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Celebrity Ascent CDC inspection score

Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Celebrity Ascent.

  • Source: CDC public records
  • Data checked on October 31, 2026
  • Pass mark: 86 out of 100
  • Independent site, not the CDC
Celebrity CruisesInspected February 4, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Celebrity Ascent scored 98 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on February 4, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

±0 vs previous inspection (98, Dec 1, 2024)
98.7average of the last 3 inspections
98lowest score (December 2024)
3inspections since 2024
0failed inspections

Inspection history of Celebrity Ascent

Every CDC inspection score on record for Celebrity Ascent: 3 inspections from January 7, 2024 to February 4, 2026, 1 perfect score of 100 and no failed inspections.

7580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower202420252026Jan 7, 2024: 100Dec 1, 2024: 98Feb 4, 2026: 987580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower202420252026Jan 7, 2024: 100Dec 1, 2024: 98Feb 4, 2026: 98

All scores

Inspection dateResultReportScore
February 4, 2026Passedfindings below98
December 1, 2024Passedfindings below98
January 7, 2024Passedfindings below100

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).

February 4, 2026

98Passed

21 findings · 2 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):

  • −2 ptsItem 19: Food protected storage, preparation, display, service, transportation; Original containers, labeling; Food handling minimized; In-use food dispensing, preparation utensils stored

All 21 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.

Buffets8 findings

  • Item 08Deck 14 - Oceanview/Portside Beverage Station

    The backflow prevention device for the countertop coffee machine was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.

  • Item 08Deck 14 - Oceanview/Starboard Side Beverage Station

    The backflow prevention device for the countertop ice machine was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.

  • Item 13Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Wok Station

    Crew members were observed dumping spent sanitizer buckets into the utility sink at this station where wok pans were being rinsed between uses. Staff were also filling and making new sanitizer buckets from this sink rather than an adjacent bucket filling station. A container of bleach was stored on the back working counter next to this sink immediately next to the gyro cooker that was not in operation.

  • Item 19Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Sandwich Station

    During lunch service, the handles of two self-service tongs were placed into bread baskets with the handles in contact with breads. The inspector waited approximately five minutes and staff working the station did not identify the issue until the inspector made them aware.

  • Item 19Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Wok Station

    Crew members were observed dumping spent sanitizer buckets into the utility sink at this station where wok pans were being rinsed between uses. Staff were also filling and making new sanitizer buckets from this sink rather than an adjacent bucket filling station. A container of bleach was stored on the back working counter next to this sink immediately next to the gyro cooker that was not in operation.

  • Item 21Deck 14 - Oceanview/Undercounter Technical Areas

    Several undercounter technical areas had duct tape wrapped around existing pipe insulation. This tape made the pipe insulation difficult to keep clean.

  • Item 31Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Wok Station

    Crew members were observed dumping spent sanitizer buckets into the utility sink at this station where wok pans were being rinsed between uses. Additionally, staff were filling and preparing new sanitizer buckets from this sink rather than an adjacent bucket filling station. A container of bleach was stored on the back working counter next to this sink immediately next to the gyro cooker that was not in operation.

  • Item 39Deck 14 - Oceanview/Portside Beverage Station

    One small fly was in the area.

Galleys (kitchens)8 findings

  • Item 19Deck 4 - Port Hot Line

    During active breakfast service, a stack of clear plastic plate covers was being used by waiters to cover plated food that was visibly dripping wet. One plate was covered by a dripping plate cover. Staff relocated the dripping plate covers to properly air dry and brought in dry ones for staff to use.

  • Item 20Deck 5 - Raw on Five

    The food contact base of the metal ice scoop was rough with weld projections that made cleaning difficult.

  • Item 21Deck 4 - Pastry

    The top edge of the adhesive operating label of the deck mounted mixer near the marble preparation table was peeling and old food soil was on the area of the label that was peeling.

  • Item 21Deck 4 - Eden Show Galley

    The working edges of several marble countertops were rough and pitted in some areas. Staff reported that these counters are going to be resurfaced in March 2026.

  • Item 26Deck 4 - Bistro

    Old white food residue was on the black push plate of the previously cleaned and sanitized deli slicer.

  • Item 26Deck 4 - Bistro - Dishwash

    Red residue was found on the food contact surface of a previously cleaned and sanitized pot that was stored in the clean staging area

  • Item 27Deck 4 - Pastry

    The top edge of the adhesive operating label of the deck mounted mixer near the marble preparation table was peeling and old food soil was on the area of the label that was peeling.

  • Item 28Deck 4 - Port Hot Line

    During active breakfast service, a stack of clear plastic plate covers was being used by waiters to cover plated food that was visibly dripping wet. One plate was covered by a dripping plate cover. Staff relocated the dripping plate covers to properly air dry and brought in dry ones for staff to use.

Bars1 finding

  • Item 33Deck 15 - Sunset

    The back bar active bottle storage shelves had 90° angles at the bottom self to bulkhead juncture creating difficult to clean areas.

Dining rooms1 finding

  • Item 16Deck 4 - Cosmopolitan

    There was no asterisk on the consumer advisory disclosure on the bottom right page of the breakfast menu to denote the food items that were undercooked or served raw. The asterisk was present on the sentence above and appeared to be a formatting error.

Other areas1 finding

  • Item 08Deck 15 - Mast Grill

    The backflow prevention device for the countertop ice machine was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.

Pantries1 finding

  • Item 27Deck 4 - Cafe al Bacio

    Old food sediment and general debris were in the recessed holes of the plastic food trolley.

Food storage (provisions)1 finding

  • Item 18Deck 2 - Dairy

    A tray of raw eggs was stored on a shelf above containers of bar mixes. The eggs were relocated.

December 1, 2024

98Passed

11 findings · 2 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):

  • −2 ptsItem 20: PHF temperature maintenance facilities; Food-contact surfaces designed, constructed, installed, maintained; TMDs provided, located, calibrated
Show all 11 findings

All 11 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)5 findings

  • Item 20Deck 3 - Potwashing

    Twelve of the seventeen cutting boards stacked at the soiled storage area of the three-compartment sink were heavily scored and stained.

  • Item 22Deck 4 - Cosmopolitan Warewash Area

    Multiple pieces of plastic collected on the bottom of the wash tank compartment of the glasswashing machine. The machine was cleaned immediately.

  • Item 33Deck 5 - Fine Cuts Hot Line

    The grouting was recessed or missing around the deck tiles.

  • Item 37Deck 3 - Hot Line

    Excessive condensate accumulated on the underside of the food service shelf of the bain marie area. No food was impacted.

  • Item 39Deck 5 - Fine Cuts

    A small fly was around the dipper well in the area.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas3 findings

  • Item 10Deck 14 - Main Pool

    The middle antientrapment cover was cracked along the center and corner edges.

  • Item 10Deck 14 - Main Pool

    The shepherd's hook was not easily visible and blended in with the bulkhead of the shower.

  • Item 10Deck 14 - Solarium

    A large plant was blocking the whirlpool sign and could not be read when entering the facility. The plant was moved immediately.

Food safety, general2 findings

  • Item 21Deck 4 - Cosmopolitan Restaurant / Portside

    Multiple inside cabinet storage areas had holes in the side walls making these areas difficult to clean.

  • Item 33Deck 4 - Cosmopolitan Restaurant / Portside

    A food and wine serving cart was stored underneath a slotted deckhead open to the plenum above.

Buffets1 finding

  • Item 39Deck 14 - Aft Coffee Station

    A small fly was in the area.

January 7, 2024

100Passed

10 findings · 0 points deducted

No points deducted.

Show all 10 findings

All 10 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 21Deck 2 - Crew Mess Hot Line

    The stainless steel frame around the soup well was in disrepair. The frame was fixed before the end of the inspection.

  • Item 21Deck 14 Oceanview Cafe Forward Omelet Station

    The countertop label for the bain-marie was peeling away from the countertop which created a rough and difficult to clean surface. The label was removed immediately and replaced prior to leaving the area.

  • Item 26Deck 14 Oceanview Cafe Yogurts & Muesli Station

    One previously cleaned and sanitized plate out for passenger use was soiled with dried food residue. The food residue was removed with an alcohol wipe. The plate was immediately removed to be recleaned.

Bars2 findings

  • Item 26Deck 15 Sunset Bar

    The middle beer dispensing tap was visibly soiled on the inside. The inspector removed the residue with an alcohol wipe. Staff immediately recleaned the dispensing tap. The bar was not in operation.

  • Item 33Deck 5 - Eden Bar

    More than a day's worth of dust on the shelving above the bar. There was no alcohol stored in this area at the time of the inspection.

Galleys (kitchens)1 finding

  • Item 27Deck 3 - Tuscan - Washing Hood 1

    There was grease residue on the exhaust hood overhang. This was cleaned and sanitized immediately.

Medical center1 finding

  • Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis Log

    On 23 December 2023, A food worker had a symptom onset beginning at 1330 but did not report to medical until1630. Additionally, this worker went to work during their onset symptoms. A food risk assessment was conducted, and the worker was reprimanded according to ship protocols.

Pantries1 finding

  • Item 26Deck 16 The Retreat

    One espresso cup in the coffee machine warming tray was visibly soiled with food residue. The cup was immediately removed to be recleaned and sanitized.

Drinking water1 finding

  • Item 08Backflow Prevention Device/ Assembly Log

    The cross-connection control log did not include four (4) non-continuous pressure devices for showers located in the medical center. The devices were added during the inspection.

Food storage (provisions)1 finding

  • Item 33Deck 1 - General Frozen FD 02-7-52

    An excessive amount of frozen and wet condensate was on the deckhead and bulkheads.

To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Celebrity Ascent 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.)

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