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Federal health inspectors from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention inspect cruise ships twice a year, checking everything from kitchen equipment to dishwasher temperatures, and grade ships based on what they find. A score below 86 is considered failing. Cruise ships are also required to report all illness outbreaks affecting more than 3% of passengers or crew to the CDC. Inspections and outbreaks from 2010 to the present are shown below.
Health Scores & Inspections
96/100
Health Score: Mar 2015
Highest: 98 | Lowest: 94
138
Deficiencies (found in 5 inspections).
Illness Outbreaks
None Reported
Health Scores & Inspections: Details
Inspection on Mar 31, 2015 | Score: 96
Provisions-Deck 2 Forward Hotel Storage
Numerous pieces of food equipment, such as plates, plastic plate covers, utensils, and coffee cream containers, were stored in this area that was not properly designed for food equipment storage. The deckhead had exposed pipes and wires and the deck/bulkhead junctures were not coved. Several boxes of new equipment were stored in this room, but the equipment noted above was not in its original packaging and some appeared to have been previously used. The storage shelves were made of galvanized steel and had difficult to clean seams and gaps.
Potable Water-Evaporators
Staff stated that there were air gaps for the high saline discharges of the evaporators. However, these could not be found during the inspection and were not included on the list of cross-connections.
Potable Water-Suites 745 & 747
The shower hoses in the bathrooms of these suites had shower hoses long enough that could reach the deck and had no backflow prevention devices.
Dining Room-Main Dining Room Waiter Stations
Wine glasses were stored upright and unprotected on the shelves on each side of the waiter stations.
Dining Room-Main Dining Room Storeroom 4.3.47
Some food equipment, such as large serving plates and coffee urns, were stored in this room that was not properly designed for food equipment storage. The deckhead had exposed pipes and wires and the deck/bulkhead junctures were not coved. Several boxes of new equipment were stored in this room, but the equipment noted above was not in its original packaging and some appeared to have been previously used.
Dining Room-Main Dining Room Storeroom 4.3.47
Some food equipment, such as large serving plates and coffee urns, were stored in this room that was not properly designed for food equipment storage. The deckhead had exposed pipes and wires and the deck/bulkhead junctures were not coved. Several boxes of new equipment were stored in this room, but the equipment noted above was not in its original packaging and some appeared to have been previously used.
Galley-Potwash
The wash solution in the wash compartment of the three-compartment sink was heavily soiled with food debris and grease residue. The water and soap suds were yellow in color.
Galley-Starboard Ice Machine
The ice thickness probe had three slotted fasteners.
Galley-Starboard Warewash
The in-use rack-type dishwash machine was opened up and the water temperature in the wash compartment was measured at 154°F. The inspector and crew then sent their maximum registering thermometer through the machine and measured the final rinse temperate at 172-174°F. However, when inspecting the final rinse spray pattern it was discovered that the final rinse spray nozzles were not continually operating while racks were passing through. The final rinse would spray for about 10-15 seconds and then turn off for about 10-15 seconds and then start again. The racks that were sent through during the inspection were empty, but the area was in operation when the inspector arrived in the area. The ship's engineers looked at the machine and made some adjustments, including turning the machine off and on again, and selected a different operating program. After these adjustments the final rinse nozzles were continually operating when the machine was in-use.
Galley-Starboard Warewash
The bottom final rinse spray nozzle on the left side manifold and the far right spray nozzle on the upper final rinse manifold were partially blocked producing an ineffective spray pattern.
Galley-Bakery/Pastry
Three different light covers in the deck mounted oven were cracked.
Galley-Port Cold Galley
The recessed ledge on the back plate of the previously cleaned deli slicer was soiled with old food residue.
Galley-Dry Store
The deck under the middle deck stands was soiled with dust, debris, and some dry food residue.
Preparation Room-Potato Peeler
The top removable cover of the potato peeler was cracked and chipped, especially around the interior opening. This made cleaning difficult.
Provisions-Deck 2 Forward Hotel Storage
Numerous pieces of food equipment, such as plates, plastic plate covers, utensils, and coffee cream containers, were stored in this area that was not properly designed for food equipment storage. The deckhead had exposed pipes and wires and the deck/bulkhead junctures were not coved. Several boxes of new equipment were stored in this room, but the equipment noted above was not in its original packaging and some appeared to have been previously used. The storage shelves were made of galvanized steel and had difficult to clean seams and gaps.
Provisions-Deck 2 Forward Hotel Storage
A couple cases of canned fruit juice were stored in this area that was not properly designed for food equipment storage. The deckhead had exposed pipes and wires and the deck/bulkhead juncture were not coved. The juice cans were stored on galvanized steel shelves that had difficult to clean seams and gaps.
Galley-Crew Mess
The milk dispensing tube on the milk machine was longer than 1 inch.
Buffet-Crew Mess Beverage Island
The front plastic panel on the ice/water dispenser was chipped, pitted, and in poor repair.
Buffet-Crew Mess
The light intensity at the food worker handwash station behind the buffet counter was less than 220 lux.
Buffet-Officer Mess
The light intensity behind and around the toaster and the juice and ice/water machine was less than 110 lux.
Galley-Restaurant 2 Warewash
When the inspector entered the area, one rack of plates and another rack of bowls were going through the rack-type dishwash machine. After those racks exited the machine it was opened up and the water temperature of the wash compartment was measured at 166°F. The inspector and crew then went to measure the final rinse temperature by holding a metal pole with a maximum registering thermometer attached to the end at plate level. However, no water was coming from the final rinse spray nozzles. After a different operating setting was selected on the machine the final rinse was continually spraying. It could not be determined how long the machine was operated without a final rinse or if the operating setting reset once the machine was opened.
Galley-Show Galley
The hotel pan of waffle mix and pancake mix was stored in the undercounter refrigerator in the aft section of the show galley with an internal temperature of 46-50°F. Both mixes had 5-day discard labels and were on temperature control. Both were discarded.
Buffet-Colonnade
The carving station on the buffet line did not have side sneeze shields. Passengers could stand within one meter of exposed food on the carving station.
Buffet-Lido Grill
The right light in the middle compartment of the deck-mounted oven was missing a shield and did not have a shatter resistant light bulb.
Buffet-Lido Grill
The granite countertop on the center preparation island was cracked and chipped around the edges of the entire island. A large crack was also noted on the right end of the countertop. The edge of the granite countertop on the worker side was also cracked and chipped in several locations. One large crack was also noted by both induction warmers on the front counter.
Galley-Lido Grill
Water was continuously leaking from the relief vent on the backflow prevention device for the hood cleaning system, indicating a possible failure.
Bar-Observation Bar
The edge around the worker side of the top bar counter was chipped and cracked in several locations.
Bar-Observation Bar
The two side countertops used for tea time had carpet on the deck in front. Staff stated that assorted pastries, sandwiches, and tea would be set-up on these counters for passenger self-service.
Pantry-Observation Bar
The milk compartment on the espresso machine was listed on the time control plan as a time control unit but was not labeled as such.
Pantry-Observation Bar
The water supply line to the hot water dispenser was made of a braided material that was difficult to clean.
Bar-Seabourn Square
The water supply line to espresso machine was made of a braided material that was difficult to clean. The braided cord was soiled with coffee residue.
Bar-Seabourn Square
The water supply line to espresso machine was made of a braided material that was difficult to clean. The braided cord was soiled with coffee residue.
Provisions-Deck 2 Forward Hotel Storage
Numerous pieces of food equipment, such as plates, plastic plate covers, utensils, and coffee cream containers, were stored in this area that was not properly designed for food equipment storage. The deckhead had exposed pipes and wires and the deck/bulkhead junctures were not coved. Several boxes of new equipment were stored in this room, but the equipment noted above was not in its original packaging and some appeared to have been previously used. The storage shelves were made of galvanized steel and had difficult to clean seams and gaps.
Inspection on Sep 11, 2014 | Score: 98
Medical-Food handlers working while experiencing Gastrointestial Illness (GI)
During the 7/27-8/8 voyage, a food handler worked while experiencing GI symptoms. During the 7/13-7/27 voyage, a food handler worked while experiencing GI symptoms. During the 7/6-7/13 voyage, a food handler worked while experiencing GI symptoms. These voyages occurred while the vessel was sailing outside of the U.S. All crew members were reprimanded for reporting late to medical, and working while experiencing GI.
Potable Water-Tank Sample Cock
Hose bib vacuum breakers were listed on the cross connection control log for the potable water tank sample cocks. A hose bib vacuum breaker was absent for the sample cock of potable water tank 1 port. This was immediately corrected.
Potable Water-Tank Maintenance Records
The third party certification for the tank coating used in the potable water tanks was not provided. The vessel had a certification letter which referred to a different coating than the tank coating used for the tanks.
Buffet-Colonnade Waiter Station #2
The station/deck juncture was not coved on the right side of the waiter station. Carafes of coffee were stored on the top shelf of the waiter station, making this a working side. In addition, some of the coving on the front of the station was missing. A work order was created for both repairs.
Galley-Dishwash Area
A rack of clean glasses was stored directly adjacent to the soiled landing table with soiled items. The rack was immediately moved.
Galley-Coffee Station
The glass on the coffee machine milk refrigerator was cracked on the coffee machine adjacent to the upright refrigerator. A work order had already been submitted.
Galley-Show Galley
The panel on the underside of the grill was missing a fastener and the panel was partially loose. In addition, loose and peeling sealant was observed. A work order was immediately submitted.
Galley-Show Galley
The underside of the grill was soiled with grease.
Other-Patio Grill
The metal parts of the two front wheels on the pizza oven were heavily corroded. A work order for replacement parts had already been submitted.
Dining Room-Waiter Stations
Holes were observed in the bottoms of the two top shelves on all of the side storage shelves of the waiter stations. These holes were present due to a metal bracket piece being removed. Food items, such as salt and pepper shakers and sugar packets, were stored on several of these shelves.
Galley-Potwash Area
An excessive amount of soiled items were stored outside of and leading into the potwash area. Several trolleys had soiled items stored outside the potwash, making it difficult to walk through the corridor and into the potwash area.
Galley-Potwash Area
Possible food contamination was noted from the excessive amount of soiled items were stored outside of and leading into the potwash area, as described in Item 11. The trolleys with soiled items were less than one meter from clean preparation counters and others were approximately 300 mm from an open kettle of cooking stock.
Galley-Potwash Area
Possible clean food equipment contamination was noted from the excessive amount of soiled items were stored outside of and leading into the potwash area, as described in Item 11. Several trolleys had soiled items stored less than one meter from clean storage of waiter trays.
Galley-
The top tray of hamburgers on a trolley was uncovered. The trolley was staged by the grill for cooking.
Preparation Room-
A crew member with a goatee was not wearing a beard restraint. He was observed cleaning the orange juice machine. According to the crew member, he wore a beard restraint when chopping vegetables.
Bar-Seabourn Square
The light intensity at the handwashing station was less than 110 lux during operations.
Bar-Seabourn Square
On the espresso machine, the area above the coffee making heads and steam wands was open exposing difficult to clean features. There was no splash panel installed.
Bar-Seabourn Square
The time control plan did not indicate the ice well on the front bar counter as an area on time control. Containers of milk were on time control in the ice well during the inspection.
Bar-Patio - Outside Waiter Station
The deckhead above this area was made of a soft canvas material with grommets and rope. Dust was observed in a few areas on the rope. Clean glasses and cans of soda were stored directly below the canvas and dusty rope. A work order was submitted to replace the deckhead material with a hard, durable, and easily cleanable material.
Pantry-Pantry #7
Several unopened bottles of water and soda were stored on a table directly adjacent to the soiled storage racks. According to the staff, these bottles were from the cabins and would be sanitized and sent back to provisions for storage.
Inspection on Mar 22, 2014 | Score: 94
Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log
The number of reportable passengers and reportable crew members listed on the AGE log did not match the submitted 4-hour report. The AGE log listed 2 reportable passengers and 3 reportable crew members and the 4-hour report listed 2 reportable passengers and 4 reportable crew members. After further investigation it was determined the 4-hour report contained the correct information.
Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log
A crew member reported to medical with 2 episodes of diarrhea on 14 March. No underlying illness was noted and anti-diarrhea medication was dispensed. Documentation showed this was not above normal for the individual but the crew member was still listed as reportable on the AGE log.
Medical-Late Crew Reporting
A band member deemed a reportable case by medical staff experienced illness onset on 4 March at 1600, but did not report to medical until 5 March at 0915. Work timesheets showed the band member worked the evening of 5 March.
Pantry-Pantry 6
Water was leaking from the undercounter dishwash machine.
Pantry-Pantry 6
A significant amount of water was pooled on the deck along the bulkhead to the left of the undercounter dishwash machine.
Pantry-Pantry 6 Ice Machine
The interior side of the white deflector panel had black residue on the bottom in and around the recessed ledge.
Potable Water-Permeate Water Pipe Striping
The permeate water lines from both reverse osmosis units where not striped blue/gray/blue up to the chlorine injection point.
Potable Water-Cross Connection Control Plan
The air gap for the high salinity discharge from the mineralizer to the condensate tank was not listed on the vessel's plan.
Potable Water-Potable Water Tank Maintenance Records
The narrative summary inspection report for four of the five potable water tanks from May 2013 stated painting was applied but did not state if the paint was applied, dried, and cured according to the manufacturer's recommendation.
Potable Water-Secondary Certification Documenation
No paperwork was available from a third party organization to verify the paint on the interior of the potable water tanks was approved for potable water contact.
Potable Water-Production Records
The chlorine residue level from production on 17 March did not reach 2 ppm within 30 minutes of starting production. Production via reverse osmosis started at 18:20 and reached 2 ppm at 19:53.
Recreational Water Facilities-Deck 8 Starboard Spa
The pH level was measured at 7.95 by the inspector and 7.98 and 7.95 by the crew member. The spa was open at the time of the inspection and was immediately closed.
Buffet-Colonnade - Bread Line
Two platters of bread items for passenger self-service were on both sides of the toaster, but a serving utensil was only available for the platters to the right of the toaster.
Galley-Colonnade - Dishwash Machine
During operation, the wash tank was soiled with food debris, sugar packets, and pieces of paper towels.
Galley-Colonnade - Beverage Station
On the WMF coffee machine, the water line plastic coating was torn in some areas, making cleaning difficult.
Other-Patio Grill
The coving around some of the deck drain coamings was missing or in poor condition.
Other-Patio Grill
The left light cover was missing inside the lower pizza oven shelf.
Other-Patio Grill
To the right of the deep fat fryer, the sealant was missing between the lower decorative bulkhead and the top of the deck/bulkhead coving tiles. Sealant was also missing below the adjacent handwash station between the lower stainless steel bulkhead and the top of the deck/bulkhead coving tiles.
Dining Room-Waiter Stations
The light intensity could not be raised to 220 lux at all areas of the clean waiter stations.
Galley-Starboard Dishwash
On the dishwash machine, the electrical control panel showed a red alarm display. Crew members in the area continued to send dishes through the machine. The control panel stated there was an error with the final rinse water flow. A visual inspection of the final rinse nozzles did not indicate an unusual flow pressure.
Galley-Port Beverage Station
On the coffee machine, the water line plastic coating was torn in some areas, making cleaning difficult.
Galley-Port Beverage Station
Inside the silver storage locker, four small containers were rusted on the inside. Staff stated these containers had been used to store sugar packets in the dining rooms, but were no longer used. The containers were discarded.
Preparation Room-Orange Juice Machine
Debris was built up inside the yellow plastic area around the metal chute.
Preparation Room-Sanitizing Solution
A bucket of sanitizing solution measured less than 50 ppm chlorine and was soiled with food debris. The solution was immediately remade.
Galley-Dishwash
On the dishwash machine, the electrical control panel showed a red alarm display. Crew members in the area continued to send dishes through the machine. The control panel stated there was an error with the final rinse water flow and the wash temperature. A visual inspection of the final rinse nozzles did not indicate an unusual flow pressure and manual temperatures of the wash and final rinse compartments were appropriate.
Buffet-Beverage Station
Both of the bulk milk dispensing tubes were longer than 25 millimeters (1 inch).
Buffet-Crew Mess
Plates out for crew self-service were not inverted or covered.
Potable Water-Amazon River Water Production
The ship produced water all day while sailing through the Amazon River on 4 March 2014.
Inspection on Dec 19, 2012 | Score: 98
Potable Water-Window Washing
The two water lines leading to the backflow prevention device were not striped to indicate potable water. This was corrected.
Housekeeping-Bridge Public Toilet Room
There was no sign advising users to use a hand towel or paper towel to open the door. The exit was not hands free.
Housekeeping-Stairwell No. 4
There was bin full of ice stored in the stairwell. This stairwell had exposed deckhead cables and pipes and was not constructed to food transportation corridor standards. Also, the scooper handle was in contact with the ice.
Recreational Water Facilities-Whirlpool Safety Signs
The whirlpool safety signs did not include all of the requirements in the 2011 VSP Operations Manual. The signs did not caution users with diabetes, high or low blood pressure, pregnant women, elderly persons, and children, and against exceeding 15 minutes of exposure. Staff stated new signs should be delivered around 6 January 2013.
Integrated Pest Management-
The rat guards on the mooring lines were not effective against preventing rodents from entering the ship.
Ventilation-ACS 11.4
Staff stated that potable water was used to clean the air handling units and showed the water line on the forward bulkhead that was used. This water line was not striped to indicated potable water. This was corrected.
Galley-Pastry
There were slotted fasteners in the food splash zone on both the counter-mounted and deck-mounted mixers. These fasteners were replaced with non-slotted fasteners during the inspection.
Galley-Potwash
The metal covering on the hose of the overhead sprayer was separating on both ends of the hose. A new hose was installed during the inspection.
Galley-Starboard Beverage Station - Equipment Locker
There was a mixer stored on the deck in this locker.
Galley-Starboard Beverage Station - Equipment Locker
The deck was soiled throughout this locker.
Preparation Room-Fish
A mop inside the cleaning locker was wet and was not stored to allow it to dry. This was corrected.
Buffet-Crew & Officer's Messes
The Scotsman ice/water dispenser had an open-cell foam material around the outside of the chute. The foam was absorbent and wet.
Provisions-Produce Storage
The vessel was using absorbent pads to absorb gases from the produce. These pads were made of a difficult to clean fabric material that was filled with pellets and suspended in the room. Staff stated that these pads were replaced every 6 months. In one room, the pad was attached directly to the side of a storage rack where it would come in contact with items on the storage rack. The other pads were hung below the evaporative condensers where no food was stored.
Bar-Patio Bar
There was a table just outside the entrance to the bar that was used as a waiter station. The bulkhead was lightly soiled and there was debris between the table and the bulkhead. The table was secured to the bulkhead near the deck, but was removable for cleaning.
Bar-Patio Bar
The bulkhead/deck juncture was not coved below the table used as a waiter station.
Bar-Patio Bar
There was no lighting provided for the handwashing station located outside the bar area by the pantry entrance. This was the only handwashing station for the bartender.
Bar-Patio Bar
A foam material was used to wet the rim of the glasses so that salt or sugar would adhere to the rim.
Inspection on Jan 05, 2012 | Score: 97
Integrated Pest Management-Garbage Handling Area
There was no documentation indicating the garbage handling areas were inspected at least weekly for the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests.
Ventilation-Air Handling Units
Technical water was used to clean the air handling units.
Potable Water-Striping
The distillate lines from the two evaporators and the permeate lines from the reverse osmosis system were not striped to the production halogen injection point in accordance with ISO 14726 standards (blue/gray/blue).
Potable Water-
The backflow prevention device on the faucet of the spa deck 9 private tub was difficult to access and required the use of several tools.
Recreational Water Facilities-Filter Housing
According to the staff, the filter housing for the RWFs were cleaned, rinsed, and disinfected, but there was no documentation of the disinfectant concentration or contact time.
Recreational Water Facilities-Hair and Lint Strainers
According to the staff, the hair and lint strainers and the hair and lint strainer housings for the RWFs were cleaned, rinsed, and disinfected, but there was no documentation of the frequency of cleaning, disinfectant concentration, or contact time.
Recreational Water Facilities-Fecal and Vomit Accident Plan
The fecal and vomit accident plan did not include how to clean up vomit accidents and did not include the correct contact times for loose stool accidents.
Recreational Water Facilities-Sample Lines
The sample lines for the analyzer probes for the RWFs were located after the compensation tank.
Recreational Water Facilities-Deck 8 Whirlpools
There were three suction fittings for the therapy pumps less than three feet apart on both of the deck 8 whirlpools. The fittings had ASME A112.19.8 compliant covers, but no automatic pump shut-off systems or safety vacuum release systems were installed.
Recreational Water Facilities-Safety Signs
The safety signs for the deck 5 and deck 8 swimming pools did not have the bather load numbers. Also, the whirlpool safety signs did not meet the requirements of the 2011 VSP Operations Manual.
Housekeeping-Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)
The OPRP did not include procedures for informing passengers and crew of an outbreak or procedures for returning the vessel to normal operating conditions after an outbreak.
Housekeeping-Deck 3 Mid Ship Female Crew Toilet Room
There was no sign advising users to wash their hands. Also, there was no sign posted advising users of the toilet room to use a hand towel, paper towel, or tissue to open the door. The exit for this crew public toilet room was not hands free.
Medical-Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
The AGE surveillance log did not include the case identification number, the time passengers or crew reported to medical, passenger meal seating, specimen requested, or a specific place to record body temperature. Also, the items on the AGE surveillance log were not in the exact order as required in Annex 13.2.2 of the 2011 VSP Operations Manual. According to the staff, the definition for a reportable case of AGE for episodes of diarrhea did not include what was above normal for the individual.
Food Service General-Consumer Advisory
There were prepared foods containing eggs, steak, veal, and fish that could be cooked to order on the breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. There was a consumer advisory statement at the bottom of each menu, but there was no asterisk at these food items on the menu.
Food Service General-Time Control Plans
The posted time control plans in all of the food preparation areas did not include the set-up times.
Galley-The Colonnade
In the preparation galley, the plastic panel in the upper interior of the microwave was loose and not properly secured. The panel was removed and the microwave was placed out of service.
Food Service General-Temperature-Measuring Devices
Food employees responsible for measuring the temperature of thin foods were not equipped with tip-sensitive temperature-measuring devices.
Galley-The Colonnade
The swinging door leading from the galley to the open deck seating area was fully open upon the inspector's arrival to the area. The staff closed the door and upon further inspection a few hours later, the door remained closed. Also, when the door was closed, there was a three-inch gap between the door and the door frame. No flies were observed in this area.
Galley-The Colonnade
The swinging door leading from the galley to the open deck seating area was damaged, preventing the door from closing completely and leaving a three-inch gap between the door and door frame.
Food Service General-Light Intensity
During normal operation, the light intensity was less than 110 lux at some of the handwashing stations in several of the bars.
Provisions-Bonded Store
Many of the round stainless steel deckhead supports were loose, creating gaps.
Preparation Room-
A wiping cloth was on the preparation counter. The cloth was placed in the chemical sanitizing solution.
Galley-Cold Galley
In the walk-in refrigerator, previously rinsed mixed fresh fruits contained the manufacturer's label.
Galley-Port Cold Pantry
The shelves above the utility sink and the preparation counter were heavily soiled with dust. This was corrected.
Room Service-Port Dishwash Area
Some of the room service trays in the clean utensil storage area were soiled.
Room Service-Port Dishwash Area
In the china locker, some of the previously cleaned dishes were soiled. These dishes were removed to the dishwash area.
Room Service-Port Dishwash Area
In the china locker, numerous previously cleaned dishes were stacked and stored wet. The shelves below these dishes were wet. In the silver locker, numerous previously cleaned candlesticks, vases, and stacked butter covers were stored wet. The shelves below these dishes were wet. Upon re-inspection, the items and shelving in the china locker were dry.
Galley-Starboard Waiter Station
The light intensity was below 110 lux behind the counter-mounted water dispensing unit.
Galley-Starboard Equipment Storage
There were two boxes of clean utensils stored on the deck. The boxes were moved to a shelf.
Galley-Starboard Potwash
A crew member was observed at the in-use main potwash three compartment sink manually sanitizing at least four pans and bowls for less than seven seconds in the chlorine sanitizing compartment. The equipment was then stored on a drying rack. This was discussed with the supervisor; however the items were not re-sanitized and no further action occurred.
Galley-Toilet Room
There was no sign in the toilet room for galley personnel stating 'wash hands after using toilet.'
Buffet-Heat Lamps
The heat lamps above the carving station were soiled. The carving station was not in use at the time of the inspection.
Buffet-
Three containers of bread were out for service at the cold buffet line and were not equipped with self-closing hinged lids or under a sneeze guard. The buffet was open during the time of the inspection.
Galley-Outside Toilet Rooms
There were no signs in the toilet rooms stating 'wash hands after using toilet'. These toilet rooms were used by galley workers.
Pantry-Patio Bar
The door to the pantry was propped open during the first inspection of the area. This bar was on an open deck, but was not open for service. A crew member was instructed by the inspector to close the door. After further discussion with the manager, the door was closed and no flies were observed in this area.
Pantry-Patio Grill
The time control plan did not describe when the potentially hazardous food was taken from temperature control in the galley to placement on time control in the pantry.
Pantry-Patio Grill
A plastic container used for dessert items was not equipped with a self-closing hinged lid. No food items were stored in this container at the time of the inspection.
Bar-Coffee Bar
A wet wiping cloth was on the counter. The cloth was placed in the chemical sanitizing solution.
Bar-Coffee Bar
The milk compartment of the coffee machine was physically labeled for time control, but was not listed in the time control plan.
Galley-Port Cold Pantry
On the preparation counter, a container of previously rinsed nectarines contained the manufacturer's label.
Safety
Serious crimes and injuries on cruise ships that make port in the U.S. are required to be reported to the Coast Guard. Smaller-scale crimes and thefts are reported to local police authorities (if reported at all). Incidents and inspections from 2010 to the present are shown below.
Crimes & Incidents
1
Incident
Coast Guard Inspections
6
Deficiencies (found in 8 inspections).
Coast Guard Inspections: Details
Inspection on Mar 31, 2015
No deficiencies found
Inspection on Sep 12, 2014
No deficiencies found
Inspection on Mar 22, 2014
Fire Fighting
0710 - Double-Leaf doors equipped with a latch necessary for their fire integrity shall have a latch that is automatically activated by the operation of the doors when released by the system. Sequencing mechanism malfunctioned for the following fire screen doors: 3.2.33, 4.4.27, 5.2.81, 5.3.50, and 5.5.28. 74SOLAS(2009) II-2/9.4.1.1.4.12
Operations/Management
9900 - The owner shall provide in each passenger stateroom, and post in a location readily accessible to all crew, information regarding the locations of the U.S. Embassy and each consulate of the U.S. for each country the vessel will visit. Embassy and consulate information was not available. 46USC3507(c)
Operations/Management
9900 - When a U.S. Citizen is a passenger, at least 1 crew member onboard must be certified as having completed training in the prevention, detection, evidence preseervation, etc. The owner shall provide such documentation upon requestion for inspection. Certified individual was unable to provide documentation. 46USC3508(c)/(d)
Inspection on Dec 07, 2012
No deficiencies found
Inspection on Dec 25, 2011
No deficiencies found
Inspection on Nov 26, 2011
Operations/Management
26NOV2011: The Seabourn Quest did not include location (Latitude and Longitude) in the reporting party section of the advance notice of arrival (ANOA) it only stated the vessel was "AT SEA."
Operations/Management
Vessel failed to submit ANOA within the 24 hour time frame to the COTP of San Juan, PR; during its voyage from Fort Lauderdale, FL on 26NOV2011.
Inspection on Nov 18, 2011
No deficiencies found
Inspection on Feb 16, 2011
No deficiencies found
Crimes & Incidents: Details
Nov 28, 2011
Enforcement
Suspected to be in Violation of Law or Reg
Source: US Coast GuardCREDITS & SOURCES
Illustrations: Josh Cochran, special to ProPublica. Data: Coast Guard Port State Information eXchange, Coast Guard Incident Investigative Reports, Coast Guard Marine Casualties & Pollution Data, IMO GISIS Marine Casualties, CDC Inspections & Deficiencies, CDC Outbreaks, CruisePage Man Overboard List, Local crime reports gathered by reporters Lynn Walsh & Dan Krauth, other local crime reports. Photos: VesselFinder. Icons: Jessica Lock, Juan Pablo Bravo,Hans Gerhard Meier.
1Details in these illustrations are inspired by David Foster Wallace's A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again. References to his seven night experience aboard the Nadir are hidden throughout. How many have you seen? Psst. Here are the answers.