Pearl Mist CDC inspection score

The backflow prevention device, located on the potable water line supplying the pre-rinse hose near the dirty end of the warewashing machine, was not vented. This pre-rinse hose was able to extend below the flood rim of the sink directly below. Staff was unable to provide documentation if this backflow prevention device was vented.

A metal pan containing pieces of sliced ham was identified with a 4-hour discard label as 'Cranberry Sauce.' Additionally, there was no discard time identified on this 4-hour discard label. The time control plan identified this bain maire as a time control unit, and identified the service period for this area (serving both the crew mess and main dining room) was from 10:00 until 14:30. Corrections started immediately.

Four metal pans, containing approximately twenty crab cakes each, were labeled with a discard sticker; however, there was no record of the cooling of these food items. Staff stated the crab cakes were made by mixing prepackaged crab meat with pieces of pepper cut by staff. Staff was not aware that these items required documentation of cooling, and was unable to verify the temperature was less than 41°F prior to placing the mixture into refrigeration.

Four metal pans, containing approximately twenty crab cakes each, were labeled with a discard sticker; however, there was no record of the cooling of these food items. Staff stated the crab cakes were made by mixing prepackaged crab meat with pieces of pepper cut by staff. Staff was not aware that these items required documentation of cooling, and was unable to verify the temperature was less than 41°F prior to placing the mixture into refrigeration.

Metal trays containing the following items were stored in order from top to bottom on the mobile storage cart: raw chicken cubes, frozen whole lobster, raw chicken patties, and frozen whole lobster. All metal trays were covered. Corrections started immediately.

A metal tray containing comminuted beef patties was stored directly above metal tray containing beef trimmings. These trays were located on the mounted storage rack. Both metal trays were covered. Corrections started immediately.

The wash solution inside the wash compartment of the three-compartment sink was excessively soiled. This solution was tinted yellow and numerous pieces of food debris were floating inside. Corrections started immediately.

When the inspector ran the water for the handwashing sink for approximately three minutes, gray water from the sink began overflowing from the drain below and collecting on the deck. Staff stated there was an issue with the drainage system.

When staff drained the water from the utility sink, located to the right of the counter-mounted mixer, gray water from the sink began overflowing from the drain below and collecting on the deck. Staff stated there was an issue with the drainage system.

One housefly was observed flying behind the counter-mounted mixer. This area was in service.

One housefly was observed flying in front of the deli slicing equipment. A worker was present in the area slicing meat. Corrections started immediately.

Numerous individually 1 ounce wrapped packages of butter stored inside of a plastic container measured temperatures above 41°F. These items were not ultra-heat treated (UHT). The inspector measured temperatures of five different individually wrapped packages of butter from numerous locations inside the plastic container and measured temperatures of 49.1°F, 50.6°F, 49.5°F, 48.6°F, and 47.7°F. The dial thermometer, located inside the reach-in refrigeration unit, measured a temperature of approximately 47°F. The inspector measured the ambient temperature inside this unit at 46.2°F. The inspector utilized a maximum registering tip-sensitive thermometer to record the temperature. The error of accuracy for this thermometer was identified as +/- 0.7°F. This area was in service and staff were present. Approximately 100 individually wrapped packages of butter were stored inside this container. Corrections started immediately.

The ambient temperature inside the reach-in refrigeration unit measured 46.2°F. The dial thermometer, located inside the reach in refrigeration unit, measured a temperature of approximately 47°F. The inspector utilized a maximum registering tip sensitive thermometer to record the temperature. The error of accuracy for this thermometer was identified as +/- 0.7°F. Approximately 100 individually wrapped packages of butter stored inside of a plastic container measured temperatures above 41°F. These items were not UHT. This area was in service and staff were present. Corrections started immediately.

One housefly was observed flying in front of the forward waiter station. This area was in service and staff were preparing for lunch service.

Numerous pieces of food equipment and utensils were stored unprotected on metal shelves and on the soiled deck of the unfinished room, directly in front of potable tanks # 1 and # 2. The light fixture and deckhead inside this room were visibly soiled with greater than a day's accumulation of dust and debris. The inspector rubbed an alcohol wipe over the light fixture, located directly above the metal shelf, and the alcohol wipe became soiled with a black residue. The following items were stored inside this room uncovered and unprotected: three, five-liter coffee dispensers, six pod-feed housekeeping coffee machines, nine oval-shaped dessert bowls, five deep metal trays, three shallow metal trays, and three rectangular dishes. Additionally, the following items were stored inside this room with compromised plastic wrapping: 16 metal soup ladles, 11 metal whisks, and one stack of white saucers. One plastic bin containing approximately 100 white dessert dishes was stored directly underneath a line identified for gray water with the lid fully on top. Additionally, this plastic bin was stored directly on the deck.

Numerous instances of overlaps and gaps of time on the distant point analyzer-chart recorder records were identified during the record review. On 8 August 2019, an overlap from 07:05 until 08:00 was identified on the chart recorder record. On 3 August 2018, a gap from 08:00 until 09:45 was identified on the chart recorder record. Additionally, there was no date on this record. On 3 August 2019, a gap from 07:00 until 10:05 was identified on the chart recorder record. There were no notations explaining these events.

The cross-connection control program log, recently updated on 1 June 2019, did not list the vented, atmospheric backflow prevention device for the coffee machine located in the Deck 4 Atlantic lounge. Additionally, there was no record of visual inspection for this device.

Staff provided two potable water bunkering records for 1 August 2019 in Midland, ON. Both records identified potable water bunkering began at 8:27 with a calibration check at 8:35. One record recorded halogen residual and pH level checks hourly until 16:10, while the other record did not. The record with the halogen residuals and pH level checks identified the appropriate levels of halogen residual and pH level were reached at 8:45, the record identified the halogen residual at 2.44 mg/L (ppm) and pH level at 7.12. The other record identified the appropriate levels of halogen residual and pH level were reached at 8:55, the record identified the halogen residual at 3.23 mg/L (ppm) and pH level at 7.45. Both records identified a calibration check occurred at 8:35; however, the values for calibration differed between the two records. Staff stated the record without the hourly checks was created by mistake; however, staff were unable to explain why the time when the appropriate halogen residual and pH level reached 2.0 mg/L (ppm) and 7.0 respectively, was documented later than the record with the hourly checks. Staff was unable to provide details on the discrepancies between the two records.

The permeate line supplying water to the technical water tanks was striped blue for potable water. Staff stated the water inside this line was not chlorinated. Corrections started immediately.

Staff provided two potable water bunkering records for 1 August 2019 in Midland, ON. Both records identified potable water bunkering began at 8:27 with a calibration check at 8:35. One record recorded halogen residual and pH level checks hourly until 16:10, while the other record did not. The record with the halogen residuals and pH level checks identified the appropriate levels of halogen residual and pH level were reached at 8:45, the record identified the halogen residual at 2.44 mg/L (ppm) and pH level at 7.12. The other record identified the appropriate levels of halogen residual and pH level were reached at 8:55, the record identified the halogen residual at 3.23 mg/L (ppm) and pH level at 7.45. Both records identified a calibration check occurred at 8:35; however, the values for calibration differed between the two records. Staff stated the record without the hourly checks was created by mistake; however, staff were unable to explain why the time when the appropriate halogen residual and pH level reached 2.0 mg/L (ppm) and 7.0 respectively, was documented later than the record with the hourly checks. Staff was unable to provide details on the discrepancies between the two records.

The lid for the trash can, located to the right of the ice machine, was not fully secured. Numerous discarded food items were stored inside. One fruit fly was observed flying in the area.

The light intensity to the right of the counter-mounted coffee machine was insufficient. The inspector measured a maximum light intensity of 71 lux at the counter level.

One fruit fly was observed flying around the trash can, located to the right of the ice machine. The lid for the trash can was not fully secured, and numerous discarded food items were stored inside. This area was not in service.

The email confirmation identified the 24-hour report for the first United States port from a foreign port was submitted less than 24 hours prior to the expected arrival at the U.S. port. The email confirmation was submitted on 12 August 2019 at 17:26; however, the expected arrival at the first U.S. port was on 13 August 2019 at 13:00.

The current version of the questionnaire detailing activities and meal locations for the 72 hours before illness onset did not contain the data element identifying whether the reportable case was a crew member or passenger. Corrections started immediately.

The current version of the ship's AGE surveillance log was not in compliance with the 2018 VSP Operations Manual. There were no columns for date and time of last symptom. Corrections started immediately.

The rat guards, located on the four forward mooring lines, were not effective to preclude the entry of pests onto the vessel. The flaps, located on the bottom of each of these guards, were not secured. This created a four inch wide rectangular gap at the bottom of each guard. Staff was advised to secure the metal flaps for these guards.

The light intensity, located to the right of the evaporative condenser unit, was insufficient. The inspector measured a maximum light intensity of 37 lux. Twenty-six, three-gallon containers of ice cream were stored in this area.

Three samples were taken at the distant point analyzer by the inspector. The readings were 1.60 ppm, 1.61 ppm, and 1.56 ppm. The analyzer chart recorded residual levels of 2.09 ppm, 2.40 ppm, and 1.86 ppm respectively. The average margin of error for all three samples was 0.53 ppm.

The deck under the blast chiller contained an accumulation of food debris and trash beyond a day's accumulation.

A soiled wet mop was stored inside the mop bucket not allowing it to air dry in this locker.

One live house fly was observed in the buffet area in the mess. The area was not open and no food or crew were present.

Previously cleaned plates were stored correctly on a serving table what was to be used for food service during embarkation. The food was to be served at that table in a carpeted area of the dining room. The table was moved to a more easily cleanable deck area.