Discovery Princess CDC inspection score

A hose attached to the atmospheric drain of the backflow prevention device was positioned upright and unable to drain. Water poured out when it was correctly positioned.

The 7 July 2025 cooling log entry for the boiled eggs was incomplete and stated cooling started at 49.3°F.

A gyro spit of raw chicken was stored above a gyro spit of raw pork. This was corrected.

An open container of prosciutto was on top of an open package of raw bacon inside an undercounter refrigerator. Additionally, two hotel containers of raw bacon were above containers of pepperoni. This was corrected.

Food debris and labels were floating in the in-use wash compartment. The water was visibly soiled and cloudy.

Old coffee residue of more than a day's accumulation was on the nozzles and difficult to clean food splash surfaces of two counter mounted espresso machines. One machine had six slotted fasteners in the food splash area, of which, two were soiled with coffee debris.

Old food soil was on the back blade and housing of the previously cleaned and sanitized deli slicer.

A lime slice was found in a rack of previously cleaned and sanitized bar glasses. The lime was removed and the rack was sent back through the dishwasher.

The crew toilet was clogged and not functioning. This was corrected.

Condensate was actively dripping from the deckhead exhaust grate above the clean exit of the in-use rack-type dishwash machine and landing on the machine's top surface. No dripping condensate impacted clean items coming out of the machine.

The deck drain for the crew water fountain and backflow drain line for the hood cleaning system was clogged and cloudy standing water was inside the raised drain basin.

Condensate was actively dripping from the deckhead exhaust grate above the clean exit of the in-use rack-type dishwash machine and landing on the machine's top surface. No dripping condensate impacted clean items coming out of the machine.

The rear door, open to the outside of the ship, was left cracked open. This was corrected.

A crew member was observed eating a piece of bread on the worker side of the buffet line while unloading a tray of rolls. After consuming the bread, the crew member continued unloading the tray and did not wash their hands or change their gloves. The tray of bread was discarded, the crew member washed their hands and donned new gloves, and the entire department was retrained.

Several of the consumer advisory black placards at self-service stations were faded and difficult to read. These were replaced.

An ice bucket out for passenger self-service did not have a self-closing lid nor was the ice bucket under a sneeze shield or protected by other means.

A self-service spatula for fresh eggs was positioned outside the sneeze shield and unprotected from potential contamination. This was corrected.

A self-service utensil was not adequately positioned under the sneeze shield. This was corrected.

One fruit fly landed on a pastry out for passenger self-service.

One espresso machine had six slotted fasteners around the dispensing nozzle, of which, two were soiled with coffee debris.

Single-service paper coffee cup lids were upright at the passenger order station and not protected. This was corrected.

Dried food debris was on the deckhead in this area.

Old sticky food soil was on the bulkhead at the starboard entrance to the working area. Additionally, apparent old food soil was in the scupper drain at this entrance. Two fruit flies were observed in this area.

Light intensity at the worker side back buffet counter could not reach 220 lux. Dried food debris was on the deckhead in this area.

Two counter-mounted juice machines were no longer in use at the back service counter. Dried sticky residue was on the underside housing of each.

Fruit flies were observed in the following areas: -Deck 16- World Fresh Market: 1 in pastry cafe, 4 in pastry service lines, 2 in starboard beverage pantry (tech compartment), -Deck 7 - Princess Live: 1 in bar pantry, -Deck 5- Grade Manger: 1 above the center preparation counter.

Crew were unable to identify where fish caught as part of the Cook My Catch variance were stored onboard. There was no designed area clear separate from other food or clearly labeled. Records showed Cook My Catch had occurred onboard since May 3, 2025. A sign was created prior to the end of the inspection and a location was designated.

Dust and dried food debris accumulated on the deck in the back left corner.

Bar service utensils were staged on the back bar counter unprotected from possible contamination. The bar was not in operation.

Old food soil and sticky residue was on the deck underneath deck stands and a trolley. The small size of this pantry made cleaning difficult. One fruit fly was observed in this room.

There was no date of preparation or date of discard label affixed to the container of ready-to-eat shrimp stored inside reach-in refrigeration unit # JC/110703. Crew initiated corrective action.

The two milk-dispensing units for the counter-mounted coffee machines were physically labeled as time control units; however, the time-control plan only identified the milk-dispensing unit for the espresso machine as on time control. Crew initiated corrective action.

Difficult-to-clean stringy metal wire fragments were present on the right internal surface of the counter-mounted oven. Crew initiated corrective action.

Eight, large white plates were stacked in the aft food preparation area with beige food residue affixed to the surfaces. Beige residue accumulated on an alcohol wipe when rubbed over these soiled surfaces. Crew initiated corrective action.

Internal, food-splash zone surfaces of the recently cleaned and sanitized counter-mounted oven were soiled with greater than a day's accumulation of gray residue. Additionally, stringy metal wire fragments were present on the right internal surface of the oven. Crew initiated corrective action.

Seven plates with visibly wet food-contact surfaces were stacked inside the mobile plate warmer. Water dripped from the plate surfaces when removed from the stack. Crew initiated corrective action.

Water accumulated on the deck underneath a steady stream of liquid dripping from the bottom of the final rinse compartment for the rack-type warewashing machine.

The light intensity at the far end of the pantry preparation counter measured less than 220 lux. The bulbs inside the fixture were burnt out.

The deckhead mounted exhaust duct over the dirty end of the rack type warewashing machine was unable to extract steam effectively. This allowed steam from the dirty end of the warewashing machine to condense on equipment surfaces. Crew initiated corrective action.

Discarded food, bottles, utensils, and dishes from room service were stored directly on the deck, because the storage racks for soiled items were full.

Discarded food, bottles, utensils, and dishes from room service were stored directly on the deck, because the storage racks for soiled items were full.

Several bananas in a plastic bin were rotten through the skin. This bin was stored in the compartment beneath the counter-mounted toasters.

The caulking between the counter and the bulkhead was peeling and in disrepair. A slimy residue accumulated inside recessed areas. Crew initiated corrective action.

Greater than a day's accumulation of dust soiled the tops of three decorative boxes stored on the buffet line. Crew initiated corrective action.

Slimy residue accumulated inside recessed areas of peeling caulking between the counter and the bulkhead. Crew initiated corrective action.

Required documentation for passenger participation in the Junior Chef @ Sea activity was incomplete for the event held on 2 February 2025. The log identified 17 passengers participated in the activity; however, there were only 13 health and safety agreements signed by the guests. The signed health and safety agreements acknowledged procedures that must be followed including the participants did not have gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms within the last 48 hours.

Soiled water leaked from the bottom of the biodigester and pooled on the deck. The source of the leak could not be determined.

Soiled water leaked from the bottom of the biodigester and pooled on the deck. The source of the leak could not be determined.

One cutting board on the clean storage rack was heavily stained with food residue inside the knife grooves.

The chlorine sanitizing solution in both buckets measured below 50 mg/L (ppm). Crew initiated corrective action.

One cutting board on the clean storage rack was heavily stained with food residue inside the knife grooves.

For voyage #507, one passenger acute gastroenteritis (AGE) case did not have the 72-hour food history questionnaire attached to their medical record. There was no notation in the record identifying the passenger declined to complete the questionnaire.

For voyage 507, housekeeping crew noted a passenger had a diarrhea incident in cabin R606 on form PHS-2114-A5. There was no documentation (email or phone records) that the medical center was notified of this event. Consequently, the passenger was not evaluated for AGE and isolated (if necessary).

Adhesive residue accumulated on the top surface of the six white tables, creating difficult-to-clean surfaces.

Food residue accumulated on nonfood-contact surfaces of the milk dispenser nozzle holder.

Numerous insects were present throughout multiple food service areas, including: Deck 16 – Salty Dog pantry: One fruit fly flew near the middle service counter. Deck 16 – World Market lido galley scullery: One fruit fly flew around soiled cups at the sorting table. Deck 16 – World Market lido galley scullery: One fruit fly flew around the dirty end of the conveyor-type warewashing machine. Deck 5 – Crew buffet: One small fly was in the crew pizza station. Deck 5 – Main galley wine bar pantry # 56051: One small fly was inside the pantry. Deck 4 – Biodigester station # 4708: One small fly flew near the biodigester. Deck 4 – Butcher: One small fly was near the warewashing machine. Deck 4 – Vegetable preparation room: One small fly was near the salad washing equipment. Crew initiated corrective action.

Two racks of pastries were stored uncovered. These racks were stored in the corner of the walk-in near the entrance and were separated from stored boxes of frozen poultry.

The shepherd’s hook and life-saving ring for the swimming pool were fastened to the adjacent railing with rope that was knotted and not easily removable. Crew initiated corrective action.