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Brilliant Lady CDC inspection score

Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Brilliant Lady.

  • Source: CDC public records
  • Data checked on October 31, 2026
  • Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Virgin VoyagesInspected April 6, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Brilliant Lady scored 97 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on April 6, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

−3 vs previous inspection (100, Dec 22, 2025)
98.5average of the last 2 inspections
97lowest score (April 2026)
2inspections since 2025
0failed inspections

Inspection history of Brilliant Lady

Every CDC inspection score on record for Brilliant Lady: 2 inspections from December 22, 2025 to April 6, 2026, 1 perfect score of 100 and no failed inspections.

7580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20252026Dec 22, 2025: 100Apr 6, 2026: 977580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20252026Dec 22, 2025: 100Apr 6, 2026: 97

All scores

Inspection dateResultReportScore
April 6, 2026Passedfindings below97
December 22, 2025Passedfindings below100

What the inspectors found

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).

April 6, 2026

97Passed

19 findings · 3 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 3 = 97):

  • −3 ptsItem 13: Management, knowledge, monitoring

All 19 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)7 findings

  • Item 08Deck 15 - Dishwashing Area

    The backflow prevention device for the ice machine was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.

  • Item 08Deck 15 - Hot Holding Area

    The backflow prevention device for the combination oven was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.

  • Item 13Deck 15 - Gunbae Cold Preparation Area

    During preparation, 30 salmon sushi rolls (5-inch), one 4-inch deep pan of crab, 2 bags of chopped tuna, and two pans of tuna rolls (20 pieces) were on the preparation counter registering temperatures between 64°F - 69°F. The inspector asked if the food was on time-control or temperature-control and staff replied with two different answers. One stating time and the other stating temperature. The inspector checked the time-control plan, which did not state this area was on time control. Additionally, neither staff member knew how long the salmon, tuna, crab, and bags of chopped tuna had been out of temperature during preparation. The food items were discarded

  • Item 16Deck 15 - Gunbae - Cold Preparation Area

    During preparation, 30 salmon sushi rolls (5-inch), one 4-inch deep pan of crab, 2 bags of chopped tuna, and two pans of tuna rolls (20 pieces) were on the preparation counter registering temperatures between 64°F - 69°F. The inspector asked if the food was on time-control or temperature-control and staff replied with two different answers. One stating time and the other stating temperature. The inspector checked the time-control plan, which did not state this area was on time control. Additionally, neither staff member knew how long the salmon, tuna, crab, and bags of chopped tuna had been out of temperature during preparation. The food items were discarded

  • Item 20Deck 15 - Gumbae

    Multiple salad bowls had small chips along the rim of the bowl.

  • Item 22Deck 15 - Gumbae - Dishwashing Area

    The flight-type dishwashing machine's #2 curtain was coiled allowing the possible migration of water from the auxiliary wash compartment.

  • Item 40Deck 15 - Main Entrance Starboard Side

    The door to the soiled drop-off station within the galley was left open to the outside buffet passenger area while the venue was in service.

Buffets3 findings

  • Item 19Deck 5 - Hot Line Area

    A set of tong handles was resting in a pan of soup at the hot line area. The pan of soup was removed immediately.

  • Item 21Deck 15 - Daily Mix

    The top of the ceramic top heating unit was cracked. The new unit top has been ordered.

  • Item 37Deck 15 - Daily Mix

    The center exhaust duct dedicated to the hot holding area was not working.

Drinking water2 findings

  • Item 08Midship Starboard Potable Water Hose Locker

    Black and brown debris filled the drain on the bottom of the hose locker. This was cleaned immediately.

  • Item 08Permeate Line

    The permeate line was striped blue/gray instead of blue/gray/blue. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.

Bars1 finding

  • Item 36Deck 11 - Social Club

    The light intensity was insufficient for cleaning purposes in the back bar glass storage shelf area.

Housekeeping1 finding

  • Item 10Heated Jetted Tubs Record Review

    On three occasions during one voyage in March, the heated jetted tub in one of the massive suites was not disinfected daily due to the passengers refusing service or the posting of the do not disturb sign.

Medical center1 finding

  • Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

    A food employee reported to work after experiencing an onset of AGE symptoms. On 20 February 2026, the crew member experienced AGE symptoms at 0300, worked from 0500-0627 and 0800-0915, and then reported to medical at 0931. A food employee risk assessment was conducted, and the crew member was retrained on AGE reporting requirements.

Other areas1 finding

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

    The PVI/PDI log stated there was a PDI in a crew only area on 3 April 2026. No crew members reported to medical on that date with AGE symptoms.

Pantries1 finding

  • Item 33Deck 15 - Gumbae

    Water pooled on the deck in front of the upright beverage refrigerators.

Food preparation rooms1 finding

  • Item 28Deck 3: Clean Storage Rack

    The shield protecting the clean storage rack next to the preparation counter did not extend far enough to fully protect clean items stored on the rack. During the inspection, no food preparation was taking place on this counter.

Food storage (provisions)1 finding

  • Item 19Deck 3: Fresh Fruit Store Room

    Three wooden pallets rested on top of recently provisioned, boxed fresh fruit. The pallets were removed.

December 22, 2025

100Passed

9 findings · 0 points deducted

No points deducted.

Show all 9 findings

All 9 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)4 findings

  • Item 22Deck 5 - Kitchen Table Dishwash

    The hood-type dishwash machine had food debris obstructing the wash arm outlet. This was immediately cleaned.

  • Item 29Deck 15 - Handwashing Station at Entrance

    The handwashing sink was blocked by several sanitizing buckets. Crew members were actively filling the sanitizing buckets.

  • Item 30Deck 7 - The Dock

    There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink. The area was not open at the time of the inspection, and the crew stated the area had never been used.

  • Item 38Deck 7 - The Dock

    There were no paper towels at the handwashing sink. The area was not open at the time of the inspection, and the crew stated the area had never been used.

Buffets3 findings

  • Item 16Deck 15 - The Galley Diner and Dash

    On the two large menus posted at the station, there were no asterisks for the omelets advising readers to reference the consumer advisor at the bottom of the menu. A crew member stated omelets using fresh eggs are normally served fully cooked but may be ordered undercooked. On the paper menu, there was a consumer advisory for the omelets. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.

  • Item 18Deck 15 - The Galley Burger Bar

    A pan of gluten free pancake batter made with raw eggs was stored in a drawer behind a pan of uncovered cheese. When scooping the pancake batter, it could drip onto the cheese. This was corrected immediately.

  • Item 33Deck 15 - Tap That Cold Starboard Beverage Station

    A movable carpet was placed in front of the beverage station. This was removed.

Bars1 finding

  • Item 21Deck 7 - The Dock Roller Shutters

    The material on the back of the three roller shutters was not durable or easily cleanable. The material at the bottom of the left-most roller shutter was fraying.

Food preparation rooms1 finding

  • Item 33Deck 4 - Fish Preparation

    Water dripped from the deckhead exhaust vent onto the deck below. The water was not pooling on the deck. Maintenance started immediately.

To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Brilliant Lady in the list of cruise ships, select “All Dates” and press Search, then open “Report” next to the inspection date. (The CDC tool does not allow direct links to a single report.)

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