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Azamara Onward CDC inspection score

Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Azamara Onward.

  • Source: CDC public records
  • Data checked on October 31, 2026
  • Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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AzamaraInspected December 3, 2025

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Azamara Onward scored 96 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on December 3, 2025. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

+5 vs previous inspection (91, Jan 5, 2025)
94.4average of the last 5 inspections
89lowest score (April 2014)
28inspections since 2003
0failed inspections

Inspection history of Azamara Onward

Every CDC inspection score on record for Azamara Onward: 28 inspections from May 29, 2003 to December 3, 2025, 2 perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.

7580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20032006200920122015201820212024May 29, 2003: 96Aug 9, 2003: 96May 17, 2004: 98Sep 22, 2004: 100May 17, 2005: 97Jun 16, 2007: 100Sep 21, 2007: 98Jan 10, 2008: 98Feb 27, 2009: 99Aug 24, 2009: 98Jan 27, 2010: 95Jan 19, 2011: 99Feb 3, 2012: 95Jan 17, 2013: 93Apr 25, 2014: 89Aug 8, 2014: 93Jan 15, 2015: 97Jul 23, 2015: 99Jan 3, 2016: 97Apr 24, 2016: 95Dec 20, 2016: 97May 12, 2017: 95Jan 5, 2018: 99Jun 3, 2018: 97Jan 5, 2020: 97Jan 8, 2023: 91Jan 5, 2025: 91Dec 3, 2025: 967580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20032008201320182023May 29, 2003: 96Aug 9, 2003: 96May 17, 2004: 98Sep 22, 2004: 100May 17, 2005: 97Jun 16, 2007: 100Sep 21, 2007: 98Jan 10, 2008: 98Feb 27, 2009: 99Aug 24, 2009: 98Jan 27, 2010: 95Jan 19, 2011: 99Feb 3, 2012: 95Jan 17, 2013: 93Apr 25, 2014: 89Aug 8, 2014: 93Jan 15, 2015: 97Jul 23, 2015: 99Jan 3, 2016: 97Apr 24, 2016: 95Dec 20, 2016: 97May 12, 2017: 95Jan 5, 2018: 99Jun 3, 2018: 97Jan 5, 2020: 97Jan 8, 2023: 91Jan 5, 2025: 91Dec 3, 2025: 96

All scores

Show all 28 inspections
Inspection dateResultReportScore
December 3, 2025Passedfindings below96
January 5, 2025Passedfindings below91
January 8, 2023Passedfindings below91
January 5, 2020Passed97
June 3, 2018Passed97
January 5, 2018Passed99
May 12, 2017Passed95
December 20, 2016Passed97
April 24, 2016Passed95
January 3, 2016Passed97
July 23, 2015Passed99
January 15, 2015Passed97
August 8, 2014Passed93
April 25, 2014Passed89
January 17, 2013Passed93
February 3, 2012Passed95
January 19, 2011Passed99
January 27, 2010Passed95
August 24, 2009Passed98
February 27, 2009Passed99
January 10, 2008Passed98
September 21, 2007Passed98
June 16, 2007Passed100
May 17, 2005Passed97
September 22, 2004Passed100
May 17, 2004Passed98
August 9, 2003Passed96
May 29, 2003Passed96

What the inspectors found

The full findings of the last 3 inspections, as written in the CDC reports. Each finding refers to an item of the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program standards; points are deducted by item, for a single significant violation or for a pattern of similar ones (CDC FAQ).

December 3, 2025

96Passed

28 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.

January 5, 2025

91Passed

32 findings · 9 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 9 = 91):

  • −5 ptsItem 16: Potentially hazardous food temperatures storage, preparation display, service, transportation
  • −2 ptsItem 20: PHF temperature maintenance facilities; Food-contact surfaces designed, constructed, installed, maintained; TMDs provided, located, calibrated
  • −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
Show all 32 findings

All 32 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.

Galleys (kitchens)14 findings

  • Item 16Deck 10 - Aqualina Starboard Warewashing Area

    Crew stated the raw bacon and raw steak inside the metal container on the time control counter were on time control, but crew incorrectly applied time control for holding/service of these raw food items. Crew could not demonstrate these food items had an initial temperature below 41°F or above 135°F prior to placement on time control. Crew identified these raw foods would be cooked prior to service.

  • Item 16Deck 4 - Starboard Meat Preparation Area, Walk-In Refrigeration Unit # 4.6

    Walk in refrigeration unit # 4.6 (333) was unable to maintain the internal temperature of raw meat under 41°F. The ambient temperature of this unit measured 48°F with a calibrated thermometer. The internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety raw meats measured above 41°F, including: -A plastic container of 30 beef tenderloins, prepared on 4 January: 45°F. -A plastic container of 12 beef filets, prepared on 4 January: 47°F. -One lamb chop inside a plastic container, prepared on 4 January: 46°F. -A metal container of 6 ground lamb patties, prepared on 3 January: 45°F. -A plastic container of approximately 100 pieces of cubed beef, prepared on 4 January: 45°F. -A plastic container of 13 lamb kabobs with peppers, prepared on 4 January: 45°F. Crew initiated corrective action and removed all raw meat items from the walk in refrigeration unit.

  • Item 20Deck 9 - Starboard Galley

    The edges of the cutting board resting on the service counter were frayed and in disrepair, creating difficult-to-clean surfaces.

  • Item 20Deck 9 - Starboard Galley

    The metal panel, located in the food-splash zone over stored ice inside the ice machine, was damaged and peeling - creating difficult to clean surfaces.

  • Item 20Deck 4 - Starboard Meat Preparation Area, Walk-In Refrigeration Unit # 4.6

    Walk in refrigeration unit # 4.6 (333) was unable to maintain the internal temperature of raw meats under 41°F. The ambient temperature of this unit measured 48°F with a calibrated thermometer. The integral thermometer measured a temperature of 10°C (50°F). The internal temperatures of numerous raw meats stored inside this walk-in refrigeration unit measured 45°F or above with a calibrated thermometer. Crew identified they were waiting for a replacement part to repair this unit. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 22Deck 10 - Aqualina Starboard Warewashing Area

    The wash solution inside the rack-type warewashing machine was cloudy, with pieces of yellow food debris floating throughout.

  • Item 22Deck 10 - Aqualina Starboard Warewashing Area

    Liquid steadily dripped from the bottom of the rinse compartment for the rack-type warewashing machine and accumulated on the deck below.

  • Item 22Deck 4 - Aft Potwash Area

    The wash solution inside the three-compartment sink was cloudy. It was not possible to see the bottom of the compartment. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 26Deck 4 - Portside Cold Pantry, Forward

    The food-contact surface of the ice thickness sensor of the ice machine was soiled with a gray slimy residue. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 28Deck 4 - Hot Service Line

    Four plastic plate covers were stacked wet and unable to dry on the service line. Liquid dripped from the surfaces when removed. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 33Deck 10 - Aqualina Starboard Warewashing Area

    Liquid accumulated on the deck beneath a steady drip from the bottom of the rack-type warewashing machine.

  • Item 39Deck 4 - Bakery

    One fruit fly flew in front of the mobile trolleys storing baked goods.

  • Item 39Deck 4 - Starboard Meat Preparation Area

    One fruit fly flew in front of the food service elevator.

  • Item 40Deck 4 - Starboard Meat Preparation Area

    More than 12 dead houseflies accumulated on the sticky paper inside the insect-control device, located to the left of the food-service elevator.

Drinking water5 findings

  • Item 07Distribution System Disinfection Records

    After wet dock, the ship's entire potable water system was disinfected. Disinfection started on 12 November 2024 at 2227 and ended on 13 November 2024 at 0025. Photos showed the chlorine concentration measured between 100 200 mg/L (PPM), but not above 200 mg/L (PPM). Documentation and the ship's disinfection instructions identified disinfection should occur by circulating 50 mg/L (PPM) chlorine for 4 hours, and not the emergency procedure. There was no variance or exemption provided to disinfect the entire distribution system for 1 hour and 58 minutes at a free chlorine residual concentration between 100 to 200 mg/L (PPM).

  • Item 08Distribution System Disinfection Records

    After wet dock, the ship's entire potable water system was disinfected. Disinfection started on 12 November 2024 at 2227 and ended on 13 November 2024 at 0025. Photos showed the chlorine concentration measured between 100 200 mg/L (PPM), but not above 200 mg/L (PPM). Documentation and the ship's disinfection instructions identified disinfection should occur by circulating 50 mg/L (PPM) chlorine for 4 hours, and not the emergency procedure. There was no variance or exemption provided to disinfect the entire distribution system for 1 hour and 58 minutes at a free chlorine residual concentration between 100 to 200 mg/L (PPM).

  • Item 08Pipe Disinfection Records

    The free halogen residual level after flushing was documented as the following values, which were either above 5 mg/L (PPM) or not the specific halogen residual value after flushing: “50” on the potable water pipe disinfection record for 12 November 2024. “<5” for the hot water line disinfected on 10 November 2024. “<5” for the pump suction line on 7 November 2024. “<5” for the coffee machine installation on 29 October 2024.

  • Item 08Tank Maintenance Disinfection Records

    Six records for tank disinfection did not have a specific value recorded for the halogen residual level prior to placing them back in service. The tank disinfection record was updated during June 2024. All records after June 2024 recorded a specific value for the halogen residual following flushing.

  • Item 08Testable Backflow Prevention Device Records

    There were no test results recorded for the testable reduced pressure zone (RPZ) backflow prevention assembly installed at the deck 3 portside bunker station on the 2024 testable device log. Staff stated the backflow prevention device was not tested because it was failing, and would be replaced soon. A replacement RPZ was first ordered during December 2023. The RPZ was received, replaced, and tested during December 2024.

Pantries3 findings

  • Item 208 - Aft Pantry

    A slotted fastener was installed on the ice thickness sensor of the ice machine.

  • Item 207 - Aft Pantry

    A slotted fastener was installed on the ice thickness sensor of the ice machine.

  • Item 207 - Forward Pantry

    A slotted fastener was installed on the ice thickness sensor of the ice machine.

Food safety, general2 findings

  • Item 21Food-Service Equipment Gaskets

    Numerous gaskets throughout multiple food service areas were damaged and in disrepair, including: Deck 10 – Aqualina galley: The door gasket for the starboard top stacked combination oven was in disrepair and fraying, with food debris accumulating inside areas of disrepair. Deck 10 – Aqualina galley: The door gasket for the starboard top stacked combination oven was in disrepair and fraying. Deck 9 – lido galley portside: The door gaskets for the top and bottom stacked combination ovens were fraying, with food debris accumulating inside areas of disrepair. Deck 4 – main galley hot line: The door gasket at the bottom of the door for the large combination oven was in disrepair and detached. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 33Decks, Bulkheads, and Deckheads

    The deck, deckheads, and bulkheads were in disrepair, creating difficult to clean surfaces throughout multiple food service areas, including: -Deck 10 – Aqualina galley: Silicon between the bulkhead panels behind the flat-top grill was peeling and in disrepair, creating a 1/4-inch gap. -Deck 9 – Windows Café aft buffet line: The caulking below the handwashing sink was peeling, with dust accumulating inside areas of recess. -Deck 9 - Windows Café portside coffee station: No coving was present at the bottom of the employee service area of the coffee station, creating a 90° angle. Dust and residue accumulated in the sharp edge. -Deck 9 – lido galley starboard: Silicone between the bulkhead panels behind the stacked combination ovens was peeling and in disrepair. -Deck 9 – lido galley starboard: The tiles underneath the handwashing sink were chipped and damaged, with dust and debris accumulating inside areas of recess. -Deck 9 – smoothie bar portside: The silicone between the bulkhead and undercounter refrigeration unit # 9.5 was peeling, with black residue accumulating inside areas of recess. -Deck 9 – Patio outdoor galley starboard: The decorative bulkhead behind the self-service salad bar was peeling. A sticky residue accumulated over areas of disrepair. -Deck 4 – main galley meat preparation area, starboard: Silicon between the bulkhead panels behind the meat saw was peeling and in disrepair, creating a 1/8-inch seam. -Deck 4 – main galley hot preparation area: Tile grouting in front of the grooved grill was damaged and in disrepair, with food debris accumulating in areas of recess. -Deck 4 – main galley hot preparation area: The deck tile in front of the deep fat fryer was damaged and cracked, with food debris accumulating in areas of recess. -Deck 4 – main galley portside warewashing area: Silicon between the bulkhead panels behind the conveyor-type warewashing machine was peeling. -Deck 3 – crew galley walk-in refrigeration unit # 330: The grouting between the deck and the bulkhead was recessed, with liquid accumulating inside areas of recess. -Deck 3 – crew galley: The deck tile in front of the soup kettles was cracked, with dust and debris accumulating inside areas of recess. Crew initiated corrective action.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

  • Item 08Pool and Whirlpool Spa Equipment Room

    The return line from the whirlpool spas was striped blue/green/blue for potable water.

Medical center5 findings

  • Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log

    No information was recorded in the underlying illness column for a passenger who reported to medical on 22 December 2024 with AGE symptoms. The underlying illness question was asked and documented as 'no' in the patient's electronic medical record, but this was not transferred to the electronic/paper AGE log.

  • Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log

    No questions referring to the underlying illness were recorded in the 'underlying illness' column of the AGE log for two of the four AGE cases on the voyage from 17 October 2024 to 6 November 2024. The underlying illness question did not show up in the patients' electronic medical record. One case's previous medical history was documented in the electronic medical record, while the other case had no history documented.

  • Item 02Specimen Collection Media

    The ship's specimen collection media expired on 17 December 2024. Medical staff provided documentation for an order of specimen collection media placed on 21 October 2024. Crew identified this order was supposed to be delivered on 9 December 2024; however, it was not and is now expected on 13 January 2025.

  • Item 02Public Vomit/Public Diarrhea Incident (PVI/PDI) Log

    There was no documented medical follow up for a PDI/PVI in a stateroom occurring on 17 November 2024. Crew were unable to determine if this met the acute gastroenteritis (AGE) case definition.

  • Item 44Public Vomit/Public Diarrhea Incident (PVI/PDI) Log

    There was no documented medical follow-up for a PDI/PVI in a stateroom on November 17, 2024. Crew were unable to determine if this met the acute gastroenteritis (AGE) case definition.

Buffets1 finding

  • Item 19Deck 9 - Windows Cafe Aft Buffet Line

    No serving utensil was provided for the bowl of vegan cheese out for self-service. Crew initiated corrective action.

Housekeeping1 finding

  • Item 41Deck 9 - Spa Changing Room

    The two secondary exits from both the men's and women's spa changing rooms did not provide paper towels or another hands-free method to open the doors. Additionally, there were no signs advising users to use a hand towel, paper towel, or tissue to open the doors.

January 8, 2023

91Passed

31 findings · 9 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 9 = 91):

  • −3 ptsItem 24: Sanitizing rinse temperature, concentration, time
  • −3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
  • −2 ptsItem 44: Person in charge; Knowledge
  • −1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
Show all 31 findings

All 31 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.

Galleys (kitchens)22 findings

  • Item 08Deck 10 - Prime C - Hot Galley

    There was no backflow prevention device for the starboard combination ovens. This was corrected.

  • Item 12Deck 4 - Appetizer Preparation

    A crew member was observed handling ready to eat lettuce with his bare hands. The crew member was immediately reprimanded, and the food was discarded.

  • Item 22Deck 4 - Potwash

    The potwash machine was out of service. A work order indicated the unit had been out of service since Dec 2022.

  • Item 22Deck 4 - Dishwash

    The glasswash machine was out of service. A work order indicated the unit had been out of service since Dec 2022.

  • Item 22Deck 9 - Windows Cafe - Dishwash

    The glasswash machine was out of service. A work order indicated the unit had been out of service since NOV 2022.

  • Item 22Deck 10 - Prime C - Potwash

    The potwash machine was out of service. A work order indicated the unit had been out of service since 16 Dec 2022.

  • Item 24Deck 10 - Prime C - Potwash

    The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing compartment was measured above 200 ppm. This was corrected.

  • Item 24Deck 3 - Dishwash

    Final sanitizing rinse water temperature for the rack-type dishwash machine was greater than 220°F. When visually observed, only steam was emitting from the final sanitizing rinse spray arms. The unit was in use at the time of the observation. This was corrected by the time the inspector left the area.

  • Item 26Deck 9 - The Patio

    A crew member washing his hands dripped water onto a cutting board adjacent to the handwashing sink.

  • Item 26Deck 10 - Prime C - Ice Machine

    An accumulation of black and grey sediment was on the bottom surface of the ice machine's water return reservoir.

  • Item 26Deck 10 - Prime C

    A rack of previously cleaned and sanitized glass dishes stored in the clean racks next to the ice machine were heavily dusted and some had apparent old food soil on the food contact area. According to staff, these glass serving dishes were for a trial concept that they no longer plan to use.

  • Item 28Deck 10 - Prime C - Potwash

    Sanitized pots were stored along the edge of the sanitizing rinse compartment to air dry rather than placed on the storage racks. Sanitizing water splashed on these pots.

  • Item 31Deck 5 - Room Service / Discovery Dining Room

    Non-food contact disinfectant for the passenger area was stored inside the galley/dining room transportation corridor.

  • Item 33Deck 10 - Prime C / Aqualina Corridor

    Approximately 5-8 fruit flies were observed in the Prime C restaurant near the entrance to the galley access door. Inside the corridor a small hatch along the right bulkhead was opened revealing leaking plumbing to the galley toilet. Leaking water pooled on the deck inside this access panel and additional fruit flies were observed. The deck was rusted and discolored and moldy towels were observed beneath the leak indicating the leak has persisted for some time. According to staff, the leak was coming from the potable water supply line to the toilet.

  • Item 34Deck 10 - Prime C / Aqualina Corridor

    Approximately 5-8 fruit flies were observed in the Prime C restaurant near the entrance to the galley access door. Inside the corridor a small hatch along the right bulkhead was opened revealing leaking plumbing to the galley toilet. Leaking water pooled on the deck inside this access panel and additional fruit flies were observed. The deck was rusted, discolored, and moldy towels were observed beneath the leak indicating the leak has persisted for some time. According to staff, the leak was coming from the potable water supply line to the toilet.

  • Item 36Deck 10 - Prime C

    Light intensity in back and to the right of the counter-mounted pasta machine was less than 110 lux of light.

  • Item 39Deck 10 - Prime C - Dishwash

    One tiny fly was observed near the clean landing of the dishwash machine.

  • Item 39Deck 9 - Windows Cafe - Dishwash

    Two tiny flies were near the flight-type dishwash machine and more than three were on the deckhead in back of the soiled dish sorting table.

  • Item 39Deck 10 - Prime C - Potwash

    One tiny fly was observed near this area.

  • Item 39Deck 10 - Prime C - Hot Galley

    Two tiny flies were observed underneath the port side combination ovens.

  • Item 39Deck 10 - Prime C - Hot Galley

    A tiny fly was observed near the starboard side combination oven.

  • Item 44Deck 10 - Prime C / Aqualina Corridor

    Approximately 5-8 fruit flies were observed in the Prime C restaurant near the entrance to the galley access door. Inside the corridor a small hatch along the right bulkhead was opened revealing leaking plumbing to the galley toilet. Leaking water pooled on the deck inside this access panel and additional fruit flies were observed. The deck was rusted and discolored and moldy towels were observed beneath the leak indicating the leak has persisted for some time. According to staff, the leak was coming from the potable water supply line to the toilet.

Buffets6 findings

  • Item 26Deck 9 - Windows Cafe - Starboard Beverage Station

    Old coffee residue of more than a day's accumulation coated the outside and inside of the espresso machine's dispensing nozzle.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - The Patio

    The newly installed deckhead above the beverage counter and waiter stations had openings between the decorative deckhead panels. Above the decorative panels was an unfinished deckhead with electrical cables and piping.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Windows Cafe - Port Beverage Station

    Insulated brine lines were draped on the deck in standing water inside the technical compartment for the juice machine. This was corrected.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Windows Cafe - Starboard Beverage Station

    Insulated brine lines were draped on the deck in standing water inside the technical compartment for the juice machine.

  • Item 36Deck 9 - Windows Cafe - Port Beverage Station

    Light intensity at the beverage dispensing machines could not be raised to 220 lux. Light intensity behind and around could not be raised to the required 110 lux.

  • Item 36Deck 9 - The Patio

    Light intensity was less than 110 lux behind and between the ice cream machines.

Bars2 findings

  • Item 33Deck 10 - Atlas Bar

    Standing water was observed in the deck drain inside the technical compartment under the bar counter.

  • Item 39Deck 10 - Atlas Bar

    More than five tiny flies were observed under the bar counter and inside technical compartments. Standing water was observed in the deck drain inside the technical compartment under the bar counter.

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  • Item 31Deck 10 - Living Room

    Two bottles of non-food contact disinfectant were stored inside the cleaning locker. These were removed to be stored outside of the food area.

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