Allure of the Seas CDC inspection score

Beige residue obstructed the atmospheric vents of the backflow prevention device on the multi-flow system supply line.

Milk in the coffee machine’s milk-dispensing compartment was labeled with a four-hour discard label of 0700–1100; however, the posted time control plan identified the service period began at 0900. Crew initiated corrective action.

The left corner of the counter-mounted espresso machine was chipped, creating a difficult-to-clean surface.

The edges of the four bumpers on the mobile food trolley were worn, exposing underlying metal and creating difficult-to-clean surfaces. Crew initiated corrective action.

Liquid steadily dripped from the bottom of the stacked combination ovens, pooling on the deck below.

Soiled items were overloaded in a tray inside the rack-type warewashing machine, which prevented all items from exposure to an unobstructed spray. Crew initiated corrective action.

The flight-type dishwashing machine was identified as out of order when the inspection team first entered the area. The machine was repaired before the end of the inspection.

The sanitizer inside the bucket was cloudy, and the wiping cloth was not visible.

Liquid steadily dripped from the back of the hood-type warewashing machine and pooled on the deck below.

The sanitizer inside the bucket was cloudy, and the wiping cloth was not visible.

Greater than a day’s worth of beige debris accumulated on the dispensing nozzle of the counter-mounted hot water dispensing machine. Crew initiated corrective action.

The handwashing sink was blocked by a mop bucket. Crew initiated corrective action.

Water from the potwash machine drain splashed onto the deck during draining.

Liquid pooled on the deck underneath a steady drip from the back of the hood-type warewashing machine.

The light intensity to the left of the stacked combination ovens measured less than 110 lux.

Condensate collected on the deckhead above the bains-marie and surrounding area. No dripping was observed.

A wet mop was stored in an empty, unattended mop bucket.

Two wet mops were stored in an empty, unattended mop bucket.

Pests were present throughout food service areas, including the following: -Deck 16 – Windjammer Starboard Coffee Station, Forward: One fruit fly flew above the coffee machine. -Deck 16 – Windjammer Starboard Coffee Station, Aft: One fruit fly was on the bulkhead. -Deck 16 – Windjammer Starboard Coffee Station, Aft: Two fruit flies flew to the left of the counter-mounted ice machine. -Deck 16 – Windjammer Starboard Coffee Station, Aft: One fruit fly flew in front of the counter-mounted coffee machine. -Deck 16 – Windjammer Starboard Waiter Station, Aft: Two fruit flies were on the bulkhead above soiled items. -Deck 16 – Windjammer Starboard Dessert Station: One fruit fly flew above the service counter. -Deck 16 – Windjammer Portside Beverage Station, Aft: One fruit fly flew inside the technical space below the ice machine. -Deck 16 – Windjammer Portside Self-Service Condiment Station: One fruit fly was on the bulkhead above condiments out for service. -Deck 16 – Windjammer Portside Hot Grill: Two fruit flies flew around the aft storage area. -Deck 15 – El Loco Show Galley – One insect crawled on the counter next to the handwashing sink.

An outdated time control plan containing incorrect information was posted in the area. The correct plan was displayed in another location within the venue.

The grouting on the buffet counter was recessed and in disrepair. Food debris accumulated inside areas of recess.

Greater than a day’s accumulation of yellow food residue collected on the top food-splash surface inside the right counter-mounted oven. Crew initiated corrective action.

The counter-mounted coffee machine's dispensing nozzle was soiled with greater than a day’s accumulation of beige residue. Crew initiated corrective action.

The grouting on the buffet counter was recessed and in disrepair. Food debris accumulated inside areas of recess.

The internal nonfood-contact surfaces behind the lemon and lime syrup containers were soiled with more than a day’s accumulation of a brown, sticky residue. Crew initiated corrective action.

The window behind the juice machine was open to the exterior by approximately 1 inch.

Testing of spa pools and whirlpool spas was not conducted at the required three-month frequency. The current testing schedule is every six months (April and October 2025). To qualify for the six-month testing frequency, the ship must demonstrate negative results over the previous 24 months (when sampled every three months) and have no legionella cases associated with travel on the vessel during that period. New 2025 VSP Environmental Public Health Standard.

Superchlorination flush records from the February–April 2025 drydock identified free chlorine residuals at all sample locations were recorded as >5 ppm. Crew stated this was an oversight and that the values should have been recorded as <5 ppm. This document was signed off by supervisors.

Water continuously leaked from the atmospheric vent of the reduced pressure zone (RPZ) assembly for the high saline discharge, identifying possible malfunction.

The distillate water line from Evaporator #4 to technical filling was striped blue/gray/blue. Crew stated they will add a technical label or restripe the line in a different color designation.

Potable water piping upstream of two reduced pressure zone (RPZ) assemblies for swimming pool filling were not labeled or identified as potable water.

The teppanyaki grill tops were heavily scored and chipped, creating difficult-to-clean surfaces. Crew reported replacement grills are scheduled for delivery in December 2025.

The sushi display case glass was cracked and temporarily repaired with clear tape. Crew identified the display case is not currently in use.

The paint on the bottom shelf of the left middle upper cabinet was chipped, creating a difficult-to-clean surface.

The protective coating was peeling off the lights above the self-service food at the right hot plates at station 7 and on the carving lamp at station 7 and 3.

Two of the three movable coffee dispenser had slotted fasteners in the food splash area.

The back countertop had an open penetration into the technical space below the juice dispenser.

The sliding doors for both sandwich display units were difficult to open.

The previously cleaned buffet station had food debris on the light fixtures above the hot plates.

The soap dispenser was in disrepair and did not dispense soap. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.

The protective coating was peeling off the lights above the self-service food at the right hot plates at station 7 and on the carving lamp at station 7 and 3.

One fly was in the area. Pest management staff was notified immediately.

Water was consistently leaking from the relief vents of the backflow prevention device for the left spray hose in the soiled drop off area.

Not all of the total coliform and E. coli results were documented before opening and prior to closing the facility. Medical signed off on the microbiological sampling records and the recreational water facility person in charge signed off on the daily maintenance records. 1. Total coliform results before opening and prior to closing were missing for 24 October 2024. 2. Total coliform results before opening and prior to closing were missing for 14 October 2024. 3. Total coliform and E. coli results before opening were missing for 30 August 2024. A medical stamp was not recorded. 4. Total coliform and E. coli results before opening were missing for 9 August 2024. A medical stamp was not recorded. 5. E. coli results prior to closing were missing for 31 July 2024. 6. Total coliform results before opening and prior to closing were missing for 29 July 2024.

On 7 December, housekeeping responded to a vomit incident in a stateroom; however, there was no documentation from medical that they followed-up with the passenger. On 11 December, a passenger vomited on the port side Windjammer floor and was identified by crew. However, there was no documentation from medical team that they followed-up with the passenger.

Intake documentation from a symptomatic crew member indicated they experienced one episode of diarrhea on 11 December and was dispensed anti-diarrheal medication; however, the electronic medical record and the AGE log did not document the case of diarrhea.

On 11 December, a nonfood worker was working in a public area, vomited while on duty, and reported to medical immediately. On 11 December, a food worker experienced symptoms of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) while off duty and reported to medical immediately . On 12 December, a nonfood worker was working in a public area, experienced vomiting and diarrhea while on duty, and reported to medical immediately. There was no documentation of the medical team notifying housekeeping of the incident locations. There was no documentation of housekeeping responding to these incidents or documentation of where these incidents occurred (e.g. disinfecting the worker's duty area, disinfecting a nearby restroom, disinfecting their cabin). Medical crew reported that housekeeping will clean and disinfect the crew member's cabin daily once they are notified by medical, but the index vomit/diarrhea incident clean-ups were not documented.

The tape around the soda multiflow hoses in the technical space was cut and in disrepair.

The previously cleaned plate mat and the counter below was soiled with food debris. Crew were preparing to open the area. Corrective action started immediately.