Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Carnival Radiance.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Carnival Cruise LineInspected July 9, 2026
96out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Carnival Radiance scored 96 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on July 9, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
±0 vs previous inspection (96, Nov 17, 2025)
94.6average of the last 5 inspections
80lowest score (December 2004)
46inspections since 2000
2failed inspections
Inspection history of Carnival Radiance
Every CDC inspection score on record for Carnival Radiance: 46 inspections from September 28, 2000 to July 9, 2026, 8 perfect scores of 100 and 2 failed inspections.
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).
July 9, 2026
96Passed
14 findings · 4 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 4 = 96):
−3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
All 14 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, general3 findings
Item 21Deck 9
Nonfood-contact surfaces were noted as difficult to clean in the following areas: Deck 9- Lido Galley- The welding around the countertop and counter-mounted bread toasters was uneven, creating a difficult-to-clean surface. - Deck 9 - Galley Warewashing - Sealant along the flight-type warewashing machine and exhaust line was peeling. - Deck 9 - Lido Grand Buffet Port Side Island - The grout around five hot plates had open seams. Additionally, the countertop had an open seam by the entrance to the island. - Deck 9 - Lido Grant Buffet Starboard Side Island - An open seam was on the countertop by the entrance to the island. - Deck 9 - Guy's Burger Joint - The grout along the countertop and cold well and hot plate was in disrepair.
Item 33Condition of Decks, Deckheads, and Bulkheads
Decks, deckheads, and bulkheads were in disrepair and soiled throughout the following food areas: - Deck 0 - Crew Galley - A deck tile was in disrepair and the grout was recessed under the deep fat fryer. Food debris and water accumulated in between the recessed grout. - Deck 0 - Crew Galley - The deck tiles and grout under and around the condenser unit were in disrepair. The deck was lifted, creating an uneven deck. - Deck 3 - Main Galley - Hot Production - Deck grout was recessed under the deep fat fryer. The deck was also soiled with food debris and water accumulation. - Deck 4 - Dining Room Beverage Station - There was an excessive accumulation of dust along the two deckhead junctures. - Deck 6 - Room Service - An excessive amount of condensate collected on the deckhead throughout the venue. - Deck 9 - Pizzeria - The deck grout leading to the walk-in refrigerator ramp was recessed along each side. - Deck 9 - Lido Warewashing - The light fixture over the food biodigester was detached from the deckhead on one side. - Deck 9 - Big Chicken - A deck tile underneath the fat fryer was in disrepair. - Deck 9 - Lido Center Production - The deck grout in front of the undercounter refrigerators was recessed and excessively soiled with black sludge. - Deck 9 - Guy's Burger Joint - One cracked deck tile was under the preparation countertop.
Item 39Integrated Pest Management
Pest were present throughout the following food service locations: Deck 0 - Vegetable Preparation - One fruit fly was near the biodigester. Deck 0 - Crew Mess - One fruit fly was inside the technical space underneath the counter-mounted juice machine. Deck 0 - Crew Mess - One fruit fly was over the apple pie slices on the serving line. Deck 0 - Crew Galley - One fruit fly was underneath the pre-rinse spray station in the forward warewashing area. Deck 3 - Main Galley - One German was cockroach between the food biodigester and the bulkhead in the warewashing area Deck 4 - Fahrenheit Steakhouse Show Galley - One fruit fly was around the cooking line. Deck 5 - Heroes Bar - One fruit fly was near the hood type warewashing machine. Deck 9 - Blue Iguana Cantina - Two fruit flies were along the serving line. Deck 9 - Lido Galley Center Production - One fruit fly was near the ice machine. Deck 10 - Cucina Show Galley - One fruit fly was by the floor. Deck 10 -Cucina Show Galley - One fruit fly was near the food item on the time control countertop.
Food preparation rooms3 findings
Item 21Deck 0
A gap was between the top of the fixed preparation table and bulkhead creating a difficult-to-clean area.
Item 33Deck 0
The deck grout was recessed under the preparation table. This area was listed on the deck grout plan for upcoming repair.
Item 33Deck 0
Dried food debris soiled the bulkhead behind the preparation table.
Galleys (kitchens)4 findings
Item 22Deck 9 - Lido Galley
The rack-type warewashing machine's final sanitizing rinse spray arm nozzle on the top right corner did not have a fan-like spray pattern. Additionally, the rinse spray arm in the rinse compartment was not spraying water at the time of the inspection. This was corrected prior to the end of the inspection.
Item 27Deck 9 - Lido Galley
The uneven welding around the countertop and the counter-mounted bread toasters were excessively soiled with a black residue.
Item 30Deck 9 - Seafood Shack
The soap dispenser at the handwashing station was empty. This was corrected immediately.
Item 34Deck 9 - Lido Galley
During handwashing, excess gray water accumulated in the handwashing sink basin creating potential improper hand hygiene practice in the warewashing and buffet pantry areas.
Bars1 finding
Item 24Deck 9 - Blue Iguana
The chlorine solution in the sanitizing container measured less than 25 ppm. This was corrected immediately.
Dining rooms1 finding
Item 36Deck 4 - Beverage Station
The light intensity between the juice and coffee machine measured less than 110 lux.
Medical center1 finding
Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log Review
A nonfood employee visited the crew mess after experiencing AGE symptoms. The crew member had an onset of AGE symptoms on 10 June at 0800, visited crew mess at 0830, and reported to medical at 1124. Staff were unable to determine if the crew member worked after symptom onset. The crew member received additional training.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 08Distillate Filling Line
The air gap under the testable backflow prevention assembly was not sufficient. This was corrected on the spot.
November 17, 2025
96Passed
35 findings · 4 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 4 = 96):
−3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
All 35 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)17 findings
Item 16Deck 9 - Lido Preparation Area
One container of raw sliced beef removed from temperature control and stored on the preparation counter for service was not identified with a 4-hour discard label. The internal temperature of the beef measured 45°F with a calibrated thermometer. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 16Deck 3 - Walk-In Refrigeration Unit
The internal temperatures of cooked roast beef inside three different metal containers prepared on 14 November 2025 measured 44°F with a calibrated thermometer. The ambient temperature inside the walk-in refrigerator measured 54°F. Crew identified the unit was undergoing defrost. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 17Deck 3 - Starboard Toast Station
The portable bread warmer was physically labeled as a unit on time control; however, this unit was not identified on the posted time control plan. Crew identified this unit was not on time control and removed the label.
Item 18Deck 3 - Steakhouse
One plastic container of raw kosher chicken with a 16 November 2025 preparation date was stored directly over one plastic container of ready-to-eat beef rolls with a 16 November 2025 preparation date inside the undercounter reach-in refrigerator. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 21Deck 0 - Soup Station
Liquid steadily dripped from the right-side soup kettle's technical compartment and pooled on the deck below. The source of the leak could not be identified.
Item 22Deck 3 - Forward Warewash Area
Liquid steadily dripped from the wash compartment door of the conveyor-type warewash machine and pooled on the deck below.
Item 25Deck 3 - Potwash Area
Four soiled and damp wiping cloths were discarded on the deck underneath the food digester. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 9 - Walk-In Refrigerator #46
The four wheel casters on the mobile trolley were soiled with a green, liquid residue. This residue came off when touched. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 9 - Bonsai Sushi - Storage Cabinet
The bottom shelf of the storage cabinet was soiled with greater than a day's accumulation of liquid brown residue and food debris. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 3 - FSD 3.062A - Storage Area
One unused personal miniature refrigerator was stored on the deck inside the storage area. The internal shelves were soiled with greater than day's accumulation of beige residue. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 28Deck 9 - Bonsai Sushi Storage Cabinet
Nine previously cleaned and sanitized charcuterie boards and 11 previously cleaned and sanitized plates were stored on the bottom shelf that was soiled with greater than day's accumulation of liquid brown residue and food debris. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 0 - Soup Station
Liquid pooled on the deck underneath a steady leak from the right soup kettle's technical compartment. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 9 - Warewashing Area
Water pooled on the deck underneath a steadily dripping water supply line for the food digester. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 34Deck 9 - Warewashing Area
The water supply line for the food digester steadily dripped and water pooled on the deck underneath. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 35Deck 3 - Forward Warewash Area
Liquid pooled on the deck underneath a steady drip from the wash compartment door of the conveyor-type warewash machine.
Item 36Deck 9 - Potwash Area
The light intensity measured less than 110 lux between the potwash machine and the bulkhead.
Item 38Deck 3 - FSD 3.062A - Storage Area
One unused personal miniature refrigerator was stored on the deck inside the storage area. The internal shelves were soiled with greater than day's accumulation of beige residue. Crew initiated corrective action.
Food safety, general2 findings
Item 33Condition of Decks, Deckheads, and Bulkheads
Decks, deckheads, and bulkheads were maintained soiled and in disrepair throughout the following food service locations: Deck 9 – Lido Galley Pantry: Deck tile grout underneath the utility sink was chipped and recessed. Deck 9 – Lido Galley Pantry Entrance: Grout between the deck tiles and the drain was chipped and missing, with dust and debris accumulating inside areas of recess. Deck 9 – Lido Galley Preparation Area: Grout between the deck tiles and the drain in front of the deep fat fryer was missing, with oily residue accumulating inside areas of recess. Deck 9 – Lido Galley Preparation Area: Deck tiles surrounding the deck sink in front of the preparation counter were cracked and missing. Deck 9 – Lido Galley Potwash Area: Grout between the deck tiles and deck sink at the entrance was chipped and recessed. Deck 9 – Guy’s Burgers Show Galley: Grout between the deck tiles and deck drain at the far end of the show galley was recessed. Deck 3 – Main Galley Steakhouse: Grout between the deck tiles and metal landing for the flat top grill was chipped and missing, with debris accumulating inside areas of recess. Deck 3 – Main Galley Aft Warewashing Area: Greater than a day’s accumulation of food debris collected on the deck underneath the food digester. Deck 3 – Main Galley Aft Warewashing Area: Deck tile grout underneath the clean storage table was missing, with debris accumulating inside areas of recess. Deck 3 – Main Galley Hot Preparation Line: Grout between the deck tiles was chipped and missing, with food debris accumulating inside areas of recess. Deck 3 – Main Galley Forward Warewashing Area: Grout between the deck tiles underneath the food digester was missing, with liquid accumulating inside areas of recess. Deck 0 – Crew Galley Hot Preparation Area: Deck tile grout in front of the landing under the hot grill was missing, with food debris accumulating inside areas of recess. Deck 0 – Dairy Refrigerated Storage Room #19: The deckhead hatch was soiled with greater than a day’s accumulation of dust and debris. Additionally, the gasket was damaged, creating a difficult to clean surface.
Item 39Integrated Pest Management
Pests were present throughout the following food service locations: Deck 9 – Lido Buffet Portside Passenger Handwashing Station: One fruit fly flew above the handwashing sink. Deck 9 – Lido Buffet Starboard Beverage Station: Two fruit flies were on the bulkhead above the counter-mounted coffee machines. Deck 9 – Lido Galley Preparation Area: One housefly was on the bulkhead behind hot holding unit #7. Deck 9 – Lido Galley Food Storage Locker: Two fruit flies flew near stored plastic containers of sugar. Deck 9 – Blue Iguana Show Galley: One fruit fly was on the bulkhead above a pan of raw dough for tortillas. Deck 6 – Room Service Pantry: One fruit fly flew around the handwashing station. Deck 3 – Main Galley Aft Warewashing Area: Two German cockroaches were crawling on the deck underneath the food digester. Deck 3 – Main Galley Portside Pantry FSD 3.060: One fruit fly flew around the liquor storage cabinet. Deck 3 – Main Galley Starboard Pantry FSA 3.061: Two fruit flies flew around the reach-in wine refrigerator. Deck 3 – Main Galley Hot Preparation Line: One German cockroach crawled on the deck underneath the deep fat-fryer. Deck 0 – Officer’s Dining Room: One fruit fly was on the bulkhead. Food was out for service on the buffet line. Deck 0 – Team Dining #2: One fruit fly was on the bulkhead above the soiled item landing. Deck 0 – Team Dining #2 Beverage Station: One fruit fly flew around the counter-mounted coffee machine. Deck 0 – Team Dining #2 Condiment Station: Two fruit flies flew around bottles of condiments out for service. Deck 0 – Team Dining #1: One fruit fly was on the bulkhead next to the self-service microwave. Deck 0 – Team Dining #1: One housefly was on the bulkhead in the crew buffet service area.
Buffets8 findings
Item 16Deck 0 - Team Dining #2
The placard posted above the crew self-service buffet identified omelets were available 'cooked to order,' however, this menu item was not linked to the consumer advisory statement below. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 17Deck 9 - Big Chicken - Aft Beverage Station
The posted time control plan did not include the units on time control or the flow of time/temperature control for safety, also known as potentially hazardous food (TCS/PHF), from removal of temperature control to discard. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 19Deck 9 - Lido Buffet - Portside Omelet Station
One metal container of sliced ham on time control and one metal container of shredded mozzarella were stored on a table adjacent to stacks of soiled metal hotel pans and soiled raw egg bowls. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 19Deck 9 - Lido Buffet - Portside Main Buffet Island
A plastic container of powdered white sugar out for service on the buffet line was not labeled with the common name of the food. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 19Deck 9 - Guy's Burgers Show Galley
The french fries scoop handle was stored directly in contact with cooked fries inside the basket at the crew-served buffet line. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 24Deck 9 - Lido Buffet - Portside Main Buffet Island
The bucket of chlorine sanitizing solution measured less than 50 ppm. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 26Deck 9 - Lido Buffet - Portside Main Buffet Island
Greater than a day's accumulation of food debris collected on the food splash zone of the warming bulb on the portable warming equipment. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 30Deck 9 - Lido Buffet - Starboard Main Buffet Island
The soap dispenser was empty at the handwashing station inside the crew service area. Crew initiated corrective action.
Bars2 findings
Item 19Deck 9 - Blue Iguana Tequila Bar
Five bottles of liquor were out for service underneath a decorative triangle that was soiled with flaking corrosion and debris. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 9 - Blue Iguana Tequila Bar
Five bottles of liquor were out for service underneath a decorative triangle that was soiled with flaking corrosion and debris. Crew initiated corrective action.
The Excel version of the AGE log did not include a 'Comments or Notes' column. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)
Item 11Crew Isolation
On 12 September 2025, a food employee had an onset of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) symptoms at 1430 and her last AGE symptom was at 1630. She reported to medical at 1700. She is a night-shift worker and stopped working that morning at 0500. She shares a cabin toilet with three other crew members.
Room service2 findings
Item 17Deck 6
The cold well against the aft bulkhead, the two-door reach-in refrigerator, the undercounter reach-in refrigerator, and the mobile bread warmer were all physically labeled as units on time control; however, no time control plan was available inside the pantry. Crew stated this venue was not on time control, and removed the labeling from the equipment.
Item 30Deck 6
The soap dispenser was empty at the handwashing station near the ice machine. Crew initiated corrective action.
Pest control1 finding
Item 40Follow-Up Inspection
On 11 November 2025, a cockroach was found in the Lido Galley tilting kettle technical space. As of 17 November, the technical space had not been opened for inspection and treatment.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 06Legionella Sampling
Legionella sampling was conducted in September 2025. The water heater was not included. The previous sampling occurred in March 2025. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)
All 30 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 20Deck 3 - Hot Line - Aft
Two slotted screws were on the bread slicing machine's food splash area making the machine difficult to keep clean.
Item 20Deck 3 - Hot Line - Aft
The countertop milk dispensing machine door thermometer was not in calibration with the actual internal temperature. The door thermometer read 29°F; however, the inspector's thermometer registered an internal temperature of 44°F.
Item 20Deck 3 - Pastry/Bakery Area
Three bread baking ovens had missing screws and/or slotted screws on the inside door frame food splash areas.
Item 21Deck 3 - Hot Line - Aft
Two screws were missing on the bread slicing machine frame, making the machine difficult to keep clean.
Item 21Deck 3 - Soup Kettle Area
The dry storage locker door would not stay closed for the undercounter area adjacent to the soup kettle station.
Item 21Deck 3 - Cold Pantry
Two plate transportation carts were heavily scored and one had a crack in the bottom plate storage surface. The carts were removed during the inspection.
Item 21Deck 9 - Soup Station
A gap was at the soup kettle bulkhead juncture. This was corrected immediately.
Item 22Deck 9 - Dishwash
The soiled side curtain of the flight-type dishwash machine was in disrepair. The curtain was replaced immediately.
Item 24Deck 3 - Warewashing Area
The flight-type warewashing machine final rinse manifold water temperature was measured at 199°F. This was fixed during the inspection. The plate surface temperature reached 160°F.
The final rinse manifold water temperature was measured at 200°F. The plate surface reached 160°F.
Item 27Deck 3 - Cold Pantry
Three previously cleaned and sanitized plastic plate transportation carts were heavily soiled with food residue. The galley was not in operation at the time of the inspection.
Item 27Deck 9 - Dishwash
The exhaust hood overhang, over the flight-type dishwash, had more than a day's worth of debris. This was cleaned immediately.
Item 27Deck 9 - Deli
More than a day's worth of dust accumulated inside both exhaust hood overhangs. This was cleaned immediately.
Item 27Deck 3 - Hot Line - Aft
One previously cleaned and sanitized plate transportation cart was heavily soiled with food residue.
Item 27Deck 3 - Pastry/Bakery Area
All five bread baking ovens were heavily soiled with more than a day's worth of accumulated food debris and grease on the outside of the ovens. The ovens were not in use at the time of the inspection and had been previously cleaned.
Item 28Deck 3 - Chef Table - Show
Previously cleaned and sanitized food service trays were stored with 'display only' items on the back shelf adjacent to the front preparation area.
Item 33Deck 9 - Pizzeria Del Capitano
The deck grouting was in disrepair in front of the door to the walk-in refrigerator.
Item 33Deck 9 - Center Galley
The deck grouting was recessed and in disrepair in front of the combination ovens.
Item 34Deck 3 - Hot Line - Aft
The handwashing sink basin drain was blocked. This was fixed during the inspection.
Pantries4 findings
Item 22Deck 5 - Casino
Black debris clogged one of the top and bottom wash spray arm nozzles of the hood-type glasswash machine. This was cleaned immediately.
Item 2610 - Starboard Pantry Ice Machine
Black debris soiled the inside of the splash panel. The panel was cleaned.
Item 2611 - Starboard Pantry Ice Machine
Pink debris soiled the bottom of the splash panel. The panel was cleaned.
Item 27Deck 9 - Tides Bar
The exhaust hood overhang had a heavy accumulation of dust. This was cleaned immediately.
Buffets2 findings
Item 21Deck 9 - Market Place Center Islands
The employee sides of the countertops were chipped throughout both center islands.
Item 27Deck 10 - Cucina Del Capitano Port Side
Grease residue was on the exhaust hood overhang. The area was previously cleaned the night before. The area was cleaned immediately.
Food safety, general2 findings
Item 20Soda guns
The crew stated that all of the soda guns had a slotted fastener in the food splash zone.
Item 39Flies
Flies were seen in the following areas: Deck 0 - Crew galley buffet hot line - One small fly. Deck 3 - Main galley Chef Table show galley - Two small flies. Deck 6 - Bell box near walk-in refrigerator 42 - One small fly. Deck 5 - Alchemy bar employee side near handwashing station - One small fly. Deck 5 - Sports/Hero's bar pantry near walk-in refrigerator - One small fly.
Drinking water2 findings
Item 08Pipe Maintenance Record
The pipe maintenance records for pipes disinfected on 25 January 2025 and 21 February 2025 stated the flushing chlorine residual value was <4.00 ppm instead of listing the specific value.
Item 08Portside Evaporator
The air gap below the backflow prevention device on the overboard discharge line was less than 2 times the diameter of the outlet pipe. This was corrected.
Bars1 finding
Item 26Deck 5 - Red Frog Pub
Debris was inside the second from the left beer tap. This was cleaned immediately. The area was not in operation.
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