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Carnival Jubilee CDC inspection score

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

Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Carnival Cruise LineInspected March 7, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Carnival Jubilee scored 100 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on March 7, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

+3 vs previous inspection (97, Oct 25, 2025)

96.2average of the last 4 inspections

91lowest score (June 2024)

4inspections since 2024

0failed inspections

Inspection history of Carnival Jubilee

Every CDC inspection score on record for Carnival Jubilee: 4 inspections from June 29, 2024 to March 7, 2026, 1 perfect score of 100 and no failed inspections.

All scores

Inspection date	Result	Report	Score
March 7, 2026	Passed	findings below	100
October 25, 2025	Passed	findings below	97
April 12, 2025	Passed	findings below	97
June 29, 2024	Passed		91

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).

March 7, 2026

100Passed

26 findings · 0 points deducted

No points deducted.

All 26 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.

Buffets11 findings

Item 16Deck 4 - Team Dining Room
Ice cream mix inside the ice cream machine measured 42-43°F with the inspector's tip-sensitive thermometer, with an accuracy of ±0.7 °F, and 40.5°F with the chef's lollipop thermometer. These were the lowest readings from multiple measurements. The ice cream mix was immediately discarded.
Item 19Deck 16 - Lido Marketplace Gelato Station
The soy custard tarte was not stored completely under the sneeze guard.
Item 21Deck 17 - Guy's Burger Joint
Sealant peeled around the service counter edges on the employee side underneath the heat lamp.
Item 21Deck 16 - Marketplace - Empanada & Pie
Sealant peeled along the counter seams.
Item 21Deck 4 - Team Dining Room
Silicone around the edges of the hot and cold wells had peeled off in several locations, leaving difficult to clean corners. Crew reported these areas were already in the maintenance plan.
Item 27Deck 16 - Marketplace Island Lane #2 Forward
The heat lamp head's base was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of food residue.
Item 27Deck 4 - Family Harbor
Old juice pooled in the previously cleaned counter-mounted juice machine's overflow catch tray. The area was not in service at the time of inspection.
Item 28Deck 16 - Big Chicken Condiment Station
Several condiment saucers out for passenger service were stored upright instead of inverted.
Item 30Deck 16 - Big Chicken Handwashing Station
Passengers stacked a large number of soiled cups, plates, and utensils along the right side of the passenger handwashing station during buffet service, impeding handwashing.
Item 31Deck 16 - Lido Marketplace Midship Portside Waiter Station
A bucket of chemical disinfectant labeled for use only on nonfood-contact surfaces was stored on the waiter station counter.
Item 33Deck 16 - Seafood Shack
The fire sprinkler head above the grills was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of grease.

Galleys (kitchens)11 findings

Item 19Deck 17 - Guy's Burger Joint
A bottle of chocolate sauce removed from original packaging was stored with no label.
Item 21Deck 5 - Soup Station
The right soup kettle's rubber gasket was cracked between the kettle and technical compartment. Crew replaced the gasket.
Item 22Deck 5 - Main Potwash
The left sanitizing sink's temperature gauge was inaccurate on the four-compartment sink. The gauge read 200°F while the inspector and chef's manual thermometers measured 186-187°F.
Item 22Deck 4 - Dishwash
The flight-type dishwash machine's upper left final rinse spray nozzle was blocked. Crew immediately cleaned it and achieved an effective spray.
Item 22Deck 4 - Family Harbor
The undercounter dishwash machine's drain was full of food debris. The area was not in service at the time of inspection.
Item 22Deck 17 - Guy's Burger Joint
Two of the warewash machine's previously cleaned and sanitized spray arms were soiled. The warewash machine was not in use and had been disassembled the previous day for cleaning.
Item 27Deck 8 - Teppanyaki Show Galley
The exhaust hoods were soiled with grease and dust in two of the three teppanyaki cooking stations. The areas were previously cleaned and sanitized and not in operation at the time.
Item 27Deck 16 - Rudi's Sea Grill
The inside back wall of the previously cleaned and sanitized salamander was soiled with food debris from the previous day.
Item 33Deck 8 - Cucina del Capitano
Deck grout was missing in front of the combination ovens nearest the show galley.
Item 34Deck 7 - Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
The handwashing faucet dripped continuously into the sink basin.
Item 39Deck 16 - Little Dry Store
One fruit fly was in this area.

Bars2 findings

Item 12Deck 8 - Guy's Pig and Anchor
A crew member handled two customer receipts and a pen, then proceeded to get ice and make drinks without first washing their hands.
Item 34Deck 18 - Serenity Lounge
The back bar faucet continuously dripped water into the sink.

Dining rooms1 finding

Item 21Deck 8 - Chibang Mid Waiter Station
Raw wood was exposed on the waiter station's top edge where the laminate was separating from the waiter station's back panel. Some of the area had previously been sealed, but the strip continued to separate.

Food storage (provisions)1 finding

Item 44Deck 2 - Dry Store & Deck 1 - Central Chinaware Hotel Store
Gaps were present on all corners of the deckhead panels where the folded steel sides were not tight. All deckhead panels inside these rooms were constructed with these gaps. Crew identified it would not be possible to remedy the deckhead until dry dock since the entire deckhead would have to be replaced. Deckhead panels are scheduled to be replaced during the 2028 dry dock.

October 25, 2025

97Passed

39 findings · 3 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 3 = 97):

−3 ptsItem 24: Sanitizing rinse temperature, concentration, time

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All 39 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)14 findings

Item 19Deck 4- Ice Machine
The ice scoop handle was laying directly on the ice inside the ice bin.
Item 22Deck 5- Starboard Warewash
Several nozzles on the top pre-wash and wash spray arms were blocked and did not produce a fan-like pattern.
Item 22Deck 5- Starboard Warewash
The door gaskets for the pre-wash and wash compartments were heavily soiled with old food residue.
Item 24Deck 16- Lido Center
The three compartment hot water sanitizing temperature measured 164°F with both the inspector's and crew member's thermometers. The temperature gauge also displayed a temperature of 164°F. The area was in operation during the inspection.
Item 26Deck 5 - Bakery
At least ten cookie bowls stored in a cabinet were soiled with old food residue or wet nested.
Item 27Deck 5 - Garde Manger
Five white containers stacked on a counter had pieces of cleaning debris on the outer surface.
Item 28Deck 5 - Bakery
At least ten cookie bowls stored in a cabinet were soiled with old food residue or wet nested.
Item 30Deck 16- Lido Center
The handwashing sink was soiled with food debris.
Item 30Deck 16- Cold Pantry
The handwashing sink was soiled with food debris.
Item 33Deck 6- Center Stage Bar Cold Room
Condensate continuously dripped from the walk-in refrigerator's drip tray and pooled on the deck.
Item 33Deck 4 - Soup Station
Water consistently leaked from the soup kettle's technical space and pooled on the deck.
Item 33Deck 4 - Preparation Counter
Condensate collected on a deckhead supply vent above a preparation counter.
Item 34Deck 4- Soup Station
Water consistently leaked from the soup kettle's technical space and pooled on the deck.
Item 35Deck 6 - Center Stage Bar Cold Room
Condensate continuously dripped from the walk-in refrigerator's drip tray.

Buffets12 findings

Item *Deck 16- Lido Marketplace Beverage Station Portside
Clumps of ice and other food debris were in multiple passenger handwashing stations in the buffet area. Areas included portside, starboard and midship. Crew stated it is difficult to monitor these areas but will post signage advising users to use these facilities only for handwashing.
Item 21Deck 16- Lido Marketplace Beverage Station Portside
Juice pooled in the bottom of the technical compartment.
Item 26Deck 16- Lido Marketplace Beverage Station Portside
A previously cleaned and sanitized coffee mug was soiled with brown coffee residue.
Item 26Deck 16- Lido Marketplace Starboard Linen Counter
Two previously cleaned and sanitized plastic cylinders had sugar residue at the bottom.
Item 27Deck 16- Lido Marketplace Hot Section Islands Portside
Cereal was at the bottom of the basket used to store rolled linen eating utensils.
Item 27Deck 16- Lido Marketplace Omelet Station Portside
Food debris was inside a bin of paper towels that was used to wipe the omelet pans.
Item 27Deck 16- Lido Marketplace Hot Section Islands Portside
An accumulation of dust collected on the top layer of the sneeze guards.
Item 28Deck 16- Lido Marketplace Omelet Station Portside
Food debris was inside a bin of paper towels that was used to wipe the omelet pans.
Item 28Deck 16- Lido Marketplace Hot Section Islands Portside
Cereal was at the bottom of the basket used to store rolled linen eating utensils.
Item 28Deck 16- Lido Marketplace Condiment Station Starboard
Two previously cleaned and sanitized carafes were wet on the inside and were not properly stored inverted to drain.
Item 33Deck 16- Lido Marketplace Beverage Station Portside
The juice dispenser's drain line was not directed to the deck drain, causing juice to pool in the technical compartment.
Item 41Deck 16- Blue Iguana
A sign advising passengers to wash hands was not posted at the handwashing station.

Drinking water5 findings

Item *Engine Room- Chlorine Generation System Variance
The variance for the chlorine generation system and salt storage was pending at the time of the inspection. The proposed salt storage room deckhead was constructed with exposed fasteners and several seams throughout. At the time of the inspection, the chlorine generation equipment's salt was stored in the provisions area.
Item 06Far Point Record
The August 9 far point record overlapped from 11:00-1445 with no written notes or explanation recorded.
Item 08Cross Connection Control Log
The four test result values for the soft water supply line backflow prevention device were the same exact values when tested on October 23, 2024, and October 23, 2025. Initially, the inspector was presented a cross connection control log that showed the device had not been tested in 2025. A few minutes later, another updated cross connection control log was brought to the inspector with the updated date. It was uncertain if the device was actually retested or if only the date was updated in the new log.
Item 08Cross Connection Control Log
The cross connection control log had not been updated to reflect a backflow prevention device that was disinfected and installed on a new coffee machine in Pig and Anchor on October 2, 2025.
Item 08Soft Water Main Supply Line
The air gap on the backflow prevention device was not sufficient. This was corrected.

Food storage (provisions)4 findings

Item 19Deck 2- Outside of Salt Storage Room
A pallet of boxed fried garlic and Hollandaise sauce was stored under an insect light trap.
Item 33Deck 3 - Aft Food Elevator
Wood chips and old food residue collected inside the door tracks.
Item 33Deck 2 - Dry Storage
Open gaps were present on all corners of the deckhead panels where the folded steel sides were not tight. All deckhead panels inside this room were constructed with these gaps. Crew identified it would not be possible to remedy the deckhead until dry dock since the entire deckhead would have to be replaced. Deckhead panels are scheduled to be replaced during the 2028 dry storage.
Item 33Deck 1- Central Chinaware, Dry Store (Room # 1)
Open gaps were present on all corners of the deckhead panels where the folded steel sides were not tight. All deckhead panels inside this room were constructed with these gaps. Crew identified it would not be possible to remedy the deckhead until dry dock since the entire deckhead would have to be replaced. Deckhead panels are scheduled to be replaced during the 2028 dry storage.

Dining rooms2 findings

Item 26Deck 4 - Crew Portside Beverage Station
Old food residue collected on the underside of the juice machine near the nozzles in the food splash area.
Item 44Deck 8- Teppanyaki
The non-stainless steel material on the back bulkheads behind the Teppanyaki tables had not yet been replaced. This was noted in 2024 final construction inspection. Correspondence has been noted and an update shows a delivery/installation date of November 1, 2024.

Medical center1 finding

Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
The Excel version of the AGE surveillance log did not include a 'Comments or Notes' column. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)

Pantries1 finding

Item 33Deck 6- Punchliner Bar
Water pooled on the deck between the point-of-service station and the glass storage rack.

April 12, 2025

97Passed

32 findings · 3 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 3 = 97):

−3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application

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All 32 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.

Food safety, general2 findings

Item 39Integrated Pest Management
Numerous pests were present throughout multiple food service areas, including: Deck 16 – lido buffet starboard milk station, aft: Fruit flies flew in the area. Deck 16 – lido buffet aft omelet station: Fruit flies flew above the omelet station. Deck 16 – lido buffet galley pantry: A fruit fly was inside the pantry. Deck 8 – Coastal Slice pizzeria passenger service line: Fruit flies flew in the area. Deck 8 – Bonsai Sushi/Teppanyaki galley: House flies were inside the galley. Deck 6 – Emeril’s Bistro 717 food service line: House flies flew around the buffet. Deck 6 – Dr. Inks, PH.d. bar: A fruit fly flew in the area. Deck 5 – main galley forward ice station: One fruit fly flew in front of the ice machine by cold room # 38. Deck 5 – main galley pastry extension: Two fruit flies flew around the deck-mounted ice cream machine. Deck 5 – main galley central hot preparation area: One fruit fly flew in front of the soup kettle. Deck 5 - main galley central hot preparation area: One house fly flew between the two deck-mounted combination ovens. Deck 5 – main galley soup station: One fruit fly flew around the deck-mounted mixer. Deck 5 – main galley soup station: One housefly flew between the two soup kettles. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 44Construction Inspection Follow-Up
The following areas were identified during the November 2023 and/or February 2024 construction inspections, but were not corrected: -Deck 8 - Teppanyaki: Wallpaper was applied to the bulkhead behind the middle teppanyaki station. -Deck 2 - Dry Storage: Open gaps were present on all corners of the deckhead panels where the folded steel sides were not tight. All deckhead panels inside this room were constructed with these gaps. -Deck - 1 Central Chinaware, Dry Store (Room 1): Open gaps were present on all corners of the deckhead panels where the folded steel sides were not tight. All deckhead panels inside this room were constructed with these gaps. Crew provided order requests and updates on the progress of the corrections during the inspection. Crew could not provide a timeline for correction.

Galleys (kitchens)17 findings

Item 13Deck 5 - Cold Room # 40
The cooling log for the main galley fish preparation area could not demonstrate that the “crayfish mixture,” used as an ingredient in the crayfish strudel, was fully cooled prior to use. The cooling log identified the crayfish mixture began cooling at 0920 on 8 April 2025 and reached the final cooling temperature below 41°F at 12:38. The same cooling log identified the crayfish strudel, which used the crayfish mixture as a raw ingredient, began cooling at 1105 on the same day. Crew stated this was most likely a date error and the crayfish strudel was prepared on 9 April 2025. A review of the 9 April 2025 cooling log did not support that this crayfish mixture was cooled on the date suggested by the crew. Crew discarded the metal container of crayfish strudel.
Item 16Deck 5 - Cold Room # 40
The cooling log for the main galley fish preparation area could not demonstrate that the “crayfish mixture,” used as an ingredient in the crayfish strudel, was fully cooled prior to use. The cooling log identified the crayfish mixture began cooling at 0920 on 8 April 2025 and reached the final cooling temperature below 41°F at 12:38. The same cooling log identified the crayfish strudel, which used the crayfish mixture as a raw ingredient, began cooling at 1105 on the same day. Crew stated this was most likely a date error and the crayfish strudel was prepared on 9 April 2025. A review of the 9 April 2025 cooling log did not support that this crayfish mixture was cooled on the date suggested by the crew. Crew discarded the metal container of crayfish strudel.
Item 21Deck 5 - Bakery
The bottom right door hinge for the undercounter refrigeration unit beneath the bread slicer was broken, preventing the door from closing. No food was impacted. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 21Deck 5 - Starboard Warewashing Area
The metal castors surrounding the four wheels of the trash digester were corroded. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 22Deck 5 - Starboard Warewashing Area
Liquid sprayed from the pre-rinse compartment of the rack-type warewashing machine and pooled on the deck in front. This liquid from the machine sprayed on a clean rack of dishes stored directly in front of the pre-rinse compartment. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 22Deck 5 - Forward Warewashing Area
Numerous pieces of white food debris floated in the wash solution inside the rack-type warewashing machine. Crew were not actively conducting warewashing operations.
Item 22Deck 16 - Warewashing Area, Conveyor-Type Dishwashing Machine
Greater than a day's accumulation of black debris collected on the final rinse curtain. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 25Deck 4 - Hot Preparation Area
One damp, soiled cloth was discarded on the deck between the soup kettles. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 26Deck 5 - Forward Hot Holding Line
The food-contact surfaces of two dishes, stored stacked inside the mobile plate warmer, were soiled with a yellow food residue. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 5 - Forward Hot Holding Line
The nonfood-contact surfaces of two dishes, stored stacked inside the mobile plate warmer, were soiled with yellow food residue. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 5 - Starboard Warewashing Area
The four wheels and the metal castors surrounding the wheels of the trash digester were soiled with greater than a day's accumulation of corrosion, dust, and black residue. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 28Deck 5 - Starboard Warewashing Area
A clean storage rack of dishes was stored in front of the rack-type warewashing machine's pre-rinse compartment. Liquid sprayed from the pre-rinse compartment and soiled these dishes. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 30Deck 5 - Forward Entrance Crew Toilet
The bottom of the crew toilet and deck were soiled with a yellow liquid. The facility had a strong odor of urine. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 5 - Potwash Area
The grouting surrounding the drain for the handwashing sink was missing. Liquid and debris accumulated inside areas of recess.
Item 34Deck 5 - Bakery
There was no drain line directed towards the drain for the proofing oven. Water accumulated on the deck in front of the oven because no dedicated drain line was installed. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 35Deck 5 - Bakery
Gray water pooled on the deck in front of the proofing oven because no dedicated drain line was installed for this equipment. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 35Deck 5 - Starboard Warewashing Area
Liquid accumulated on the deck from a steady spray from the pre-rinse compartment of the rack-type warewashing machine.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas4 findings

Item 10Deck 16 - Whirlpool Spa Safety Signs
The word 'cardiovascular' was spelled 'cardiovasculat' on safety signs for the Beach, Tides starboard, and Tides portside whirlpool spa safety signs.
Item 10Deck 16 - Beach Pool Approved Flotation Device
The life ring was not easily visible from the entire perimeter of the pool. View of the life ring was blocked by passengers recreating inside the pool. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 10Deck 16 - Tides Pool Approved Flotation Device
The life ring was not easily visible from the entire perimeter of the pool. View of the life ring was blocked by lounge chairs, even when no passengers were present. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 10Deck 16 - Tides Pool Shower
The distance from the ADA accessible entrance with the hoist to the shower was approximately 52 feet.

Buffets3 findings

Item 26Deck 16 - Starboard Service Line, Aft
Food debris accumulated on the food-contact surface of one previously cleaned and sanitized spoon. No other utensils were impacted. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 29Deck 16 - Starboard Aft Omelet Station
A tray of soiled dishes was stored on the counter, partially blocking access to the handwashing sink. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 16 - Forward Island # 2
Greater than a day's accumulation of dust collected on the extraction vent above the counter. Crew initiated corrective action.

Food storage (provisions)3 findings

Item 33Deck 1 - Central Chinaware, Dry Store (Room # 1)
Open gaps were present on all corners of the deckhead panels where the folded steel sides were not tight. All deckhead panels inside this room were constructed with these gaps. Crew identified it would not be possible to remedy the deckhead until dry dock since the entire deckhead would have to be replaced. Crew could not provide a timeline on the dry dock.
Item 33Deck 2 - Dry Storage
Open gaps were present on all corners of the deckhead panels where the folded steel sides were not tight. All deckhead panels inside this room were constructed with these gaps. Crew identified it would not be possible to remedy the deckhead until dry dock since the entire deckhead would have to be replaced. Crew could not provide a timeline on the dry dock.
Item 33Chlorine Generation System Salt Storage
Salt used in the chlorine generation system was stored in the provisions area, and the deckhead above the salt was constructed with exposed fasteners and several seams. The timeline for correction provided was 'Date: TBA // 2025 // next dry dock (2028) Awaiting yard drawings.'

Bars1 finding

Item 29Deck 16- Tides
The handwashing sink water temperature measured 137°F through the mixing valve. Though this handwashing sink was adjustable by the user, the temperature would not lower when adjusted.

Drinking water1 finding

Item *Engine Room - Chlorine Generation System Variance
The variance for the chlorine generation system and salt storage was pending at the time of inspection. The proposed salt storage room deckhead was constructed with exposed fasteners and several seams throughout. At the time of inspection, the chlorine generation equipment's salt was stored in the provisions area. The deckhead above the stored bags of salt was constructed with exposed fasteners and several seams.

Food preparation rooms1 finding

Item 26Deck 3
Brown residue accumulated around numerous integral holes of three recently cleaned and sanitized plastic food storage containers. Crew initiated corrective action.

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