Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Carnival Sunrise.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Carnival Cruise LineInspected February 12, 2026
100out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Carnival Sunrise scored 100 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on February 12, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
+4 vs previous inspection (96, Aug 18, 2025)
97.6average of the last 5 inspections
78lowest score (November 2017)
48inspections since 1999
1failed inspection
Inspection history of Carnival Sunrise
Every CDC inspection score on record for Carnival Sunrise: 48 inspections from August 9, 1999 to February 12, 2026, 3 perfect scores of 100 and 1 failed inspection.
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).
February 12, 2026
100Passed
17 findings · 0 points deducted
No points deducted.
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)9 findings
Item 20Deck 0 - Combination Ovens
Water dripped from the bottom two combination ovens onto the deck below.
Item 21Deck 3 - Soup Station
The sealant around the technical compartment of the soup kettles was peeling and in disrepair. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 21Deck 9 - Marketplace Center Soup Station
The soup kettle's technical compartment had unsealed seams at the bulkhead juncture. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 27Deck 9 - Marketplace Deli Portside
More than a day's accumulation of dust was in the forward exhaust hood overhang. This was cleaned immediately.
Item 33Deck 4 - Walk-In Refrigerator #32
Water accumulated inside of the deckhead light fixture. This was corrected before the inspection.
Item 33Deck 3 - Center Roast Station
The deck grouting was missing or in disrepair in front of the combination ovens.
Item 33Deck 3 - Pastry Walk-In Freezer #29
The deckhead fire sprinkler had a gap around it. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 33Deck 0 - Combination Ovens
Water pooled on the deck underneath both combination ovens. This was cleaned immediately.
Item 36Deck 10 - Guy's Pig & Anchor Show Galley
The protective coating on the light bulbs above the hot plates was peeling off. The area was not in operation. All the light bulbs in the area were replaced before the end of the inspection.
Buffets4 findings
Item 19Deck 9 - Marketplace Portside Island
The passenger self-service tong handle was in contact with the sliced tomatoes out for service. The tomatoes were discarded and the tongs were removed for recleaning.
Item 26Deck 9 - Marketplace Portside Beverage Station
The juice dispenser had more than a day's worth of a yellow residue on the food splash area above the dispensing nozzles. This was cleaned immediately.
Item 30Deck 9 - Marketplace Starboard and Portside Buffet Islands
The handwashing stations did not have soap. This was corrected immediately
Item 36Deck 0 - Officer Mess
The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the consumer self-service bottom counter of the buffet line.
Pantries2 findings
Item 33Deck 5 - RedFrog Pub
Water dripped from the handwashing station's drain pipe and pooled onto the deck below.
Item 34Deck 5 - RedFrog Pub
Water dripped from the handwashing station's drain pipe.
Medical center1 finding
Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Reportable Log
A food employee worked while symptomatic. The food employee had AGE symptom onset on 2 January 2026 at 0330. The food employee was working before reporting to the medical center at 0433 on 2 January 2026. A food risk assessment was conducted, and appropriate corrective actions were documented.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 36Deck 0 - Freezer #5
The light intensity in the back of the walk-in was less than 110 lux.
August 18, 2025
96Passed
39 findings · 4 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 4 = 96):
−1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
All 39 findings the inspectors wrote down, grouped by area of the ship. Findings with a red edge belong to an item that lost points; the others were noted without a deduction.
Galleys (kitchens)15 findings
Item 20Deck 9 - Pizzeria
Paint was chipping from the mixing head of the deck-mounted mixer.
Item 21Deck 9 - Seafood Shack
The grouting around the perimeter of the dump sink was missing and in disrepair.
Item 21Deck 9 - Center Galley
Open seams were along the outer metal profiling of the tilting kettles where they joined the bulkhead.
Item 21Deck 9 - Center Galley
The outside bottom edge of the crushed ice bin was split and had a difficult to clean surface.
Item 22Deck 9 - Dishwash
The glasswash machine has been out of order since 14 August 2025.
Item 22Deck 9 - Dishwash
The conveyor teeth of the flight-type dishwash machine were in poor repair with rough surfaces and peeling plastic. Some of the teeth were missing and most of the track was stained yellow and brown color.
Item 26Deck 3 - Pastry
Dried brown residue was on the mixing head of the deck-mounted mixer.
Item 27Deck 9 - Blue Iguana
Heavy accumulation of more than a day's worth of grease and food soil was on the top surface of the lower combination oven. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 31Deck 9 - Dishwash
Open pails of chemical disinfectants (non-food contact surfaces) were in the food transportation corridor just outside the galley to the dishwash and entrance to Guy's Burger galley.
Item 33Deck 3 - Food Lift F
Food and general debris of more than a day's accumulation were in the lower door tracks of this lift, specifically in the corners.
Item 33Deck 9 - Potwash
Water slowly leaked from the deckhead directly in front of the sanitizing sink basin. No clean equipment was impacted.
Item 36Deck 9 - Pizzeria
Light intensity behind the deck mixer could not reach 110 lux.
Item 36Deck 9 - Dishwash
Light intensity at the dishwash scrapping station was less than 110 lux.
Item 36Deck 9 - Blue Iguana Show Galley
Light intensity along the back bulkhead, where a portable table was located with food items, could not reach 220 lux.
Item 39Deck 3 - Sauce Station
A tiny cockroach was seen walking on the deck and disappearing into an open bulkhead seam near the right corner between soup kettles.
Buffets11 findings
Item 19Deck 9 - Starboard Buffet Line
A house fly landed on sliced deli meat and fruit out for passenger self-service. Food items were quickly discarded.
Item 19Deck 9 - Port Buffet Line
A container of exposed silverware was not positioned under a sneeze shield. This was corrected.
Item 26Deck 0 - Crew Mess #2
Black mold growth was on the backside of the water actuator arm of the ice/water machine.
Item 26Deck 0 - Crew Mess #1 - Beverage Station
Black, mold-like debris was inside the ice dispensing housing on the metal stop plate of the ice/water machine.
Item 27Deck 0 - Crew Mess #1 - Beverage Station
Heavy black, mold-like debris growth was on the backside of the water actuator arm.
Item 27Deck 0 - Crew Mess #2
Black mold growth was on the backside of the water actuator arm of the ice/water machine.
Item 33Deck 0 - Crew Mess #1 - Beverage Station
Water was leaking from a water line inside the technical compartment below the coffee machine and pooling on the deck.
Item 34Deck 0 - Crew Mess #1 - Beverage Station
Water was leaking from a water line inside the technical compartment below the coffee machine and pooling on the deck.
Item 36Deck 0 - Crew Mess #1
Light intensity at the juice and milk dispensing units was less than 220 lux. Additionally, the light intensity along the back buffet station was less than 220 lux.
Item 36Deck 9 - Blue Iguana Passenger Handwashing
There was no light for the passenger handwashing sink near the left entrance of the buffet. Ambient light was sufficient; however, during inclement weather and night operations, the 110 lux could not be reached.
Item 39Deck 9 - Starboard Buffet Line
A house fly landed on sliced deli meat and fruit out for passenger self-service. Food items were quickly discarded.
Bars7 findings
Item 19Deck 9 - Coffee Bar
An in-use stirring utensil was stored in a cup of warm water that was only 115°F.
Item 21Deck 4 - Java Blue
The grouting around the perimeter of the dump sink was missing and in disrepair. A brown substance was along the surfaces where the grouting was missing and in disrepair.
Item 21Deck 9 - Coffee Bar
The grouting around the perimeter of the dump sink was missing and in disrepair. A black slimy substance was along the surfaces where the grouting was missing and in disrepair.
Item 24Deck 9 - Coffee Bar
A container of sanitizing solution was measured with less than 50ppm chlorine.
Item 27Deck 9 - Coffee Bar
The grouting around the perimeter of the dump sink was missing and in disrepair. A black slimy substance was along the surfaces where the grouting was missing and in disrepair.
Item 27Deck 4 - Java Blue
The grouting around the perimeter of the dump sink was missing and in disrepair. A brown substance was along the surfaces where the grouting was missing and in disrepair.
Item 27Deck 9 - Coffee Bar
Dust and old coffee ground debris were on the countertop and electrical lines under the espresso machine.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 33Decks
Deck grouting and tiles were in disrepair throughout several food outlets. This was most evident around deck drains and scuppers. The areas included: Deck 9 - Lido Center galley, Guy's Burger galley (near walk-in) Deck 3 - Main galley (hot and pastry) Deck 0 - Crew galley
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 33Deck 0 - Dairy Cooler
Water droplets were formed along deckhead seams and hatches. No food was impacted.
Medical center1 finding
Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log
A food employee was working while symptomatic. The food employee had AGE symptom onset at 1200 on 4 July 2025. They reported to medical at 1634 on 4 July 2025. A food risk assessment and appropriate corrective actions were documented.
Pantries1 finding
Item 07Deck 9 - Pool Bar
A backflow preventor was installed on the water line to the ice machine without being disinfected first. The maintenance team was still in the area and was able to remove it to be properly disinfected.
Food preparation rooms1 finding
Item 39Deck 0
One cockroach was on the bulkhead near the biodigester.
Ventilation1 finding
Item 43Deck 6 - Aft Fan Room
The air duct, before the filters, was rusted and in disrepair.
February 13, 2025
99Passed
25 findings · 1 point deducted
Points deducted (100 − 1 = 99):
−1 ptItem 43: Ventilation
Show all 25 findings
All 25 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.
Ventilation1 finding
Item 43Deck 6 - Aft Fan Room
The droplet eliminators, coils, and interior surfaces of fan units 1.6.1, 1.6.3, 1.6.4, and 1.6.1 were heavily soiled with an accumulation of white deposits, slimy brown build-up, and general debris. Additionally, the filters for units 1.6.1, 1.6.3, and 1.6.4 were heavily soiled with black dust debris. According to staff, these air handling units service passenger staterooms. This finding was observed on the previous inspection.
Galleys (kitchens)12 findings
Item 08Deck 9 Lido Marketplace Dishwash
The backflow prevention device was heavily corroded with rust which blocked the vents. A new device was disinfected (1 hour 200 ppm) and installed before the end of the inspection.
Item 19Deck 3 Hot
A bin that appeared to contain flour did not have proper labeling.
Item 20Deck 9 Blue Iguana Cantina
The double stacked combination oven has been out of order for 4 months. A work order has been completed and new parts are expected to arrive in early March 2025.
Item 20Deck 3 Walk-In Fridge #3
Walk-in refrigerator #3 was out of order on the day of the inspection. A work order has been processed.
Item 21Deck 9 Blue Iguana Cantina
The countertop grouting around all four hot plates were recessed and partially missing in some areas. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 21Deck 3 Beverage Station Aft
The door handle to an undercounter refrigerator was missing. No food was inside the unit.
Item 22Deck 9 Lido Marketplace Potwash
The wash and rinse solution at the three compartment sinks were cloudy and had oily residue at the top surfaces. The water was immediately changed.
Item 27Deck 9 Blue Iguana Cantina
The sneeze guards on the food preparation side were encrusted with old food debris from the previous service period. The area was in operation at the time of the observation.
Item 27Deck 3 Beverage Station Aft
Encrusted bread crumbs were stuck to a sticker that was peeling on the toaster machine.
Item 28Deck 9 Lido Marketplace Potwash
Approximately 18 soiled metal pans were misplaced on the clean storage racks with other clean equipment and utensils. All items in the 'clean' storage racks were removed to be recleaned.
Item 30Deck 9 Pizzeria
The handwashing sink was missing soap.
Item 33Deck 3 Chef's Table
The deck grouting on the food preparation side was missing in multiple areas.
Bars3 findings
Item 21Deck 5 Casino
Multiple cords behind the two counter mounted espresso machines were draped on the counter making the area difficult to clean. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 24Deck 5 Casino
The sanitizing solution in the bucket measured 300 ppm with the inspector's and crew member's test strip.
Item 39Deck 5 Alchemy
Two flies were near the back bar counter.
Buffets3 findings
Item 17Deck 0 Officer Mess
The espresso machine's milk refrigerator did not have a time control label. However, the unit was on the time control plan. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 30Deck 0 Crew Toilet
The crew toilet door did not fully self-close.
Item 39Deck 0 Officer Mess
One fly was near the buffet service line.
Pantries3 findings
Item 08Deck 6 - Near Staterooms 6275 and 6274
Water piping from the evaporators and reverse osmosis units to technical tanks were striped blue/gray/blue to indicate distillate/permeate water directed to the potable water system. Staff were advised that only distillate/permeate water lines directed to the potable water system can have this color striping designation.
Item 26Deck 6 - Near Staterooms 6275 and 6274
Black and brown residue was present on internal areas of the white plastic water reservoir components in the food contact area, as well as on the ice thickness sensors in each of the ice machines. Staff reported that these units were immediately cleaned and sanitized, but this was not visually confirmed by the inspector.
Item 39Deck 9 Tides
Four small flies were in the pantry.
Other areas2 findings
Item 13Deck 6 - Aft Fan Room
Two soft-serve ice cream machines were stored inside this fan room. One machine was wrapped in plastic, while the other was left open and exposed. Staff reported that the uncovered machine was used for spare parts, while the wrapped machine had been received from another vessel approximately six months ago but had yet to be put into service. The fan room had an open deckhead with exposed wiring and piping throughout, and the deck was soiled with general debris. The inspector informed staff that food equipment cannot be stored in this fan room. Later during the inspection, staff stated that the wrapped ice cream machine was actually broken and would also be used for parts. Staff reported that they would label the ice cream machines to ensure they are used only for spare parts. A similar finding was noted during the previous inspection.
Item 33Deck 9 Ice Cream Station Portside
The deckhead panel above the ice cream dispenser station was coming loose and hanging down.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 33Deck 0 Meat Thawing Room
The deckhead light was falling down and was filled with condensate. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Carnival Sunrise 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.)