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Carnival Miracle CDC inspection score

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

  • Source: CDC public records
  • Data checked on October 31, 2026
  • Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Carnival Cruise LineInspected January 25, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Carnival Miracle scored 98 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on January 25, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

+2 vs previous inspection (96, Mar 3, 2025)
95.8average of the last 5 inspections
88lowest score (April 2024)
35inspections since 2004
0failed inspections

Inspection history of Carnival Miracle

Every CDC inspection score on record for Carnival Miracle: 35 inspections from March 6, 2004 to January 25, 2026, 6 perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.

7580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20042007201020132016201920222025Mar 6, 2004: 97Sep 12, 2004: 97Mar 13, 2005: 99Jul 17, 2005: 98Jan 8, 2006: 99Jun 18, 2006: 100Feb 11, 2007: 99Aug 7, 2007: 99Jan 18, 2008: 99Jul 7, 2008: 100Jan 24, 2009: 100Jun 25, 2009: 100Jan 7, 2010: 93Jun 8, 2010: 99Jan 6, 2011: 97Jun 7, 2011: 97Oct 5, 2011: 93Mar 1, 2012: 97Oct 24, 2012: 96Jun 22, 2013: 90Jan 26, 2014: 97Aug 16, 2014: 100Feb 1, 2015: 100Aug 22, 2015: 99Mar 5, 2016: 97Apr 29, 2017: 93Jul 8, 2017: 93Nov 18, 2017: 93Mar 31, 2018: 91Nov 4, 2018: 92May 5, 2019: 98Jan 8, 2023: 99Apr 21, 2024: 88Mar 3, 2025: 96Jan 25, 2026: 987580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20042009201420192024Mar 6, 2004: 97Sep 12, 2004: 97Mar 13, 2005: 99Jul 17, 2005: 98Jan 8, 2006: 99Jun 18, 2006: 100Feb 11, 2007: 99Aug 7, 2007: 99Jan 18, 2008: 99Jul 7, 2008: 100Jan 24, 2009: 100Jun 25, 2009: 100Jan 7, 2010: 93Jun 8, 2010: 99Jan 6, 2011: 97Jun 7, 2011: 97Oct 5, 2011: 93Mar 1, 2012: 97Oct 24, 2012: 96Jun 22, 2013: 90Jan 26, 2014: 97Aug 16, 2014: 100Feb 1, 2015: 100Aug 22, 2015: 99Mar 5, 2016: 97Apr 29, 2017: 93Jul 8, 2017: 93Nov 18, 2017: 93Mar 31, 2018: 91Nov 4, 2018: 92May 5, 2019: 98Jan 8, 2023: 99Apr 21, 2024: 88Mar 3, 2025: 96Jan 25, 2026: 98

All scores

Show all 35 inspections
Inspection dateResultReportScore
January 25, 2026Passedfindings below98
March 3, 2025Passedfindings below96
April 21, 2024Passedfindings below88
January 8, 2023Passed99
May 5, 2019Passed98
November 4, 2018Passed92
March 31, 2018Passed91
November 18, 2017Passed93
July 8, 2017Passed93
April 29, 2017Passed93
March 5, 2016Passed97
August 22, 2015Passed99
February 1, 2015Passed100
August 16, 2014Passed100
January 26, 2014Passed97
June 22, 2013Passed90
October 24, 2012Passed96
March 1, 2012Passed97
October 5, 2011Passed93
June 7, 2011Passed97
January 6, 2011Passed97
June 8, 2010Passed99
January 7, 2010Passed93
June 25, 2009Passed100
January 24, 2009Passed100
July 7, 2008Passed100
January 18, 2008Passed99
August 7, 2007Passed99
February 11, 2007Passed99
June 18, 2006Passed100
January 8, 2006Passed99
July 17, 2005Passed98
March 13, 2005Passed99
September 12, 2004Passed97
March 6, 2004Passed97

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).

January 25, 2026

98Passed

22 findings · 2 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):

  • −2 ptsItem 17: Temperature practices storage, preparation display, service, transportation; Thawing

All 22 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.

Buffets12 findings

  • Item 17Deck A - Team Dining Room #1

    Hot holding cabinet #4811.0A4.103 on time control was not physically labeled.

  • Item 17Deck 9 - Lido Starboard Omelet Station

    Hot holding cabinet #45 on time control was not physically labeled.

  • Item 17Deck 9 - Lido Deli

    Food warmer #1 on time control was not physically labeled.

  • Item 19Deck 9 Lido Center Forward Condiment Station

    Two small cups of cream cheese on a tray were not properly protected by the sneeze shield. The tray of butter and cream cheese was turned 90 degrees so all items on the tray were protected.

  • Item 21Deck 9 - Lido Deli

    Hard sealant was missing on the underside of the buffet countertop on the employee side, which created a large gap.

  • Item 26Deck A - Team Dining Room #1

    The water dispensing nozzle was soiled with green residue. The nozzle was cleaned immediately.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Swirls

    The cabinet's top horizontal surface and a decorative vase stored on top of the cabinet were excessively soiled with dust.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Lido Portside Omelet Station

    Two previously cleaned and sanitized plates out for passenger use were soiled with food debris on the nonfood-contact surface.

  • Item 30Deck 9 - Lido Starboard Omelet Station

    The soap was not properly dispensing at the crew handwashing station.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Lido Salad Bar

    The deckhead light's aluminum flange was oxidized and debris fell from the deckhead when the light was touched.

  • Item 36Deck 9 - Lido Center Forward Beverage Station

    The light intensity measured less than 220 lux in front of both juice machines and the water/ice dispenser. Additionally, the light intensity measured less than 110 lux to the left of the water/ice dispenser.

  • Item 39Deck 9 - Lido Salad Bar

    One fruit fly was flying throughout the area.

Bars3 findings

  • Item 27Deck 10 - Steakhouse

    The countertop was soiled with dust under the coffee machine. The area was not in operation and had been previously cleaned.

  • Item 30Deck 9 - Blue Iguana

    The soap dispenser was excessively soiled with brown residue that dispensed with the soap into the inspector's hands.

  • Item 39Deck 9 - Serenity

    Two small flies were flying around the front bar countertop.

Galleys (kitchens)2 findings

  • Item 26Deck 1 - Potwash

    A previously cleaned and sanitized cutting board stored on the clean storage racks was soiled with an unknown brown residue.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Guy's Burger

    Sealant on the bulkhead above the flat top grill was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of grease residue and was peeling away from the bulkhead.

Medical center2 findings

  • Item 02Deck A - Close Contacts

    A daily verbal interview with two close contacts of a reportable acute gastroenteritis (AGE) case did not occur on 5 January 2026, 48 hours after the ill crew members' illness onset on 3 January 2026.

  • Item 11Deck A - Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log

    On 19 December 2025, a food employee had AGE symptom onset at 1230 while working and went to lunch at 1300 per the food and beverage questionnaire, prior to reporting to medical at 1320.

Drinking water1 finding

  • Item 08Deck A - Medical

    The atmospheric vacuum breaker for the shower head was not rated for continuous pressure.

Food preparation rooms1 finding

  • Item 34Deck A - Fish

    The bucket filling faucet for the crew handwashing sink was in disrepair and continuously dripped water.

Food storage (provisions)1 finding

  • Item 19Deck A - Meat

    A package of ground meat was ripped open during active provisioning, which exposed the meat. Staff stated the package will be discarded.

March 3, 2025

96Passed

16 findings · 4 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 4 = 96):

  • −2 ptsItem 28: Equipment / utensil / linen / single / service storage, handling, dispensed; Clean frequency
  • −1 ptItem 27: Equipment / utensils nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • −1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
Show all 16 findings

All 16 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)5 findings

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Center Galley

    Dust covered the exhaust hood overhang above the cooking station. This was cleaned immediately.

  • Item 27Deck 3 - Center Galley

    Water from the deckhead leak pooled on the preparation counter near range oven #1 and the handwashing station. No food was impacted. The leak was fixed, and the area cleaned and sanitized before the end of the inspection.

  • Item 33Deck 3 - Center Galley

    Water consistently dripped from the deckhead onto the preparation counter. The leak was fixed, and the area was cleaned and sanitized before the end of the inspection.

  • Item 33Deck 3 - Center Galley

    The deck tiles were in disrepair in the center galley area.

  • Item 39Deck 3 - Roast Station

    A small fly was in the area.

Pantries3 findings

  • Item 26Deck 9 - Red Frog

    Both ice machines had a small amount of brown residue on the water arm above the evaporator. The machines were taken out of service and were cleaned before the end of the inspection.

  • Item 27Deck 5 - Store Room #5.6.04

    Several coffee dispensers stored in the storeroom were soiled with old coffee residue on the outside of the containers. At least ten large brown plastic coffee dispensers were stored in this room.

  • Item 28Deck 5 - Store Room #5.6.04

    The storeroom attached to the housekeeping pantry was filled with the following items which were stored wet without proper air drying: five large blue plastic water dispensers; one box full of coffee carafes; and more than ten large brown plastic coffee dispensers.

Food preparation rooms3 findings

  • Item 27Deck A - Fish Preparation

    Water from a deckhead leak pooled on the preparation counter.

  • Item 33Deck A - Fish Preparation

    Water constantly leaked from the deckhead hatch onto the preparation counter below.

  • Item 39Deck A

    A small fly was in the area.

Food storage (provisions)3 findings

  • Item 19Deck A - Room A2-10

    An excessive amount of frozen condensate collected on the container of frozen pie. The pie was not directly impacted.

  • Item 33Deck A - Room A2-16 Beer and Wine

    Water dripped from a deckhead hatch in front of the condenser unit onto the deck. No food was impacted.

  • Item 33Deck A - Room A2-10

    An excessive amount of frozen condensate collected on the deckhead hatch.

Buffets1 finding

  • Item 39Deck 9 - Deli Service Line

    A small fly was in the area.

Children’s areas1 finding

  • Item 42Camp Ocean

    The playroom's bulkhead laminate covering was damaged in some areas, which caused it to be difficult to clean. The area is planned to be remodeled during the dry dock scheduled for April 2025.

April 21, 2024

88Passed

49 findings · 12 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 12 = 88):

  • −3 ptsItem 24: Sanitizing rinse temperature, concentration, time
  • −3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
  • −2 ptsItem 22: Dishwashing / equipment washing facilities designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, operated, TMDs, test kits
  • −2 ptsItem 28: Equipment / utensil / linen / single / service storage, handling, dispensed; Clean frequency
  • −1 ptItem 02: Medical logs maintained
  • −1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
Show all 49 findings

All 49 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 21Deck 9 - Lido Salad Preparation

    The door of refrigerator 111 did not latch and remained open.

  • Item 21Portside Appetizer Area

    Excessive silicone peeled from the nonfood contact side of the deli slicer.

  • Item 22Dishwash

    Water continuously dripped from the bottom of the dishwash machine's final sanitizing rinse compartment and pooled on the deck.

  • Item 22Potwash

    The insulation surrounding the potwash machine's steam pipe was in disrepair and pieces of the torn insulation touched the deck.

  • Item 24Potwash

    The inspector and crew tested the potwash machine during three full cycles with a thermocouple and two thermometers. The wash cycle reached 162°F on each of the three cycles; however, when the final sanitizing rinse started the temperature decreased to 151°F each time. Before each test, all crew present agreed that the machine was ready to be tested. Several hours later, a second inspector returned to test the machine. The machine was tested after waiting several minutes for the crew to state that the machine was ready to be tested, although the booster heater light indicator did not stop blinking. The wash cycle reached 167°F. The final rinse gauge never reached 180°F.

  • Item 25Hot Section

    A soiled rag was on the counter.

  • Item 25Deck 9 - Lido Salad Preparation

    A soiled rag was on the counter next to the containers of salad.

  • Item 26Water Grill

    Old food debris and residue stuck to the food zone of the grill plates.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Dishwash

    The shelving unit was becoming soiled from the food residue scraping. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 28Deck 9 - Dishwash

    The previously cleaned and sanitized utensils on the clean shelving unit were becoming soiled with food discards during active scraping and warewashing activities. At least a tray with soup bowls and another with bon chef pans were impacted by the food soil. Additionally, the shelving unit itself was becoming soiled from these food residues. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 32Nick & Nora's Steakhouse

    Water pooled in the empty waste receptacle beside the service line's handwash station. The area had not been in service since the night before the inspection.

  • Item 32Blue Iguana Cantina

    A red substance leaked from the soft food receptacle and pooled on the deck.

  • Item 33Blue Iguana Cantina

    A red substance leaked from the soft food receptacle and pooled on the deck.

  • Item 33Bain Marie

    Old food debris collected on the deck beneath the bain marie.

  • Item 33Deck Between Standing Ovens

    A two-inch high pan full of water was on top of the drain and water was dripping from the pan into the drain. Water from the standing ovens was dripping into the pan. Crew stated they used the pan to collect grease from the oven when items such as meat roast were being cooked.

  • Item 33Potwash

    The insulation surrounding the potwash machine's steam pipe was in disrepair and pieces of the torn insulation touched the deck.

  • Item 33Dishwash

    Water continuously dripped from the bottom of the dishwash machine's final sanitizing rinse compartment and pooled on the deck.

  • Item 35Deck Between Standing Ovens

    A two-inch high pan full of water was on top of the drain and water was dripping from the pan into the drain. Water from the standing ovens was dripping into the pan. Crew stated they used the pan to collect grease from the oven when items such as meat roast were being cooked.

  • Item 39Dishwash

    One fly was in this area.

Food storage (provisions)8 findings

  • Item 19Freezer A1-11

    Excessive frozen condensate was collected on the deckhead, deck, bulkhead, and several boxes containing food. Crew stated the brine lines on top of the freezers, refrigerators, and thawing rooms are scheduled to be replaced during the next dry dock scheduled for 2025.

  • Item 19Meat Thaw Room A1-10B

    Condensate collected on the bulkheads and the bottom of the trays holding thawing meat. The thawing beneath the trays was only protected by the original plastic wrapping. Crew stated the brine lines on top of the freezers, refrigerators, and thawing rooms are scheduled to be replaced during the next dry dock scheduled for 2025.

  • Item 33Meat Thaw Room A1-10B

    Condensate collected on the bulkheads and the bottom of the trays holding thawing meat. The thawing beneath the trays was only protected by the original plastic wrapping. Crew stated the brine lines on top of the freezers, refrigerators, and thawing rooms are scheduled to be replaced during the next dry dock scheduled for 2025.

  • Item 33Freezer 11-11

    Frozen condensate collected on the deckhead and condensing unit.

  • Item 33Freezer 11-11 and Connecting Refrigerator

    Excessive frozen condensate collected on the freezer door and the bulkhead surrounding the door.

  • Item 33Freezer A1-11

    Excessive frozen condensate was collected on the deckhead, deck, bulkhead, and several boxes containing food. Crew stated the brine lines on top of the freezers, refrigerators, and thawing rooms are scheduled to be replaced during the next dry dock scheduled for 2025.

  • Item 37Freezer A1-11

    Excessive frozen condensate was collected on the deckhead, deck, bulkhead, and several boxes containing food. Crew stated the brine lines on top of the freezers, refrigerators, and thawing rooms are scheduled to be replaced during the next dry dock scheduled for 2025.

  • Item 37Meat Thaw Room A1-10B

    Condensate collected on the bulkheads and the bottom of the trays holding thawing meat. The thawing beneath the trays was only protected by the original plastic wrapping. Crew stated the brine lines on top of the freezers, refrigerators, and thawing rooms are scheduled to be replaced during the next dry dock scheduled for 2025.

Buffets9 findings

  • Item 19Deck 9 - Lido Salad Counter

    The containers with cut lettuce and garbanzo beans had no serving utensils. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 21Taste of Nation Service Line

    Excessive silicone between the hot plate bars and the countertop peeled away and old food debris collected under the silicone.

  • Item 21Starboard Rotisserie Service Line

    Excessive silicone between the hot plate bars and the countertop peeled away and old food debris collected under the silicone.

  • Item 27Starboard Rotisserie Service Line

    Excessive silicone between the hot plate bars and the countertop peeled away and old food debris collected under the silicone.

  • Item 27Taste of Nation Service Line

    Excessive silicone between the hot plate bars and the countertop peeled away and old food debris collected under the silicone.

  • Item 33Taste of Nation

    Excessive dust was collected on the deckhead extraction covers and fire sprinklers.

  • Item 33Lido Passenger Self-Service Beer Dispenser

    Food debris was on the deck behind the passenger self-service beer dispenser unit.

  • Item 33Lido Pizza Station Service Line

    Sticky food residue was on the deckhead above the service line.

  • Item 36Center Beverage Station

    The light intensity could not reach the required 220 lux at any areas in the center beverage station (portside and starboard side). The light intensity measured between 75 to 100 lux.

Food safety, general2 findings

  • Item 33Decks

    Deck grouting and deck coving throughout most food service outlets were in poor repair, missing, or recessed. These locations included the Lido Galley, Main Galley, and Crew Galley. Crew reported there is an ongoing work order to repair the deck.

  • Item 39Food and Beverage Areas

    Flies were observed in numerous areas throughout the food and beverage areas. Areas that had multiple flies included the following: Lido Sweet Spot service line (5 flies); Lido galley women's bathroom (2 flies); Lido galley (5 flies); Lido center beverage station (12 flies); Lido midship beverage station (10 flies).

Bars3 findings

  • Item 12Deck 9 - Red Frog Rum Bar

    After serving guests drinks prepared at the bar, bar servers went behind the bar to scoop ice and handle clean glasses. At no point did these bar servers wash their hands between these activities which included handling passenger cards.

  • Item 22Alchemy

    The glass washing machine was out-of-order per work order #0710965.

  • Item 26Blue Iguana Bar

    The food zone of the soda dispenser was soiled with soda residue. The bar had not been in service since the night before the inspection.

Pest control2 findings

  • Item 24Training

    The concentration of sanitizing solution in a sanitizing bucket near the pizza station was above 200 ppm.

  • Item 40Training

    No training was documented for the assistant store manager that was conducting integrated pest management inspections of the incoming provisions the day of the inspection.

Dining rooms1 finding

  • Item 22Outdoor Waiter Station Near Blue Iguana Cantina

    Soiled dishes and food debris from breakfast were stored on the outdoor waiter station. Breakfast service ended at 0930 and the dishes were found at 1050.

Medical center1 finding

  • Item 02Public Vomit Incident (PVI) Evaluation

    The review of medical logs disclosed several instances when there were no notes about medical evaluation for incidents of individuals vomiting in public areas. It was unclear if these passengers met the AGE reportable definition and had to be isolated since no evaluation was documented. These passengers were identified by name and cabin. The PVI dates identified were: (1) 2 passengers on April 18; (2) 1 passenger on April 17; (3) 1 passenger on April 5; (4) 1 passenger on April 4; (5) 1 passenger on April 2; (6) 2 passengers on April 1; 2 passengers on March 31. Additionally, inside mid pool, one passenger vomited on March 17 and another passenger vomited on March 10.

Other areas1 finding

  • Item 22Deck 1 - Crew Elevator Area by Door 1.2.08

    A large container with at least 12 ice buckets, lids, and bowls for fruits were stored directly on the deck. It was explained that these utensils were collected from cabins during cleaning.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas2 findings

  • Item 10Private Whirlpools

    The concentration of the water draining in the whirlpool of cabin 6180 was measured at approximately 50 ppm after 10 minutes of cleaning, not achieving the minimum of 600 CT value required. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 10Aft Pool and Yellow Slide

    The aft pool and the yellow slide are combined as the pool water feeds the slide. The slide ends on the deck above the pool, so the slide water does not return to the basin of the pool. Halogen and pH were continuously monitored for the pool but not for the slide.

Drinking water1 finding

  • Item 08Testable Devices

    The cross-connection control log did not document pressure differentials for the testing of the reduced pressure zone (RPz) assemblies conducted on November 15, 2023 for Evaporator #1, Evaporator #2, and Osmosis Plant.

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