Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Carnival Spirit.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Carnival Cruise LineInspected August 15, 2026
100out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Carnival Spirit scored 100 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on August 15, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
+1 vs previous inspection (99, Feb 8, 2026)
99.0average of the last 5 inspections
91lowest score (February 2004)
31inspections since 2001
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Carnival Spirit
Every CDC inspection score on record for Carnival Spirit: 31 inspections from June 10, 2001 to August 15, 2026, 2 perfect scores of 100 and no 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).
August 15, 2026
100Passed
12 findings · 0 points deducted
No points deducted.
All 12 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)4 findings
Item 27Deck 9 - Guy's Burger Joint
The exhaust hood overhang was soiled with more than a day's worth of cooking oil residue. The area was cleaned immediately.
Item 21Deck 9 - Guy's Burger Joint Show Galley
An open seam was around time control unit #2 where they placed condiments and the countertop. This was sealed immediately.
Item 27Deck 9 - Marketplace
More than a day's worth of food and dust debris was near the deckhead extraction vent above the right combination oven. The area was cleaned immediately.
Item 36Deck 9 - Pizza Station
The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the toppings preparation countertop.
Buffets2 findings
Item 26Deck 9 - Open Deck
A yellow residue was inside one of the two previously cleaned and sanitized ice cream mix compartments of the ice cream machines at both the port and starboard side. The ice cream machines were cleaned immediately.
Item 36A Deck - Team Dining Room #2
Three heat lamps' protective coating were in disrepair. The light bulbs were replaced before the end of the inspection.
Drinking water2 findings
Item 08Disinfection Records
The disinfection record documented the hot water line was disinfected at 50 ppm for only three hours on 3 April 2026 from 0100 - 0400. Staff stated this was a clerical error, and the hot water line was disinfected for the required four hours.
Item 08Cross-Connection Control Log
The cross-connection control log recorded seven testable backflow prevention assemblies as overdue for their inspection with the last inspection date in June 2025. Staff stated this was a clerical error. This was confirmed with a previous print-out from June 2026 that had the correct June 2026 inspection dates.
Bars1 finding
Item 21Deck 9 - Blue Iguana Tequila Bar
The tape around the multiflow hoses was in disrepair in the technical space below the soda gun. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 39Flies
Flies were seen in the following food areas: Deck 9 - Blue Iguana Cantina Galley: A fly was behind the combination ovens. Deck 3 - Dining Room Starboard Side Pantry: A fly was near the coffee machine. A Deck - Crew Mess Team Dining Room #2: A fly was near the beverage station.
Pantries1 finding
Item 088 Housekeeping Midship
The ice machine filter's backflow prevention device had a drain line attached to the atmospheric vent, which filled with water and did not properly drain due to the drain line angle.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Pool Maintenance Records
The recorded pool maintenance dates for all three pools in June and July 2026 did not accurately reflect when the hair and lint strainers were checked, so it appeared the hair and lint strainers were not inspected and disinfected at least weekly on two separate occasions (13 June to 22 June and 12 July to 21 July). Staff stated the dates were for the inspection of the cartridge filters, required every two weeks, and not for the hair and lint strainers. The only way to check if the hair and lint strainers were disinfected was by a yes or no column, which did not include a date. It was discussed adding a separate line when the cartridges and hair and lint strainer maintenance were completed on separate days.
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.
Galleys (kitchens)8 findings
Item 21Deck 9 - Marketplace Center Galley
The sealant around the technical compartments of all the soup kettles and braising pans were in disrepair. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 22Deck 9 - Dishwash
Most of the final sanitizing spray arm nozzles did not have a fan like spay pattern to adequately cover the utensil surface area. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 27Deck 2 - Bonsai Sushi
Greater than a day's worth of sticky grease residue accumulated on the inside of the exhaust hood overhang. The area was not in operation at the time of the inspection. This was cleaned immediately.
Item 33Deck 2 - Pantry Aft Starboard Side Walk-in 21-08
The two deckhead light fixtures had water inside them. These were cleaned immediately.
Item 33Deck 9 - Guy's Burgers
The deck grout was missing or in disrepair under the deep-fat fryer. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 33Deck 9 - Pizzeria
An open penetration on the bulkhead was inside the technical space under the handwashing station.
Item 33Deck 1 - Appetizer
Water dripped down the bulkhead near the deli slicer. The area was not in operation at the time. The source of the water was identified as coming from a leaking pipe. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 34Deck 1 - Appetizers
A leaking pipe dripped water from the deckhead down the bulkhead to the left of the deli slicer. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Food storage (provisions)3 findings
Item 19Deck A - Meat Freezer A1-11
Ice collected on top of a cardboard box of meat patties. This was immediately discarded.
Item 33Deck A - Meat Freezer A1-11
A large amount of ice accumulated on the deck and bulkhead to the left of the left most condenser unit.
Item 33Deck A - Fish and Poultry Freezer
A large amount of ice accumulated on the deck below the left condenser.
Other areas2 findings
Item *Deck A - Garbage/Recycling Room
The soap dispenser at the handwashing station was empty.
Item 33Deck 2 - Food Equipment Locker
The deck was soiled with debris and a razor blade. The locker was directly across from cabin #B230.
Dining rooms1 finding
Item 26Deck 2 - Pantry Port Side
More than a day’s worth of dried coffee residue accumulated on the coffee machine's dispensing nozzle.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 39Flies
Flies were in the following food-service areas: Deck 9 - Lido Buffet Mid Ship Beverage Station - One fly was in the area. Deck 1 - Main Galley Appetizer - One fly was in the area. Deck A - Wine Store A2-12 - Two flies were in the room.
Housekeeping1 finding
Item 27Deck 4 - Pantry 4.4.03
Greater than a day's worth of dust accumulated on the outer non-food contact ledge of the ice machine.
Pantries1 finding
Item 08Deck 9 - Serenity Bar
The reduced pressure zone assembly atmospheric vent did not have a proper air gap. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
All 27 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 9: Cold Preparation
Several different types of cereal not in their original packages were stored in an unlabeled plastic container.
Item 21Deck 9: Salad Bar
The ambient air temperature-measuring devices inside the milk dispensing unit read 50°F; however, the temperature of the milk measured below 41°F. The faulty thermometer was replaced.
Item 22Deck 1: Warewash
When the inspector arrived in the area, technicians had taken the flight-type warewash machine out of service due to low temperatures.
Item 22Deck 1: Warewash
Soiled dishes were stored directly beside each compartment of the in-use flight-type warewash machine.
Item 22Deck 1: Warewash
Water leaked from the not-in-service warewash machine and pooled on the deck. It was initially difficult to see the leaking water due to several trolleys blocking the area.
Item 22Deck 1: Potwash
Water leaked from the rinse compartment of the flight-type potwash machine and pooled on the deck.
Item 27Deck 10: Nouveau Restaurant
The cover for fire extinguisher that was attached to the side of the working counter was soiled with old food residue.
Item 27Deck 9: Warewash Drop Off Area
A plastic curtain had been placed at the entrance of the soiled warewash drop off area. Crew stated they use the curtain because it was not practical to open/close the door each time. The bottom of the curtain was heavily soiled with dried food residue.
Item 28Deck 9: Pizzeria
A damp rag was stored on top of milk containers in the walk-in refrigerator.
Item 30Deck 9: Salad Bar
A wet green sponge was in the handwashing sink.
Item 33Deck 9: Warewash Clean Storage
In the clean dish storage area, two deckhead panels were separating, which caused large gaps and exposed the plenum.
Item 33Deck 1: Warewash
Water leaked from the not-in-service warewash machine and pooled on the deck.
Item 33Deck 1: Potwash
Water from the leaking flight-type potwash machine pooled on the deck.
Item 38Deck 9: Pizzeria
A damp rag was stored on top of milk containers in the walk-in refrigerator.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 33Deck 9: Bulkheads and Galley Doors
Most of the doors, door frames, and bulkheads at galley entrances were in disrepair on Deck 9.
Buffets3 findings
Item 20Deck 9: Swirls
The ice cream station near the Blue Iguana Cantina had several damaged silicone cone dispensers stored in a compartment.
Item 21Deck 9: Deli
The countertop on the service side of the buffet line exhibited several pitted areas, which made the area difficult to clean.
Item 26Deck 9: Guys Burger Joint Topping Bar
Old, dried food residue was on the food splash zone of both condiment dispenser units.
Drinking water3 findings
Item 06Deck 9 - Aft Far Point Analyzer
The far point analyzer was not maintained in calibration. The analyzer measured a chlorine residual of 1.94 mg/L (PPM); while during manual tests, crew and the inspector measured chlorine residuals of 1.61 & 1.48 and 1.58 & 1.51, respectively. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 08Bunkering Hoses
During set up for the shore side bunkering operations, the metal couplings for the two bunkering hoses were not adequately protected from contacting the pier. Prior to connecting to the shore side potable water supply, the metal couplings contacted and dragged along the pier on numerous occasions without protection. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 08Cross-Connection Control Log and Visual Inspection Record
The air gap installed on the mineralizer drain line following the 30 March 2025 VSP inspection was not listed on the cross-connection control log. Crew initiated corrective action.
Bars2 findings
Item 21Deck 9: Red Frog Rum Bar
Several cords from the point-of-sale system laid directly on the countertop, which made the area difficult to clean. Additionally, old food debris was under these cords.
Item 27Deck 9: Red Frog Rum Bar
Old food debris was on the countertop under several cords used for the point-of-sale system.
Housekeeping1 finding
Item 41Deck B - Chemical Dispensing Station
The disinfectant concentration dispensed from the chemical dispenser measured less than 500 mg/L (PPM) with an accelerated hydrogen peroxide solution test strip, which was below the threshold defined in the outbreak prevention and response plan (OPRP). Crew initiated corrective action.
Other areas1 finding
Item 20Deck 8 - Bridge (Forward)
No ambient temperature measuring device was provided inside the undercounter refrigeration unit, located on the starboard side of the bridge. Quart-sized containers of 2% milk were stored inside this unit. All time/temperature control for safety food items stored inside measured < 41°F. Crew initiated corrective action.
Pantries1 finding
Item 226 - Forward (by Cabin # 6183)
The external wash solution temperature gauge of the undercounter warewash machine was not maintained in proper calibration, and remained at 175°F. The plate surface temperature during the wash cycle measured 152°F, 152°F, 154°F, and 153°F through four cycles of the machine, while the wash solution measured 160°F with a calibrated thermometer. Crew initiated corrective action.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 19Dairy Room
Several cardboard boxes containing thawing dessert mix were stored wet.
To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Carnival Spirit in the list of cruise ships, select “All Dates” and press Search, then open “Report” next to the inspection date. (The CDC tool does not allow direct links to a single report.)
