Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Carnival Elation.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Carnival Cruise LineInspected May 7, 2026
98out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Carnival Elation scored 98 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on May 7, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
+1 vs previous inspection (97, Dec 13, 2025)
95.2average of the last 5 inspections
89lowest score (March 2024)
47inspections since 1998
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Carnival Elation
Every CDC inspection score on record for Carnival Elation: 47 inspections from May 3, 1998 to May 7, 2026, 3 perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.
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).
May 7, 2026
98Passed
14 findings · 2 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):
−1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
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.
Galleys (kitchens)11 findings
Item 17Deck 10 Seafood
The soup kettle unit listed on the time control plan was not physically labeled.
Item 19Deck 8 Center
A bin of sugar was labeled incorrectly with 'rice flour.' This was corrected.
Item 21Deck 10 Blue Iguana
The time control refrigerator unit did not fully close. No food was impacted.
Item 27Deck 8 Center
All four bains-marie had an accumulation of yellow dust and other debris. Crew stated the bain maries had not been used since dinner the night before.
Item 27Deck 8 Center
A piece of soiled tape was covering a open seam along the hot grill.
Item 27Deck 10 Lido Center
The upright refrigerator's technical space was soiled with dust around the evaporator fan and the metal paneling. This was corrected before the end of inspection.
Item 27Deck 10 Guy's Burgers Joints
The undercounter refrigerator unit cooling coils were soiled with dust, sticky debris, and pieces of hair.
Item 27Deck 10 Seafood Shack
The undercounter refrigerator unit's cooling coils were soiled with dust, sticky debris and pieces of hair.
Item 33Deck 10 Guy's Burgers Joints
The deck grout was recessed around the undercounter refrigerators.
Item 33Deck 8 Center
The faucet was consistently leaking at the center soup kettle and pooled on the deck.
Item 34Deck 8 Center
The faucet was consistently leaking at the center soup kettle.
Food safety, general2 findings
Item 21Silicone
The following areas had an accumulation of silicone buildup that was either peeling or in disrepair around equipment and nonfood-contact surfaces: -Deck 10 Breakfast Grill: The silicone around the two soup kettles was missing. Silicone was peeling from the entire deckhead paneling. -Deck 10 Omelettes: The silicone at the back bar counter ledge was hanging down and in disrepair. -Deck 10 Lido Center Galley Deep Fat Frying: A heavy amount of silicone buildup was around the piping and was detached which created a gap. Silicone was also missing from the parts of the bulkhead. -Deck 8 Main Galley: Silicone was missing around the back bulkhead by the soup kettles.
Item 39Pests
The following areas had flies and other insects: -Deck 10 Pizzeria Galley: One fly was in the area. -Deck 10 Tiffany Bar: Two flies were in the back bar area. -Deck 10 Dishwash Center Galley: One fly was near the soiled end of the flight-type dishwash machine. One six - legged insect was on the bulkhead. -Deck 10 Guys Burgers Show Galley: Two flies were near the back counter. -Deck 3 Officers Mess: One fly was near the condiment station.
Pantries1 finding
Item 26Deck 10 Red Frog Pub
The ice machine's white deflector panel had pink and black debris on the food splash zone area.
December 13, 2025
97Passed
13 findings · 3 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 3 = 97):
−3 ptsItem 24: Sanitizing rinse temperature, concentration, time
Show all 13 findings
All 13 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)6 findings
Item 21Deck 8
The following equipment was out of order and are awaiting parts: - The deck-mounted mixer in the hot galley. - Ice cream machine in the pastry. - Two standing refrigerators in the cold cuts area.
Item 22Deck 8 Flight-Type Dishwash
The dishwashing machine was out of order and awaiting new parts.
Item 22Deck 8 Potwash - Center
The potwash machine conveyor belt was worn and in disrepair.
Item 24Deck 8 Flight-Type Dishwash - Center
The flight-type dishwashing machine did not reach the required hot sanitizing plate surface temperature of 160°F, as measured with the inspector's thermocouple and thermolabel sticker. The temperatures ranged from 153°F to 157°F. The crew also measured the final rinse with a thermometer, and the highest temperature recorded was 157°F. The machine was fixed and was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 33Deck 8 Soup Kettles- Center
The deck grouting at the far right soup kettles was pitted and in disrepair.
A food worker began experiencing onset symptoms of AGE at 0600 on 21 October 2025 but did not report to medical personnel until 1200 on 22 October 2025. It was also determined that the employee worked a full shift during this period.
Bars1 finding
Item 13Deck 10 Lido Red Frog
The crew member responsible for handling the ice machines had to be reminded twice during the inspection to wash their hands before handling the evaporator deflector panel.
Buffets1 finding
Item 27Deck 3 Officer Mess
The tablecloths on four of the tables in this room were soiled with food debris stains.
Children’s areas1 finding
Item 42Deck 12 Camp Ocean
The carpet was ripped, exposing the deck in multiple areas. The crew stated that this will be repaired during dry dock in January 2026.
Pantries1 finding
Item 28Deck 10 Lido Marketplace - Tiffany
A storage rack with cleaned and sanitized glassware was placed directly next to the soiled landing table (3-inch gap) without a splash guard to avoid contamination. The landing table did have soiled equipment and utensils in this area. In addition, the clean storage rack is placed where the flow of soiled items must pass to get to the dishwash machine. Crew stated they will rearrange the racks to better serve the clean/soiled side of operations.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10WaterWorks
The interactive water facilities did not have secondary UV disinfection installed. The crew stated that this would be added during dry dock in January 2026.
All 23 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)9 findings
Item 21Deck 8 - Soup Station
Water leaked from the technical space, into the scupper, of the forward soup kettle on the right.
Item 21Deck 10 - Guy's Burgers
A ledge was on the surface of the passenger side countertop which made the area a difficult-to-clean surface.
Item 21Deck 10 - Blue Iguana Cantina
A ledge was on the surface of the passenger side countertop which made the area a difficult-to-clean surface.
Item 26Deck 10 - Guy's Burgers
Grease residue was on the heat lamp bulbs above the food preparation area.
Item 27Deck 8 - Toast Station
More than a day's worth of dust and food debris was on the exhaust hood overhang.
Item 33Deck 8 - Warewash Aft Starboard Side
Water dripped from two locations on the deckhead on the soiled side in between the two warewash machines. Water did not pool on the deck.
Item 33Deck 10 - Blue Iguana Cantina
The grout around the deck tiles was recessed and in disrepair along the employee side of the serving line.
Item 33Deck 8 - Hot Line
The grout around the deck tile was recessed and in disrepair in the area.
Item 36Deck 10 - Guy's Burgers
The protective coating was peeling off the middle heat lamp.
Food storage (provisions)4 findings
Item 19Deck 3 - Room 3350 Ice Block Freezer
Condensate from the deckhead dripped onto the pizza dough boxes below.
Item 33Deck 3 - Room 3350 Ice Block Freezer
Frozen condensate was on the deckhead.
Item 33Deck 3 - Room 3212 Fish Freezer
Excessive frozen condensate was on the deckhead. No food was impacted.
Item 33Deck 3 - Room 3206
Water dripped slowly from the deckhead onto the deck. No food was impacted, and no water pooled on the deck.
Buffets4 findings
Item 26Deck 10 - Toppings Bar
Grease residue was on the lights above the toppings section.
Item 27Deck 10 - Breakfast Pantry 2
More than a day's worth of dust and food debris was on the exhaust hood overhang above the flat-top grill.
Item 36Deck 3 - Team Dinning Room 2
The lighting was less than 220 lux at the buffet salad bar.
Item 36Deck 10 - Breakfast Pantry 2
The protective coating peeling from two lights above the buffet hot line.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas2 findings
Item 09Deck 10 - Aft Whirlpool
The pH of the in-use whirlpool spa was greater than the required range. The crew member measured 8.09 and the inspector measured 7.92. In the machine room, the analyzer read pH 8.09 when the inspection team entered the room, and pH 7.60 when the comparison samples were taken. The crew member measured 7.58 and the inspector measured 7.55.
Item 44Public Vomit and Diarrhea Incidents (PVI / PDI)
Between March and June 2025, six PVI and PDI Fecal and Vomit Response Logs did not correctly correspond with the associated chart record. For the Main Pool: (1) On 5 May, the chart record stated a PVI occurred at 2pm. The Response Log stated the incident time was 1:30pm. (2) On 24 April, there was no notation on the chart record of a PVI. Sea-to-sea mode started at 7pm. The Response Log stated a PVI at occurred 4:50pm. (3) On 10 April, there was no notation on the chart record of a PVI. Sea-to-sea mode started at 7pm. The Response Log stated a PVI occurred at 6:20pm. (4) On 13 March, there was no notation on the chart record of a PVI. The Response Log stated a PVI occurred at 6:10pm. The chart record stated an increase in chlorine concentration to 4.3 ppm from 6:10pm - 6:45pm. The Response Log stated chlorine concentration 2.5-2.9 ppm during that time. (5) On 1 June, the chart record stated the pool was closed at 9:45pm due to a PVI. The Response Log stated the time 8:57pm with the disinfection occurring 9:02pm - 9:30pm. For the Waterpark: -On 22 April, the chart record stated the facility was closed at 2pm due to a fecal incident. The Response Log stated this was a vomit incident at 3:54pm.
Bars2 findings
Item 39Deck 9 - Casino Bar
A small fly was near the pantry entrance.
Item 39Deck 9 - Bonsai Sushi
A small fly was in the area.
Pantries1 finding
Item 24Deck 9 - JavaBlue
The bucket of chlorine sanitizer had a reading above 200 ppm. This was corrected immediately.
Ventilation1 finding
Item 43FSD 711
The air filter was torn in the air handling station of 32.6.06 (lower unit).
To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Carnival Elation 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.)
