Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Disney Dream.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
Independent site, not the CDC
Disney Cruise LineInspected May 2, 2026
100out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Disney Dream scored 100 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on May 2, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
+1 vs previous inspection (99, Jan 23, 2026)
97.8average of the last 5 inspections
94lowest score (November 2015)
23inspections since 2011
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Disney Dream
Every CDC inspection score on record for Disney Dream: 23 inspections from February 27, 2011 to May 2, 2026, 15 perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.
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).
May 2, 2026
100Passed
36 findings · 0 points deducted
No points deducted.
All 36 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)12 findings
Item 12Deck 3 - Animator's Palate Service Line
During breakfast service, waiters grabbed plates with their fingers touching the center of the plates that were plated with food. Fingers were not observed contacting food during this practice. At the fruit station, a waiter's knuckles and back of fingers contacted cut fruit in a bowl. Staff intervened and corrected the crew member.
Item 12Deck 3 - Royal Court Ice Machine
A crew member opening the ice machine for inspection, contacted ice with his bare hands when removing the internal ice bin metal deflector panel. Staff intervened and told the crew member that they need to be wearing gloves when their hands may contact ice. The ice bin was emptied, drained, and sanitized.
Item 21Deck 3 - Royal Court Beverage Station
Two ambient thermometers inside the bulk milk refrigerator were measuring 55°F; however, the milk was measured at 40°F. Staff planned to replace the thermometers.
Item 26Deck 3 - Royal Court Ice Machine
Pink colored residue was on the upper wall of the interior ice bin under the plastic water basin. This was immediately cleaned and sanitized.
Item 33Deck 11 - Cabanas
The deck grout was in disrepair around the scupper drain behind the combination ovens.
Item 33Deck 3 - Royal Court Starboard Dishwash
Steam escaped from the soiled end of the flight type dishwash machine and was condensing as water droplets on the dishwash exhaust vent above, as well as the adjacent cold air supply. The droplets of water were dripping onto the staff members pre rinsing dishes, onto the deck, and the soiled side of the machine.
Item 33Deck 2 - Dishwash
Steam from the soiled entrance of the flight-type dishwash machine condensed as water droplets on the deckhead exhaust vent and on two adjacent cold air supply covers. No dripping was observed.
Item 37Deck 3 - Royal Court Starboard Dishwash
Steam escaped from the soiled end of the flight type dishwash machine and was condensing as water droplets on the dishwash exhaust vent above, as well as the adjacent cold air supply. The droplets of water were dripping onto the staff members pre rinsing dishes, onto the deck, and the soiled side of the machine.
Item 37Deck 2 - Dishwash
Steam from the soiled entrance of the flight-type dishwash machine condensed as water droplets on the deckhead exhaust vent and on two adjacent cold air supply covers. No dripping was observed.
Item 39Deck 3 - Royal Court Starboard Beverage
Two fruit flies were inside the soda carbonator cabinet.
Item 39Deck 3 - Soup/Sauce Station
One house fly was in this area and flying around open in-use soup kettles and braising pans.
Item 39Deck 2 - Pastry
One fruit fly was behind the deck ovens.
Buffets8 findings
Item 08Deck 11 - Cabanas - Port Side Beverage Station
The backflow prevention device to the juice machine was continuously leaking causing water to pool inside of the technical compartment.
Item 17Deck 12 - Concierge Lounge
Two counter mounted coffee machines listed on the time control plan were not physically labeled as time control on the exterior surface of the compartment. This was corrected immediately.
Item 19Deck 2 - Crew Mess
Two serving tongs were stored unprotected from potential contamination at the self-service bread toaster station.
Item 21Deck 11 - Cabanas - Starboard Side Serving Line
The sealant along a hot plate facing the crew side of the serving line was in disrepair. This was corrected immediately.
Item 21Deck 11 - Cabanas - Port Side Fruit & Salad Station
The sealant along the cold well station facing the crew side of the serving line was in disrepair. This was corrected immediately.
Item 27Deck 11 - Cabanas - Port Side Beverage Station
Water pooled inside the technical compartment from the juice machine's backflow prevention device.
Item 27Deck 11 - Cabanas - Port Side Beverage Station
Water accumulated inside the technical compartment beneath the soda dispensing machine.
Item 39Deck 11 - Cabanas - Port Side Beverage Station
Two flies were inside the juice machine’s technical compartment.
Pantries4 findings
Item 082 - Forward
The atmospheric vacuum breaker installed on the threaded bucket fill tap below the handwashing sink was in disrepair, with components of the top hood missing. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 24Deck 12 - Concierge Lounge
The chlorine solution in the sanitizing bucket measured 25 ppm. This was corrected immediately.
Item 26Deck 13 - Currents Bar
Two evaporator deflector panels were soiled with a black residue on the food contact surface. Corrective actions began immediately.
Item 39Deck 3 - Main Galley - Animator's Wine Pantry
Two fruit flies were inside the liquor cabinet. The area was not in operation.
Bars3 findings
Item 20Deck 4 - Vista Cafe
The coffee image printer was not constructed for easy cleaning. The printing area is open to a technical space that has circuit boards, wires, and projections that are difficult to clean. Dried coffee splash was on one of the moving metal arms inside this location.
Item 26Deck 4 - Vista Cafe
Dried coffee splash soiled one of the moving metal arms inside the difficult-to-clean technical space for the coffee image printer.
Item 33Deck 13 - Currents Bar
The open bottle shelving over the back bar counter did not having coving throughout.
Medical center3 findings
Item 02Public Vomiting Incident (PVI) Response
Housekeeping crew identified five public vomiting incidents from 21 April 2026 until 30 April 2026; however, there was no documentation to identify that medical evaluated these incidents to determine if they were reportable cases or not. Housekeeping crew identified each incident and traced each incident back to a passenger; however, medical crew documented they were unable to contact these individuals to conduct the required evaluation. Records identified the General Services Manager contacted each case and recorded details; however, medical center recorded they were unable to make contact for determination.
Item 11Symptomatic Food Handler Isolation
A food handler reported acute gastroenteritis (AGE) symptom onset at 0400 on 23 April 2026, but did not report to the medical center to begin isolation until 1515 on 23 April 2026. The 72 hour food and beverage questionnaire identified this symptomatic food handler ate at the crew mess following symptom onset at 0820. This crew member received disciplinary action.
Item 44Public Vomiting Incident (PVI) Response
Housekeeping crew identified five public vomiting incidents from 21 April 2026 until 30 April 2026; however, there was no documentation to identify that medical evaluated these incidents to determine if they were reportable cases or not. Housekeeping crew identified each incident and traced each incident back to a passenger and the General Services Manager contacted each case and recorded details; however, medical crew documented they were unable to contact these individuals to conduct the required evaluation.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas2 findings
Item 10Deck 12 - Heated Jetted Tubs
The Walt Disney Suite and Roy Disney Suite’s heated jetted tubs are operated with continuous monitoring, halogenation, and pH control; however, there is not active skimming of the water in the tub.
Item 10Deck 12 - Heated Jetted Tubs
Crew operated two private heated jetted tubs on deck 12 without an approved variance or documentation of daily hyperchlorination and draining. Crew identified they are finalizing submission of a variance.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 33Deck Grout
The deck tile grout was missing or recessed in multiple areas of the main galleys and crew galley. Food debris and standing water had accumulated in several of the recessed areas.
Housekeeping1 finding
Item 41Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP)
Crew used a new chlorine based disinfectant generated from salt to disinfect surfaces during normal operations and during elevated acute gastroenteritis levels; however, the OPRP did not identify the required contact times and concentrations during elevations.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 07Distribution System Disinfection Record
The disinfection record for the replaced backflow prevention device for the deck 2 main galley oven documented the use of 200 mg/L (PPM) chlorine solution from 1004 until 1205 for disinfection.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 19Deck A - Ice Cream Freezer
Approximately 10 different bulk containers of ice cream were stored directly on the deck in this room.
January 23, 2026
99Passed
28 findings · 1 point deducted
Points deducted (100 − 1 = 99):
−1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Show all 28 findings
All 28 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.
Bars6 findings
Item 21Deck 4 - Evolution
Silicone receded from the beer tap's base, creating an open seam within the countertop.
Item 21Deck 13 - Waves Bar
Silicone peeled away from the corners of the bottle display shelf, leaving 90° angles that were difficult to clean.
Item 21Deck 4 - Vista Cafe
The counter-mounted coffee machine's mounting plates did not contain fasteners, leaving difficult-to-clean penetrations. No sealant was used to seal the legs to the counter, creating a seam where coffee grounds accumulated. Additionally, unnecessary silicone was on the countertop where the machine had previously been mounted.
Item 27Deck 4 - 687 Pub
The counter beneath the alcohol shelf's roller door was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.
Item 27Deck 4 - Vista Cafe
Coffee grounds accumulated in the counter-mounted coffee machine's mounting plates and in seams between the legs and countertop.
Item 33Deck 4 - Evolution
The step inside the bar's working area had a gap between its front edge and its deck tiles.
Galleys (kitchens)11 findings
Item 08Deck 2 - Enchanted Garden
Water dripped steadily from the backflow prevention device on combination oven #15816.
Item 08Deck 3 - Animator's Palate Beverage Station
The backflow prevention device's atmospheric vents were blocked on the countertop coffee/hot tea dispenser.
Item 19Deck 2 - Enchanted Garden - Bain-Marie Hot Line
A food worker did not change gloves as required while preparing waffles. The worker, wearing gloves, transported cooked waffles to the hot line then left the area to retrieve new waffle batter from a reach-in refrigerator that other workers also touched. After obtaining the batter, the worker poured it into the waffle iron and used the same gloved hand to remove the cooked waffle and place it into a pan for service. At no point did the worker change gloves, wash hands, or use utensils to handle the food, creating a potential cross-contamination hazard. The affected waffles were discarded.
Item 19Deck 2 - Enchanted Garden - Bain-Marie Hot Line
A serving utensil's handle was resting inside a pan of salsa. The pan of salsa was removed and discarded.
Item 20Deck 2 & 3 - Ice Machines
In the following locations, each ice machine's three plastic evaporator housings were cracked in multiple areas where screws attached the housing to the evaporator unit: Deck 2 - Enchanted Garden - Dry Food Storage Area Deck 2 - Enchanted Garden - Bain Marie Hot Galley Deck 3 - Animator's Palate Galley
Item 21Deck 2 - Enchanted Garden Pastry Area
The pastry transportation cart was in disrepair. The door was dented preventing the door from properly closing. Additionally, the door latch could not keep the door closed. The transportation cart was taken out of service immediately.
The chilled water line's insulation was in disrepair causing an excessive amount of water to pool in technical space #15933 above the reach-in refrigerator.
Item 27Deck 2 - Enchanted Garden - Bain-Marie Hot Line
Condensate collected on the stainless steel backsplash of the hot line. No food was impacted.
The dry food storage cabinet's top was excessivley soiled with an oily residue.
Item 37Deck 2 - Enchanted Garden - Bain-Marie Hot Line
Condensate collected on the stainless steel backsplash of the hot line. No food was impacted.
Buffets4 findings
Item 19Deck 11 - 24-hour Portside Beverage Station
Ice was contaminated with a metal part that had broken off from the ice machine’s interior frame.
Item 20Deck 11 - 24-hour Portside Beverage Station
Inside the in-counter ice machine, a metal part from the interior frame of the icebox had broken off and fallen into the ice.
Item 21Deck 2 - Enchanted Garden
The manufacturer label was dislodged from heat lamp frame #16251 making the area difficult to clean.
Item 21Deck 11 - Cabanas Starboard Aft Beverage Station
Excessive silicone was applied to the countertop, making it difficult to clean.
Pantries2 findings
Item 225 & 6 - Forward Pantries
The lower final sanitizing spray arm was installed upside down in both undercounter dishwash machines. The deck 5 dishwash machine was in active use.
Item 26Deck 4 - Vista Cafe
The interior of one previously cleaned and sanitized cream carafe was soiled with food residue.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 39Integrated Pest Management
Flies were in the following food areas: Deck 4 Skyline Lounge - One fruit fly above the bar counter Deck 11 Eye Scream - One fruit fly next to the ice cream machines Deck 2 Enchanted Garden - One house fly around the buffet
Drinking water1 finding
Item 08Deck 1 - Chemical Locker
Water slowly leaked from the backflow prevention device's atmospheric vents on the chemical station when the water was engaged.
Food preparation rooms1 finding
Item 22Deck 1 - Meat/Fish Preparation
The bucket of sanitizing solution was cloudy.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 19Deck 1 - Fish Freezer
A box containing individually wrapped kosher meals was damaged with the top of the box unable to close correctly. One meal container's lid and the plastic coating encasing the container were damaged, exposing the meal to contamination. This individual meal was discarded.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Deck 12 - Heated Jetted Tubs - Roy & Walt Suites
These facilities are operated with continuous monitoring, halogenation, and pH control; however, there is no active skimming of the water in the tub.
All 26 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)16 findings
Item 16Deck 11 - Ramones Cantina
A tray of cooked hamburgers and a pan of cooked rice under the center counter heating unit were not labeled with 4-hour discard labels. The outlet is open for more than 4-hours, and according to the posted time control plan, individual trays are to be labeled with a 4-hour discard label. Additionally, trays containing bowls of pre-made salads and sandwiches inside the undercounter time control refrigerator for this station were not labeled with 4-hour discard labels. This area is also open more than 4-hours. These deficiencies were corrected.
Item 21Deck 3 - Hot Galley
The grease chute's protective cover was missing, creating a hard-to-clean surface, on the flat-top grill near the entrance to the potwash.
Item 22Deck 11 - Cabanas Dishwash
A stack of blue glasswashing racks were stored on the deck at the soiled end of the flight type dishwash machine.
Item 26Deck 2 - Office Mess Beverage Station
Old milk residue was on the food splash area above the coffee dispenser. This was cleaned immediately.
Item 27Deck 11 - Cabanas Dishwash
Condensate collected on the deckhead at the soiled end of the flight type dishwash machine and dripped onto the soiled end of the machine and the conveyor track below. Additionally, condensate collected around the cold air supply vent at the soiled end between the flight-type dishwash and the glasswash machine. Dripping condensate landed on the deck and on staged soiled items below this vent.
Item 27Deck 11 - Cabanas Dishwash
The bottom corners and surfaces of two portable plate trolleys were soiled with a greasy residue and old food debris. Previously cleaned and sanitized plates were stored in these trolleys. The plates were sent to be re-sanitized.
Item 28Deck 11 - Cabanas Dishwash
The bottom corners and surfaces of two portable plate trolleys were soiled with a greasy residue and old food debris. Previously cleaned and sanitized plates were stored in these trolleys. The plates were sent to be re-sanitized.
Item 33Deck 3 - Animator's Walk-in Refrigerator
A gap was on the lower part of the corner profile strip of the bulkhead.
Item 33Deck 3 - Hot Galley
Minor pitting was throughout the deck tile grouting.
Item 33Deck 2
The deck grouting was in disrepair near the entrance to the galley.
Item 33Deck 11 - Cabanas Dishwash
A stack of blue glasswashing racks were stored on the deck at the soiled end of the flight type dishwash machine.
Item 33Deck 11 - Cabanas Dishwash
Condensate collected on the deckhead at the soiled end of the flight type dishwash machine and dripped onto the soiled end of the machine and the conveyor track below. Additionally, condensate collected around the cold air supply vent at the soiled end between the flight-type dishwash and the glasswash machine. Dripping condensate landed on the deck and on staged soiled items below this vent.
Item 36Deck 11 - Cabanas Dishwash
The light intensity at the soiled entrance of the flight-type dishwash was less than 220 lux.
Item 36Deck 11 - Sweet & Treats
The light intensity along the back counter to the right of the right counter-mounted ice cream machine and above the undercounter dishwash machine could not reach 220 lux. During the inspection, ice cream parts for the machine were staged at this location.
Item 37Deck 11 - Cabanas Dishwash
Condensate collected on the deckhead at the soiled end of the flight type dishwash machine and dripped onto the soiled end of the machine and the conveyor track below. Additionally, condensate collected around the cold air supply vent at the soiled end between the flight-type dishwash and the glasswash machine. Dripping condensate landed on the deck and on staged soiled items below this vent.
Item 39Deck 2 - Beverage Station
Two small flies were inside the technical space below the ice cream machine.
Buffets4 findings
Item 16Deck 11 - Eye Scream
Temperature controlled for safety (TCS) ice cream mix inside the hoppers of 6 ice cream machines were measured at temperatures that ranged between 48-50°F with crew and the inspector's tip sensitive thermometers. The ice cream was on temperature control. Each of the ice cream machines had two hoppers each. It was determined the ice cream machines were not powered on after the ice cream mix was emptied into the hoppers earlier in the day. The ice cream mix was discarded and the units were cleaned and sanitized.
Item 19Deck 11 - Cabanas - Port Soup Station
The lower edge of the glass sneeze shield did not have an edge guard to prevent accidental chipping. This was corrected during the inspection.
Item 21Deck 11 - Cabanas - Service Counters
Open seams were present at countertop junctures along the working sides, countertop to bulkhead junctures, and beverage station backsplash to coving junctures. Food soil of more than a day's accumulation was in some of the open seams identified throughout many buffet outlets. Additionally, silicone installed around the perimeters of cold and hot wells and cook tops was peeling in multiple locations.
Item 27Deck 11 - Cabanas - Service Counters
Open seams were present at countertop junctures along the working sides, countertop to bulkhead junctures, and beverage station backsplash to coving junctures. Food soil of more than a day's accumulation was in some of the open seams identified throughout many of the buffet outlets.
The inside of four pitchers had old juice residue. This was corrected immediately.
Item 28Deck 12 - Palo - Starboard Forward Waiter Station
Miscellaneous food equipment and linens were stored inside compartments at this station alongside non-food equipment to include a vacuum cleaner, paging equipment, and a black trash bag containing caster wheels.
Item 28Deck 3 - Royal Palace Waiter Station (23, 24, 25, 26)
The inside of four pitchers had old juice residue and were stored alongside clean pitcher. This was corrected immediately.
Other areas2 findings
Item 19Deck 12 - Concierge Lounge
Two small metal bowls with sugar cubes at each of the two self-service beverage stations did not have self-closing lids. Additionally, the tongs for the service of the sugar were not protected.
Item 28Deck 12 - Concierge Lounge
Standing water was inside the blender at the bar. The outlet was not in operation at the time of the observation.
Medical center1 finding
Item 11Crew Isolation
A food employee had an onset of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) symptoms on 20 July 2025 at 1700 and reported to medical on 21 July at 1650. According to their timecard, they worked on 20 July from 1709 - 2239 and on 21 July from 0707 - 1025 and 1216 - 1403. They had a cabin mate. A food employee had an onset of AGE symptoms on 30 June at 0100 and reported to medical that day at 1130. According to their timecard, they worked from 0700 - 1130. They had two cabin mates. According to their Food Traceback for Food Handler's with AGE form, they were preparing provolone cheese during work hours. The form stated 'standard action plan was then implemented' and not the actual disposition of the food.
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