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Celebrity Reflection CDC inspection score

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

  • Source: CDC public records
  • Data checked on October 31, 2026
  • Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Celebrity CruisesInspected August 22, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Celebrity Reflection scored 100 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on August 22, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

+2 vs previous inspection (98, Dec 29, 2025)
97.8average of the last 5 inspections
90lowest score (December 2013)
21inspections since 2012
0failed inspections

Inspection history of Celebrity Reflection

Every CDC inspection score on record for Celebrity Reflection: 21 inspections from December 1, 2012 to August 22, 2026, 7 perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.

7580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20122014201620182020202220242026Dec 1, 2012: 99Mar 23, 2013: 100Dec 17, 2013: 90Mar 4, 2014: 95Nov 17, 2014: 100Mar 14, 2015: 97Jan 16, 2016: 93Apr 9, 2016: 94Nov 5, 2016: 100Mar 25, 2017: 100Dec 22, 2017: 94Mar 23, 2018: 100Dec 21, 2018: 97Apr 22, 2019: 97Dec 9, 2019: 100Apr 16, 2023: 95Apr 16, 2024: 98Jan 18, 2025: 98Jun 13, 2025: 95Dec 29, 2025: 98Aug 22, 2026: 1007580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20122015201820212024Dec 1, 2012: 99Mar 23, 2013: 100Dec 17, 2013: 90Mar 4, 2014: 95Nov 17, 2014: 100Mar 14, 2015: 97Jan 16, 2016: 93Apr 9, 2016: 94Nov 5, 2016: 100Mar 25, 2017: 100Dec 22, 2017: 94Mar 23, 2018: 100Dec 21, 2018: 97Apr 22, 2019: 97Dec 9, 2019: 100Apr 16, 2023: 95Apr 16, 2024: 98Jan 18, 2025: 98Jun 13, 2025: 95Dec 29, 2025: 98Aug 22, 2026: 100

All scores

Show all 21 inspections
Inspection dateResultReportScore
August 22, 2026Passedfindings below100
December 29, 2025Passedfindings below98
June 13, 2025Passedfindings below95
January 18, 2025Passed98
April 16, 2024Passed98
April 16, 2023Passed95
December 9, 2019Passed100
April 22, 2019Passed97
December 21, 2018Passed97
March 23, 2018Passed100
December 22, 2017Passed94
March 25, 2017Passed100
November 5, 2016Passed100
April 9, 2016Passed94
January 16, 2016Passed93
March 14, 2015Passed97
November 17, 2014Passed100
March 4, 2014Passed95
December 17, 2013Passed90
March 23, 2013Passed100
December 1, 2012Passed99

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).

August 22, 2026

100Passed

22 findings · 0 points deducted

No points deducted.

All 22 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.

Buffets5 findings

  • Item 21Deck 15 The Porch

    The sealant was in disrepair which created and open seam between the two countertop sections near the microwave.

  • Item 27Deck 15 The Porch

    The top shelf above the soup wells was soiled with black debris. The shelf was below the air supply vent and the area was not in operation.

  • Item 27Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Line #6

    The countertop around the utility sink was soiled with water that was dripping from the utility sink's handle.

  • Item 34Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Line #6

    Water continuously dripped from the utility sink's left handle and pooled on the countertop.

  • Item 38Deck 15 The Porch

    The counter-mounted ice machine and the espresso machine were not in use and out of order. Both will be removed during dry dock in January 2027.

Bars4 findings

  • Item 19Deck 14 - Pool Bar

    The cover to the ice well, which contained ice for beverages, was not closed between use.

  • Item 22Deck 5 - Cafe al Bacio

    Water splashed from the hood-type dishwashing machine and pooled on the deck below. The water was mopped up immediately and maintenance on the dishwashing machine was completed before the inspector left the area.

  • Item 27Deck 14 - Sky Bar

    The three-tier plastic shelving for the closed display alcohol bottles were soiled with brown residue between the tiers.

  • Item 35Deck 5 - Cafe al Bacio

    Water splashed from the hood-type dishwashing machine and pooled on the deck below. This was cleaned up immediately.

Galleys (kitchens)4 findings

  • Item 33Deck 15 - Lawn Club Grill

    The stone tile deck grout was in disrepair, throughout the show galley and water collected in the areas of disrepair.

  • Item 33Deck 4 - Pastry Walk-In Freezer

    More than a day's accumulation of ice buildup was on the back right bulkhead corner.

  • Item 33Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe

    The deck grout was recessed near the flat top grill.

  • Item 35Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe

    Water splashed out of the drain catch basin for the hood-type warewashing machine and collected on the deck and bulkhead.

Pantries4 findings

  • Item 26Deck 14 - Sky Bar

    Two previously cleaned and sanitized black snack bowls stored in the clean storage racks were soiled with old food debris on the food-contact surface.

  • Item 27Deck 15 - Sunset Bar

    Two previously cleaned and sanitized glasses stored in a rack on the clean landing of the glasswash machine were soiled with old food debris on the bottom of the glass.

  • Item 28Deck 15 - Sunset Bar

    Previously cleaned and sanitized glasses were stored in a rack that was soiled with dark-colored residue on the edges.

  • Item 33Deck 14 - Sky Bar

    The deck below the upright refrigerator was soiled with broken glass and food debris. Additionally, the grout along the top of the deck coving tiles behind the ice machine was soiled with a black residue. The area was not in operation and had been previously cleaned.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas2 findings

  • Item 10Deck 14 - Sports Pool

    A plastic straw was in the open sports pool near the anti-entrapment drain.

  • Item 10Deck 14 - Sports Pool and Family Pool

    Only one shepherd's hook and life ring were in the walkway between the sports pool and family pool.

Dining rooms1 finding

  • Item 31Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Soiled Waiter Station

    The hydrogen peroxide cleaning bottle was stored on the edge of the soiled waiter station with the nozzle directly over soiled glasses.

Food safety, general1 finding

  • Item 39Flies

    Flies were in the following food areas: Deck 14 - Sky Bar Pantry - One fly was near the hood-type glasswash machine. Deck 5 - Blu Galley - One fly was near the soiled drop off area. Deck 3 - Main Galley - One fly was around the starboard side dishwash area. Deck 3 - Main Galley Pastry - One fly was in the area.

Food preparation rooms1 finding

  • Item 33Deck 2 - Meat and Fish Thawing

    More than a day's worth of ice accumulated on the bulkhead panel junctures near the bottom shelf next to the freezer.

December 29, 2025

98Passed

42 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
Show all 42 findings

All 42 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)20 findings

  • Item 08Deck 4 - Ice Machine #2

    One of the chilled water lines was not labeled.

  • Item 19Deck 15 - Mast Grill

    A house fly landed on lettuce out for passenger self-service.

  • Item 20Deck 5 - Michael's Club

    The espresso machine had slotted fasteners and other difficult to clean surfaces on the underside of the dispensing area.

  • Item 20Deck 4 - Hot Galley

    The deep fat fryer was out of order.

  • Item 20Deck 2

    The deep fat fryer was out of order.

  • Item 21Deck 5 - Sushi on 5

    Silicone was missing or peeling in several locations along the sushi rolling countertop and the metal support below.

  • Item 22Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Potwash

    Six pots were loaded on their sides and stacked in contact with each other in the hood-type potwash machine, which impeded the surfaces from proper wash and sanitizing sprays.

  • Item 22Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Dishwash

    An accumulation of food residue was on the bottom of wash tank #2 in the in-use, flight-type dishwash machine.

  • Item 22Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Potwash

    An excessive amount of soiled pots and pans overwhelmed the soiled potwash staging area and impeded the crew from properly pre-cleaning the pots being loaded into the potwash machine. Four deckstands and the soiled scraping table were stacked high with soiled ware. Additionally, the pre-rinse station was full of pots and pans. Staff began to divert some of the soiled ware to the deck 4 main galley.

  • Item 22Deck 2 - Warewash

    The rack-type warewash machine was in operation; however, the air blower was in disrepair. Plates were exiting the machine wet and were not properly air dried.

  • Item 26Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Dishwash

    Eight previously cleaned and sanitized service cups were soiled with old food residue on the food contact side.

  • Item 26Deck 5 - Michael's Club

    Old coffee residue of more than a day's accumulation was on the underside of the espresso dispensing surface. Slotted fasteners and other difficult to clean surfaces made cleaning difficult.

  • Item 29Deck 14 - Spa Cafe

    The water temperature measured 127°F at the handwashing station near the galley entrance. The temperature could not be adjusted by the user.

  • Item 30Deck 4 - Pastry

    The handwashing facility was out of order. Other handwashing facilities in the vicinity were in operation.

  • Item 32Deck 2 - Warewash

    An egg shell was in the paper towel waste receptacle at the handwashing facility.

  • Item 33Deck 4 - Hot Galley

    The deck tile grout was in disrepair near the flat top grills.

  • Item 33Deck 4 - Pastry

    The deck tile grout was in disrepair in various small spots throughout the area.

  • Item 33Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe

    Deck grout was missing or recessed throughout this area. Food soil was in several areas of recess.

  • Item 36Deck 5 - Michael's Club

    The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the passenger self-service espresso machine.

  • Item 39Deck 15 - Mast Grill

    A house fly landed on lettuce out for passenger self-service.

Food preparation rooms1 finding

  • Item 22Deck 2

    The undercounter warewash machine was out of order.

Buffets14 findings

  • Item 17Deck 2 - Line 2

    Undercounter refrigerator R-02-01-A was on temperature control; however, it was listed on the time control plan as a unit on time control.

  • Item 17Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Line 6

    The posted time control plan indicated the breakfast service period was from 0500 to 0900 and listed several undercounter refrigerators on time control. Opened containers of bulk milk were inside a time control refrigerator with four hour discard labels stating 0715 - 1115. Staff stated these milk products are not discarded at the end of breakfast service at 0900 but operate as part of the beverage station time control plan. Staff stated they will update the plan to ensure this product and operation is clearly identified.

  • Item 20Deck 2

    The bulk coffee machines had two Phillips head screws in the food splash zone of the dispensing spigot.

  • Item 21Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Line 7

    A sticker was on the handle of an in-use knife at the crew toasting station.

  • Item 21Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe

    White silicone was missing or peeling in several areas around the perimeter of multiple cold wells and hot tops throughout the buffet stations.

  • Item 21Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Beverage Stations

    The chilled water lines' black insulation was frayed and in poor repair underneath the counter-mounted ice/water machines at three of the beverage stations.

  • Item 27Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe

    Old food residue was on the bottom of a plate out for passenger self-service at the portside forward station.

  • Item 28Deck 2 - Line 1

    Approximately twenty plates out for crew use were stacked excessively wet.

  • Item 33Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Line 6

    Deck tile grout was missing or recessed along the worker side near the deep fat fryers.

  • Item 33Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Beverage Stations

    The chilled water lines' bulkhead penetrations were not sealed underneath the counter-mounted ice/water machines at three of the beverage stations.

  • Item 33Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Line 6

    The deckhead was soiled with a greasy yellow liquid above the working side of this service line near the pancake cooking station.

  • Item 36Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Waiter Stations

    It was unclear if the light intensity measured 110 lux above the scraping stations without ambient light. There were no deckhead lights immediately above the stations.

  • Item 36Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Starboard Aft Beverage Station

    Two deckhead lights behind the beverage equipment were not working resulting in less than 110 lux of light.

  • Item 36Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Starboard Ice Cream Station

    The light intensity to the right of the ice cream machine was less than 110 lux. The deckhead light above was not working.

Bars2 findings

  • Item 21Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Second Al Bacio

    Two deck mounted refrigerators were within an inch of each other, which was not enough space to adequately clean between them. Additionally, there was not enough space between the back of the refrigerators and the bulkhead to adequately clean.

  • Item 36Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe Second Al Bacio

    The light intensity to the left of the far-left refrigerator measured less than 110 lux.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas2 findings

  • Item 10Deck 14 - Whirlpool Spa #3

    No safety sign was provided at the entrance to whirlpool spa #3.

  • Item 10Deck 14 - Sports Swimming Pool

    The swimming pool's starboard safety sign incorrectly identified the bather load as 22. All other signs posted at the swimming pool identified the correct bather load as 28.

Dining rooms1 finding

  • Item 21Deck 3 - Opus

    The far-right, undercounter cabinet drawer was in disrepair at the starboard aft waiter station between the bar pantry and wine cellar.

Pantries1 finding

  • Item 2911 - Housekeeping Pantry 6-012

    The water temperature measured 127°F with a calibrated thermometer at the sensor-activated handwashing sink. The user was unable to adjust the temperature.

Drinking water1 finding

  • Item 08Deck 0 - Compartment 10 (Near the Reverse Osmosis Unit)

    The potable water line supplying the crew safety shower was not striped blue or blue/green/blue.

June 13, 2025

95Passed

52 findings · 5 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 5 = 95):

  • −2 ptsItem 28: Equipment / utensil / linen / single / service storage, handling, dispensed; Clean frequency
  • −1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • −1 ptItem 27: Equipment / utensils nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • −1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
Show all 52 findings

All 52 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)34 findings

  • Item 16Deck 2 - Crew Galley Pantry

    Six hotel pans of varying sizes containing TCS foods, including chili con carne, soups, and sauces, were found in a combination oven that had not been turned on. Internal temperatures of the food items were approximately 100°F. Staff indicated the unit was intended for hot holding but had been accidentally left off during lunch service. They stated the food was cooked earlier that morning, though exact times were unknown, but believed it was within the last four hours. The food was discarded by staff.

  • Item 20Deck 4 - Hot Galley

    Two slotted fasteners were in the food splash zone of the deck mixer. Additionally, paint was peeling from the mixing head.

  • Item 21Deck 2 - Dishwash

    The caster wheel to one of the plate trolleys was in poor repair and not easily cleanable.

  • Item 21Deck 2 - Crew Galley

    Liquid was leaking from the underside of the left soup kettle and onto the deck.

  • Item 21Deck 5 - Sushi on Five

    The plastic rice cooker mesh was stained.

  • Item 21Deck 12 - Oceanview Cafe - Hot Galley

    The plastic sheet on the tilting kettle's electrical panel was peeling. When removed, adhesive residue remained on the panel.

  • Item 22Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe

    The curtains at the entrance to the conveyor dishwash machine were coiled and in poor condition.

  • Item 22Deck 12 - Oceanview Cafe - Pantry

    The undercounter dishwash machine was out of order for at least one month.

  • Item 22Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe

    The fan coil inside the blower compartment of the conveyor dishwash machine was heavily soiled with dust.

  • Item 22Deck 4 - Starboard Dishwash

    The blower fan grill inside the blower compartment of the conveyor dishwash machine was heavily soiled with dust. The soiled fan grill was above the exit path of the already cleaned and sanitized wares.

  • Item 22Deck 4 - Potwash

    Excessive pots, pans, and cooking utensils were staged along the soiled storage area. Two deckstands and soiled trolleys were staged in this area to store the soiled equipment. Only two crew members were working at this station. The flight-type potwash machine was operable but was not in use.

  • Item 26Deck 4 - Port Beverage Station

    The cream reservoir inside the counter-mounted coffee machine refrigerator was soiled with milk residue from the previous service period.

  • Item 26Deck 4 - Port side Water filling Station Storage

    Apparent mold growth and old food residue were observed on the food-contact surfaces of a previously cleaned panini press and clamshell waffle maker.

  • Item 26Deck 4 - Bakery

    Brown debris was inside the end of the water filling hose for the deck mixer.

  • Item 26Deck 5 - Murano

    Twenty (20) previously cleaned and sanitized loose tea pots with metal strainers were found stored closed on the clean storage shelf with significant water remaining inside. Some of these tea pots were also soiled with food residue on the inside.

  • Item 27Deck 5 - Murano

    Five (5) previously cleaned and sanitized bowls were soiled on the outside with old food residue.

  • Item 27Deck 12 - Oceanview Cafe - Hot Galley

    Adhesive residue soiled the tilting kettle's electrical panel.

  • Item 27Deck 12 - Oceanview Cafe - Pantry

    Water dripped down the left side of the ice machine bin and collected on the deck.

  • Item 27Deck 5 - Michael's Club

    The outside lower edge of the beverage refrigerator was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.

  • Item 28Deck 5 - Murano

    Twenty (20) previously cleaned and sanitized loose tea pots with metal strainers were found stored closed on the clean storage shelf with significant water remaining inside. Some of these tea pots were also soiled with food residue on the inside.

  • Item 32Deck 5 - Blu

    A piece of tortilla was in the handwashing station waste receptacle. The area was not in operation during the inspection.

  • Item 33Deck 3 - Hot Galley

    A heavy amount of condensate was on the deckhead in front of the in-use combination oven #2.

  • Item 33Deck 12 - Oceanview Cafe - Pantry

    Water pooled on the deck to the left of the ice machine.

  • Item 33Deck 2 - Crew Galley

    Liquid was leaking from the underside of the left soup kettle and onto the deck.

  • Item 33Deck 12 - Oceanview Cafe - Hot Galley

    Water droplets were present between the Plexiglas and the bulkhead notice board. Upon removal, the double-sided adhesive on the back of the Plexiglas was found to be peeling.

  • Item 33Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe

    Condensate dripped from the deckhead in front of the handwashing station at the dishwash soiled drop-off area.

  • Item 33Deck 4 - Hot Galley

    Deck grouting was missing or recessed throughout this section of the galley.

  • Item 33Deck 4 - Bakery

    Unused cable mounts were attached to the bulkhead above the work counter.

  • Item 34Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe

    The handwashing station bucket fill tap at the soiled side of the conveyor dishwash machine was leaking.

  • Item 37Deck 3 - Luminae

    The area was in use and operating at a high temperature, with visible steam escaping from the central deckhead exhaust.

  • Item 37Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe

    Condensate dripped from the deckhead in front of the handwashing station at the soiled dishwash drop-off area.

  • Item 37Deck 3 - Hot Galley

    A heavy amount of condensate was on the deckhead in front of the in-use combination oven #2.

  • Item 38Deck 12 - Oceanview Cafe - Pantry

    The undercounter plate heater had not been used for several years.

  • Item 39Deck 4 - Appetizer Preparation

    One fruit fly was near the preparation table.

Buffets5 findings

  • Item 19Deck 2 - Mess #2

    The lid to a covered bin of ice cream cones out for self-service was not self closing, nor was it under a sneeze guard. Additionally, a serving utensil was provided, however, it was placed on the top surface of the covered bin and not protected. The bin and utensil were relocated under the adjacent sneeze shield.

  • Item 21Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe - Starboard Beverage Station

    Silicone was missing along the rim of the counter-recessed waste receptacle.

  • Item 21Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe

    The ship recently installed four new waiter stations. No coving was installed to reduce the 90 degree angles at the countertop/bulkhead junctures and inside the drawers.

  • Item 27Deck 14 - Oceanview Cafe - Starboard Beverage Station

    The rim of the counter-recessed waste receptacle was soiled with more than a day's worth of accumulation.

  • Item 30Deck 2 - Mess #1

    The soap dispenser at this station did not readily dispense when pressed multiple times. Staff later stated there was a bubble in the line causing it to not operate correctly.

Other areas5 findings

  • Item 19Deck 10 - Bridge

    The drain line of the right espresso machine had a direct connection to the ship's waste system.

  • Item 20Deck 10 - Bridge

    The left espresso machine had a difficult-to-clean slotted fastener in the group head.

  • Item 21Deck 10 - Bridge

    The splash zone of the right espresso machine was heavily corroded with difficult-to-clean features. The machine was removed.

  • Item 27Deck 10 - Bridge

    The group head of the previously cleaned and not in-use right espresso machine was heavily soiled with coffee debris. The machine was removed.

  • Item 38Deck 2 - Engine Control Room

    The espresso machine was not in use, and it was unnecessary to the operation.

Pantries4 findings

  • Item 12Deck 10 - Pantry

    After washing his hands, a crew member blew into disposable gloves before donning them to open the ice machine.

  • Item 13Deck 14 - Mast Grill

    The crew member responsible for measuring temperatures of cooked hamburgers was not equipped with sanitizing wipes for their thermometer. When the inspector asked where the sanitizing wipes were located, the crew member went inside the galley and returned with a small hotel pan of wipes covered in plastic wrap. The inspection team returned to the area about 10 minutes later and the same crew member was, once again, not equipped with sanitizing wipes, nor were any available in the front grill area.

  • Item 33Deck 14 - Pool Bar

    The lock panel was loose on the door from the outside into the pantry.

  • Item 40Deck 14 - Mast Grill

    The door leading from the exterior into the pantry was propped open, creating a potential entry point for pests from the open deck into the food area.

Food storage (provisions)3 findings

  • Item 19Cold Cut - Cheese Room

    Water dripped from the deckhead onto the top of a cardboard box containing cheese in the center of the room. Staff relocated the box. Water did not penetrate the box.

  • Item 33Cold Cut - Cheese Room

    Water dripped from the deckhead onto the top of a cardboard box containing cheese in the center of the room. Staff relocated the box. Water did not penetrate the box.

  • Item 39Dairy Room

    One fruit fly was near the entrance to this room.

Bars1 finding

  • Item 21Deck 5 - Cafe al Bacio

    The countertop below the left espresso machine had a large crack starting between the two machines. The countertop in front of the right espresso machine was rough, grooved, and was difficult to clean.

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