December 4, 2024
98Passed17 findings · 2 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):
- −2 ptsItem 20: PHF temperature maintenance facilities; Food-contact surfaces designed, constructed, installed, maintained; TMDs provided, located, calibrated
All 17 findings the inspectors wrote down, grouped by area of the ship. Findings with a red edge belong to an item that lost points; the others were noted without a deduction.
Food safety, general1 finding
- Item 20Food Service General
Multiple areas throughout the ship had food equipment out of order and needing replacement since 4 December 2024. Confirmation of new parts being received was reviewed during the inspection. The areas and equipment in need of repair included: -Deck 9 Waves: 1 deep fat fryer, 1 undercounter fridge -Deck 5 Officer Mess: 1 undercounter refrigerator -Deck 4 Main Hot Galley: 3 undercounter chilling drawers, 1 undercounter refrigerator
Galleys (kitchens)5 findings
- Item 22Deck 3 Three-Compartment Sink
Condensate collected inside the temperature gauge for the sanitize compartment making it difficult to read.
- Item 22Deck 5 Room Service Glasswash
The pressure measuring device during the hot water sanitizing rinse measured 31 psi.
- Item 22Deck 4 Flight-type Dishwash
The flight-type dishwash machine was out of order since the morning of 4 December 2024. However, other pot wash machines, rack type machines and three compartment sinks were available to assist with cleaning operations.
- Item 22Deck 3 Three Compartment Sink
The temperature gauge for the sanitizing rinse compartment was broken. Temperatures were verified using the inspector's thermometer.
- Item 37Deck 3
The exhaust system for the entire soup kettle stations were insufficient which resulted in heavy steam.
Medical center3 findings
- Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Reportable Log
The passenger count listed on the AGE log for the voyage ending on 17 March 2024, did not accurately reflect the total number of passengers at the beginning of the voyage. Crew identified the passenger count on the submitted document was 399, while the passenger count at the beginning of the voyage was 400.
- Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Reportable Log
The presence of an underlying illness for five reportable passenger cases was not recorded on the AGE reportable log for the voyage ending on 17 March 2024. Medical staff added comments to this field but did not provide any information regarding the presence or absence of illness.
- Item 02Public Vomit/Diarrhea Incident Follow Up
On 19 March 2024, a passenger fecal accident occurred inside a cabin; however, crew did not document appropriate follow-up to ensure this was not a reportable acute gastroenteritis (AGE) case. The case file identified 'nobody answered the phone and will follow up;' however, no follow up was documented.
Dining rooms2 findings
- Item 21Deck 9 Waves
The marble countertop waiter station was missing grouting near the coved edges.
- Item 26Deck 9 Waves
The previously cleaned and sanitized crew side preparation counters had a sticky and greasy residue. The area was beginning the next service set up.
Pantries2 findings
- Item 227 - Forward
Condensate obstructed the view of the external dial water temperature thermometers for the undercounter warewash machine. Crew identified a new warewashing machine is on order.
- Item 267 - Forward
The top food-splash zone surface of the ice machine was soiled with a white and beige residue. Beige residue accumulated on an alcohol wipe when rubbed over this surface. Crew initiated corrective action.
Other areas1 finding
- Item 36Deck 4 - Potable Water Bottle Filling Station
The light intensity to the left of the deck-mounted potable water bottle filling station measured less than 110 lux.
Drinking water1 finding
- Item 06Far-Point Monitoring Records
No notation was logged for more than one hour on the far point monitoring charts for 2 December 2024 and 15 November 2024. The charts had gaps and crew did not provide any additional information for the recordings.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
- Item 30Deck 3
The crew toilet room door was not able to fully self-close due to a broken hinge.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
- Item 10Deck 9 - Swimming Pool
No clear safety sign was provided for the swimming pool. Signs were affixed to the outside of the portside and starboard whirlpool spas; however, there was no clear sign specifically provided for the swimming pool.