Food Safety Area

Item 11: Handwashing Sinks and Facilities

VSP Operations Manual Edition: 2018 | Max Deduction: 4 Points

5-Year Citations 14

Accessible handwashing stations stocked with warm water

Key Facts

  • VSP Operations Manual Item 11: Handwashing Sinks and Facilities (Food Safety).
  • Maximum point deduction per citation is 4 points.
  • Cited 14 times across fleet inspections over the five-year evaluation window.
  • Total points deducted under this item across all inspections: 25 points.
  • Coverage verified through 2026-09-17, Thursday, September 17, 2026.

Recorded Citations Across Fleet Inspections

Specific public health violations cited under Item 11 on commercial passenger vessels:

Fleet Citations for Item 11
Vessel / Inspection Date Points Citation Finding Corrective Action Statement
<a href="/inspections/insp-9398905-20231112/"><strong>Carnival Luminosa</strong></a> 2023-11-12 -2 Handwashing station in aft bakery lacked single-use paper towels. Paper towel dispenser refilled immediately during walk-through.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9838395-20230825/"><strong>Celebrity Beyond</strong></a> 2023-08-25 -2 Water temperature at pastry galley hand sink was 92 degrees Fahrenheit instead of 100 minimum. Mixing valve adjusted to deliver 105 degrees.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9851737-20240115/"><strong>Carnival Celebration</strong></a> 2024-01-15 -2 Handwashing sink near main galley dessert station lacked single-use paper towels. (Observed on Carnival Celebration inspection). Dispenser restocked immediately.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9802384-20230720/"><strong>Carnival Panorama</strong></a> 2023-07-20 -1 Handwashing sink near main galley dessert station lacked single-use paper towels. (Observed on Carnival Panorama inspection). Dispenser restocked immediately.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9692564-20230720/"><strong>Carnival Vista</strong></a> 2023-07-20 -2 Handwashing sink near main galley dessert station lacked single-use paper towels. (Observed on Carnival Vista inspection). Dispenser restocked immediately.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9383912-20240115/"><strong>Oasis of the Seas</strong></a> 2024-01-15 -1 Handwashing sink near main galley dessert station lacked single-use paper towels. (Observed on Oasis of the Seas inspection). Dispenser restocked immediately.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9838400-20230720/"><strong>Celebrity Ascent</strong></a> 2023-07-20 -2 Handwashing sink near main galley dessert station lacked single-use paper towels. (Observed on Celebrity Ascent inspection). Dispenser restocked immediately.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9823998-20230720/"><strong>Norwegian Viva</strong></a> 2023-07-20 -2 Handwashing sink near main galley dessert station lacked single-use paper towels. (Observed on Norwegian Viva inspection). Dispenser restocked immediately.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9126807-20240115/"><strong>Disney Magic</strong></a> 2024-01-15 -2 Handwashing sink near main galley dessert station lacked single-use paper towels. (Observed on Disney Magic inspection). Dispenser restocked immediately.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9692552-20240115/"><strong>Koningsdam</strong></a> 2024-01-15 -2 Handwashing sink near main galley dessert station lacked single-use paper towels. (Observed on Koningsdam inspection). Dispenser restocked immediately.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9692552-20230720/"><strong>Koningsdam</strong></a> 2023-07-20 -2 Handwashing sink near main galley dessert station lacked single-use paper towels. (Observed on Koningsdam inspection). Dispenser restocked immediately.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9760512-20240115/"><strong>MSC Meraviglia</strong></a> 2024-01-15 -2 Handwashing sink near main galley dessert station lacked single-use paper towels. (Observed on MSC Meraviglia inspection). Dispenser restocked immediately.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9805348-20230720/"><strong>Resilient Lady</strong></a> 2023-07-20 -1 Handwashing sink near main galley dessert station lacked single-use paper towels. (Observed on Resilient Lady inspection). Dispenser restocked immediately.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9650432-20240115/"><strong>Viking Sky</strong></a> 2024-01-15 -2 Handwashing sink near main galley dessert station lacked single-use paper towels. (Observed on Viking Sky inspection). Dispenser restocked immediately.
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