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Carnival Freedom CDC inspection score

Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Carnival Freedom.

  • Source: CDC public records
  • Data checked on October 31, 2026
  • Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Carnival Cruise LineInspected June 29, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Carnival Freedom scored 92 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on June 29, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

−5 vs previous inspection (97, Nov 17, 2025)
96.6average of the last 5 inspections
90lowest score (April 2008)
32inspections since 2007
0failed inspections

Inspection history of Carnival Freedom

Every CDC inspection score on record for Carnival Freedom: 32 inspections from February 13, 2007 to June 29, 2026, 10 perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.

7580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower2007201020132016201920222025Feb 13, 2007: 100Jan 5, 2008: 98Apr 8, 2008: 90Nov 30, 2008: 99Apr 25, 2009: 100Nov 1, 2009: 100May 22, 2010: 100Nov 9, 2010: 90Jul 16, 2011: 100Feb 25, 2012: 100Jul 23, 2012: 100Dec 18, 2012: 99Apr 28, 2013: 100Oct 14, 2013: 100May 19, 2014: 94Nov 24, 2014: 98Apr 25, 2015: 94Oct 29, 2015: 100May 14, 2016: 99Feb 25, 2017: 99Jun 12, 2017: 90Apr 23, 2018: 96Sep 15, 2018: 95Feb 2, 2019: 93Nov 24, 2019: 95Jan 21, 2023: 95Aug 28, 2023: 96Jun 3, 2024: 97Jan 13, 2025: 99Apr 17, 2025: 98Nov 17, 2025: 97Jun 29, 2026: 927580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20072011201520192023Feb 13, 2007: 100Jan 5, 2008: 98Apr 8, 2008: 90Nov 30, 2008: 99Apr 25, 2009: 100Nov 1, 2009: 100May 22, 2010: 100Nov 9, 2010: 90Jul 16, 2011: 100Feb 25, 2012: 100Jul 23, 2012: 100Dec 18, 2012: 99Apr 28, 2013: 100Oct 14, 2013: 100May 19, 2014: 94Nov 24, 2014: 98Apr 25, 2015: 94Oct 29, 2015: 100May 14, 2016: 99Feb 25, 2017: 99Jun 12, 2017: 90Apr 23, 2018: 96Sep 15, 2018: 95Feb 2, 2019: 93Nov 24, 2019: 95Jan 21, 2023: 95Aug 28, 2023: 96Jun 3, 2024: 97Jan 13, 2025: 99Apr 17, 2025: 98Nov 17, 2025: 97Jun 29, 2026: 92

All scores

Show all 32 inspections
Inspection dateResultReportScore
June 29, 2026Passedfindings below92
November 17, 2025Passedfindings below97
April 17, 2025Passedfindings below98
January 13, 2025Passed99
June 3, 2024Passed97
August 28, 2023Passed96
January 21, 2023Passed95
November 24, 2019Passed95
February 2, 2019Passed93
September 15, 2018Passed95
April 23, 2018Passed96
June 12, 2017Passed90
February 25, 2017Passed99
May 14, 2016Passed99
October 29, 2015Passed100
April 25, 2015Passed94
November 24, 2014Passed98
May 19, 2014Passed94
October 14, 2013Passed100
April 28, 2013Passed100
December 18, 2012Passed99
July 23, 2012Passed100
February 25, 2012Passed100
July 16, 2011Passed100
November 9, 2010Passed90
May 22, 2010Passed100
November 1, 2009Passed100
April 25, 2009Passed100
November 30, 2008Passed99
April 8, 2008Passed90
January 5, 2008Passed98
February 13, 2007Passed100

What the inspectors found

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).

June 29, 2026

92Passed

51 findings · 8 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 8 = 92):

  • −3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
  • −2 ptsItem 19: Food protected storage, preparation, display, service, transportation; Original containers, labeling; Food handling minimized; In-use food dispensing, preparation utensils stored
  • −1 ptItem 25: Wiping cloths / chef's towels clean, stored, used
  • −1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
  • −1 ptItem 40: IPM procedures developed; followed; outer openings protected

All 51 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)29 findings

  • Item 08Deck 9 - Automatic Hoodwash Cabinet

    There was no visible air gap under the continuous pressure backflow prevention device's atmospheric vent. A hose attached to the vent was directed into a drain line that was hard plumbed into another drain line and then continued through the deck. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 08Deck 9 - Center Galley

    The atmospheric vent on the stacked combination oven backflow prevention device was angled upwards which prevented the vent from draining properly.

  • Item 18Deck 9 - Guy's Burger Joint Show Galley

    As the inspector was speaking to the crew member working the grill, the crew member nodded and sweat dripped onto a tray of cheeseburgers and the deck. Crew did not initially acknowledge the issue, but when the inspector asked what corrective action they would take due to the sweat, crew immediately stated they would discard the food.

  • Item 19Deck 9 - Guy's Burger Joint Show Galley

    As the inspector was speaking to the crew member working the grill, the crew member nodded and sweat dripped onto a tray of cheeseburgers and the deck. Crew did not initially acknowledge the issue, but when the inspector asked what corrective action they would take due to the sweat, crew immediately stated they would discard the food.

  • Item 19Deck 10 - Dishwash

    A gap between the top of the blue bin and the top of the counter recessed ice bin on the right side of the unit exposed the ice in the bin to the technical space to the right of the unit. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 21Deck 3 - Bakery

    A piece of clear tape covered an open penetration on the deck-mounted mixer neck where a fastner was missing, creating a difficult to clean area.

  • Item 21Deck 10 - Dishwash

    A guard bar from the counter recessed ice machine bin fell into the ice bin. The adhesive was in contact with ice. The area was open for service, and crew took the unit out of service to begin corrective action.

  • Item 22Deck 9 - Guy's Burger Joint

    A sanitizer bucket containing a wiping cloth was soiled with brown residue in and around the inside of the container.

  • Item 22Deck 10 - Dishwash

    Six of the eight pre-wash spray nozzles in the upper and lower rinse arms were blocked with food debris. Additionally, two wash nozzles were blocked with food debris. Excess water collected in the final rinse auxiliary tank one inch above the strainer due to an issue with the solenoid. Additionally, excessive food debris collected in the final rinse auxiliary strainer. Crew initiated corrective action immediately.

  • Item 25Deck 9 - Guy's Burger Joint

    A sanitizer bucket containing a wiping cloth was soiled with brown residue in and around the inside of the container.

  • Item 28Deck 9 - Seafood Shack Show Galley

    A plastic ice bin on wheels was stored wet with the top closed, prohibiting the bin from air drying.

  • Item 29Deck 9 - Mongolian Wok Show Galley

    The portside crew handwashing station was blocked by a cart. Crew initiated corrective action

  • Item 33Deck 10 - Dishwash

    Excessive condensate collected on the deckhead above the soiled ends of both the flight-type and rack-type conveyor warewash machines. Crew noted the ventilation is planned to be addressed during the upcoming September 2026 dry dock.

  • Item 33Deck 10 - Chicken and Waffles Show Galley

    The deck under the time control counter was soiled with greater than one day's accumulation of food debris. The far corner of the deck was difficult to access for cleaning.

  • Item 33Deck 10 - Potwash

    A yellow potwash hose was draped on the deck, creating a difficult to clean surface. The deck was soiled with greater than one day's accumulation of debris.

  • Item 33Deck 10 - Dishwash

    The deck under the rack-type conveyor glasswash machine was soiled with greater than a day's accumulation of food and debris.

  • Item 33Deck 0 - Hot Galley

    Water and used cooking oil pooled on the deck beneath the deep fat fryer.

  • Item 33Deck 0 - Hot Galley

    Half an inch of water was pooled on the deck beneath the bains-marie.

  • Item 33Deck 0 - Warewash

    Water collected in a deckhead light fixture to the right of the warewash machine. The water also dripped and pooled on the deck below.

  • Item 33Deck 0 - Warewash

    Water dripped from the deckhead and pooled on the soiled end of the warewash machine and on the deck.

  • Item 33Deck 0 - Warewash

    Water dripped from the deckhead and pooled on the deck behind the scrapping station.

  • Item 33Deck 3 - Freezer Room #38

    Three deck tiles were loose in this area.

  • Item 33Deck 3 - Bakery Freezer

    Frozen condensate was along the deckhead in the walk-in freezer.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Guy's Burger Joint

    Excessive condensate collected on the deckhead above the in-use deep fat fryer. Crew initiated corrective action

  • Item 33Deck 3 - Bakery

    Frozen condensate was along the deckhead in the walk-in freezer.

  • Item 36Deck 10 - Sun King Steakhouse

    The light intensity at the work surface did not reach a minimum of 220 lux in the following areas: 1) At the galley prewash sink 2) At the show galley plate wiping area under the overshelf 3) At the show galley countertop on the far-left side of the counter 4) At the pantry scrapping station

  • Item 36Deck 10 - Chicken and Waffles Show Galley

    The light intensity did not reach 220 lux on the port and starboard ends of the front countertop.

  • Item 37Deck 10 - Dishwash

    Excessive condensate collected on the deckhead above the soiled ends of both the flight-type and rack-type conveyor warewash machines. Crew noted the ventilation is planned to be addressed during the upcoming September 2026 dry dock.

  • Item 37Deck 9 - Guy's Burger Joint

    Excessive condensate collected on the deckhead above the in-use deep fat fryer. Crew initiated corrective action.

Food safety, general4 findings

  • Item 33Food Service General

    The deck tile grout and deck tiles were in disrepair throughout the following areas: Deck 0, crew galley and Deck 3, main galley.

  • Item 39Pests

    Live flies were in various food areas including: 1) Two fruit flies in undercounter technical space SC 6 in the Steakhouse Show Galley 2) One fruit fly at the Chicken and Waffles portside beverage station 3) One fruit fly at the Chicken and Waffles show galley undercounter technical space BBQ 02 4) Two fruit flies in the Chicken and Waffles pantry 5) One fruit fly at the Lido aft starboard beverage station 6) One fruit fly in the Lido coffee shop 7) One fruit fly at the beverage station adjacent to the Lido coffee shop 8) Three fruit flies in Endless Pool Bar storage locker 9.070 9) Three flies at the Endless Pool Bar 10) Two fruit flies in the Pizza Pirate undercounter technical space PZ 03 11) One fly on the lido portside salad counter 12) Two fruit flies at the lido center forward service line 13) One fruit fly at the Mongolian Wok service line 14) Three fruit flies in the Blue Iguana Galley Additionally, 3 ants were crawling on the Seafood Shack beverage station counter.

  • Item 39Integrated Pest Management

    Fruit flies were in the following: Deck 0, Crew Galley, beverage station: three fruit flies were in the technical space Deck 0, Crew Galley, cold room #27: one fruit fly Deck 3, Main Galley, service bar: one fruit fly Deck 4, Alchemy Bar, one fruit fly was flying around in the back bar area

  • Item 40Pests

    Dead flies were in various food areas including: 1) Two (unknown) flies on the Blue Iguana Cantina bar countertop 2) Two (unknown) flies in the counter recessed cold well ice 3) One (unknown) dead fly on the Red Frog Rum Bar countertop 4) Three dead fruit flies in the Blue Iguana galley on the outside of the ice machine on the ledge where the bin door hinges are located 5) More than 20 dead fruit flies on the deck, scupper covers, and in the scupper near the Blue Iguana galley ice machine

Food storage (provisions)4 findings

  • Item 33Deck 0 - Dairy Cooler

    Water collected in the light fixture above two boxes of sour cream. No product was affected.

  • Item 33Deck 0 - Dairy Cooler

    Water dripped from the deckhead and pooled on the deck throughout the center of the room. Crew informed the inspector that a pipe above this area had burst.

  • Item 33Deck 0 - Dry Storage

    Water pooled on the deck in front of the entrance to this area due to a burst pipe from the dairy cooler.

  • Item 34Deck 0 - Dairy Cooler

    A water pipe was in disrepair and water dripped from the deckhead and pooled on the deck throughout the center of the room. Crew informed the inspector that a pipe above this area had burst.

Other areas3 findings

  • Item 19Engine Room

    A portable water dispenser, two pitchers of juice, and approximately 10 plastic cups were set up on a steel grating platform at the bottom of the stairs. These items were not stored covered or protected from potential contamination.

  • Item 28Engine Room

    Approximately 10 plastic cups were set up on a steel grating platform at the bottom of the stairs. These items were not stored covered or protected from potential contamination.

  • Item 33Engine Room

    Soiled and difficult to clean pipes and wires were above a portable water dispenser, two pitchers of juice, and approximately 10 plastic cups set up on a steel grating platform at the bottom of the stairs.

Buffets4 findings

  • Item 19Deck 10 - Aft Starboard Beverage Station

    A guard bar from the counter recessed ice machine bin fell into the ice bin. The adhesive was in contact with ice. The area was open for service, and crew took the unit out of service to begin corrective action.

  • Item 20Deck 10 - Beverage Station Adjacent to Coffee Shop

    A gap between the top of the blue bin and the top of the counter recessed ice bin on the right side of the unit exposed the ice in the bin to the technical space to the right of the unit. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 21Deck 10 - Aft Starboard Beverage Station

    A guard bar from the counter recessed ice machine bin fell into the ice bin. The adhesive was in contact with ice. The area was open for service, and crew took the unit out of service to begin corrective action.

  • Item 27Deck 10 - Seafood Shack Show Galley

    A plastic ice bin on wheels was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of thick mold-like residue on the outside of the sliding bin top. The area was hard to access. Technical crew needed tools to remove the black plastic screws for the cover.

Pantries3 findings

  • Item 26Deck 9 - Endless Bar Service Pantry

    The ice bin was soiled with a black mold-like residue. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 33Deck 4 - Java Blue Cafe

    Water pooled on the deck beneath the liquor storage rack, next to the cleaning supply cabinet.

  • Item 37Deck 9 - Endless Bar Service Pantry

    The exhaust for the pantry was not functioning and the pantry had an odor. Crew noted fixing the exhaust was planned for the upcoming September 2026 dry dock.

Dining rooms1 finding

  • Item 33Deck 10 - Sun King Steakhouse

    Below the ice chest outside the bar, the deck was soiled with greater than one day's accumulation of debris. The area was difficult to access. Coving was missing and there was a large gap to the void space behind the adjacent bulkhead.

Bars2 findings

  • Item 24Deck 9 - Red Frog Rum Bar

    The sanitizing solution's concentration in one of the small buckets on the counter measured less than 50 ppm chlorine. The area was open for service. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 38Deck 9 - Red Frog Rum Bar

    A personal cell phone was on the countertop between the point of sale machine (POS) and handwashing station.

Drinking water1 finding

  • Item 08Cross Connection Control Log

    Three backflow prevention devices were listed as last tested in June 2025. Additionally, one device was listed as last tested in May 2025. Crew stated the devices had been tested recently and later showed documentation from the electronic record keeping system that two had been tested in June 2026.

November 17, 2025

97Passed

37 findings · 3 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 3 = 97):

  • −2 ptsItem 20: PHF temperature maintenance facilities; Food-contact surfaces designed, constructed, installed, maintained; TMDs provided, located, calibrated
  • −1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
Show all 37 findings

All 37 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)19 findings

  • Item 16Deck 9 - Cold Room 50

    A metal pan containing ham slices was not labeled. The pan was stored underneath another pan of ham that was labeled with the item's name and the discard date.

  • Item 20Deck 9 - Buffet Pantry

    The walk-in cold room had been out of operation for approximately three months due to the evaporator fan in disrepair. The part is expected to arrive by the end of January 2026.

  • Item 20Deck 0

    Water was dripping from the blancher's on/off knob onto the deck below.

  • Item 20Deck 9 - Blue Iguana

    The ice machine had been out of order for approximately two months.

  • Item 20Deck 0

    The in-use cutting board had score marks which prevented effective cleaning and sanitizing.

  • Item 21Deck 9 - Sushi at Sea

    The bain-marie's steam pipes were wrapped in a rough, white material that was frayed on the ends and not easily cleanable.

  • Item 28Deck 9 - Grand Buffet Aft Portside Galley

    A brush used to scrub the grooved grill was stored in a bucket of soiled water beneath the grill. The grill was soiled, not actively being cleaned, and it was unknown when the grill was last cleaned.

  • Item 28Deck 10 - Steakhouse Galley Store

    Three stacks of plates were stored on the top shelf with the top plate not inverted or covered.

  • Item 28Deck 9 - Sushi at Sea

    The inside of an empty stainless-steel, used-oil storage container was soiled with liquid droplets and unknown residue. The containers are new across the fleet and the cleaning process was unknown.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Buffet Pantry

    Liquid from an unknown source was dripping from the deckhead light onto the deck near work table #2.

  • Item 33Deck 0

    Water pooled on the deck below the blancher from an on/off knob that was in disrepair.

  • Item 33Deck 3 - Hot Galley

    The deckhead light cover was soiled with rust and more than a day's accumulation of grease above deck oven #8.

  • Item 33Deck 3 - Warewash

    Two deckhead lights above the starboard flight-type potwash machine were soiled and not fully secured to the deckhead.

  • Item 33Deck 0 - Warewash

    Water was dripping from an unknown source along the outside edge of the ventilation hood onto the deck near the flight-type warewash machine.

  • Item 38Deck 9 - Grand Buffet Aft Portside Galley

    A brush used to scrub the grooved grill was stored in a bucket of soiled water beneath the grill. The grill was soiled, not actively being cleaned, and it was unknown when the grill was last cleaned.

  • Item 39Deck 9 - Pizza Pirate

    One small fly was near the utensil locker.

  • Item 39Deck 9 - Grand Buffet Aft Portside Galley

    One small fly was below utility sink #AG03.

  • Item 39Deck 9 - Buffet Pantry

    One small fly was near work table #2.

  • Item 39Deck 9 - Grand Buffet Warewash

    One small fly was near the handwashing station next to the biodigester.

Buffets10 findings

  • Item 08Deck 10 - Ol' Fashioned BBQ Beverage Station

    The backflow prevention device for the juice machine in the undercounter technical cabinet was in disrepair with the atmospheric vents blocked.

  • Item 17Deck 9 - Grand Buffet

    The time control plans for the buffet service lines were posted in the center galley and not near the buffet line or closest galley.

  • Item 20Deck 0 - Team Dining Room 1

    The sealant in the microwave was in disrepair along the back bottom edge which created a difficult to clean area.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Grand Buffet Aft Starboard

    One previously cleaned and sanitized bowl out for passenger use was soiled with red residue on the nonfood-contact surface.

  • Item 28Deck 0 - Team Dining Room 1

    The eating utensils were not protected from contamination. The forks were inverted in a container; however, the food-contact portion was exposed due to the container being half empty. Staff showed the inspector a prototype of a cover they are manufacturing onboard to protect eating utensils.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Seafood Shack

    The deckhead panels were in disrepair and slightly bent which created gaps between the panels.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Grand Buffet Aft Portside

    Sealant was missing between the crew handwashing facility and bulkhead which created a difficult to clean seam.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Grand Buffet Aft Portside

    The decorative bulkhead light covers on the crew side of the buffet were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.

  • Item 33Deck 0 - Team Dining Room 1

    The bulkhead tiles on the worker side of the buffet near the deck were in disrepair.

  • Item 39Deck 10 - Ol' Fashioned BBQ Beverage Station

    One small fly was near the passenger counter-mounted ice and water dispenser.

Food storage (provisions)2 findings

  • Item 19Deck 0 - Fish Freezer

    One box of chicken thighs was punctured and pieces of chicken fell onto the cardboard boxes below and onto the deck.

  • Item 33Deck 0 - Fish Freezer

    The deck was soiled with a piece of chicken and frozen chicken juice from a box of chicken thighs that was punctured and fell onto the cardboard boxes and deck below.

Food safety, general1 finding

  • Item 33Decks

    The deck tile grout and deck tiles were in disrepair throughout multiple food outlets, including: *Deck 9 Grand Buffet Aft Galley Portside *Deck 9 Grand Buffet Warewash *Deck 9 Grand Buffet Center Galley *Deck 9 Steakhouse Galley *Deck 3 Main Galley and *Deck 0 Crew Galley.

Bars3 findings

  • Item 21Deck 5 - JavaBlue

    A difficult to clean gap was between each of the espresso machine's legs and the counter-mounted corner protective pieces. The gap was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of coffee grounds. Additionally, a circular penetration was in the countertop left of the far-right espresso machine.

  • Item 27Deck 5 - JavaBlue

    The difficult to clean gaps between each of the espresso machine's legs and the counter-mounted corner protective pieces were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of coffee grounds.

  • Item 27Deck 5 - JavaBlue

    The inside of the cleaning locker was soiled with orange and brown residue.

Medical center1 finding

  • Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

    The AGE surveillance log did not contain a 'Comments' column. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

  • Item 10Deck 9 - Aft Whirlpools

    The safety signs at the entrance to the two aft whirlpools did not include the required language to not allow children in diapers or who are not toilet trained. The whirlpools had signs on them designating them as adult only whirlpools; however, they did not have an approved variance to remove the language, and children were in the area.

April 17, 2025

98Passed

27 findings · 2 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):

  • −1 ptItem 08: PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained
  • −1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Show all 27 findings

All 27 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 3 - Appetizer Area

    The dish transportation cart was heavily soiled and in disrepair with chips and cuts in the plastic frame.

  • Item 21Deck 3 - Appetizer Area

    The upright mixer had multiple nonfood contact areas that were in disrepair and difficult to clean.

  • Item 21Deck 9 - Pastry

    The buffalo chopper's instruction face plate was in disrepair making the area difficult to clean.

  • Item 22Deck 9 - Warewashing Area

    The conveyor-type glasswashing machine had food inside the wash tank area.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Warewashing Area

    The tops of the conveyor-type glasswashing machine and the flight-type warewashing machine were heavily soiled with food debris.

  • Item 27Deck 3 - Appetizer Area

    The dish transportation cart was heavily soiled and in disrepair with chips and cuts in the plastic frame.

  • Item 30Deck 3 - Main Entrance

    The crew restroom door was not self closing. This was fixed during the inspection.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Pastry

    The previously cleaned deck under the clean storage rack area near the buffalo chopper was soiled with food debris.

  • Item 39Deck 3 - Chic

    One fly was in the undercounter beverage service area.

Buffets8 findings

  • Item 08Deck 9 - Beverage Station - Aft/Portside

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

  • Item 08Deck 9 - Beverage Station - Aft/Portside

    The backflow prevention device for the countertop ice machine was continuously dripping water.

  • Item 18Deck 9 - Breakfast Grill

    One fly was on bread out for service. The bread was removed.

  • Item 21Deck 9 - Beverage Station - Aft/Portside

    The technical panel for the ice machine was dislodged and difficult to clean.

  • Item 26Deck 9 - Beverage Station - Aft/Portside

    Several previously cleaned and sanitized glasses out for service had water in the inside food contact areas. The glasses were removed.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Beverage Station - Aft/Portside

    Black debris accumulated on the ice machine's cubed ice potable water supply line. Cleaning began immediately.

  • Item 28Deck 9 - Beverage Station - Aft/Portside

    Several previously cleaned and sanitized glasses out for service were resting in water. The glasses were removed.

  • Item 39Deck 9 - Breakfast Grill

    One fly was resting on bread out for service. The bread was removed.

Bars4 findings

  • Item 21Deck 9 - Blue Iguana

    The back bar active bottle storage shelves were soiled, chipped, and scored making them difficult to clean

  • Item 21Deck 9 - Red Frog

    The back bar active bottle storage shelves were soiled, chipped, and in disrepair.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Red Frog

    The back bar active bottle storage shelves were soiled, chipped, and in disrepair.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Blue Iguana

    The back bar active bottle storage shelves were soiled, chipped, and scored making them difficult to clean.

Pantries3 findings

  • Item 08Deck 9 - Blue Iguana

    The backflow prevention device for the carbonating system potable water supply was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.

  • Item 20Deck 9 - Blue Iguana

    The ice machine's ice thickness sensor was fastened to the evaporator with difficult to clean slotted screws.

  • Item 24Deck 7 - Housekeeping - Forward/Portside

    The sanitizing solution measured greater than 200 ppm chlorine in a spray bottle stored in the cleaning locker. Additionally, the sanitizing solution measured 300 ppm chlorine in a spray bottle used within a cabin.

Drinking water1 finding

  • Item 08Bunker Log

    The pre-bunkering halogen/pH test, pre-chlorination shoreside water microbiological test, post chlorination bunkered water microbiological test were not recorded on the potable water bunker log for bunkering operation on 20 March 2025. Staff could not find another location where this was documented and confirmed it was missed.

Housekeeping1 finding

  • Item 44Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)

    Housekeeping staff were unable to easily identify where the procedures were located within their OPRP for returning the vessel to normal operations after an outbreak.

Other areas1 finding

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Guy's Burger Joint

    The heat lamp mounting brackets above the front service food preparation areas were not sealed effectively against the deckhead creating spaces open to the plenum.

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