Food Safety Area

Item 15: Time and Temperature Control for Safety (TCS)

VSP Operations Manual Edition: 2018 | Max Deduction: 5 Points

5-Year Citations 20

Maintenance of hot holding at 135F or above and cold holding at 41F or below.

Key Facts

  • VSP Operations Manual Item 15: Time and Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) (Food Safety).
  • Maximum point deduction per citation is 5 points.
  • Cited 20 times across fleet inspections over the five-year evaluation window.
  • Total points deducted under this item across all inspections: 41 points.
  • Coverage verified through 2026-09-17, Thursday, September 17, 2026.

Recorded Citations Across Fleet Inspections

Specific public health violations cited under Item 15 on commercial passenger vessels:

Fleet Citations for Item 15
Vessel / Inspection Date Points Citation Finding Corrective Action Statement
<a href="/inspections/insp-9138850-20240315/"><strong>Carnival Sunrise</strong></a> 2024-03-15 -2 One container of cooked diced ham in prep cooler held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit rather than 41 degrees or lower. Product voluntarily discarded. Maintenance adjusted airflow damper and cooler returned to 38 degrees.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9138850-20171104/"><strong>Carnival Sunrise</strong></a> 2017-11-04 -3 Hot holding cabinet on Lido buffet measured 128 degrees Fahrenheit for roasted turkey. Food discarded. Heating unit replaced and set to 145 degrees.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9804801-20231108/"><strong>Scarlet Lady</strong></a> 2023-11-08 -3 Smoked salmon held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit on buffet display. Chilled display well ice replenished and temperature reduced to 39 degrees.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9851749-20230720/"><strong>Carnival Jubilee</strong></a> 2023-07-20 -2 Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on Carnival Jubilee inspection). Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9802384-20240115/"><strong>Carnival Panorama</strong></a> 2024-01-15 -2 Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on Carnival Panorama inspection). Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9692564-20240115/"><strong>Carnival Vista</strong></a> 2024-01-15 -2 Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on Carnival Vista inspection). Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9682875-20240115/"><strong>Harmony of the Seas</strong></a> 2024-01-15 -2 Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on Harmony of the Seas inspection). Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9383936-20240115/"><strong>Allure of the Seas</strong></a> 2024-01-15 -2 Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on Allure of the Seas inspection). Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9383936-20230720/"><strong>Allure of the Seas</strong></a> 2023-07-20 -2 Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on Allure of the Seas inspection). Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9795737-20230720/"><strong>Odyssey of the Seas</strong></a> 2023-07-20 -2 Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on Odyssey of the Seas inspection). Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9812705-20230720/"><strong>Celebrity Edge</strong></a> 2023-07-20 -2 Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on Celebrity Edge inspection). Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9677076-20240115/"><strong>Norwegian Escape</strong></a> 2024-01-15 -2 Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on Norwegian Escape inspection). Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9677076-20230720/"><strong>Norwegian Escape</strong></a> 2023-07-20 -2 Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on Norwegian Escape inspection). Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9434199-20240115/"><strong>Disney Dream</strong></a> 2024-01-15 -2 Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on Disney Dream inspection). Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9126807-20230720/"><strong>Disney Magic</strong></a> 2023-07-20 -2 Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on Disney Magic inspection). Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9767106-20240115/"><strong>Nieuw Statendam</strong></a> 2024-01-15 -2 Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on Nieuw Statendam inspection). Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9767106-20230720/"><strong>Nieuw Statendam</strong></a> 2023-07-20 -2 Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on Nieuw Statendam inspection). Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9760512-20230720/"><strong>MSC Meraviglia</strong></a> 2023-07-20 -2 Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on MSC Meraviglia inspection). Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9805336-20230720/"><strong>Valiant Lady</strong></a> 2023-07-20 -2 Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on Valiant Lady inspection). Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9805348-20240115/"><strong>Resilient Lady</strong></a> 2024-01-15 -2 Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on Resilient Lady inspection). Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced.
<a href="/inspections/insp-9650420-20230720/"><strong>Viking Sea</strong></a> 2023-07-20 -2 Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on Viking Sea inspection). Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced.
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