Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Azamara Pursuit.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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AzamaraInspected May 26, 2026
99out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Azamara Pursuit scored 99 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on May 26, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
+3 vs previous inspection (96, Nov 20, 2018)
97.5average of the last 2 inspections
96lowest score (November 2018)
2inspections since 2018
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Azamara Pursuit
Every CDC inspection score on record for Azamara Pursuit: 2 inspections from November 20, 2018 to May 26, 2026, no perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.
The full findings of the last 2 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).
May 26, 2026
99Passed
14 findings · 1 point deducted
Points deducted (100 − 1 = 99):
−1 ptItem 36: Lighting provided, shielded
All 14 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.
Buffets7 findings
Item 08Deck 9 - Windows Cafe Forward Beverage Station
The atmospheric vents on the coffee machine's backflow prevention device were blocked. A new backflow prevention device was immediately cleaned and sanitized, then installed before the conclusion of the inspection.
Item 20Deck 9 - Windows Cafe Forward Beverage Station
All bulk coffee dispensers had slotted fasteners in the food splash area.
Item 22Deck 9 - Windows Cafe Dishwash
Food debris was stuck inside the auxiliary final rinse sanitizing spray nozzle of the flight-type dishwash machine. This was cleaned immediately.
Item 26Deck 9 - Windows Cafe
Soiled cups were in the following areas: Windows Cafe Bar - A previously cleaned and sanitized glass cup had a sticky residue along the side to the top of the glass. Starboard Side Beverage Station - Seven previously cleaned and sanitized coffee cups were soiled on the food-contact surface. All the cups were sent back for recleaning and sanitizing.
Item 36Deck 4 - Staff Mess
The handwashing station light intensity measured less than 220 lux.
Item 36Deck 4 - Staff Mess
The light intensity at the chafing dishes measured less than 220 lux.
Item 36Deck 9 - Windows Cafe
The protective coatings on three hot line buffet light bulbs were peeling off. Replacement started immediately.
Bars3 findings
Item 20Deck 10 - The Living Room
The coffee machine had slotted fasteners on the group head filters.
Item 26Deck 10 - The Patio
Food debris was on the light bulbs above the hot plates. The area was not in operation and was previously cleaned and sanitized. This was cleaned immediately.
Item 30Deck 10 - Aqualina Bar
The handwashing station did not have adequate water pressure to wash hands. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Medical center1 finding
Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log
An AGE case had an onset date of May 19, 2026, but was entered incorrectly. The correct onset date should have been entered as May 26, 2026. All other information related to this case was entered correctly. This was immediately corrected.
Other areas1 finding
Item 06Legionella Sampling Plan
The pedicure throne was not included in Legionella testing as per the VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards. Crew stated they will add the location to the Legionella sampling plan.
Pantries1 finding
Item 338 - Housekeeping
Water was pooled on the deck in front of the beverage storage locker.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 19Deck 2
Three pallets of bottled water were stored on wooden pallets. The crew started moving the cases of bottled water to a plastic pallet immediately.
November 20, 2018
96Passed
41 findings · 4 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 4 = 96):
−2 ptsItem 28: Equipment / utensil / linen / single / service storage, handling, dispensed; Clean frequency
All 41 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)12 findings
Item 08Deck 10 Dishwashing Area
The backflow prevention device for the spray hose at the three compartment sink was heavily corroded and dripping. A disinfection procedure for the newly installed device of 50 ppm for 4 hours was discussed.
Item 08Deck 4 Hot Area
The backflow prevention device for the middle combination oven was soiled and dripping water. This device was replaced. A disinfection procedure for the device of 50 ppm for 4 hours was discussed.
Item 20Deck 10 Dishwashing Area
Numerous hotel pans were dented and did not have lids. These hotel pans were used to store food items inside the bain-maire. Staff stated there was a shortage hotel pans with lids. The dents in these pans created difficult-to-clean surfaces.
Item 21Deck 10 Dishwashing Area
Numerous hotel pans were dented and did not have lids. These hotel pans were used to store food items inside the bain-maire. Staff stated there was a shortage hotel pans with lids. The dents in these pans created difficult-to-clean surfaces.
Item 27Deck 9 Aft Buffet Area
The over counter heat lamps were soiled with more than a day's worth of accumulated food debris. These lamps were not soiled in the food-splash zone. The inspector rubbed an alcohol wipe over this surface, and debris accumulated on the wipe. Corrections began immediately.
Item 27Deck 4 Pastry
The countertop, located underneath the meat slicer and adjacent to the mixer, was soiled with water and food debris. The area was previously cleaned and not in service at the time of the inspection. Corrections started immediately.
Item 28Deck 10 Specialty Restaurant
Seven, previously cleaned specialty knives were stored unprotected on the countertop. Staff stated these knives were stored in this location since the last dinner service period. Corrections began immediately.
Item 28Deck 10 Dishwashing Area
One tray, containing approximately 50 previously cleaned miniature jars with lids, was stored in the clean area with moisture on the tray and outer surfaces of the jars. These jars were upright with the lids closed. The jars were sent for rewash.
Item 33Deck 9 Hot Grill Area
The deckhead above the bulkhead and the bulkhead surrounding the hot grill had holes and gaps greater than 0.8 mm. These holes and gaps created a difficult-to-clean surface. Additionally, these holes and gaps were soiled with grease and dust. Corrections started immediately.
Item 33Deck 10 Dishwashing Area
A two-inch hole was present in the bulkhead behind the three compartment sink, creating a difficult-to-clean surface. Corrections began immediately.
Item 33Deck 4 Pastry
The top of the bulkhead-mounted knife locker was heavily soiled with dust and food debris. The area was previously cleaned and not in service at the time of the inspection. Corrections started immediately.
Item 33Deck 4 Pastry
The bulkhead, located next to the knife locker, had holes where a sign was previously located. These holes created a difficult-to-clean surface. The area was clean at the time of the inspection. Corrections started immediately.
Dining rooms10 findings
Item *Staff Mess
Two bottles of accelerated hydrogen peroxide disinfectant were stored in an open, black plastic container along the bulkhead of the staff mess. These bottles were readily accessible to anyone inside this dining room.
Item 08Deck 9 Windows Cafe Port Side Coffee Station
The countertop coffee machine did not have a backflow prevention device attached to the machine's potable water source. Corrections started immediately. Disinfection procedures for the newly installed device was discussed with staff.
Item 22Deck 9 Windows Cafe Portside Coffee Station
During service, two portable dish stands were resting on a carpeted area. This area was designated as the portside waiter station, Staff stated typically these temporary stations were not for storing soiled dishes; however, during the inspection soiled dishes and utensils piled up on these stands. Soiled items were not removed for wash until the inspector asked. Staff stated the ship would remove the carpet, and place tile on the deck in this area.
Item 27Deck 10 Specialty Restaurant Food Corridor
There was an excessive amount of dust on the top surface of the electrical box, located on the main entrance door to the aft storage area. Food transportation occurred through this doorway. Corrections started immediately.
Item 27Deck 10 Specialty Restaurant Food Corridor
The wine glass storage cabinet was soiled with wood dust on the inside wall areas. The glasses inside were removed for washing and the inside wall areas were cleaned.
Item 28Deck 10 Prime C
The handwashing sink, located at the restaurant bar, was built flush with the preparation counter without a splash guard. During the handwashing process, water splashed onto the adjacent counter. Corrections started immediately.
Item 28Deck 10 Prime C
A tray of bar utensils, bottle serving pourers, and metal mixing sticks were stored without protection. Staff stated these items were cleaned the previous night. The area was not in service during the inspection.
Item 28Deck 9 Windows Cafe Port Side Coffee Station
At the waiter station, approximately 40 previously cleaned glasses were stored on two trays placed on the counter top. An excess amount of water had pooled on both trays where the glasses were stored inverted. Additionally, three glasses were stored with water on the beverage-contact surfaces. When the glasses were lifted, visible drops of water dripped from the inside. The area was in use at the time of the inspection. The trays of glasses were removed for cleaning.
Item 33Deck 9 Windows Cafe Portside Coffee Station
During service, two portable dish stands were resting on a carpeted area. This area was designated as the portside waiter station, Staff stated typically these temporary stations were not for storing soiled dishes; however, during the inspection soiled dishes and utensils piled up on these stands. Soiled items were not removed for wash until the inspector asked. Staff stated the ship would remove the carpet, and place tile on the deck in this area.
Item 33Deck 10 Specialty Restaurant Food Corridor
The deck underneath and next to the wine glass storage cabinet was heavily soiled with dirt and food debris, which was greater than a day's worth of accumulation. Corrections began immediately.
Drinking water7 findings
Item 06Distant Point Analyzer-Chart Recorder
The distant point halogen analyzer-chart recorder charts overlapped on numerous occasions. There were no notations on these charts identifying these instances of overlap. Overlaps occurred on 18 November 2018 from 06:00 to 06:55, 15 November 2018 from 05:55 to 07:00, 14 November 2018 from 06:00 to 06:50, and 10 November 2018 from 06:00 to 06:55. Staff stated these are changed daily at 06:00.
Item 08Injection Point
The distillate line, located prior to the reduced pressure zone assembly backflow prevention device, was striped blue to indicate potable water. This line was directed from the evaporator to a technical water tank.
Item 08Mineralizer
The water lines surrounding the mineralizer were striped blue/yellow/blue in numerous locations. Staff was unsure if these lines were for potable water or technical water to backwash the system. Additionally, the line before and after the reduced pressure zone assembly backflow prevention device was striped blue/yellow/blue.
Item 08Deck 8 Swimming Pool Mechanical Room
The air-gap underneath the vent for the backflow prevention device, located on the line to fill the whirlpool spa compensation tank, was not a minimum of 25 millimeters (1-inch).
Item 08Deck 8 Swimming Pool Mechanical Room
The two potable water lines entering this mechanical room were not striped or painted in accordance with ISO 14726 (blue/green/blue) or blue only after entering this space through the bulkhead. Staff stated these lines were not located after a reduced pressure zone assembly backflow prevention device.
Item 08Cross-Connection Control Program Log
The vented backflow prevention device for the coffee machine, located in the engine control room, was not listed in the ship's cross-connection control program log.
Item 08Cross-Connection Control Program Log
The vented backflow prevention device for the coffee machine, located on the bridge, was not listed in the ship's cross-connection control program log.
Bars3 findings
Item 26Deck 9 Windows Cafe Bar
Eight, previously cleaned glasses, stored on the back bar countertop, were soiled on the beverage-contact surface. The inspector rubbed an alcohol wipe over the surface, and visible debris was removed. Corrections started immediately.
Item 27Deck 9 Windows Cafe Bar
The light shielding for all the bar counter lights was soiled with dust. The bar was not in service, and was cleaned the night before the inspection. Corrections started immediately.
Item 28Deck 9 Windows Cafe Bar
The handwashing sink, located at the bar counter, was built flush with the preparation counter without a splash guard. During the handwashing process, water splashed onto the adjacent counter. Corrections started immediately.
Buffets3 findings
Item 08Deck 9 Windows Cafe Aft Station Area
The starboard side coffee station did not have a backflow prevention device on the potable water line supplying the coffee machine. Corrections started immediately. Disinfection procedures for the newly installed device was discussed with staff.
Item 20Deck 9 Windows Cafe Aft Gelato Display
Inside the gelato display, there were six slotted fasteners located in the food-splash zone. Corrections started immediately.
Item 27Deck 9 Windows Cafe Aft Gelato Display
Inside the gelato display, the underside of the bottom panel was soiled with brown and black debris. The inspector rubbed an alcohol wipe over this surface, and the wipe became soiled with debris. The display was not in service at the time of the inspection. Corrections started immediately.
Other areas2 findings
Item 20Bridge
The coffee machine, located on the starboard side of the bridge, had two slotted fasteners adjacent to the dispenser. These fasteners were located in the food-splash zone. These fasteners were not soiled.
Item 27Engine Control Room
The counter below the coffee machine, located along the starboard side of the engine control room, was soiled with coffee grounds greater than a day's worth of accumulation. Corrections started immediately.
Medical center1 finding
Item 02Food/Beverage Questionnaire
The 72 hour food/beverage questionnaire was not in compliance with the 2018 VSP Operations Manual. This questionnaire did not contain the passenger or crew designation. Corrections started immediately.
Pantries1 finding
Item 208 Aft Housekeeping Pantry 547.1
The water collection tray, located on the right inside portion of the ice machine, was cracked. This created a difficult-to-clean surface. Freshly formed ice was observed resting on this cracked surface. This cracked surface was not soiled. The water inside this bath was recirculated.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 19Frozen Fish Storage Area
Five bags of frozen scallops were stored outside their original storage container, and the bags were resting on other boxes of food just outside the provisions door. These bags of scallops had breathing holes in the packaging exposing the scallops to the outside environment. Staff stated these bags of scallops were recently removed from the original storage container, and were in the transportation process to the main galley; however, staff stated there was no transportation container available. Corrections started immediately.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Portside Whirlpool Spa Bather Load
The calculated bather load of nine individuals, displayed on the recreational water facility safety sign for the portside whirlpool spa, was higher than the bather load calculated for the flow meter of 7.2 liters/meter. Corrections started immediately.
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