Carnival Celebration CDC inspection score

The crew could not locate a backflow prevention device for the espresso machine.

White residue clogged the atmospheric vents of the backflow prevention device behind the dough divider.

The middle combination oven's backflow prevention device's atmospheric vents were clogged.

A metal coupling blocked the combination oven's backflow prevention device's vents. The crew began corrective actions immediately.

The handle of a serving spoon was in contact with yams out for service. The crew removed the food.

The decorative coating on the undercounter technical space and refrigerator doors was chipping and peeling. Water was trapped between the coating and stainless steel door.

The sealant around the hot stone top was peeling. A work order had already been placed.

A component of the left smoker unit outside the technical space door was wrapped several times with tape. The crew explained this was likely to prevent water from entering the unit.

The decorative coating on the undercounter technical space and refrigerator doors was chipping and peeling.

Water leaked from the prewash section of the flight-type dishwashing machine onto the deck. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.

A soiled metal trolley containing at least 50 soiled hotel pans was stored in the corridor just outside the potwash. Food from the pans splattered onto the deck.

White residue surrounded the dispensing nozzle of the left coffee machine.

A black substance and a thick white substance soiled the inside of the ice bin. The crew took the unit out of service for cleaning.

Starchy water soiled the previously cleaned pasta boiler spout. Crew immediately began cleaning the spout.

Water collected in the back right deckhead-mounted light fixture.

A buildup of frozen condensate was on the side of the left condenser unit.

Food from a trolley containing soiled pots and pans splattered on the deck outside the potwash.

Frozen condensate collected on the deckhead hatch. No food was impacted.

The water line serving the left gelato machine was leaking onto the deck.

Water leaked from the prewash section of the flight-type dishwashing machine and pooled on the deck.

The donut fryer was not being used and is planned to be removed from the vessel.

At least 5 display containers of shells were stored on a food service tray along with clean food equipment. The crew removed the displays.

The door between the pantry and the open-air show galley was open.

Syrup leaked from the soda bag-in-box onto the deck.

The public health advisory stated, 'consuming raw or undercooked seafood may increase your risk for foodborne illness, especially if you have medical conditions'. However, the asterisk indicated the public health advisory applied to beef and eggs in addition to seafood. Additionally, the crew explained that the eggs are not served undercooked.

One of the two water lines serving the coffee machine did not have a backflow prevention device on the potable water line.

The profile strip was detached from the hotplates on the countertop opposite the salad bar.

Coffee residue soiled the bottom of the clean spoon container. A crew member took the container and spoons away to be recleaned.

The protective coating of one of the lights was peeling at the island buffet opposite the pizza station.

A significant amount of water pooled in a bucket positioned to catch the portside draft beer cooling unit’s condensate drain line.

A small amount of black debris soiled the ice bin. The crew began corrective action immediately.

The sliding door between the pantry and the outdoor bar was in a permanently open position.

A nonfood employee had symptom onset of AGE on 19 March 2025 at 1700; however, they did not report to medical until 1930. The food and beverage questionnaire for the employee was not filled out correctly because the questionnaire indicated the crew member was in the crew mess while they were in medical.

A food employee who met the AGE case definition on 16 February 2025, became symptomatic at while working, but did not have a completed food risk assessment. Medical personnel sent the blank risk assessment form to the food employee's supervisor, but medical personnel did not receive a completed form back.

Small flies were seen in the following areas: Deck 5: One at main galley potwash near the biodigester. Deck 4: Two at Family Harbor near the handwashing station. Deck 7: One at Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse galley near the biodigester. Deck 7: One at Aquarius bar pantry. Deck 16: One at Blue Iguana cantina galley. Deck 16: One on an employee at the lido galley dishwash.

The life preserver ring was mounted with the retrieval line inaccessible. The line was positioned such that it could not be untied to extend while using the life preserver ring.

The backflow prevention device for the carbonation machine was installed facing upwards, preventing proper drainage of the atmospheric vent.

Water sprayed from the far-right upper final sanitizing rinse spray arm and dripped along the inside of the machine. The technician immediately replaced the spray arm gasket which corrected the issue.

Multiple soiled pots, serving trays, utensils, cups, and cooking trays were stored in the soiled drop-off area overnight. Staff stated these items were from the dinner service the night before the inspection.

The final sanitizing rinse utensil surface temperature for the conveyor-type dishwash machine measured 156.9°F and 155.8°F by the inspector's thermocouple measuring device with a ±0.2°F accuracy. Staff closed the machine for service.

The fresh hot water sanitizing rinse temperature of the in-use rack-type glasswash machine did not consistently measure at least 160°F at the utensil surface. The upper final sanitizing rinse nozzles measured 175°F and 168°F, the left side spray nozzles measured 170°F and 175°F, and the lower nozzles measured 174°F and 184°F. The utensil surface final sanitizing rinse temperature momentarily measured 160°F using the inspector's thermocouple.

A french fry, chocolate wrapper, herbs, iced tea bag, and other food waste were in the handwashing station waste receptacle at the soiled end of the dishwash machine. The area was in operation.

Water pooled on the deck from the broken faucet supply hoses in the technical compartment between the far-right two round tilting kettles.

Water pooled on the deck from the broken faucet supply hoses in many technical compartments for the tilting kettles.

Two deckhead light covers had ice on the outside and inside.

Water dripped onto the deck from the technical compartment between the round tilting kettles on the far right. The technician explained the water supply hose for the faucet was broken.

Water dripped onto the deck from many technical compartments for the tilting kettles. The technician explained the water supply hose for the faucet was broken.

Two flies were in this area when it was not in operation.

A fly was in the galley near the Chef's Table windows.

A fly was near the soup kettles. The area was in operation.

A piece of deckhead was missing directly above the coffee machine.

Water pooled on the deck underneath the soft-serve ice cream machine.

A fly was on the bulkhead at the passenger handwashing station. The area was not in operation.

A fly was in the Asian Station preparation area. The area was in operation during the inspection.

A previously cleaned and sanitized yellow plastic cup stored in the warewash clean storage shelves had food residue on the inside.

A mop was positioned inside the cleaning locker in a manner that did not allow for air drying.

The handwashing station's bucket fill tap was leaking.

A fly was in the provisions corridor. The area was not in operation.

The vessel is equipped with a chlorine generation system which produces the main source of chlorine for both potable water and recreational water halogenation. The vessel did not have an approved variance for this process. The salt was stored in an adjacent room within the engine room along with liquid chlorine. The room was not built to food storage standards and had an unfinished deckhead.

The 24-hour AGE report prior to arrival in San Juan, Puerto Rico on 25 September 2024 at 1000 was sent on 24 September at 1645 which is less than the minimum requirement of 24 hours. Additionally, the report stated the embarkation date was on 7 September, however, the actual embarkation date was 22 September.

A passenger experiencing AGE symptoms during the 17-24 November 2024 voyage was identified and counted as a reportable case on two separate line entries. According to the log, the passenger reported with diarrhea on 17 November and was isolated until 18 November when they were released 24 hours following last symptom. This passenger re-presented to medical on 19 November with additional diarrhea symptoms and was subsequently re-isolated and placed on the AGE log as another reportable case.

A nonfood employee experienced acute gastroenteritis symptoms on 10 November 2024 at 1400, but did not report to medical until 12 November at 1600. This crew member worked and dined while symptomatic. Disciplinary action and retraining of the crew member took place.

Black debris was on the inside food splash area of the ice machine's plastic evaporator cover. The machine was immediately closed for cleaning and sanitizing.

Black debris was on the inside food splash area of the ice machine's plastic evaporator cover.

A child wearing a visible diaper was inside the whirlpool spa. The inspector observed the area for a few minutes and there was no intervention from crew. Once the inspector addressed the issue with a crew member, corrective action began immediately.

The flotation device was not visible from the portside perimeter entrance to the facility. Additionally, the depth marker and shepherd's hook were not visible from the same entrance when standing on the aft side of the railing.

A crew member used the designated handwashing sink to remove milk from a metal pitcher. The crew member stated she needed hot water to remove the milk residue. The only other sink in the area had signage that stated 'Wash Hands Often'. This sink was intended to be a utility sink and was not equipped with any other supplies necessary for a handwashing station.

A fly was on the bulkhead behind the potato peeler. The area was not in operation.