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Carnival Vista CDC inspection score

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

Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Carnival Cruise LineInspected April 12, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Carnival Vista scored 98 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on April 12, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

+2 vs previous inspection (96, Aug 27, 2025)

94.4average of the last 5 inspections

79lowest score (December 2017)

13inspections since 2016

1failed inspection

Inspection history of Carnival Vista

Every CDC inspection score on record for Carnival Vista: 13 inspections from December 11, 2016 to April 12, 2026, no perfect scores of 100 and 1 failed inspection.

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Inspection date	Result	Report	Score
April 12, 2026	Passed	findings below	98
August 27, 2025	Passed	findings below	96
March 13, 2025	Passed	findings below	94
August 18, 2024	Passed		94
December 16, 2023	Passed		90
December 10, 2022	Passed		93
November 23, 2019	Passed		95
December 16, 2018	Passed		88
June 30, 2018	Passed		92
January 27, 2018	Passed		88
December 2, 2017	Failed		79
August 26, 2017	Passed		92
December 11, 2016	Passed		93

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).

April 12, 2026

98Passed

20 findings · 2 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):

−2 ptsItem 22: Dishwashing / equipment washing facilities designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, operated, TMDs, test kits

All 20 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)13 findings

Item 21Deck 3 - Center Galley
The rubber gaskets on many of the soup and tilting kettle rotating arms separated from the technical cabinets and created difficult-to-clean gaps.
Item 22Deck 3 - Aft Potwash
A large piece of food debris was caught under the potwash machine's conveyor belt on the clean side. Crew removed the debris and sanitized.
Item 22Deck 0 - Dishwash
A blue rinse-dry chemical steadily dripped from under the conveyor-type dishwash machine and pooled on the deck beneath the final rinse tank.
Item 22Deck 10 - Dishwash
The flight-type dishwash machine's final sanitizing rinse compartment door was in disrepair and did not easily close. The crew stated that they are waiting on parts to ensure it closes the proper way.
Item 22Deck 3 - Forward Potwash
The rack-type glasswash machine was out of order. Crew used a different machine while awaiting maintenance.
Item 22Deck 3 - Forward Potwash
A dozen plastic storage bin lids exiting the warewash machine were stacked in a position that did not allow the spray cycles to reach all surfaces. Water also pooled on top of the lids. Crew sent the lids for re-washing.
Item 22Deck 3 - Aft Dishwash
One nozzle on the conveyor-type dishwash machine's pre-final rinse spray was blocked. Crew immediately cleaned and achieved an effective spray.
Item 27Deck 3 - Center Galley
The gaps along the soup and tilting kettle's rubber gaskets were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of food soil.
Item 28Deck 3 - Forward Potwash
Crew dried plastic storage bins and their lids with a towel after they exited the warewash machine. Crew stated this was to remove excess water before setting them out to air dry.
Item 33Deck 3 - Aft Potwash
Condensate collected on the exhaust hood overhang above the soiled side and slowly dripped onto the conveyor below.
Item 33Deck 3 - Aft Service Side
Multiple areas of deck grout were recessed under deep fat fryer #5.
Item 33Deck 0 - Crew Dishwash
A blue rinse-dry chemical steadily dripped from under the conveyor-type dishwash machine and pooled on the deck beneath the final rinse tank.
Item 37Deck 3 - Aft Potwash
Condensate collected on the exhaust hood overhang above the soiled side and slowly dripped onto the conveyor below.

Pantries4 findings

Item 19Deck 10 - Tides Walk-in Refrigerator Room 46
Water dripped from the deckhead hatch onto a cardboard box below.
Item 27Deck 5 - Red Frog Pub
More than a day's accumulation of dust collected in the dishwash exhaust hood overhang. This was cleaned immediately.
Item 33Deck 10 - Tides Walk-in Refrigerator Room 46
Water dripped from the deckhead hatch onto a cardboard box below.
Item 33Deck 5 - Alchemy
Water dripped from the bottom left of the ice machine and pooled on the deck. Cleaning and maintenance started immediately.

Buffets1 finding

Item 08Deck 10 - Market Place - Forward Beverage Station Port Side
Water leaked consistently from the ice machines backflow prevention device in the technical space. This was replaced and disinfected before the end of the inspection.

Dining rooms1 finding

Item 39Deck 3 - Horizons
Two fruit flies were near the waiter/beverage station.

Food safety, general1 finding

Item 39Flies
Flies were in the following food-service areas: Deck 10 - Market Place - Forward Starboard Side Buffet Line - Two flies was in the area. Deck 10 - Market Place Center Galley - One fly was behind the combination ovens. Deck 5 - Ocean Plaza Pantry - One fly was in the area. Deck 5 - Red Frog Pub - One fly was near the handwashing station. Deck 5 - Piano Bar - Two flies was around the bar area.

August 27, 2025

96Passed

20 findings · 4 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 4 = 96):

−3 ptsItem 13: Management, knowledge, monitoring
−1 ptItem 36: Lighting provided, shielded

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All 20 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.

Buffets3 findings

Item 19Deck 10 - Market Place - Islands 1, 2, and 4
The light bulb's protective coating on the service line over-shelves was peeling or missing above food items out for passenger self-service.
Item 33Deck 3 Staff Mess
The deck tile grout around the hot buffet line was in disrepair.
Item 36Deck 10 - Market Place - Islands 1, 2, and 4
The light bulb's protective coating on the service line over-shelves was peeling or missing above food items out for passenger self-service.

Other areas1 finding

Item 13Chef's Table Variance
On 25 August 2025, a passenger failed to complete the health questionnaire to verify they did not have acute gastroenteritis symptoms. Medical verified this passenger was asymptomatic.

Galleys (kitchens)9 findings

Item 16Deck 10 - Market Place - Starboard Beverage Station
The left-side milk container inside the temperature-controlled bulk milk dispenser measured 44°F with a thermometer from both crew and the inspector. The ambient air temperature gauge read 34°F.
Item 21Deck 10 - Market Place - Starboard Beverage Station
The ambient air temperature gauge of the bulk milk dispenser read 34°F. The left-side milk container inside the dispenser measured 44°F with a thermometer from both crew and the inspector.
Item 26Deck 10 - Pizza Station
Three of the nine light bulbs above the front counter were soiled with old food residue. The area was not in operation and was previously cleaned. The area was cleaned immediately.
Item 27Deck 10 - Pizza Station
More than a day's accumulation of dust was on top of the cleaning locker. This was cleaned immediately.
Item 30Deck 3
The handwashing station's soap dispenser was clogged and was unable to dispense soap.
Item 30Deck 3 - Chefs Table
The paper towel dispenser for the crew handwashing sink was empty.
Item 33Deck 10 - Pizza Station
The deckhead light fixture conduit box was not flush with the deckhead, which created a gap.
Item 39Deck 10 - Overflow Dishwash
A small fly was in the area.
Item 39Deck 10 - Cucina del Capitano
A small fly was in the show galley.

Medical center5 findings

Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE Surveillance Log
The AGE log for voyage 9-17 August 2025, indicated a crew member was a reportable AGE case; however, information in the underlying illness column stated they were a non-reportable case due to medical assessment.
Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
The Excel version of the AGE log did not include a 'Comments or Notes' column. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)
Item 11Crew Member Isolation
A nonfood employee had an onset of AGE symptoms on 4 August 2025 at 1100, but did not report to the medical center until 1615 that day. Records indicated they were ashore during symptom onset and working ashore while symptomatic.
Item 11Crew Member Isolation
A food employee had an onset of AGE symptoms on 16 July at 1200, but did not report to the medical center until 1745 that day. The food assessment stated they were off duty during that time. The health questionnaire stated they went to laundry each evening, but this was unclear if it was their personal laundry or if they were actually working during that time.
Item 11Crew Member Isolation
A food employee had an onset of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) symptoms on 26 August 2025 at 0700, but did not report to medical until 0930 that morning. The time card indicated the employee worked from 2128 on 25 August until they reported to medical the next morning.

Pantries1 finding

Item 33Deck 10 - Aft Bar
Condensate collected on the deckhead above the walk-in refrigerator's door frame.

Food preparation rooms1 finding

Item 21Fish
The undercounter cabinet door near the freezer was in disrepair and was unable to close.

March 13, 2025

94Passed

46 findings · 6 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 6 = 94):

−3 ptsItem 26: Food-contact surfaces equipment / utensils clean; Safe
−2 ptsItem 28: Equipment / utensil / linen / single / service storage, handling, dispensed; Clean frequency
−1 ptItem 43: Ventilation

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All 46 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 preparation rooms3 findings

Item 26Deck 0
Many previously cleaned and sanitized white, plastic bins were soiled with food debris on the shelf below the preparation counter.
Item 28Deck 0
Approximately 75 previously cleaned and sanitized white, plastic bins and lids were stacked wet on the shelf below the preparation counter. Many bins were soiled with food debris.
Item 39Deck 0 - Room 13
One fly was in the corridor outside the vegetable refrigerator.

Pantries2 findings

Item 269 - Near Stateroom 9272
Black residue was on the gray water return line above the water reservoir inside the technical compartment of the ice machine.
Item 268 - Near Stateroom 8258
Black granular particles were on the bottom surface of the ice machine's water return bath.

Galleys (kitchens)23 findings

Item 20Deck 10 - Marketplace Aft Production
The blast chiller was out of order.
Item 21Deck 11 - Gigi's
The countertops were heavily stained with black markings that were difficult to clean. Crew stated these markings were from the food equipment rubber stoppers placed on top of the counters.
Item 21Deck 3 - Chef's Table Galley
Seams were between the upper combination oven support leg plates and the top of the lower oven which made this area difficult to clean.
Item 21Deck 3 - Food Equipment Locker
Ten folding tables were in disrepair and had broken edges.
Item 21Deck 3 - Aft Hot Line
The cloth insulation material for the bains marie steam pipes in the technical spaces were in poor condition and difficult to clean. Technicians were replacing the material as the inspection team left the area.
Item 22Deck 3 - Aft Dishwash
The flight-type dishwash machine had four upper final sanitizing rinse spray nozzles that produced a single stream of water. The engineer increased the water pressure which corrected the spray pattern.
Item 22Deck 3 - Potwash
About half of the potwash machine's conveyor was stained and in poor condition. Portions of the conveyor had been replaced with new material. Staff explained new conveyor material is expected to be delivered on 16 March.
Item 22Deck 3 - Potwash
Condensate was on the top inside of the conveyor potwash machine’s exit compartment.
Item 22Deck 3 - Glasswash
The final sanitizing rinse spray nozzle was blocked, which interfered with the spray pattern. This was repaired immediately.
Item 26Deck 2 - Family Harbor
Debris was on the inside of the ice machine's white, plastic deflector panel. The inspector removed some debris using an alcohol wipe.
Item 27Deck 3 - Aft Dishwash
An excessive amount of condensate was on the deckhead above the soiled side of the flight-type dishwash machine. Condensate was observed dripping onto the machine.
Item 33Deck 3 - Hot Galley
The deck tiles and grout were recessed and chipped along the grills. In addition, old food debris and a green material were encrusted between the deck tiles.
Item 33Deck 3 - Aft Dishwash
An excessive amount of condensate was on the deckhead above the soiled side of the flight-type dishwash machine. Condensate was observed dripping onto the machine.
Item 33Deck 3 - Aft Hot Line
Water dripped onto the deck from the front seam of the exhaust hood overhang at the far-left end of the aft hot line.
Item 33Deck 3 - Outside Potwash Area
Water dripped onto the deck from two deckhead hatches near the handwashing station. The engineer determined the cold potable water line valve was leaking.
Item 34Deck 3 - Outside Potwash Area
The cold potable water line valve was leaking inside two deckhead hatches near the handwashing station. Water dripped onto the deck below these hatches.
Item 36Deck 3 - Chef's Table Galley
The light intensity measured less than 110 lux behind the combination oven. The light above was not working during the inspection.
Item 36Deck 3 - Aft Glasswash
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux at the clean landing of the rack-type glasswash machine. The light above was not working during the inspection.
Item 36Deck 3 - Appetizer Preparation
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux at the middle handwashing station.
Item 37Deck 3 - Aft Dishwash
A heavy amount of condensate was on the deckhead above the soiled side of the flight-type dishwash machine. Condensate was observed dripping onto the machine. Steam also escaped the exhaust hood overhang on the soiled side of the machine.
Item 37Deck 3 - Aft Glasswash
The clean end of the rack-type glasswash machine released a lot of heat. Condensate was on the upper clean storage shelf above the clean landing. Steam also escaped the exhaust hood overhang on the clean side of the machine.
Item 39Deck 10 - Marketplace
Two flies were seen in the area.
Item 39Deck 11 - Gigi's
One fly was in the area.

Bars7 findings

Item 20Deck 5 - Havana
Two nonslotted fasteners were missing on the food splash zone of the coffee machine.
Item 21Deck 5 - Bonsai
The sealant around the utility sink was peeling and in disrepair.
Item 27Deck 5 - RedFrog Pub and Brewery
Ice build-up was on the pipes of three beer defrost cooling units.
Item 28Deck 5 - Liquid Lounge - Storage Locker
Broken blenders and equipment parts were inside this room with unfinished perforated deckheads. In addition, the deckhead panels were falling down which created a large opening. The equipment was immediately removed.
Item 29Deck 10 - RedFrog Rum
A storage bin was blocking the handwashing station. This was removed immediately.
Item 33Deck 5 - Liquid Lounge - Storage Locker
Broken blenders and equipment parts were inside this room with unfinished perforated deckheads. In addition, the deckhead panels were falling down which created a large opening. The equipment was immediately removed.
Item 33Deck 5 - Liquid Lounge
The profile strip along the back door was in disrepair. This was repaired immediately.

Buffets4 findings

Item 26Deck 10 - Blue Iguana
Two cutting boards were heavily soiled with old food stains. These were immediately discarded and replaced.
Item 30Deck 10 - Blue Iguana
The handwashing sink did not have a waste receptacle. The nearest receptacle was inside the galley.
Item 36Deck 3 - Salad Station
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux. Crew was considering installing LED light strips at the back side of the station to assist with illumination.
Item 36Deck 10 - Blue Iguana - Beverage Station
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux at the condiment station.

Other areas1 finding

Item 28Deck 0
One open box of orange tumblers was below an open deckhead and exposed cables.

Ventilation1 finding

Item 43Stateroom 9272 and 8260
Both stateroom air filters examined during the inspection were heavily soiled with excessive dust accumulation. Each filter was at least 90% covered with thick gray dust. Dust accumulation was also on the metal filter housing of each of the air handling units and the reverse side of the filters. Crew reported the filters are changed if the pressure drops. The stateroom filters were last changed in January 2024.

Drinking water2 findings

Item 03Bunkering Records
Chart records for active potable water bunkering on 15 September 2024 indicated the chlorine values fell below 2.0 ppm from approximately 1100 to 1130, and no immediate action was taken. A manual test was taken at 1130 and showed values above 2.0 ppm, however, it was unclear if re-calibration of the analyzer took place.
Item 08Pipe Striping
The gray marking of the blue/gray/blue pipe striping throughout multiple areas of the engine room was faded and appeared white in color. Blue/white/blue represents refrigerant/chilled water lines. Additionally, pipe striping from the forward evaporator to technical water was striped blue/gray/blue, however, this line was not directed to potable water production.

Food storage (provisions)2 findings

Item 33Deck 0 - Corridor
Most of the blue deck material throughout the entire provisions (I-95) corridor was removed, revealing the steel deck below. This was written on the August 2024 inspection report. Staff explained contractors are scheduled to replace the entire I-95 deck material from 16-30 March 2025.
Item 33Deck 0 - Room 7 Freezer
Ice was inside the deckhead light cover in the right-side corner of the room.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

Item 10Spa Pool Pump Room
The analyzer for the spa pool displayed a bromine value of 5.65 ppm. However, consecutive tests by the crew and inspector measured values of 7.7 ppm and 8.1 ppm respectively. Staff reported the pool was calibrated and opened approximately three hours earlier. The analyzer was re-calibrated.

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