Caribbean Princess CDC inspection score

A container of chili on time control was not labeled with a 4-hour label. The outlet was open for more than 4 hours.

The time control plan for this outlet listed refrigerators by number; however, the refrigerator units were not physically labeled with their corresponding number.

Uncovered and unprotected food items on serving trays were stored in this area as backup for the service lines. The uncovered food was positioned on trolley carts in the center of the galley which was in the pathway to the crew handwashing sink.

Paint was chipping from the mixing head of the right deck-mounted mixer.

Several omelet pans at the soiled storage area were excessively corroded with charred debris from repeat uses and were no longer easily cleanable.

Undercounter refrigerator #7 was out of service. Staff reported it had been out of service for three months and were awaiting parts.

The ambient temperature inside reach-in refrigerator #150250 was measured at 48°F. The unit's thermometer indicated a temperature of 30°F. Only unopened ultra-high temperature milk and cream products were stored inside this unit.

Four previously cleaned and sanitized pastry dishes were soiled with old food residue on both the food and nonfood-contact surfaces.

Four previously cleaned and sanitized pastry dishes were soiled with old food residue on both the food and nonfood-contact surfaces.

There were no single-service paper towels at the soiled side handwashing facility. The area was in operation.

One fly was around the soiled pots and pans.

Two fruit flies were behind the combination ovens. The outlet was not in operation.

Four fruit flies emerged from the biodigester when opened. Standing water and food waste were inside the unit. Staff reported they were unable to operate the biodigesters due to water conservation while in Alaska ports.

The 24-hour AGE report was submitted less than 24 hours prior to arrival in Ketchikan, Alaska on 12 May 2025. Arrival was at 0600 and the report was submitted at 0619 on 11 May 2025.

A nonfood employee's last acute gastroenteritis symptom was documented as 10 June 2025 at 1200; however, they were released less than 24 hours later at 1147 on 11 June 2025.

The pH measured less than 7.0 at the starboard whirlpool. Crew measured 6.63 and 6.78 and the inspector measured 6.52. Staff confirmed the alarm was activated and immediately closed the whirlpool.

The pH measured less than 7.0 at the portside whirlpool. Crew measured 6.85 and 6.91 and the inspector measured 6.5 and less than 6.5. Staff confirmed the alarm was activated and immediately closed the whirlpool. Upon entering the pool mechanical room, an inch of water covered the deck and may have caused the low pH level.

Multiple recreational water facilities were open despite active alarms and a missing safety sign. 1. The pH measured less than 7.0 at the portside whirlpool. Crew measured 6.85 and 6.91 and the inspector measured 6.5 and less than 6.5. Staff confirmed the alarm was activated and immediately closed the whirlpool. Upon entering the pool mechanical room, an inch of water covered the deck. 2. The water level across the entire oasis pool surface was two inches below the skim gutter level. Staff stated there was a leak and immediately closed the pool. 3. The safety sign was missing from the starboard whirlpool. Additionally, the antientrapment drain cover was in disrepair with a half inch sized circle missing near the center of the drain cover. Additionally, the hair and lint strainer housings for all seven pools were not cleaned, rinsed, and disinfected at least weekly during the first week of April. The records stated they were cleaned, rinsed, and disinfected on 30 March 2025 and 8 April 2025, which is more than seven days.

Creamer and milk on time control were not removed from passenger self-service at the end of the time control period. The label on the products indicated the time control period ended at 1130; however, the products were still on the buffet line at 1137. Staff indicated the area was closed, but passengers were still walking through the station and taking food at adjacent stations.

Self-service utensils were positioned outside the sneeze shields at multiple locations during breakfast and lunch service.

Food stored on the worker side was not protected from contamination due to greater than one inch between the sneeze shield supports. Passengers were expected to stand within 1 meter of this exposed food.

Two previously cleaned and sanitized coffee mugs were soiled with food residue on the food contact surface.

The handwashing sink at this entrance did not have hand soap.

The light intensity measured less than 220 lux at both the port and starboard fruit and pastry stations.

Two fruit flies were near the juice machine's technical compartment.

The Cook My Catch variance requirements were not properly followed. – Five catch records from 4 June 2025 were missing two Food and Beverage Management signatures confirming the fish were measured at 41°F or below and that the fish were prepared and cooked within 48 hours of receipt. – Five catch records were missing a Food and Beverage Management signature confirming the fish were prepared and cooked within 48 hours of receipt for catches on 18 June, 5 June, 20 June, and two for 19 June. – One catch record from 10 June had a Dining Options form, but did not have the required Fish Received from Non Commercial Sources Template. Staff stated the fish temperature was measured for all catches and the inspector confirmed the temperature was written on all dining options forms. Additionally, the date of the catch and the date of the dining request were confirmed to be within 48 hours of receipt of the fish for all catches.

Cookies were offered for passenger self-service near the entrance to the Coral dining room for guests disembarking the vessel; however, the container of cookies did not have a self-closing lid nor were they under a sneeze shield.

The handwashing sink's water temperature measured below 100°F after four minutes of continuous use. The area was not in operation.

The bulkhead window ledge was in disrepair and the patch tape was soiled below the windowsills looking out toward the water table.

Two pans and a large pot with serving spoons and ladles were inside the lower compartments of a portable cook-top unit. The lower compartments had difficult to clean electrical cables and other nonfood items.

A crew member was observed transporting a covered stainless steel pan filled with chopped garlic in the elevator which was labeled with 'This elevator is allocated for the transportation of NON-FOOD ITEMS ONLY.' The dedicated food transportation elevator was in operation, so it is unclear why the non-food transportation elevator was being used.

Two of the stack-type lower ice machine units were not operational and awaiting parts.

The glasswashing machine's internal temperature measuring device was continuously registering temperatures averaging 10°F to 15°F below the plate surface water temperature using the inspector's thermocouple measuring device.

Multiple designated soiled dish racks were resting against the dishwash, and final rinse compartments of the conveyor-type warewashing machine.

A heavy amount of water was escaping from the final rinse compartment door and pooled on the deck below.

The in-use conveyor-type warewash machine's wash tank water temperature was measured between 147°F-148°F during active service with both the inspector's and staff member's temperature measuring devices.

A small amount of brown debris accumulated on the ice machine evaporating unit frame. Cleaning and sanitizing took place immediately.

The undercounter technical space was heavily soiled with black debris beneath the countertop coffee machine.

A heavy amount of water was escaping from the final rinse compartment door and pooling on the deck below.

Food debris blocked the drain inside the forward countertop technical space preventing the drain from working properly.

Staff stated the dough mixer is not needed for service and had not been used in months.

Disinfection of jetted tubs in cabins occurred weekly, but not between occupancy's on five occasions from 26 November 2024 to 12 January 2025. Management was unaware of the requirement to disinfect jetted tubs weekly and between occupancy's.

The deckhead above the back bar active liquor bottle storage shelf was open to the plenum in several areas. Additionally, multiple deckhead tiles were bent preventing proper cleaning.

Silicone was peeling around the edges of the bar counter near the handwashing station making the area difficult to clean.

The sanitizing bucket solution was very cloudy.

Excessive dust covered the vents on the frozen drink machine.

Water and black debris were on the bottom of the technical space below the cold well units.

The deckhead above the back bar active liquor bottle storage shelf was open to the plenum in several areas. Additionally, multiple deckhead tiles were bent preventing proper cleaning.

Water dripping from the potable water line accumulated on the bottom of the technical space below the cold well units.

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

Four fruit flies were resting on two pieces of fruit after the service area was closed, while cleaning was taking place. No passengers were present. The fruit was discarded.

The light intensity did not meet 220 lux at the coffee maker self-service areas.

The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the glass storage station.

The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the coffee service area.

The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the coffee station food service countertop area.

Four fruit flies were resting on pieces of fruit after the service area was closed, while cleaning was taking place. No passengers were present.

The Public Health Officer had an email to management reminding them to participate in the nightly cockroach inspection and treatment on 14 January 2025 at 2345 to 0130. However, the IPM records did not have any information showing areas were routinely inspected during night hours.

The ice machine's cuber tray had a dark substance covering the back edge farthest from the opening of the technical compartment.

Ten pallets of bottled water were stored on wooden pallets. The water was provisioned on 20 January 2025.