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Carnival Glory CDC inspection score

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

Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Carnival Cruise LineInspected November 17, 2025

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Carnival Glory scored 96 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on November 17, 2025. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

−1 vs previous inspection (97, Aug 11, 2025)

95.8average of the last 5 inspections

87lowest score (January 2011)

38inspections since 2003

0failed inspections

Inspection history of Carnival Glory

Every CDC inspection score on record for Carnival Glory: 38 inspections from August 2, 2003 to November 17, 2025, 7 perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.

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Inspection date	Result	Report	Score
November 17, 2025	Passed	findings below	96
August 11, 2025	Passed	findings below	97
February 17, 2025	Passed	findings below	99
July 8, 2024	Passed		91
June 4, 2023	Passed		96
February 14, 2023	Passed		99
March 11, 2019	Passed		97
July 21, 2018	Passed		93
January 20, 2018	Passed		99
April 22, 2017	Passed		97
February 18, 2017	Passed		99
June 28, 2016	Passed		95
February 23, 2016	Passed		99
February 28, 2015	Passed		92
November 1, 2014	Passed		99
June 21, 2014	Passed		97
November 1, 2013	Passed		99
May 5, 2013	Passed		96
January 17, 2013	Passed		98
May 6, 2012	Passed		94
November 1, 2011	Passed		100
June 27, 2011	Passed		100
January 30, 2011	Passed		87
June 6, 2010	Passed		98
January 3, 2010	Passed		99
June 6, 2009	Passed		99
January 17, 2009	Passed		100
July 8, 2008	Passed		100
January 22, 2008	Passed		100
May 19, 2007	Passed		99
November 11, 2006	Passed		94
July 22, 2006	Passed		98
February 25, 2006	Passed		97
August 27, 2005	Passed		97
January 8, 2005	Passed		100
July 24, 2004	Passed		97
February 21, 2004	Passed		100
August 2, 2003	Passed		88

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).

November 17, 2025

96Passed

31 findings · 4 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 4 = 96):

−3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
−1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean

All 31 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.

Buffets13 findings

Item 21Deck 9 - Blue Iguana Cantina - Salsa Station
The insulation in the technical space beneath the cooled basin was split open and peeling.
Item 21Deck 9 - Forward - Portside - Beverage Station
The juice machine had been out of service for two cruises. Crew awaiting delivery of parts to repair the unit.
Item 26Deck 9 - Blue Iguana Cantina - Salsa Station
All bowls located in the LC 5 storage cabinet were soiled with food debris. These were previously cleaned and sanitized.
Item 27Deck 9 - Guy's Burger Joint
The counter display was soiled with more than a day's worth of debris.
Item 33Deck 9 - Forward - Portside - Beverage Station
A black substance pooled on the deck in front of the juice machine.
Item 33Deck 9 - Forward - Portside - Beverage Station
The deckhead sealant was in disrepair throughout this area.
Item 33Deck 9 - Blue Iguana Cantina
Deck coving throughout this area was in disrepair.
Item 33Deck 9 - Guys Burger Joint
Deck coving throughout this area was in disrepair.
Item 33Deck 9 - Guy's Burger Joint - Toppings Bar
Wires inside the unit's technical space were resting on the deck.
Item 33Deck 9 - Forward - Portside - Beverage Station
Wires in the technical space were hanging and resting on the deck below the ice/water station.
Item 39Deck 9 - Forward Beverage Station
Four small fruit flies were observed in the area.
Item 39Deck 9 - Forward Portside Beverage Station
Two small fruit flies were observed around the juice machine as well as the coffee machine.
Item 39Deck 9 - Seafood Shack
One fruit fly was observed near the serving counter.

Galleys (kitchens)4 findings

Item 26Deck 9 - Deli Station
The food splash zone of the #2 small convection oven was soiled with food debris of more than a day’s accumulation.
Item 28Deck 9 - Blue Iguana Cantina
The ice scoop for the ice machine was stored uncovered to the left side of the machine in a high traffic area.
Item 33Deck 0 - Pressure Kettle
Water continuously dripped from beneath and pooled onto the deck.
Item 34Deck 0 - Pressure Kettle
Water continuously dripped from beneath and pooled onto the deck.

Pantries3 findings

Item 14Deck 7
A crew member who accessed the technical compartment of the ice machine had a heavy beard and was not wearing a beard restraint.
Item 22Deck 2 - Port Side
The undercounter glasswash machine was out of order as of the morning of the inspection, 11/17/2025, due to a leak. Repair scheduled for 11/18/2025 according to housekeeping management.
Item 39Deck 3 - Starboard - Wine Cellar
One fruit fly was observed in the area.

Housekeeping3 findings

Item 41Housekeeping Management Office
The Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Cabin Cleaning Log had 5 entries on 8/11/2025 with no daily cleaning and disinfecting by housekeeping. The Housekeeping team had a difficult time explaining the dates and times of when AGE cases were medically cleared in relation to when daily cleaning and disinfection and final cleaning/disinfection should have occurred.
Item 44Housekeeping Management Office
The Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Cabin Cleaning Log had 5 entries on 8/11/2025 with no daily cleaning and disinfecting by housekeeping. The Housekeeping team had a difficult time explaining the dates and times of when AGE cases were medically cleared in relation to when daily cleaning and disinfection and final cleaning/disinfection should have occurred.
Item 44Housekeeping Management Office
The inspector requested on several occasions to review and discuss the Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP), but the housekeeping team struggled to produce the OPRP in a timely manner. When asked in particular about the AGE Precaution cleaning and disinfecting trigger levels, the inspector was told that there were only two levels. During a discussion with another housekeeping management member, the crew member shared that there were three levels to the vessel's AGE Precaution response levels. The inspector requested the OPRP plan to be printed for reviewed. Upon review of the OPRP, the AGE Precautions outlined three levels rather than two levels.

Medical center2 findings

Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
As per the VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards, the AGE surveillance log did not have a 'note/comment' section.
Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log
On 8/22/25 a food worker experienced AGE symptoms at 0500 but did not report to medical until 0915 later that day. This individual did not work nor did they dine in the crew mess. On 8/28/25, a food worker experienced AGE symptoms beginning at 0745 but did not report to medical until 1000. This employee was working during this time. A risk assessment and corrective action was implemented. A new sign on experienced AGE symptoms at 0630 on 10/18/25, but did not report his symptoms until 1630 later that day. The crew member did not work, however, they attended meetings and dined in the crew mess. Corrective actions were implemented. On 11/1/25, a nonfood worker had AGE symptoms beginning at 0700 but did not report to medical until 0950 later that day. This employee did not work but visited the crew mess while symptomatic.

Drinking water2 findings

Item 07Serenity Whirlpool Equipment Room
A hose was connected to the potable water system without a backflow prevention device. During the inspection, staff added a continuous pressure device, however they did not disinfect the device prior to installation.
Item 08Serenity Whirlpool Equipment Room
A hose was connected to the potable water system without a backflow prevention device. During the inspection, staff added a continuous pressure device, however they did not disinfect the device prior to installation.

Food storage (provisions)2 findings

Item 19Deck 0 - Room 1 - Dry Provisions
An unlabeled silver bag of spices was stored in a grey plastic container.
Item 20Deck 0 - Potato Peeling Room
The potato peeler near the handwashing sink had peelings, flaking sealant on the interior of the equipment.

Bars1 finding

Item 29Deck 3 - Atrium Lobby Bar
A bartender used the handwashing sink to saturate a cleaning cloth to wipe down the bar countertop.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

Item 10Mid Pool
One of the metal antientrapment drain covers was not flush with the bottom of the pool exposing a potential entrapment hazard.

August 11, 2025

97Passed

51 findings · 3 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 3 = 97):

−1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
−1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
−1 ptItem 36: Lighting provided, shielded

Show all 51 findings

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)25 findings

Item 16Deck 9 Blue Iguana Cantina
A pan of arbol chili salsa had an incorrect 7-day discard date. The date of preparation was 10 August 2025; however, the discard date was listed as 6 August 2025. The label was checked and signed off by the person in charge. Staff immediately corrected the label.
Item 20Galley
The ice/water dispenser had been out of service for about one month.
Item 20Deck 3 - Center Galley
The blast chiller was out of service since 23 July 2025.
Item 20Deck 3 - Bakery
The walk-in refrigerator was out of service for approximately one week. No food was stored in the area.
Item 21Deck 3 - Hot Galley
Cloth insulation material was loose with frayed ends around the steam pipes inside the technical compartments for the bains-marie service lines 1 through 4.
Item 21Deck 3 - Center Galley
Water leaked from the underside of soup kettles #1 and #5's technical compartments and pooled on the deck below.
Item 21Deck 0 - Center Preparation Counter
Wires were hanging below undercounter refrigerator C8. It appeared the cover was missing.
Item 21Deck 10 Steakhouse
The back side of the tilting pan's circular handle had a difficult to clean gap.
Item 22Deck 9 Grand Buffet Potwash
The right-side panel of the hood-type potwash machine was in disrepair with difficult to clean gaps created from the bent panels.
Item 22Deck 3 - Dishwash
Orange and yellow cables were soiled in the blower compartment of the flight-type dishwash machine.
Item 22Deck 0 - Dishwash
An excess amount of grease and soil were in the blower compartment of the flight-type dishwash machine.
Item 22Deck 3 - Bakery
The curtains at the entrance into the flight-type dishwash machine were stained with a red substance.
Item 27Deck 3 - Appetizer Pantry
Condensate collected on the outside of the biodigester around the discharge pipe's coupling.
Item 27Deck 3 - Appetizer Pantry
The pipe insulation was soiled and liquid pooled on the bottom of upright refrigerators 4 through 9’s technical compartments.
Item 33Deck 0 - Hot Galley
Fasteners were missing on all deckhead light cover panels above the flat grills. The panels were not flush with the deckhead. A small piece of tape covered the holes where the fasteners were missing.
Item 33Deck 3 - Appetizer Pantry
A wet cloth was on the deck below the biodigester discharge pipe.
Item 33Deck 3 - Center Galley
Water pooled on the deck below the technical compartments for soup kettles #1 and #5.
Item 33Deck 9 Guy's Burger
The door from the show galley into the galley had a difficult to clean open penetration.
Item 33Deck 10 Steakhouse Show Galley
The cleaning locker room door was in disrepair and soiled with more than a day's accumulation of grease residue.
Item 33Deck 3 - Freezer 38
A few plastic fastener plugs were missing on the deckhead panels, exposing the insulation.
Item 33Deck 3 - Freezer 38
Silver tape was peeling from the inside door frame.
Item 33Deck 3 - Dishwash
The deckhead was soiled with rust-like residue behind the dishwash machine's exhaust vent. This was immediately cleaned.
Item 36Deck 3 - Hot Galley
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux along the entire bains-marie service line (approximately 15 meters).
Item 39Deck 3 - Appetizer Pantry
One fly was near the knife locker.
Item 39Deck 10 Ol'Fashioned BBQ
One small fly was in the area.

Buffets13 findings

Item 16Deck 9 Blue Iguana Cantina
The time control plan stated breakfast was from 0600 until 1000 and the first lunch period was from 1000 until 1400 on embarkation day. Per the plan, the area was open for more than four hours; however, none of the TCS/PHF at the salsa bar had time control labels. Staff updated the time control plan.
Item 17Deck 9 Blue Iguana Cantina
The time control plan stated breakfast was from 0600 until 1000 and the first lunch period was from 1000 until 1400 on embarkation day. Per the plan, the area was open for more than four hours; however, none of the time/temperature control for safety food/potentially hazardous food (TCS/PHF) at the salsa bar had time control labels. Staff updated the time control plan.
Item 20Team Dining 1
The hot chocolate machine was out of service and had not been used for a few months.
Item 21Team Dining 1
The silicone on the hot chocolate machine's leg support/counter juncture was loose and peeling.
Item 21Deck 9 Grand Buffet Portside Aft Waiter Station
The wood around the bottom of the waiter station was in disrepair which created a difficult to clean surface.
Item 27Team Dining 1
Old debris was in the counter-mounted leg supports for the hot chocolate machine that was no longer used.
Item 28Deck 9 Grand Buffet Breakfast Grill
A container of spoons out for passenger use was not adequately protected from contamination.
Item 33Deck 9 Pizzeria
The bulkhead tiles near the galley entrance door were in disrepair.
Item 33Deck 9 Pizzeria
Gaps were between the deckhead panels over preparation counter L4.
Item 36Deck 9 Grand Buffet Starboard Aft Beverage Station
The light intensity measured 140 lux in front of the hot chocolate machine.
Item 39Deck 9 Grand Buffet Portside Aft Beverage Station
One small fly was in the area.
Item 39Deck 10 Beverage Station
One small fly was in the undercounter technical compartment.
Item 40Deck 9 Pizzeria
The entrance into the galley was not adequately protected from pests. The entryway had a plastic curtain with a gap at the top and a large gap at the bottom. This area was open to the outdoors when the pool’s dome cover was retracted.

Bars3 findings

Item 33Deck 10 Steakhouse
The deck was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of debris and dust in the back left corner between the ice machine and the coffee machine.
Item 33Deck 9 Blue Iguana
One of the back bar bulkhead's decorative frames was soiled on the lower horizontal surface with more than a day’s accumulation of dust.
Item 39Deck 9 RedFrog Rum Bar
Three small crawling insects were on the back bar's decorative bulkhead behind the stored alcohol bottles.

Dining rooms2 findings

Item 21Deck 3 - Platinum and Golden Restaurants
Laminate was peeling on some waiter station undercounter cabinet doors. Also, some doors had a hole leading to a void space on the top corner where the locking ring was missing.
Item 36Deck 3 - Platinum Restaurant
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux during cleaning operations on the clean waiter stations.

Food preparation rooms2 findings

Item 21Deck 0 - Room 13 Potato Preparation
Excess silicone was peeling from the discharge chutes for both potato peelers.
Item 33Deck 0 - Room 13 Potato Preparation
Excess silicone was on the water line/bulkhead penetration for both potato peelers.

Food safety, general1 finding

Item 33Decks
The deck tile grout was recessed or missing and deck tiles were cracked throughout multiple galleys, show galleys, and provision rooms, especially in hot areas and along deck/equipment junctures and door thresholds.

Medical center2 findings

Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
The electronic medical record system did not include a separate column for comments on the AGE log. Staff were printing the log and adding a column for comments. Staff stated a new update to the electronic record system will provide this column by the end of this month. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)
Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
On 2 August 2025, a nonfood employee had AGE symptom onset at 1700 and reported to medical at 2123. The timecard showed the crew member was working while symptomatic for one and a half hours.

Children’s areas1 finding

Item 42Deck 12 Camp Ocean
The sign posted in the children’s toilet room did not have the exact wording, ?Wash your hands and assist the children with handwashing after helping them use the toilet.? (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)

Drinking water1 finding

Item 08Nontestable Cross-Connection Control Log
The nontestable cross-connection control log was not updated when backflow prevention devices were replaced. For example: *Deck 8 Housekeeping Pantry Forward and Aft: The nontestable cross-connection control log recorded the last inspection was November 2024; however, the backflow prevention devices were disinfected and replaced in May 2025 per the disinfection log. *Room Service and Crew Galley Ice Machine: The nontestable cross-connection control log recorded the last inspection was June 2024; however, the backflow prevention devices were disinfected and replaced in January 2025 per the disinfection log.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

Item 10Water Park and Slides
The UV system was out of service for approximately one year. New equipment was ordered and awaiting to be received. The corrective action plan included increasing chlorine residuals and conducting E.coli and coliform tests. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)

February 17, 2025

99Passed

21 findings · 1 point deducted

Points deducted (100 − 1 = 99):

−1 ptItem 36: Lighting provided, shielded

Show all 21 findings

All 21 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.

Buffets8 findings

Item *Deck 0 - Officer Mess
The hand sanitizer dispenser was not working and there was no handwashing station in the area.
Item 17Deck 9 - Deli
The time control plan indicated bread cabinet DL 6 was a time control unit. Staff explained this unit was removed in September 2024, but the plan was not updated.
Item 20Deck 9 - Lido Beverage Stations
Slotted fasteners were in the food splash zone of all hot chocolate dispensing machines.
Item 21Deck 9 - Lido Aft / Port and Starboard Service Lines
The foil wrappings were in disrepair around the cerun top steam line insulation. Also, the exposed cloth-like material around the steam lines was loose and frayed.
Item 26Deck 9 - Lido - Aft Swirls
Two previously cleaned and sanitized coffee mugs out for passenger self-service were found with food residue on the inside.
Item 32Deck 9 - Guy's Burger Joint
French fries were in the uncovered handwashing station's waste receptacle while the area was in operation.
Item 36Deck 9 - Lido Aft / Port and Starboard Service Lines
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux throughout the aft service lines. A similar finding was written in the July 2024 inspection report.
Item 39Deck 0 - Team Dining Room #1
One fly was in the crew service side of the buffet.

Galleys (kitchens)7 findings

Item 21Deck 9 - Service Elevators
A service cart's metal top tray was broken, making cleaning difficult.
Item 22Deck 9 - Glasswash
The glasswash machine had been out of service for about three months. Staff showed communication with the corporate office for repairs. Parts were expected to arrive at the end of February 2025.
Item 26Deck 3 - Warewash
A brown plate transportation cart had paper and food debris in the plate stands. The cart was not in use during the inspection.
Item 30Deck 3 - Center Galley
The handwashing station's soap dispenser activator button was not working next to combination oven #2.
Item 33Deck 0 - Potwash
Some scupper drain covers were not properly fitted and would shift when stepped on, creating a safety hazard.
Item 33Deck 3 - Potwash
Some scupper drain covers were not properly fitted and would shift when stepped on, creating a safety hazard.
Item 34Deck 3 - Hot Galley
The faucet for soup kettle #2 was leaking.

Bars1 finding

Item 32Deck 9 - Red Frog Rum Bar
Open, empty alcohol bottles were in the uncovered handwashing station's waste receptacle while the area was in operation.

Food safety, general1 finding

Item 33Decks
Although most were in good repair, some deck tiles were cracked, and grout was recessed in food preparation, storage, and service areas.

Pantries1 finding

Item 0811- Housekeeping Pantry / Aft
The backflow prevention device for the ice machine was in disrepair with blocked vents.

Drinking water1 finding

Item 08Evaporator Units #1 and #2
The overboard distillate water lines for both evaporators were striped blue/gray/blue without being directed to the potable water system.

Food storage (provisions)1 finding

Item 33Deck 0 - Frozen Miscellaneous (Room 5)
Three deckhead light covers in the center of the room had water inside.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

Item 10Deck 9 - Midship and Aft Pools
The lifesaving ring for both the midship and the aft pools were mounted in a manner that prevented the attached rope from being properly deploy.

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