-Calypso

The door from the pantry to the bar was damaged around the locking and latching pins.

Galley-Deck 14

The bottom of the technical compartment for undercounter refrigerator #9 was heavily soiled.

Inspection on Oct 25, 2010 | Score: 99

Galley-Deck 5 and Deck 6

The grey coving throughout numerous areas was cracked, chipped, or peeling. It appeared that the original underlying white coving was rough and chipped, so the grey coving was placed on top of this.

Galley-

The grey coving throughout numerous areas was cracked, chipped, or peeling. It appeared that the original underlying white coving was rough and chipped, so the grey coving was placed on top of this.

Galley-Deck 6 Pot Wash

In the wash cycle, the thermometer placed inside the pot and pan wash machine read 154°F and the temperature gauge for the machine read 148°F. The gauge reading did not move while the machine was in use. Staff indicated they do not rely on the gauge for verifying the temperature of the machine. A new gauge was installed on the machine.

Galley-Deck 6 Coffee Pantry

Cords for the juice machine were draped on top of the counters, making cleaning difficult.

Provisions-Meat Defrost #4720

A portion of the door sweep gasket of the corridor door was missing.

Buffet-Hamburger Bar

The sealant along the underside of the white serving area was missing in some sections where the stainless steel pieces met.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

There were four backflow prevention devices listed on the cross-connection control program for the deck 4 chemical store, but the actual plumbing system components were not included in the list. There were at least five separate connections in the room, and they could not easily be matched to the program list of devices. The list was updated.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

There were several discrepancies between the backflow prevention devices listed in the cross-connection control program and the actual installed backflow prevention devices. The devices in the launderettes were listed as Oras N9, but the actual devices were Watts 9D. The devices in the ADA cabin shower hoses were listed as Watts 9D, but the actual devices were Watts S8. The deck 14 stateroom toilets were listed as Watts N9, but the actual devices were Oras atmospheric vacuum breakers. The devices in the Lotus Spa were listed as Watts N9, but the actual devices were Watts 9D.

Recreational Water Facilities-Terrace

There was no line attached to the flotation device.

Pantry-D8 Midship - Room 8528

A glass of soda was observed at the handwashing station.

Pantry-D8 Midship - Room 8528

An empty can of soda was in the waste receptacle at the handwashing station. There was no lid on the waste receptacle.

Other-Jr. Chef at Sea Variance

The vessel had a variance that allowed children to decorate cakes in the pastry section of the main galley. According to the Youth Activities Manager, the cakes were held in storage in the pastry for up to one day after decoration to be delivered to the dining room during meal service. However, the variance procedures stated that any food prepared during Jr. Chef at Sea would be consumed immediately after preparation in the dining room. There was no provision in the plan for storing the cakes for later consumption.

Pantry-Seabreeze

There were two open deckhead penetrations above the ice machine.

Bar-Steakhouse

The inside of the portside beer tap was soiled.

Inspection on Apr 09, 2010 | Score: 98

Preparation Room-

There was a leak in the deckhead above the work station for undercounter refrigeration unit 3. There was a cutting board and a plastic wrap dispenser on the counter. These items were moved. There was a leak in the deckhead around the sprinkler head across from the salad drier.

Preparation Room-Fish

The deck was soiled under undercounter refrigeration unit 5 and 6.

Provisions-Dry Stores A

There was a leak from the deckhead on to boxes of food. The boxes were moved.

Provisions-

Tags were removed from shellstock bags one day prior to service/use.

Galley-Dishwash Area

There was an opaque liquid on the deck under the cleaning locker.

Buffet-Soiled Drop-off

The deck was soiled. The grout was worn.

Buffet-

The hinged shields on the upper tiers of the buffet stations were not self-closing.

Galley-

The bulkhead was damaged next to undercounter refrigeration unit 4. This damaged resulted in an open seam along the bottom of the bulkhead panels.

Galley-

There was an open seam along the bottom of the bulkhead panels under the left grill.

Galley-

The edges of the pastry neutral cabinet doors were rough where the handles were missing.

Buffet-Horizon Court

The deck under the ramp at the entrance to the preparation area was soiled. Additionally, the grout was recessed at the threshold under the ramp.

Buffet-Horizon Court Starboard Locker 14617

The vent on the backflow prevention device for the hood cleaning system was plugged.

Buffet-Horizon Court Starboard Locker 14617

A bin with individual boxes of cereal were stored under the hood cleaning cabinet.

Buffet-Horizon Court Entrance to Dishwash Area

The door covering was damaged, making cleaning difficult.

Bar-Ice Cream

The inside surfaces of the point of sale cabinet were constructed of raw wood.

Other-Pizzeria

The chef was observed using bare hand contact while placing grated cheese and sliced pepperoni on pizza dough.

Pantry-Mermaid (Between Pizzeria and Terrace Grill)

The spouts on the beverage dispensers were not disassembled prior to cleaning. These surfaces were wet and soiled.

Bar-Mermaid

The utility lines and insulation were soiled with mold under the ice wells.

Bar-Mermaid

Several of the deck tiles were cracked.

Other-Sabitini's Pizzeria

The deck in the technical compartment for the oven was soiled.

Bar-Steakhouse Bar

The light level was inadequate.

Potable Water-Engine Room

There was no backflow prevention device on the potable water hose connection to the left of the halogen tank for the Terrace Pool.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

The air-gaps for the fill lines to the chemical tanks at the pools, whirlpools, and potable water distribution, bunkering and production were not included in the program.

Potable Water-ADA Cabins

The backflow prevention device for the potable water line to the shower hoses in the ADA cabins could not be located. The cross-connection control program indicated that Watts 9D devices were installed for these cabins.

Potable Water-Lotus Spa

The vents were plugged on the backflow prevention devices for the hair salon.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

The program listed Watts N9 for toilets, but Oras non-continuous pressure devices were installed. The backflow prevention device in the photo lab was not included in the program.

Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan

The plan indicated that if there were 8 cases of gastrointestinal illness in 24 hours, the ship would change to "Code Yellow". The ship was on 14 day cruises. The percentage of passengers or crew with gastrointestinal illness could increase above 2% during a cruise even though there were less than 8 cases in a 24 hour period.

Bar-Seabreeze

There were extra cables draped on the floor of the technical compartment below the soda gun.

Bar-Casino Bar

In the technical compartment below the soda gun on the starboard end of the bar, there was a gap along the lower left side of the compartment. There was also excess cables draped on the floor of the compartment.

Bar-Casino Bar

A box of cream in the undercounter refrigeration unit at the port end of the bar was measured at 55°F. It was discarded and no other potentially hazardous food items were in the same refrigeration unit.

Bar-Casino Bar

The undercounter refrigeration unit on the port end of the bar had an ambient temperature of 56°F. A box of cream stored inside had a temperature of 55°F.