Inspection on Aug 18, 2014 | Score: 97

Integrated Pest Management-Incinerator Room / IPM Logs

The Incinerator Room where the five live fruit flies were observed was not identified and inspected on the integrated pest management logs.

Potable Water-Cross Connection Control Log

The cross connection control log indicated the two reduced pressure (RP) assemblies in the infirmary were inspected 29 April 2013 and the test results were incomplete. The test 4 was not conducted/documented. Documentation was shown to verify the RP assemblies were inspected and tested in 2014.

Recreational Water Facilities-Deck 7 Pool and Whirlpool Machinery Room 7.4.017

The flow meters for the port side whirlpool spa and midship pool were not working. Staff replaced the batteries, and verified the flow meters were operational.

Potable Water-Deck 2 Hot Water Circulation Line

The air gap was not twice the diameter of the supply pipe for the deck 2 hot water circulation line in the engine room.

Children Area-

Some of the sleeping mats in the children activity center were torn exposing the foam, making them difficult to clean. Staff informed the inspector they did not use the torn mats and new ones were on order.

Integrated Pest Management-Incinerator Room

Five live fruit flies were observed by the SOMAT in the incinerator.

Galley-Main Galley - Soup Area

The previously cleaned large wand mixer at the bulkhead beside the steam kettle was soiled along the blade and interior blade guard with visible food residue.

Galley-Main Galley - Hot Galley

A skillet with two cooked corned beef hash patties was set on the working stovetop along with other pans with red sauces. Staff initially stated the foods were on temperature control. The corned beef had internal temperatures of 114-115 °F. The other sauces were holding at or above 135 °F. Another staff member then stated these foods were on time only as a public health control. The time management plan was reviewed and there was no indication the stove top was a time control unit.

Galley-Fish Preparation and Garde' Manger

The left door (4.3A) on the three door undercounter reach-in refrigerator did not seal tightly when shut. Several folded sheets of paper could be passed from the outside of the lower section of the door to the interior of the unit without resistance. The same condition was noted in undercounter refrigerators 4.39A and 4.40A in the Garde' Manger.

Galley-Main Galley - Bakery/Pastry

Six live fruit flies were observed throughout the bakery/pastry during active service. The fruit flies were observed on the deckhead panels and particularly at the either the seams where panels joined or at the crevice along the profile strip connecting the panels.

Galley-Main Galley - Bakery/Pastry

Old food residue droplets or splash was noted on several areas along the deckhead in the bakery/pastry. Additionally, a layer of dark mold and dirt debris was present on the deckhead seams at panel junctures and profile strips.

Galley-Main Galley - Garde' Manger

Five live fruit flies were observed on the deckhead throughout this room during active food preparation. Most were found at the seams between deckhead panels or on the crevices of the profile strips and deckhead.

Galley-Crew Galley - Hot Galley

The undercounter reach-in refrigerator doors A.6A and A.6B did not seal tightly when shut. Several folded sheets of paper could be passed from the outside of the lower section of the door to the interior of the unit without resistance.

Buffet-Officer's Mess Beverage Station

A splash of heavy black debris was stuck to the deckhead near the back bulkhead over the ice and water dispenser at the beverage counter.

Buffet-Lido - Port/Forward Hot Line

A continuous water leak was observed from the bucket filling tap below the forward handwash sink that was pooling water on the deck below.

Buffet-Lido - Port and Starboard

The deckhead mounted light tube in both the port and starboard beverage stations were not fully shielded and not shatter-resistant tubes.

Bar-Ocean Bar

Fluorescent lights, which were unshielded and not shatter-resistant, were noted on the underside of the back bar upper cabinets in the front bar, and on the counter below clean glasses were stored.

Bar-Explorations Cafe'

The recessed deckhead lights were not shielded, and the lights fitted inside did not appear to be shatter-resistant. Staff were asked to verify the light bulbs during the inspection, but staff was unable to confirm this information.

Inspection on Apr 28, 2014 | Score: 95

Galley-Unrestrained Mustaches

Approximately 4 food workers had pronounced mustaches and were not wearing hair restraints.

Galley-Potwash

The sanitizing sink of the 3-compartment sink had a small leak that caused a significant amount of water to accumulate on the deck.

Galley-Scupper Drains

The grouting around most of the scupper lines were either recessed or missing. Standing water was present in these areas. Specific areas included: the hot galley, around both ice machines, the pot wash area, and the breakfast pantry.

Galley-Starboard Bistro Entry

A dispensing station for Oxivir Five 16 was connected to the handwash station and mounted on the adjacent cleaning materials locker.

Galley-Clean Plate Storage Area

Clean plates stored on the main shelves were not covered or inverted.

Buffet-Neptune Lounge

The light intensity at the refrigerated dome used for customer self-service was less than 220 lux.

Dining Room-Rotterdam Storeroom P4.19

Food service equipment was stored in this room with a deckhead that had exposed wiring and ventilation ducts.

Galley-Pinnacle Grill

The microwave oven was mounted to the counter with less than a 4 inch clearance.

Galley-Warewashing

The backflow prevention devices on both pre-rinse sprayers were heavily soiled with food residue that clogged the atmospheric vents.

Provisions-Dry Storeroom 2

A jacket was hanging on a hook on the bulkhead.

Buffet-Officer's Mess Beverage Station

The light intensity behind and around the counter-mounted ice machine, coffee machine, and juice machine was less than 110 lux.

Medical-Acute Gastrroenteritis (AGE) Reporting

The 24-hour report sent before arrival to San Diego on 28 April was sent on 25 April, more than 36 hours prior arrival.

Potable Water-Disinfection

Potable water tank 50C was disinfected and flushed on July 2013 as required, but the actual value of chlorine residual before the system was placed back in service was not documented.

Potable Water-Microbiological Testing

The color comparator for analyzing results of the potable water testing for microbiological monitoring expired on November 2013.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

The atmospheric vacuum breaker next to the far point analyzer was not installed at least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the fixture.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

The list of backflow preventers had the hot and cold lines supplying potable water to the infirmary as double check valve assemblies Wilkins 950. Inspection found that the actual backflow preventers installed in this location were reduced pressure assemblies Wilkins 975 XL.

Potable Water-Cross-Connection Control Program

The list of backflow preventers documented annual testing that did not seem accurate for the reduced pressure assemblies (RPz) installed on the supply lines to the infirmary. The list documented annual testing as Test 1: 5 psi and Test 2: 5 psi. The same pressure differentials were documented for the tests on November 2013 and December 2012. Upon review of the manufacturer's instructions for testing these RPz, actually three tests had to be performed and documented: Test 1: tightness against reverse flow, Test 2: record pressure differential, and Test 3: recorded pressure differential had to be at least 2 psi less than the supply pressure.

Potable Water-Disinfection

Records documented that during the October 2013 dry dock, potable water pipelines were replaced for decks 1, 2, 6, and 7 and that from December 2013 to February 2014 technical water lines to the AC Stations were converted to potable water lines. The pipelines were disinfected and flushed as required, but the actual value of chlorine residual before the system was placed back in service was not documented.

Inspection on Jul 14, 2013 | Score: 100

Preparation Room-

A bucket of sanitizing solution was less than 50 ppm chlorine. The area was not in use during the inspection. A crew member immediately remade the solution.

Galley-Hot Galley

The light intensity was less than 110 lux to the left of the left combination oven.

Galley-Hot Galley

The left steamer oven had excess steam escaping from the top of the door and excess condensation dripping from the bottom edge of the door. It was determined the door latch was loose.

Galley-Potwash Area

In the chlorine sanitizing compartment of the three-compartment sink, the water temperature was 66°F as measured by the inspector and 68°F as measured by the chef. During the inspection, half of the water was drained and the compartment was filled with hot water. The temperature reached 90°F. Additional chlorine was added to maintain the concentration within the appropriate range.

Galley-Bakery

There were slotted fasteners near the front of each shelf inside the two deck ovens.

Galley-Cold Pantry

On the preparation counter, a knife blade was soiled with old food residue. The knife appeared to have been previously cleaned and sanitized. The area was not in use during the inspection. A crew member removed this knife, an adjacent knife, and the cutting board to be cleaned and sanitized.

Dining Room-Rotterdam

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

Pantry-Captain's Pantry (Deck 7)

The light intensity was less than 220 lux on the soiled storage counter.

Galley-Dishwash

Below the dishwash machine, some areas of the deck were damaged. This was written on the last inspection, however work had been done to repair the deck. Staff stated this would be corrected during their September 2013 dry dock.

Buffet-Officer's Mess

Bowls of sliced tomatoes, onions, and lettuce were not under the sneeze guard.

Buffet-Crew Mess

On the lower edge of the soiled drop-off window, the right plastic plug was missing. The hole was filled with what appeared to be dried food debris,

Buffet-Lido - Port Sushi Station

The light intensity was less than 220 lux in front of the juice machines.

Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

In reviewing the AGE surveillance log, the column under 'underlying illness' was not completed for some of the AGE cases on almost every log.

Potable Water-Medical Center

In September 2012, the double-check valve assembly backflow prevention devices (950XL Wilkins) were installed in the deckhead hot and cold potable water lines to address connections in the ward rooms for dialysis treatments. This was in response to the finding during the August 2012 VSP inspection. The model received was not a reduced pressure assembly backflow prevention device and no intermediate vent was installed. Staff ordered replacements during the inspection.

Children Area-Club HAL

The hot water temperature in the child toilet room handwash sink faucet reached 122°F and the faucet for the child handwash in the play room reached 126°F. Staff stated an order was already in place for temperature reducers for both sinks.

Potable Water-Bunkering

During active bunkering the analyzer and recording chart displayed a free residual chlorine of 2.20 ppm. The ship's manual test kit registered a free residual chlorine of 2.01 ppm and the inspector's test kit measured 1.88 ppm. On retest, the ship's manual test kit measured 1.84 ppm, 1.78 ppm, and 1.89 ppm, while the inspector's test kit measured 1.85 ppm and 1.88 ppm. Staff stated that the potable water chlorination system company specified a set point for bunker chlorination of only 2.20 ppm. The analyzer was recalibrated immediately.

Inspection on Aug 02, 2012 | Score: 98

Potable Water-Dialysis Machine

Atmospheric vacuum breakers were installed on the potable water supply lines where dialysis machines connect in the medical center. Due to the higher health hazards associated with dialysis, a reduced pressure assembly or a pressure vacuum breaker device is required. No dialysis machines were connected or present during the inspection.

Integrated Pest Management-Active Surveillance Log

There were no follow-up inspection results for all pest sightings (18) during the month of April 2012.

Potable Water-Far Point Analyzer

The free halogen residual measured by the halogen analyzer was not accurate to within the required +/- 0.2 ppm. The analyzer showed a reading of 2.01 ppm and the manual readings taken by the inspector's and crew's test kit measured 1.60 ppm and 1.59 ppm respectfully.

Potable Water-Cross Connection Control Plan

Air gaps were present for backwashing the two mineralizers, however, these were not listed on the cross connection control plan.

Recreational Water Facilities-Turnover Rates / Bather Load

Turnover rates and the maximum bather load for the Oasis pool were not calculated.

Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool Safety Signage

The whirlpool safety signage indicates that children are classified 14 years and younger.

Potable Water-Tank Maintenace

The free halogen residual level was not being documented after the tanks were dechlorinated.

Children Area-Hand Sinks

The temperature of the hand sink in the toilet room reached a temperature greater than 120°F. Also, the two handsinks in the 3-7 year old room exceeded 120°F when measured with the inspector's thermometer.

Galley-Terrace Grill

The upright refrigerator 3.71 was posted out of order since 13 May 2012.

Galley-Terrace Grill

Six whole tomatoes were found decomposing in upright refrigerator 3.71 which was posted out of order since 13 May 2012. After the finding, the staff discarded the tomatoes.

Galley-Terrace Grill

There were two trays stored soiled inside upright refrigerator 3.71.

Galley-Terrace Grill

The time control plan listed hot holding unit C as a time control unit but there was no unit identified as such. There was a hot holding unit 1 in the area.

Galley-Lido Dishwash

The deck drain under the food waste trough was not draining.

Food Service General-Consumer Advisories

At the Lido omelet stations, there were consumer advisory statements but they were not specific to eggs. At the Lido bistro egg station, there was a consumer advisory statement but it was not specific to eggs; also it was posted more than 1 meter away from the ordering line. At the Lido buffet lines there was cold smoked salmon offered but no consumer advisory posted. In addition, the consumer advisories posted at the buffet lines were posted at waist line level and in small font, making them difficult to read. At the Neptune Lounge buffet dome, there was a consumer advisory posted but it was not specific to the cold smoked salmon offered in that station. At the Pinnacle Grill, the lunch menu had no consumer advisory and beef could be cooked to order; the dinner menu had a consumer advisory but chicken breast was identified as a cook to order item. At Le Cirque, the menu had a consumer advisory but beef and lamb could be cooked to order and they were not identified as such. At the Rotterdam Dining Room, the breakfast menu had a consumer advisory but eggs could be cooked to order and were not identified as such; the lunch menu had a consumer advisory but identified turkey as a cook to order item; the dinner menu had a consumer advisory but identified grilled chicken as a cook to order item. The room service menu had a consumer advisory but the steak was not identified as a cook to order item and the cold smoked salmon was identified as a fully cooked item; the breakfast door hanger had a consumer advisory but eggs were not identified as cook to order items.

Buffet-Port Ice Cream Parlor

A heavy liftiing back support belt was stored behind the ice cream machine.

Buffet-Port Ice Cream Parlor

The nonpotable water lines connected to the back of the ice cream machine were not uniquely identified.

Buffet-Port Ice Cream Parlor

There was a broken deck tile next to the scupper.

Buffet-Port Ice Cream Parlor

Various previously cleaned and out for service plates and bowls were soiled on the food contact surfaces.

Buffet-Port Juice Station

The hoses and hose connections on the back of the 2 juice machines were heavily soiled with dust.

Buffet-Port Omelet Station

The cook preparing omelets was not equipped with a food thermometer.

Food Service General-Upright Refrigerators

The technical compartments of the upright refrigerators had gaps where pipes penetrated the bulkhead and deckheads. This was noted in all food areas including Lido galley, Pinnacle galley, main galley, crew galley, and food preparation areas.

Food Service General-Upright Refrigerators

The technical compartments of the upright refrigerators had braided covers for electrical wiring that were heavily soiled. This was noted in all food areas including Lido galley, main galley, crew galley, and food preparation areas.

Buffet-Port Bistro

The deckhead mounted sprinkler head was heavily soiled with dust. There was exposed food directly underneath.

Galley-

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

Buffet-Starboard Juice Station

The light intensity over the handwash station was less than 220 lux. Also, the light intensity behind and around the counter mounted juice machines was less than 110 lux.

Buffet-Starboard Juice Station

The hoses and hose connections on the back of the two juice machines were heavily soiled with dust.

Buffet-Starboard Ice Cream Parlor

The ice cream machine was posted out of order since May 2010.

Buffet-Starboard Ice Cream Parlor

There were gaps where pipes penetrated the bulkhead in the technical compartment under the handwash station. Also, there was a broken bulkhead tile next to the door.

Pantry-Neptune Lounge

The drain pipes to the undercounter dishwasher and chemical dispenser tubing were lying on the deck making cleaning difficult.

Pantry-Neptune Lounge

There was no serving utensil for a self-serving container of cut tomatoes. This was corrected.

Galley-Bakery/Pastry

The only handwash station in this area was greater than 8 meters away from several food preparation stations.

Galley-Bakery/Pastry

The technical compartment of the proofing cabinet was heavily soiled.

Food Service General-Data Plates

Data plates for several dishwashers throughout the food areas specified a minimum acceptable wash temperature of 130°F. The dishwashers were located in the following areas: both flight-type dishwashers in the main galley, glasswasher in the main galley, and the rack-type dishwasher in the crew galley.

Galley-Dishwash

During the evaluation of the dishwash machine, the crew members placed the clean end dishwasher curtains on soiled surfaces and were intended to be placed back without cleaning and sanitizing after the evaluation.

Galley-Dishwash

During the evaluation of the dishwash machine, the crew members placed the clean end dishwasher curtains on soiled surfaces and were intended to be placed back without cleaning and sanitizing after the evaluation.

Galley-Ice Machine

The plastic water curtain cover in the upper technical compartment of the forward ice machine was broken on the right side.

Galley-Walk-In Cooler #25

The door gasket was broken.

Room Service-

The grease drip pan housing of the 3 previously cleaned grooved grilles were heavily soiled in some areas.

Galley-Potwash

The hood-type potwash machine was out of service since July 30.

Galley-Dry Store

The deck under the food storage stands was soiled.

Galley-Dishwash

The deck under the dishwash machine was in poor repair.

Galley-Dishwash

The wash temperature of the in-use flight-type conveyor dishwash machine was measured at 140°F.

Galley-

The right deep fat fryer had two slotted fasteners in direct contact with the oil.

Bar-Beverage Locker

The deck under the food storage stands was soiled.

Provisions-Walk-In Freezer #14

Several ice carvings and ice carving blocks were stored in close proximity to food items. The staff explained that this storage was temporary until the walk-in freezer where the ice carvings and blocks are stored was serviced.

Bar-Dolphin

The technical compartment for refrigerator LI-03 was soiled.

Pantry-Oceans

The technical compartment under the service hatch had excessive sealant around pipe penetrations on the bottom panel, making the area difficult to clean.

Bar-Explorations Cafe

The splash zones above the milk steamers of the espresso machine were open to wires and pipes making these areas difficult to clean. There were also slotted fasteners in direct contact with the ground coffee.

Bar-Explorations Cafe

The technical compartment under the cold display was heavily soiled.

Inspection on Nov 07, 2011 | Score: 93

Medical-Actue Gastroenteritis Surveillance (AGE) Log

There was no case identification number on the AGE Surveillance log. Also, the required items on the AGE log were not in the correct order.

Ventilation-HVAC Cleaning

Technical water was used to clean the HVAC distribution system.

Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)

There were no procedures in the OPRP for informing passengers and crew of an outbreak. Also, there were no procedures in the OPRP for returning the vessel to normal operating conditions after an outbreak.

Recreational Water Facilities-Private Cabin Whirlpools

The CT value used for cleaning and disinfecting whirlpool spas in private cabins was less than 600.

Recreational Water Facilities-Analyzer Probe Sample Points

The sample points for the analyzer probes on all RWFs were located after the compensation tanks.

Recreational Water Facilities-Turnover Rates

There was no documentation available for the turnover rates of each RWF.

Recreational Water Facilities-Filter Housing Cleaning and Disinfection

There was no documentation on the cleaning and disinfection of cartridge filter housing before using new media.

Recreational Water Facilities-Hair and Lint Strainers

There was no documentation on the cleaning and disinfection of hair and lint strainers or the hair and lint strainer housing.

Recreational Water Facilities-Bather Load

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

Recreational Water Facilities-Fecal/Vomit Accident Plan

The fecal/vomit accident plan did not have the correct contact times for loose stool accidents.

Recreational Water Facilities-Port Side Whirlpool

The port side whirlpool had been open for approximately 2 hours, but the free residual bromine level was less than 4 ppm. After 3 samples measured by both the inspector and ship staff in different areas of the whirlpool, the final and highest reading was 3.28 ppm. Staff closed the whirlpool.

Recreational Water Facilities-Safety Signage

The bather load number was not on any safety signs for the RWFs.

Recreational Water Facilities-Antientrapment Requirements

It was unclear whether the lido and aft swimming pool drain covers met the ASME A112.19.8 requirements. The pools had 2 or more drains greater than 3 feet apart and did not have an audible alarm.

Integrated Pest Management-Active Surveillance Log

When pests were observed on the active surveillance log, there was no follow-up inspection results for each sighting.

Children Area-Children's Toilet Room

The child-accessible toilet was 17 inches from the deck and there was no step stool available. The children's handwashing sink was 29 inches from the deck and no step stool was available.

Children Area-Exclusion Procedures

The written illness exclusion policy, including a requirement for written clearance from the medical staff before a child with symptoms of infectious illness can be allowed in the child activity center, was not posted at the entrance of the child activity center.

Potable Water-Cross-connection Control Program

The written cross-connection list did not match the electronic cross-connection list in the AMOS System in the engineering department. It was difficult to determine where all the backflow prevention devices were and if the testable devices had been tested within one year. A backflow prevention method or device was not listed for all cross-connections. Also, the test results of the reduced pressure assemblies for the international shore connections were not recorded.

Potable Water-Evaporators

The distillate lines from the evaporators directed to the potable water system were not striped or painted in accordance with ISO 14726.

Galley-Deck 4 - Soup Station

The light intensity was less than 110 lux around the combination ovens.

Galley-Undercounter Warmers

Several gaps and seams and protruding metal grating made the undercounter warmers difficult to clean.

Galley-Lowrater Trolleys

Four lowerator trolleys positioned along the hot line were out-of-service. According to staff, the loweraters will be repaired as soon as parts arrive.

Galley-Undercounter Warmers

Old deposits of grease and food debris soiled four of the undercounter warmers.

Room Service-Adjacent to Grooved Griddles

There were numerous cracks and seams along the door and hinge surfaces of the portable stainless steel countertop refrigerator.

Room Service-Adjacent to Grooved Griddles

Grease, water and food debris soiled the stainless steel countertop immediately below the portable stainless steel countertop refrigerator. In addition, grease deposits soiled the outside of the stainless steel countertop refrigerator.

Galley-Across from Soup Station

The light intensity was less than 110 lux behind the ice machine on the right side.

Galley-Warewash - Soiled Landing

At least twenty live small black flies were at the soiled landing of the warewash machine along the bulkhead and deckhead. The area was in operation at the time of the inspection.

Galley-Garde' Manager

Numerous small cracks on the plastic press plate of the slicer made cleaning difficult.

Galley-Garde' Manager

Food debris soiled the plastic press plate of the slicer, especially along the cracked surfaces.

Galley-Garde' Manager

Three small live black flies were along the bulkhead and deckhead immediately above the preparation counter where the slicer was located.

Galley-Bakery / Pastry

The hinges of the stacked oven doors had slotted fasteners inside the oven.

Galley-Bakery / Pastry Potwash

A live small black fly was along the bulkhead immediately above the three-compartment potwash sink.

Bar-Deck A

Twelve boxes of bottled water blocked the handwashing station.

Bar-Deck A

Twelve boxes of bottled water were stored directly on the deck.

Galley-Warewash

Food residue and debris soiled the clean plate trolley.

Galley-Warewash

Previously cleaned plates were stored in the soiled trolley.

Galley-Warewash

Large pieces of food debris ranging up to 4 inches in diameter were found in the wash, rinse and final rinse tanks of the in-use flight-type warewash machine.

Galley-Hamburger Grill

An insect light trap was located immediately above a preparation sink and counter.

Galley-Overflow Coffee Station (Port)

The light intensity was less than 110 lux around the coffee machines.

Galley-Hamburger Grill

Old deposits of grease soiled the left side of the hot plate.

Galley-Lido - Sushi Station

A live small black fly was immediately above a plate of sushi below the sneeze guard.

Galley-Lido Soiled Tray / Plate Returns

Food debris and liquid stains soiled the carpet immediately below the half-wall style counters used as soiled plate/tray returns.

Food Service General-Decks

Gouges, recessed and worn grout, and recessed and worn deck covering material were in numerous food preparation and storage areas. These areas included, but were not limited to the crew galley, lido galley, pinnacle grill, main galley, and hamburger grill. This item was noted on the previous inspection.

Bar-Explorations Cafe

Corrosion and scale were in the technical space immediately above the milk frothers.

Galley-Corridor to Overflow Coffee Station

The plastic pastry trolley covering had numerous tears and cuts.

Galley-Corridor to Overflow Coffee Station

Food residue and tape residue soiled the inside of the plastic pastry trolley covering.

Inspection on Aug 24, 2011 | Score: 96

Buffet-Lido Port Side Line

The interior gasket for the undercounter refrigerator door labeled 'C' in the milk station of the self-service buffet was broken and made closing the door difficult. In addition, the gasket for the undercounter refrigerator door #8.54 A was worn and partly missing.

Food Service General-Decks

The decks were pitted, worn, and had recessed deck grout in several areas, including: lido galley, lido starboard breakfast buffet, crew galley, butcher shop, vegetable preparation room, pinnacle grill, and lido hamburger grill. In the main galley there was recessed grout surrounding the stainless steel scuppers in several areas and on the bulkhead/deck juncture in front of the beverage station. According to staff, most of these decks will be repaired during the next dry dock in 2012.

Galley-Port Side Juice Station

There was one small black fly behind the juice station. Flies were noted in this area during the previous inspection; however there were significantly fewer flies noted during this inspection. According to staff, several measures were put in place to decrease pests in several areas of the ship, including the lido juice station.

Galley-Starboard Forward

There were no test strips readily available to check the concentration of the HB Quat solution in front of the waiter station. Eventually staff were able to obtain an unopened test kit to measure the HB Quat sanitizing solution.

Galley-Starboard Beverage Station

The inside of the ice chute of the ice/water machine was soiled.

Galley-Starboard Beverage Station

There was a missing equipment component creating a gap between the back of the ice chute and the ice machine causing the insulation on the inside of the ice machine to be visible.

Galley-Pastry

There was one small black fly near the bread table.

Galley-

Three stainless steel pans of pasta and two stainless steel pans of vegetables were not completely covered in walk-in cooler #25. In addition, one stainless steel pan of sliced ham was not covered in the fish prep freezer.

Buffet-Cold and Hot Lines

Serving utensils were not provided for 3 containers of sliced cheese, sliced turkey, and sliced ham on the cold buffet self-serve line. In addition, no serving utensil was provided for one container of fish on the hot buffet self-serve line. This was corrected during the inspection.

Galley-Warewashing

The plate surface of the in-use conveyor rack type warewash machine could not be measured above 152 °F by the inspector nor staff after two attempts using both a thermalabel and a stem thermometer. A thermalabel attached to the sanitizer spray nozzle rod measured over 180 °F by the inspector; however, the warewashing final rinse temperature gauge measured above 200 °F. In addition, steam was coming from the nozzles on the sanitizer spray rod. The warewash machine was taken out of service until it could be properly repaired.

Preparation Room-

One in-use cutting board was scored and stained.

Galley-Starboard Beverage Station

The visible insulation on the inside of the water/ice machine behind the ice chute was heavily soiled.

Potable Water-Midship Pool Machinery Room

There was a continuous leak from the vent on the reduced pressure assembly on the whirlpool fill line.

Pantry-Lido

A squeegee was stored behind the ice machine. It was moved to a cleaning locker.

Bar-Explorations

The undercounter cabinet used as a cleaning locker was not labeled.

Bar-Explorations

Two small previously cleaned pitchers were stored upright, impeding air drying. There was water in the bottom of the pitchers. They were inverted during the inspection.

Buffet-Forward Port Side Lido Buffet

There was no coving at the deck/counter juncture of the waiter station.

Inspection on Feb 06, 2011 | Score: 97

Potable Water-Potable Water Bunkering Records / Pre-chlorination

The free halogen residual charts dating from 14 September 2010 to 23 October 2010 had recordings of free halogen residual levels continuously changing from 0 ppm to 5 ppm during the bunkering process. According to the staff and email correspondence, these dates matched the time that a new monitoring system was installed and it was hard to stabilize. No manual recordings were conducted. The malfunctioning device was corrected.

Potable Water-Bunker Stataion / Starboard

The top potable water connection was facing upwards.

Potable Water-

The annual test of all 16 testable backflow prevention devices were past due, with due dates dating as far back as August 2010. According to documentation in AMOS, a new test kit was identified on 5 February 2011 to initiate a purchase order.

Food Service General-Main Galley, Pinnacle Grill and Crew Galley

The deck surface was pitted in various areas, making cleaning difficult. The new deck prototype was installed in other galley areas and appeared to be in good condition. The staff provided details on the plan to install the new epoxy deck system in the remaining areas of the galleys. Some of these areas were noted in the previous VSP inspection report.

Galley-Dishwash

The in-use #1 dishwashing machine displayed a rinse tank temperature of 163°F, while the manual temperature of the rinse water was measured at 154-155°F on both the inspector's thermometer and that of the staff.

Galley-Dishwash

The two large in-use ice machines had an accumulation of a small white and gray colored granular material in the interior water bath surfaces.

Galley-

Two unopened bags of cut raw spinach were inside the undercounter reach-in refrigerator with a food temperature of 47°F. They were removed and iced down immediately.

Buffet-Beverage Station

The underside upper stainless steel panel for the ice and water dispenser had large gaps around the dispensing chutes for both ice and water.

Galley-Dishwash

The area was not in use at the time, but water was leaking from the deckhead onto a small deck stand positioned immediately beside the clean dish landing table for the conveyor dishwashing machine.

Preparation Room-Provisions

The potato peeler was posted out of order on 31 July 2010 and staff stated that they were still awaiting the spare parts needed to repair this machine.

Other-Terrace Grill

Dust was accumulating and hanging from the open style deckhead above the buffet counter.

Buffet-Lido Juice Station

Four small black live flies were on the deckhead over and the bulkhead behind the juice dispensers and the fresh orange juice machine. This buffet station was not in service at the time of the inspection, but the clean equipment was present and subject to contamination.

Buffet-Starboard Ice Cream Parlor

There were three small black live flies circulating at the bulkhead behind the chest ice cream freezer and the clean stacked bowls on the counter immediately beside the bulkhead. This area was not in service at the time of the inspection.

Buffet-Starboard Ice Cream Parlor

The soft serve ice cream machine was posted out of order from 8 May 2010. Staff stated they are waiting on spare parts.

Galley-Potwash

There were 12 small black live flies on the deckhead over the clean pot racks and one small black live fly on the bulkhead at the entry door to the potwash. Staff members were cleaning soiled pots at the time and the clean racks were filled with clean pots and utensils.

Bar-Explorations Cafe

There was dust on the decorative deckhead over this coffee bar.

Inspection on Aug 01, 2010 | Score: 99

Potable Water-Cross-connection Control Program

The cross-connection control program listed a Watts 9D as the backflow prevention device for the garbage room high pressure cleaner forward bulkhead. A testable pressure vacuum breaker was installed at this site. There was no record of testing for this device.

Potable Water-Cross-connection Control Program

The cross-connection control program listed backflow prevention devices for the garbage room Roam n Foam chemical unit and the Bio Clean unit. Per staff these units had been removed.

Potable Water-Far Point Analyzer

The far point analyzer reading was 2.97 ppm. The inspector's test kit reading was 1.27 ppm and the operator's test kit reading was 1.28 ppm. This analyzer-chart recorder was newly installed approximately 10 days prior to the inspection and the engineering staff was working to get the system stabilized.

Potable Water-Far Point Analyzer

On 4/9, 4/20, 4/25, and 4/27 the far point analyzer charts overlapped by > than 6 hours.

Potable Water-Tank 50C

This tank was inspected on 6/25. The AMOS system log showed that the tank was disinfected at 50 ppm halogen, however there was no contact time recorded. In addition, there was no mention of flushing to less than 5 ppm.

Potable Water-

There were a few dates in the bunkering and production logs where it took more than 30 minutes to reach 2.0 ppm after the start of bunkering. On a few of those dates it took up to 4 hours to reach 2.0 ppm.

Food Service General-

The decks in the lido galley, pinnacle grill, and crew galley were difficult to clean due to worn deck finishes, rough surfaces and cracked deck materials.

Other-Hamburger Grill Pantry

The drain under the preparation sink was clogged.

Buffet-Taco Bar

There was soiled water under the technical compartment of the buffet station.

Buffet-Lido

There were several stations where the passengers lined up within one meter of the foods on display and there were no side shields.

Buffet-Lido

There were a few stations that had short handled spoons where the handle was in contact with the food.

Buffet-Juice Station Starboard

There were plates and plate covers staged under the fly trap.

Galley-Potwash

The area around the food waste disposal system under the soiled ramp was heavily soiled.

Buffet-Lido

There were a few foods on display that did not have serving utensils.

Buffet-Juice Station Port

The drain under the handwash sink was heavily soiled.

Galley-

The cooling logs showed start temperature for cooked pasta, cooked calamari, and cooked scallops of less than 70°F. There was no logging of cooling between 140°F and 70°F. Per the staff, these products were cooled on ice and that was why there was no entry in the "blast chiller log" for these foods.

Galley-

The cooling log entry for the grilled vegetable had a start temperature of 47°F. There was no log for the cooling of this food from hot temperatures.

Galley-Crew Toilet Room

There was no toilet tissue in the stall.

Galley-Pastry

The water fountain was not working.

Galley-Pastry

There was soiled water in the mixer collar.

Buffet-

The water fountain was not working.

Buffet-

The test model automatic handwashing system had water supply lines and a drain line that draped the deck, making cleaning of the deck difficult.

Buffet-

Backflow prevention devices were not installed on the water lines supplying the test model automatic handwashing system.

Bar-Explorations Cafe

Several deckhead mounted light bulbs were not shielded or shatter-resistant.

Integrated Pest Management-Active Monitoring Log

The active monitoring log was not available. According to staff the active monitoring was being recorded on the passive surveillance log, however, this could not be determined by reviewing the passive monitoring logs.

Bar-Explorations Cafe

There was a yellow dot on the bottom of a milk pitcher and an orange dot on the side. Each color corresponded with a different discard time. According to the worker in this area the yellow dot was not removed from the previous 4-hour time period. Additionally, the worker stated that the pitcher was just rinsed with water between the 4-hour time periods.

Inspection on Feb 05, 2010 | Score: 99

Preparation Room-

There were slotted fasteners inside the food contact area of the potato peeler.

Preparation Room-

There were holes in the bulkhead above the 3-compartment sink.

Preparation Room-

There was a leak at the faucet of the rinse compartment of the 3-compartment sink.

Provisions-Poultry Thaw

There were eight whole chickens with an internal temperature between 44° F and 48° F. The chickens had been in the thaw box for two days. They were discarded immediately.

Provisions-Meat Thaw

There were six boneless whole prime ribs and one whole cooked pork loin with internal temperatures of 45° F that had been in the thaw room for two or three days. These items were discarded immediately.

Provisions-Walk-In 11

The eighth bulkhead panel on the right side of the room was severely damaged with exposed insulation at the bottom right corner.

Galley-Hot Galley

There was excessive sealant and severely damaged profile strips to the right of the deep fryers.

Galley-Hot Galley

The sealant above the deep fryers around the extraction hood was soiled with grease.

Food Service General-Tilting Kettle and Tilting Pan Filling Lines

Most of the tilting kettle and tilting pan filling lines had a threaded connection at the faucet. The potable water lines were not protected with backflow prevention devices.

Buffet-Petty Officer's Mess

There was excessive sealant and open seams along the bulkhead/backsplash juncture of the hot service line.

Buffet-Crew Mess

The sneeze shield on the right side of the sneeze guard was cracked and covered with duct tape.

Galley-Crew Toilet Room

The crew toilet room did not have paper towels or a paper towel dispenser. Also, there was not a supply of toilet tissue at the toilet.

Galley-Breakfast Pantry

There was a loose flange around the cold water line at the handwash station creating an opening in the bulkhead.

Galley-Soup Station

There were several dead flies in the covered recessed lights above the braising pan and the pressure cooker.

Galley-Room Service Area

Grooved griddle G1 had an excessive amount of old grease residue in the upper area of the drip pan housing.

Galley-Room Service Area

There were gaps around the inside of the grease chute for grooved griddle G1.

Galley-Potwash

The pressure gauge for the final rinse of the potwash machine was not working.

Galley-Fish Preparation

There was a hole in the bulkhead to the left of the entrance door.

Galley-Dishwash

An excessive amount of the condensate was collecting on the extraction hoods and the deckhead above the clean exits of both dishwash machines. The condensate was dripping on the side of the machine and the conveyor belt. There were no dishes in the machines at the time of inspection.

Bar-Main Galley Wine Bar

There was a hole in the back of the technical space under the soda gun.

Buffet-Port Ice Cream Station

There were holes in the door frame and an open void in the frame where the latching pin and lock inserted.

Bar-Lido Bar

The laminate finish on the cabinet next to the utility sink was damaged.

Potable Water-Cross-connection Control Program

The reduced pressure assemblies for the whirlpool fill lines were located on deck 7. However, the cross connection control program listed them on deck 9.

Potable Water-Cross-connection Control Program

Per staff, the high fog system was connected to the technical water system. However, the list of testable devices showed it was connected to the potable water system and there was a reduced pressure assembly installed on the line. The reduced pressure assembly had not been tested in over a year.

Pantry-Ice Pantries

There were no cycle times on the data plate for the undercounter glasswash machines. The data plate stated racks per hour.

Pantry-Ice Pantry Deck 2

The poured deck material was damaged along the edge between the glasswash machine and the storage rack.

Pantry-Ice Pantry Deck 2

There were soiled items stored on the clean storage rack.

Children Area-Club Hal

The Lego's inside the bins were wet.

Bar-Ocean Bar

The plastic blender was cracked along the base.

Bar-Ocean Bar

There were open pipe penetrations in the technical space near the coffee machine.

Bar-Exploration Cafe

The drain line from the espresso/coffee machine was leaking.

Bar-Exploration Cafe

The technical space near the preparation sink had an accumulation of moisture and soilage from the drain pipes from the sink, ice bin and coffee/espresso machine.