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Carnival Pride CDC inspection score

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

  • Source: CDC public records
  • Data checked on October 31, 2026
  • Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Carnival Cruise LineInspected August 30, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Carnival Pride scored 98 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on August 30, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

+5 vs previous inspection (93, Apr 14, 2026)
95.0average of the last 5 inspections
83lowest score (August 2004)
42inspections since 2002
1failed inspection

Inspection history of Carnival Pride

Every CDC inspection score on record for Carnival Pride: 42 inspections from February 9, 2002 to August 30, 2026, 6 perfect scores of 100 and 1 failed inspection.

7580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower2002200620102014201820222026Feb 9, 2002: 97Jul 13, 2002: 97Jan 19, 2003: 95Jun 21, 2003: 94Feb 1, 2004: 91Aug 15, 2004: 83Sep 26, 2004: 100Mar 30, 2005: 98Jul 24, 2005: 96Jan 29, 2006: 95Aug 13, 2006: 91Apr 1, 2007: 100Sep 16, 2007: 98Mar 2, 2008: 96Aug 17, 2008: 98Feb 22, 2009: 98Jul 6, 2009: 99Feb 10, 2010: 99Aug 22, 2010: 98Feb 16, 2011: 96Aug 21, 2011: 96Jan 29, 2012: 100Jun 27, 2012: 100Jan 23, 2013: 98Aug 21, 2013: 98Mar 19, 2014: 96Aug 20, 2014: 100Feb 8, 2015: 100Jul 26, 2015: 95Jan 13, 2016: 91Jul 17, 2016: 96May 14, 2017: 96Aug 13, 2017: 92Jan 3, 2018: 95Aug 12, 2018: 97Aug 18, 2019: 93Apr 1, 2023: 86Nov 26, 2023: 99Nov 24, 2024: 99Jul 13, 2025: 86Apr 14, 2026: 93Aug 30, 2026: 987580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20022007201220172022Feb 9, 2002: 97Jul 13, 2002: 97Jan 19, 2003: 95Jun 21, 2003: 94Feb 1, 2004: 91Aug 15, 2004: 83Sep 26, 2004: 100Mar 30, 2005: 98Jul 24, 2005: 96Jan 29, 2006: 95Aug 13, 2006: 91Apr 1, 2007: 100Sep 16, 2007: 98Mar 2, 2008: 96Aug 17, 2008: 98Feb 22, 2009: 98Jul 6, 2009: 99Feb 10, 2010: 99Aug 22, 2010: 98Feb 16, 2011: 96Aug 21, 2011: 96Jan 29, 2012: 100Jun 27, 2012: 100Jan 23, 2013: 98Aug 21, 2013: 98Mar 19, 2014: 96Aug 20, 2014: 100Feb 8, 2015: 100Jul 26, 2015: 95Jan 13, 2016: 91Jul 17, 2016: 96May 14, 2017: 96Aug 13, 2017: 92Jan 3, 2018: 95Aug 12, 2018: 97Aug 18, 2019: 93Apr 1, 2023: 86Nov 26, 2023: 99Nov 24, 2024: 99Jul 13, 2025: 86Apr 14, 2026: 93Aug 30, 2026: 98

All scores

Show all 42 inspections
Inspection dateResultReportScore
August 30, 2026Passedfindings below98
April 14, 2026Passedfindings below93
July 13, 2025Passedfindings below86
November 24, 2024Passed99
November 26, 2023Passed99
April 1, 2023Passed86
August 18, 2019Passed93
August 12, 2018Passed97
January 3, 2018Passed95
August 13, 2017Passed92
May 14, 2017Passed96
July 17, 2016Passed96
January 13, 2016Passed91
July 26, 2015Passed95
February 8, 2015Passed100
August 20, 2014Passed100
March 19, 2014Passed96
August 21, 2013Passed98
January 23, 2013Passed98
June 27, 2012Passed100
January 29, 2012Passed100
August 21, 2011Passed96
February 16, 2011Passed96
August 22, 2010Passed98
February 10, 2010Passed99
July 6, 2009Passed99
February 22, 2009Passed98
August 17, 2008Passed98
March 2, 2008Passed96
September 16, 2007Passed98
April 1, 2007Passed100
August 13, 2006Passed91
January 29, 2006Passed95
July 24, 2005Passed96
March 30, 2005Passed98
September 26, 2004Passed100
August 15, 2004Failed83
February 1, 2004Passed91
June 21, 2003Passed94
January 19, 2003Passed95
July 13, 2002Passed97
February 9, 2002Passed97

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).

August 30, 2026

98Passed

17 findings · 2 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):

  • −1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
  • −1 ptItem 36: Lighting provided, shielded

All 17 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.

Buffets5 findings

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Lido Family Express Line, Starboard

    Bulkhead tiles near the deck, opposite the handwashing sink, were cracked.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Lido Family Express Line, Starboard

    A deckhead panel above the grooved grill was in disrepair and dented, which created a difficult-to-clean surface.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Lido Family Express Line, Starboard

    Portions of deck tile grout along the section of grills were missing at the deck/equipment juncture.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Lido Galley Center, Starboard

    The door gasket on time-controlled compartment #4, near the braising pans, was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dark residue.

  • Item 21Deck 9 - Center Marketplace Aft Starboard Side Beverage Station

    A corner of the countertop had broken off and was being held in place with clear tape until repaired.

Food storage (provisions)2 findings

  • Item 33Deck A - Vegetable Preparation Refrigerator Room A1-03

    A pinkish red residue was between two deckhead panels and the seam around a nearby deckhead hatch. No food was impacted.

  • Item 33Deck A - Dry Storage Room 2

    Water from an unknown source was dripping between deckhead panels above the third storage rack from the back and above the far back storage rack onto the deck. Crew moved nearby food items before they were impacted.

Food safety, general2 findings

  • Item 39Flies

    Flies were in the following food areas: Deck 9 - Red Frog - One fly was around the bar on the open deck. Deck 9 - Blue Iguana - One small fly was around the bar on the open deck. Deck 9 - Lido Buffet Mid Ship Beverage Station - Two flies were in the area; one landed on a tray of coffee cups that was quickly removed to be cleaned and sanitized. Deck 9 - Lido Buffet Aft Beverage Station - One fly was in the area. Deck 9 - Coffee Bar - One fly was in the area. Deck 2 - Dining Room Pantry Port Side - One fly was in the area. A Deck - Vegetable Preparation - One fly was in the area. A Deck - Team Dining Room Two Staff Mess - One fly was near beverage station. A Deck - Provisions Dry Store #2 - Two flies were around the rice storage area.

  • Item 36Protective Coating

    The light bulb's protective coating was peeling or in disrepair in the following food-service areas: Deck 9 - Lido Buffet Family Express Starboard Side - Four light bulbs. Deck 9 - Lido Buffet Good Eats - Two light bulbs. A Deck - Team Dining Room #1 Crew Mess - One light bulb.

Pantries1 finding

  • Item 331 Portside Housekeeping Pantry

    The painted deck was in disrepair with two large pits in front of the ice machine.

Food preparation rooms1 finding

  • Item 33A Deck

    Ice accumulated in the bottom back right corner of the walk-in refrigerator.

Dining rooms2 findings

  • Item 26Deck 2 - Port and Starboard Side Pantry

    The coffee dispensers had more than a day's worth of food debris on the food-contact surface near the dispensing nozzles.

  • Item 26Deck 2 - Waiter Stations

    Four previously cleaned and sanitized coffee carafes had coffee debris on the inside. The carafes were removed to be soaked, cleaned, and sanitized.

Galleys (kitchens)2 findings

  • Item 21A Deck - Soup Station

    Water consistently dripped from the bottom of the technical compartment of soup kettle #3 into the deck drain.

  • Item 22Deck 9 - Potwash

    Two of the wash nozzles in the hood-type potwash machine were blocked with food debris. This was cleaned immediately.

Children’s areas1 finding

  • Item 42Camp Ocean

    The table was in disrepair between the brown tabletop surface and purple edging, which exposed difficult to clean, rough, wood-like material.

Drinking water1 finding

  • Item 08Engine Room Mineralizers

    The discharge line was striped blue/gray/blue and was not directed to the potable water system.

April 14, 2026

93Passed

26 findings · 7 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 7 = 93):

  • −3 ptsItem 24: Sanitizing rinse temperature, concentration, time
  • −3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
  • −1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
Show all 26 findings

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.

Galleys (kitchens)9 findings

  • Item 21Deck 9 - Center Galley

    Open seams and peeling silicone were observed around the metal housings of the soup kettles and braising pan technical units.

  • Item 22Deck 1 - Portside Dishwash

    One nozzle was blocked on the auxiliary rinse spray arm.

  • Item 24Deck 1 - Potwash

    A crew member was observed sanitizing a pan in the three-compartment sink for approximately five seconds when using high temperature. A subsequent pan was submerged for approximately 20 seconds. The crew member was retrained.

  • Item 24Deck 1 - Portside Dishwash

    The final sanitizing rinse temperature at the utensil surface of the in-use flight-type dishwashing machine did not reach the required 160°F. Both the crew and the inspector measured utensil surface temperatures below 156°F using their respective thermometers on multiple tests.

  • Item 26Deck 9 - Potwash

    Two previously cleaned and sanitized metal pans had dried food soil on the food contact areas.

  • Item 26Deck 9 - Dishwash

    Dried white food residue was on the mouthing ends of three previously cleaned and sanitized spoons inside a utensil storage container at the clean sorting station.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Dishwash

    A piece of brown food residue was on the bottom surface of a blue utensil container at the clean sorting table. Previously cleaned spoons were stored in the container.

  • Item 28Deck 9 - Dishwash

    A piece of brown food residue was on the bottom surface of a blue utensil container at the clean sorting table. Previously cleaned spoons were stored in the container.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Dishwash

    Water was actively dripping from a deckhead light onto the waste sorting table near the soiled end of the dishwash machine.

Dining rooms3 findings

  • Item 16Deck 2 - Port Pantry

    Creamer inside the counter mounted refrigerator measured 46°F with both the crew and inspector thermometer. The unit was on temperature control.

  • Item 33Deck 2 - Port Pantry Walk-in Refrigerator

    White granular debris was on the deckhead in front of the evaporator fan.

  • Item 39Deck 2 - Starboard Pantry

    More than 10 fruit flies were inside the beverage storage locker inside this pantry. Two additional fruit flies were near the espresso machine just outside this pantry.

Buffets8 findings

  • Item 18Deck 9 - Starboard Omelet Station

    A container of pasteurized eggs was stored below a tray of pooled fresh eggs.

  • Item 26Deck 9 - Coffee Station

    Dried coffee residue of more than a day's accumulation was on the dispensing head of the two counter mounted espresso machines. This was corrected.

  • Item 27Deck A - Team Dining #2

    Excess steam escaped from the pasta bain-marie station and condensed on the sneeze shield above. No dripping was observed.

  • Item 28Deck 9 - Center Beverage Station

    A container of spoons out for passenger self-service was not positioned in a manner to adequately protect the mouthing ends. This was corrected.

  • Item 33Deck A - Team Dining #2

    Standing brown water pooled on the deck in the technical compartment under the ice/water machine. Staff reported the deck drain was clogged.

  • Item 34Deck A - Team Dining #2

    Standing brown water pooled on the deck in the technical compartment under the ice/water machine. Staff reported the deck drain was clogged.

  • Item 36Deck 9 - Starboard Yogurt Station

    Light intensity at this station was less than the required 220 lux of light. This was corrected by the end of the inspection.

  • Item 37Deck A - Team Dining #2

    Excess steam escaped from the pasta bain-marie station and condensed on the sneeze shield above. No dripping was observed.

Food safety, general1 finding

  • Item 33Decks

    Deck tile grout was missing or recessed throughout the following food areas: lido hot galley, main galley potwash, main galley hot galley, main galley dishwash, and crew galley hot galley. This was most notable around deck drains and steel foundations. Food debris and water were observed in some of the recessed areas. Staff reported that there is an ongoing maintenance plan to address these conditions.

Pantries1 finding

  • Item 39Deck 2 - Lobby Bar

    More than five fruit flies were inside the port pantry beverage storage room. Most were observed in the technical compartment when the door was opened.

Housekeeping2 findings

  • Item 22Pantry Warewashing Machines

    One undercounter warewashing machine was out of service on each of the following decks: 1, 4 aft, 6 forward.

  • Item 41Deck 7 - Passenger Cabin Corridor

    A severely rusted and damaged paint brush was laying inside a bucket of disinfectant that was being used to disinfect cabins. The steward stated he used the brush on difficult to reach areas in the shower.

Bars1 finding

  • Item 21Deck 9 - Lido Coffee Bar

    Excessive and coiled electrical cables were on the back working counter behind the beverage equipment.

Drinking water1 finding

  • Item 05Deck 8 - Distant Point

    The free residual halogen reading on the halogen analyzer was 1.28ppm. The technician measured the halogen using their halogen test kit and got the following readings on four separate samples: 1.60, 1.77, 1.80, 1.67ppm (average of 1.71ppm with a difference of 0.43ppm). The inspector measurements were as follows on two separate samples: 1.55 and 1.50ppm (average of 1.53 with a difference of 0.25). The technician re-calibrated the halogen analyzer.

July 13, 2025

86Passed

91 findings · 14 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 14 = 86):

  • −3 ptsItem 13: Management, knowledge, monitoring
  • −3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
  • −2 ptsItem 20: PHF temperature maintenance facilities; Food-contact surfaces designed, constructed, installed, maintained; TMDs provided, located, calibrated
  • −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 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • −1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
Show all 91 findings

All 91 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)57 findings

  • Item 13Deck 9 - Guy's Burger

    While only fully cooked burgers are served in this venue, food personnel did not use a thermometer to measure the internal temperature of any burger until asked by the inspector. At least two trays of approximately nine burgers each were moved from the grill to the front preparation counter without measuring the internal temperatures.

  • Item 19Deck 1 - Buffet Pantry

    One container with bagged prunes was stored under some of the wet and soiled plastic containers. The bags were also wet. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 20Deck 1 - Hot Section

    Tilting kettles #2 and #4 were leaking from underneath and liquid pooled on the deck below.

  • Item 20Deck 1 - Hot Section

    Tilting kettles #1 and #3 were leaking from underneath and liquid pooled on the deck below.

  • Item 20Deck 1 - Hot Section

    Tilting kettle #2 was out of order.

  • Item 20Deck A - Hot Section

    The far-right tilting kettle was leaking from underneath and liquid pooled on the deck below.

  • Item 20Deck A - Hot Section

    Two combination ovens were removed approximately two months prior to the inspection. The ovens had not been replaced. According to staff, these two ovens are essential for the efficient operation of the galley.

  • Item 21Deck A - Hot Section

    The insulation in the technical compartment for undercounter refrigerator HB0A41 was covered with condensate, which was dripping and pooling on the deck below.

  • Item 21Deck A - Hot Section

    The drip pan in the technical compartment for upright refrigerator A4053 was full of water and debris. The drip pan's drain tube was not sloped for draining.

  • Item 21Deck 1 - Hot Section

    The bains marie's steam pipes were covered with a material similar to aluminum foil that was in disrepair and difficult to clean.

  • Item 21Deck 1 - Aft/Port Dishwash

    The warewash equipment's steam pipes were covered with a material similar to aluminum foil that was in disrepair and difficult to clean.

  • Item 21Deck 1 - Pastry

    The insulation in the technical compartment for undercounter refrigerator HB0111 was soiled, wet, and dripping on the deck below.

  • Item 21Deck 1 - Pastry

    The blast chiller's technical compartment was in disrepair which made the area difficult to clean. The compartment was also soiled.

  • Item 22Deck A - Potwash

    The potwash machine was dripping water from underneath, which pooled on the deck below.

  • Item 22Deck 1 - Forward/Port Potwash

    The in-use conveyor potwash machine was dripping water from underneath, which pooled on the deck below.

  • Item 22Deck 9 - Potwash

    The in-use three-compartment sink's wash compartment was leaking wash water from underneath. The leakage was directed to the drain below.

  • Item 22Deck 9 - Dishwash

    The far-right wash nozzle of the in-use rack-type conveyor warewash machine was partially blocked with an ineffective spray pattern. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 22Deck 10 - Steakhouse

    The hood-type warewash machine was out of order.

  • Item 26Deck 1 - Forward/Port Potwash

    At least 30 previously cleaned and sanitized stainless steel trays were stored stacked and soiled with debris. At least five hotel pans were soiled with food debris.

  • Item 26Deck 1 - Buffet Pantry

    At least nine stacks of previously cleaned and sanitized large plastic containers were stored as clean, but were wet and soiled with food debris. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Dishwash

    A tray with previously cleaned and sanitized coffee mugs was soiled with plastic and paper pieces. At least one coffee mug was soiled on the nonfood-contact surface. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 27Deck 1 - Buffet Pantry

    At least nine stacks of previously cleaned and sanitized large plastic containers were stored as clean, but were wet and soiled with food debris. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 27Deck 1 - Pastry

    The blast chiller's technical compartment was soiled.

  • Item 27Deck 1 - Pastry

    The technical compartment for undercounter refrigerator HB0111 had insulation that was soiled, wet, and dripping on the deck below.

  • Item 27Deck 1 - Forward/Port Potwash

    The storage stands in this area were soiled with food debris.

  • Item 27Deck A - Hot Section

    The drip pan in the technical compartment for upright refrigerator A4053 was full of water and debris. The drip pan's drain tube was not sloped for draining.

  • Item 27Deck A - Hot Section

    The insulation in the technical compartment for undercounter refrigerator HB0A41 was covered with condensate, which was dripping and pooling on the deck below.

  • Item 28Deck 9 - Lido Salad Pantry

    Three full bins of previously cleaned and sanitized silverware were stored uncovered on a three-shelf portable cart.

  • Item 28Deck 2 - Bonsai Sushi

    At least five previously cleaned and sanitized hotel pans were stored stacked and wet. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 28Deck 1 - Forward/Port Potwash

    At least 30 previously cleaned and sanitized stainless steel trays were stored stacked, dripping wet, and soiled with debris. At least five hotel pans were soiled with food debris. Additionally, the storage stands were also soiled with food debris.

  • Item 28Deck 1 - Buffet Pantry

    At least nine stacks of previously cleaned and sanitized large plastic containers were stored as clean, but were wet and soiled with food debris. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 28Deck 9 - Dishwash

    A tray with previously cleaned and sanitized coffee mugs was soiled with plastic and paper pieces. At least one coffee mug was soiled on the nonfood-contact surface. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 30Deck 9 - Deli Line

    The handwashing facility was soiled with food debris.

  • Item 33Deck A - Hot Section

    Liquid pooled on the deck below the far-right leaking tilting kettle.

  • Item 33Deck A - Hot Section

    A gap was between the bulkhead panels behind the third tilting kettle from the right.

  • Item 33Deck A - Hot Section

    Water pooled on the deck inside the technical compartment for undercounter refrigerator HB0A41.

  • Item 33Deck A - Walk-in Refrigerator

    Water leaked from around the deckhead smoke detector and pooled on the deck below. No food appeared to be impacted.

  • Item 33Deck A - Potwash

    Water pooled on the deck below the leaking potwash machine.

  • Item 33Deck 1 - Hot Section

    Liquid pooled on the deck below tilting kettles #2 and #4.

  • Item 33Deck 1 - Potwash - Soiled Storage Area

    A bulkhead-mounted bulletin board was in disrepair and had posted paper sheets, making the bulkhead difficult to clean.

  • Item 33Deck 1 - Pastry

    Water pooled on the deck below the technical compartment for undercounter refrigerator HB0111.

  • Item 33Deck 1 - Aft/Port Dishwash

    The bulkhead behind the flight-type warewash machine was heavily soiled with more than a day's accumulation of debris.

  • Item 33Deck 1 - Hot Section

    Liquid pooled on the deck below tilting kettles #1 and #3.

  • Item 33Deck 1 - Forward/Port Potwash

    Water pooled on the deck below the leaking potwash machine.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Pizzeria - Show Galley

    Water leaked from the deckhead and pooled on the deck in front of the food preparation counter. Although the food was not impacted, food workers were working under the leak and walking in the water.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Dishwash

    The bulkhead in front of the walk-in refrigerator was partially covered by paper sheets, making it difficult to clean. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Deli

    The top of the bulkhead-mounted cabinets was soiled with more than a day’s worth of accumulated dust. The deckhead-mounted light covers had water inside. Also, there was a large gap between deckhead panels.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Deli

    Dark soiled water was emitting from under the deck tiles and pooling on the deck in the lobby to the deli line.

  • Item 34Deck 9 - Pizzeria

    The utility sink was continuously leaking.

  • Item 37Deck 9 - Pizzeria

    The ventilation system and exhaust were not working when the inspection team was in the area. Food employees continued working in the very hot and humid environment with excessive cooking fumes.

  • Item 39Deck 9 - Center Galley

    One fly was in the area.

  • Item 39Deck 9 - Dishwash

    One fly was in the area.

  • Item 39Deck A - Hot Section

    One fly was in the area.

  • Item 39Deck 1 - Pastry

    It did not appear the restricted-use pesticide used by the pest control manager was applied according to its manufacturer's label and with all necessary chemical control measures. Specifically, the pest control manager sprayed the pesticide inside the technical compartment for undercounter refrigerator HB0111 in front of the inspection team. The technical compartment was wet, soiled, and food equipment was in the immediate area. The pesticide's label had important precautions to follow, such as: -'only protected applicators may be in the treatment area during application' -'when used as a direct or space spray, do not enter or allow others to enter treated area until sprays have dried' -'remove or cover exposed food and drinking water, in the treatment area, before application' and 'remove or cover dishes, utensils, food processing equipment, and food preparation surfaces in the treatment area, or wash before use.'

  • Item 39Deck 1 - Pastry

    Three flies were in the area.

  • Item 39Deck A - Dishwash

    One fly was in the area.

  • Item 44Deck 1 - Pastry

    It did not appear the restricted-use pesticide used by the pest control manager was applied according to its manufacturer's label and with all necessary chemical control measures. Specifically, the pest control manager sprayed the pesticide inside the technical compartment for undercounter refrigerator HB0111 in front of the inspection team. The technical compartment was wet, soiled, and food equipment was in the immediate area. The pesticide's label has important precautions to follow, such as: -'only protected applicators may be in the treatment area during application' -'when used as a direct or space spray, do not enter or allow others to enter treated area until sprays have dried' -'remove or cover exposed food and drinking water, in the treatment area, before application' and 'remove or cover dishes, utensils, food processing equipment, and food preparation surfaces in the treatment area, or wash before use.'

Food preparation rooms10 findings

  • Item 13Deck A

    A soiled rag and six small hotel pans were found inside one of the two previously cleaned and sanitized potato peelers. The pans were stacked; three were empty, while the others contained cut onion, cut green pepper, and cut tomato. All food items were stored at ambient temperature for an undetermined amount of time. The area was not in operation at the time of the inspection. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 16Deck A

    Six small hotel pans were found inside one of the two previously cleaned and sanitized potato peelers. One hotel pan contained cut tomatoes. The tomatoes were stored at ambient temperature for an undetermined amount of time. The area was not in operation at the time of the inspection.

  • Item 22Deck A

    A soiled rag and six small hotel pans were found inside one of the two previously cleaned and sanitized potato peelers. The pans were stacked; three were empty, while the others contained cut onion, cut green pepper, and cut tomato. All food items were stored at ambient temperature for an undetermined amount of time. The area was not in operation at the time of the inspection. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 25Deck A

    A soiled rag was inside one of the two previously cleaned and sanitized potato peelers. The area was not in operation at the time of the inspection.

  • Item 26Deck A

    A soiled rag was inside one of the two previously cleaned and sanitized potato peelers. The area was not in operation at the time of the inspection.

  • Item 27Deck A

    The wheels of a food trolley were heavily soiled. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 27Deck A

    The proofing cabinet's technical compartment was heavily soiled with debris. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 30Deck A

    The handwashing facility's soap dispenser at the entrance to the room was not working properly. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 33Deck A - Poultry Walk-in Thawing Room

    The poultry freezer's door was covered in frozen condensate. This issue was also noted during the previous inspection in November 2024. According to staff, insulation work is planned for the March 2026 dry dock.

  • Item 39Deck A

    One fly was near the sugar and flour containers.

Food storage (provisions)7 findings

  • Item 19Deck A - Frozen Vegetables Freezer A2-09

    Two boxes of edamame beans had frozen condensate on the top and sides. Bags inside the boxes were not impacted. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 30Deck B - Dry Store B1-42

    The handwashing facility's soap dispenser at the entrance to the room was not working properly. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 33Deck A - Ice Cream Store

    The evaporator condenser and the deck were covered in frozen condensate.

  • Item 33Deck A - Dry Store 1.07

    Loose lentils were on the deck under the deck stands where lentil bags were stored. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 33Deck A - Dairy Room

    The deck was soiled with a dark colored debris under the pallets. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 33Deck A - Frozen Vegetables Freezer A2-09

    The evaporator condensers and the deck below were covered in frozen condensate. A large piece of cardboard was on the deck collecting the frozen condensate. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 36Deck A - Fresh Vegetable Room A1-01

    The light intensity was less than 110 lux at two corners in the back of the room. Food was stored in these dark corners. Staff stated this would be corrected during the March 2026 dry dock.

Buffets6 findings

  • Item 13Deck A - Team Dining 1

    A crew member was filling his personal beverage bottle with ice from the dispenser at the beverage station. The crew member had the lip-contact surface of his bottle inside and touching the ice chute. A food manager was steps away from this crew member at the time of the observation and no corrective actions were taken.

  • Item 19Deck A - Officers Mess

    The buffet display's upper shelf did not adequately protect three bowls of vegetables and one tray of pastry from potential contamination. The sneeze guard was positioned above the face and mouth level of individuals serving themselves. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 19Deck A - Team Dining 1

    The buffet display's upper shelf did not adequately protect apples and sandwiches from potential contamination. The sneeze guard was positioned above the face and mouth level of individuals serving themselves. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 20Deck A - Officers Mess

    The undercounter refrigerator was out of order.

  • Item 20Deck A - Team Dining 1

    A juice machine was out of order at the beverage station.

  • Item 30Deck A - Team Dining 1

    The handwashing facility's paper towel dispenser was empty at the entrance to the buffet. Corrections started immediately.

Bars3 findings

  • Item 28Deck 9 - Lido Coffee Bar

    A plastic container was stored inverted and wet on the counter, which prevented the container from air drying.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - RedFrog Rum Bar

    The deck/counter juncture of the outside waiter station was not coved.

  • Item 39Deck 9 - Lido Coffee Bar

    Two flies were in the area.

Pantries3 findings

  • Item 22Deck 9 - RedFrog Rum Bar

    The hood-type warewash machine did not perform the final sanitizing rinse cycles.

  • Item 23Deck 9 - RedFrog Rum Bar

    The wash temperature of the hood-type warewash machine measured 145-147°F and did not perform the final sanitizing rinse cycles. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 24Deck 9 - RedFrog Rum Bar

    The wash temperature of the hood-type warewash machine measured 145-147°F and did not perform the final sanitizing rinse cycles. Corrections started immediately.

Other areas2 findings

  • Item 16Deck 9 - Port Ice Cream Station

    The temperature of the soft-serve ice cream mixes measured 49°F.

  • Item 28Deck 9 - Port and Starboard Ice Cream Stations

    Although clean spoons were stored inverted for passenger self-service, their food-contact portion was exposed to possible contamination.

Drinking water3 findings

  • Item 06Test Kit Secondary Standards

    The manufacturer's secondary standards were not used to perform calibration checks to determine the accuracy of their electronic test kit.

  • Item 08Engine Room

    The air gap for the mineralizer's backwash drain line was not twice the diameter of the delivery fixture opening.

  • Item 44Test Kit Secondary Standards

    The engineers in charge for testing potable water halogen and pH residuals were not using the manufacturer's secondary standards to perform calibration checks of their test kit. When the inspector asked the engineers how often and when the last time they used the secondary standards, there was no response. The engineers were not familiar with the secondary standards and could not quickly locate the instructions in the manufacturer's manual.

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