Celebrity Constellation CDC inspection score

The entire walk-in freezer had layers of ice on the shelves and plastic packaging for ice cream and other pastry items.

The inspector observed two trays of food utensils being loaded and stacked in a manner that did not properly drain.

A waste receptacle with discarded food items was left uncovered. The area was not in operation.

The chlorine sanitizing bucket measured over 200 mg/L (ppm) with a chlorine test strip. This was discarded immediately.

The chlorine sanitize bucket did not measure at least 50 mg/L (ppm) with the chlorine test strip.

Too numerous to count wooden pallets with packaged beverages and dry goods were stored in the provision corridors on Deck 1 and Deck 0. According to staff, these items were received 12 December 2024. In addition, staff mentioned additional metal pallets are still in need and have been ordered. This observation was also noted in the previous inspection 24 February 2024.

The 6 whirlpool spas were not shock halogenated every 24 hours. There were 20 entries between 5 November 2024 and the inspection date where shock halogenation did not occur. The ship's standard operating procedures stated 'if the water is maintained for longer than 24 hours it must be super chlorinated with at least 10.0 MG/L (ppm) and circulated for an hour daily.'

A container of bleach was stored in a non-identified locker next to the chemical locker. No equipment or food was in the locker. The bleach was moved to the chemical locker.

A food handler had an onset of AGE symptoms on December 4 at 0800 and reported to medical at 1855 after experiencing 5 episodes of diarrhea. The crew member ate in crew mess at 0900 and worked from 1157-1459 and 1730-1851. Medical staff stated the crew member reported to medical on December 2 for an unrelated medical concern and was given medication that could cause diarrhea as a side effect. Medical staff stated they informed the crew member they must report to medical even if they had diarrhea as a side effect of the medication. The crew member was listed as a reportable case by medical staff and received disciplinary action for late reporting.

A bowl of peanut butter and jelly out for passenger self-service was not adequately positioned under the sneeze guard. This was corrected.

Two glass jars of mustard and one jar of mint jelly were offered for passenger self service at the condiment station, however, the jars were not designed for product protection once the lid was removed by the passenger. The jars did not dispense and required the user to use a small wooden spoon to portion out the product.

The black plastic lid of a blender was cracked making the surface difficult to clean. This was removed and replaced.

Light fixtures on posts near the service line were soiled with dust and sticky grease residue.

One fruit fly was near the condiment station.

Potentially hazardous food (PHF) items stored inside the undercounter refrigerator along the back counter were measured at temperatures ranging from 44 to 48°F. Small hotel containers of PHF products measured at these temperatures included: salmon salad mix, tuna salad, and sliced deli meats. The gasket on one of the refrigerator doors was not properly aligned possibly contributing to elevated ambient temperatures inside the unit.

Multiple types of food equipment including toasters, panini grills and buffet chafing dishes were stored soiled with old food debris on three trolley carts along crew cabin corridors. These items were also wrapped in plastic which also was soiled in some areas. Staff were unsure how long and why these items were stored in this area. A brown napkin with a handwritten message of “Do not move” was placed on one of the carts.

Multiple types of food equipment including toasters, panini grills and buffet chafing dishes were stored soiled with old food debris on three trolley carts along crew cabin corridors. A cart of single service items and soiled linen was wrapped in plastic and stored on a trolley cart.These items were also wrapped in plastic which was also soiled in some areas. A brown napkin with a handwritten message of 'Do not move' was placed on one of the carts. Staff were unsure how long and why these items were stored in this area.

A cart of single-service items and soiled linen was wrapped in plastic and stored on a trolley cart. Staff was unsure how long and why these items were stored in this area.

The nontestable cross-connection control log was missing a pass or replace entry for the backflow prevention device labeled 'Sport Deck bib cock basketball portside.'

The distillate production line directly underneath the evaporator was incorrectly striped blue/green/blue prior to the halogen dosing point.

The entire permeate production line from the reverse osmosis to the halogen dosing point was striped blue/green/blue.

The dipper well containing two gelato scoops was located approximately 20 inches from the front counter where passengers stand when ordering without any means of protection. A guard was constructed during the inspection.