December 3, 2025
96Passed28 findings · 4 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 4 = 96):
- −2 ptsItem 28: Equipment / utensil / linen / single / service storage, handling, dispensed; Clean frequency
- −1 ptItem 08: PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained
- −1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
All 28 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.
Other areas4 findings
- Item 19Deck 3 - Trolley Locker # 3C053
A cardboard container holding six 1.5-liter plastic water bottles was stored directly on the soiled heating surface of a hot plate inside the trolley locker. This soiled hot plate was placed on top of a plastic crate containing ramekins commingled with rubber gloves, which was stacked on stainless steel chafing dishes stored directly on the deck. Crew initiated corrective action.
- Item 27Deck 3 - Engine Control Room (ECR) Coffee Station
Greater than a day's accumulation of black food residue, dust, and debris collected on the countertop behind the coffee machine. Crew initiated corrective action.
- Item 28Deck 3 - Linen Locker # 3C055
A new, unwrapped piece of vegetable-slicing equipment was stored inside a plastic crate stored directly on the deck inside the linen locker. Additionally, numerous unpackaged, stacked plastic food and equipment storage containers were stored directly on the deck behind a piece of deck-buffing equipment. The deck was not visibly soiled.
- Item 28Deck 3 - Trolley Locker # 3C053
Five, out-of-service stainless steel chafing dishes were stored directly on the deck inside the trolley locker. A plastic crate containing approximately 100 ceramic ramekins, commingled with rubber gloves and batteries, was placed directly on top of these chafing dishes. A hot plate with a soiled heating surface was stacked on top of the crate, and a cardboard container holding six 1.5-liter plastic water bottles was stored directly on the soiled heating surface. Numerous other unused items, including a waffle iron and multiple stainless steel hotel pans, also accumulated inside the locker. The deck was not visibly soiled.
Buffets3 findings
- Item 19Deck 9 - Windows Café Buffet Lines
Decorative artificial difficult-to-clean grass plants were placed behind the cold wells and were positioned adjacent to containers of food out for service. The plants were not easily cleanable. Crew initiated corrective action.
- Item 20Deck 3 - Crew Mess
Undercounter refrigerator # 3.1 was out of service since 1 December 2025. Crew identified the issue was logged.
- Item 33Deck 9 - Windows Café Buffet Lines
Decorative artificial difficult-to-clean grass plants were placed behind the cold wells and were positioned adjacent to containers of food out for service. Crew initiated corrective action.
Galleys (kitchens)3 findings
- Item 22Deck 3 - Warewashing Area
The final rinse curtain on the rack type dishwashing machine was excessively curled and had missing pieces.
- Item 22Deck 4 - Warewash
One final rinse nozzle on the flight-type dishwashing machine was blocked and not spraying water. Crew cleaned and replaced the nozzle, restoring a proper spray pattern.
- Item 33Deck 5 - Room Service
Greater than a day's accumulation of brown sticky residue collected on the deck underneath the technical compartment for the refrigeration unit. Crew initiated corrective action.
Pantries3 findings
- Item 088 - Aft Housekeeping
The bucket filling station nozzle, located beneath the handwashing sink, was threaded with no mechanical backflow prevention device installed on the potable water supply line.
- Item 20Deck 5 - Cabaret
A slotted fastener was installed in the food-splash zone inside the ice machine’s ice storage compartment.
- Item 244 - Forward Housekeeping
The chlorine sanitizing solution measured greater than 200 mg/L (PPM). Crew initiated corrective action.
Drinking water3 findings
- Item 06Legionella Sampling Records
The Legionella sampling records did not document testing of the salon pedicure devices or the technical water source used for spray cleaning the deck within the previous six months. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standard)
- Item 07Distribution System Disinfection Records
Crew were unable to provide records documenting the disinfection of 11 backflow prevention devices installed on 8 October and 19 devices installed on 8 November. The cross-connection control log identified that 11 devices were replaced in the deck 2 crew cabins on 8 October and 19 devices were replaced in the deck 3 crew cabins on 8 November; however, no disinfection was documented prior to installation. Crew stated they disinfected these devices prior to installation.
- Item 08Distribution System Disinfection Records
Crew were unable to provide records documenting the disinfection of 11 backflow prevention devices installed on 8 October and 19 devices installed on 8 November. The cross-connection control log identified 11 devices were replaced in the deck 2 crew cabins on 8 October and 19 devices were replaced in the deck 3 crew cabins on 8 November; however, no disinfection was documented prior to installation. Crew stated they disinfected these devices prior to installation.
Food safety, general2 findings
- Item 33Decks, Bulkheads, Deckheads
The decks, bulkheads, and deckheads were in disrepair and had difficult-to-clean surfaces in the following food service areas: -Deck 9 – Lido Buffet Galley Starboard: Silicone peeled from the bulkhead seam behind the convection ovens. -Deck 9 – Windows Café Portside Beverage Station: Coving was missing at the base of the self-service area, creating a 90-degree angle where dust accumulated. -Deck 9 – Windows Café Cold Buffet Line: Excess tile grout accumulated on the deck around recently replaced tiles. Dirt accumulated inside rough areas. -Deck 10 – Prime C Starboard Waiter Station: Tile grout on the crew service side was recessed, with dust and food debris accumulating inside rough areas. -Deck 10 – Aqualina Galley: Tile grout along the hot line was recessed and in disrepair in multiple locations. -Deck 4 – Main Galley Hot Preparation Area: Tile grout in front of the flat-top grill was recessed and in disrepair. -Deck 3 – Crew Galley Dishwash Area: Liquid continuously dripped from the deckhead seams in several locations near the rack-type dishwash machine and pooled on the deck. The source of the leak could not be identified.
- Item 39Integrated Pest Management
Flies were present in the following food service areas including: -Deck 5 - Room Service Galley: One fruit fly was near the back storage area. -Deck 3 - Crew Mess: One fruit fly was near the microwave. -Deck 3 - Provisions: One fruit fly was outside the provision master's office.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
- Item 33Deck 2 - Dry Storage
Greater than a day's accumulation of dust and debris collected on the deck underneath several different storage pallets.
Medical center4 findings
- Item 0124-Hour Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Report
Crew submitted the 24-hour AGE report less than 24 hours prior to arrival in Miami, Florida at 0600 on 30 November. Crew documented submitting this report on 29 November at 1530. Additionally, the report incorrectly identified the port of embarkation as “ADK” instead of “NUS” for this itinerary, which departed from Lisbon, Portugal.
- Item 02Viral Swab Collection Media
The ship’s viral swab collection media expired on 25 October 2025. Medical crew provided documentation for an order placed on 26 September. Crew noted that the order was scheduled for delivery on 17 November; however, it was not received and has been delayed due to the holidays.
- Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Reportable Log
The reportable log generated by the electronic medical reporting software did not include an 'additional comments/notes' column. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standard)
- Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Reportable Log
The reportable AGE log for the voyage ending on 30 November identified the crew count as 389, whereas the manifest at the start of the journey identified a crew count of 384.
Bars3 findings
- Item 19Deck 10 - Prime C
Water bottles were stored on a shelf in pooled liquid from an unknown dripping source inside walk-in refrigeration unit # 10.11.
- Item 27Deck 9 - Patio Bar
Wet pink residue collected on the underside, nonfood-contact surface of the beer tap. Crew initiated corrective action.
- Item 27Deck 10 - Prime C
Liquid from an unknown source dripped and pooled beneath water bottles stored on a shelf inside walk-in refrigeration unit # 10.11. No water bottles were leaking. Crew initiated corrective action.
Pest control1 finding
- Item 40Pest Sighting Follow Up
Crew did not document a follow-up inspection or corrective action after the sighting of flies in the crew mess on 24 September. Records identified the area was sanitized; however, no follow-up inspection or subsequent actions were documented.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
- Item 10Deck 9 - Main Swimming Pool
The pole for the shepherd's hook was telescoping.