Royal Caribbean International · CDC inspection record
Enchantment of the Seas CDC inspection score
Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Enchantment of the Seas.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Royal Caribbean InternationalInspected January 26, 2026
100out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Enchantment of the Seas scored 100 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on January 26, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
+5 vs previous inspection (95, Jun 18, 2025)
96.8average of the last 5 inspections
86lowest score (August 2013)
48inspections since 1997
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Enchantment of the Seas
Every CDC inspection score on record for Enchantment of the Seas: 48 inspections from October 23, 1997 to January 26, 2026, 3 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).
January 26, 2026
100Passed
7 findings · 0 points deducted
No points deducted.
All 7 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 9 - Windjammer Main Island
The sealant around the hot plates was missing or in disrepair.
Item 29Deck 9 - Windjammer Omelet Station
Ice was discarded in the basin of the handwashing sink. This was corrected immediately.
Item 36Deck 2 - Staff Mess
The light intensity was less than 110 lux around the right side of the microwave oven. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Galleys (kitchens)2 findings
Item 33Deck 9 - Windjammer Dishwash
The exhaust vent above the clean side of the hood-type glasswash was not flush against the deckhead, creating a difficult-to-clean gap. The crew began corrective action during the inspection.
Item 33Deck 4 - Walk-In Freezer 46-19
Ice accumulated in the bottom of the deckhead light fixture cover. This was corrected immediately.
Pantries1 finding
Item 39Ice Station 2.2
One small fly was flying near the ice machine.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 33Deck 0 - Frozen Mix 1
A gap was around the profile strip of the deckhead hatch.
All 20 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.
Buffets7 findings
Item 13Deck 9- Windjammer
Throughout the Windjammer, many potentially hazardous food (PHF) items on time control were not labeled with the required set up and discard times. According to the posted time control plan, the Windjammer was open from 1100-1530. The following PHF items were observed without time control labels: - Portside cold line undercounter refrigerator: one pan of sliced deli meat and one pan of sliced cheese - Portside hot service counter: one pan of hot dogs - Portside hot line undercounter warmer: two pans of macaroni and cheese, two pans of bread pudding, and one pan of hot dogs - Starboard Soup Station: one chicken noodle soup and one container of creamy potato and leek soup All PHF items were labeled with set up and discard times.
Item 16Deck 9- Windjammer
Throughout the Windjammer, many potentially hazardous food (PHF) items on time control were not labeled with the required set up and discard times. According to the posted time control plan, the Windjammer was open from 1100-1530. The following PHF items were observed without time control labels: - Portside cold line undercounter refrigerator: one pan of sliced deli meat and one pan of sliced cheese - Portside hot service counter: one pan of hot dogs - Portside hot line undercounter warmer: two pans of macaroni and cheese, two pans of bread pudding, and one pan of hot dogs - Starboard Soup Station: one chicken noodle soup and one container of creamy potato and leek soup All PHF items were labeled with set up and discard times.
Item 20Deck 2- Cold Line
The food-contact surface of a pair of red tongs was rough and difficult to clean. The tongs were discarded.
Item 21Deck 9- Windjammer Portside Bread Station
The gasket on undercounter refrigerator 4811.092.015 was stained with black and pink debris. The debris did not wipe off with an alcohol swab, and staff stated replacement gaskets were already onboard.
Item 22Deck 9- Windjammer Potwash
The digital wash and rinse temperature gauges were unreadable. A crew member said there was a loose wire, and the display was fixed.
Item 26Deck 2- Cold Line
Dried food debris was on the food-contact surface of a previously cleaned pair of red tongs.
Item 39Deck 9- Windjammer Portside Bread Station
One house fly was in the area.
Food preparation rooms4 findings
Item 13Deck 1- Fish Box
The 'seared basa' stored in a rolling cart in the walk-in cooler was not labeled properly. Cooling logs provided by the crew indicated the basa was seared and not fully cooked. The trays of basa were not properly labeled as not fully cooked.
Item 16Deck 1- Fish Box
The 'seared basa' stored in a rolling cart in the walk-in cooler was not labeled properly. Cooling logs provided by the crew indicated the basa was seared and not fully cooked. The trays of basa were not properly labeled as not fully cooked.
Item 20Deck 1- Potato Peeler
The cover of the in-use potato peeler was cracked, making it difficult to clean. The cover was replaced.
Item 29Deck 1- Fish Box
There was no handwashing sink located in the fish box, where crew confirmed food preparation occurs. A handwash sink was located right outside the door to the fish box, but crew must touch the door handle to open the door to access the handwashing sink.
The gaskets on undercounter refrigerators 4811.056.052, 4811.056.060, and 4811.056.033 were stained with black and pink debris. The debris did not wipe off with an alcohol swab, and staff stated replacement gaskets were already onboard.
Item 34Deck 4- Soup Station
The bain marie's faucet continuously dripped. The faucet was fixed before the end of the inspection.
Item 39Deck 5- Buffet Pantry
One fruit fly was near undercounter refrigerator 4811.056.052.
Item 39Deck 2- Crew Potwash
One house fly was in this area.
Bars2 findings
Item 19Deck 9- Pool Bar
Two bottles of liquor were stored in the speed rack directly below the handwashing sink. When reaching for the papertowels, water could drip onto the bottles.
Item 33Deck 6- R Bar
Dust collected on the gold decorations on the back bulkhead behind the bar.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 33Deck Grouting
The deck grouting was recessed and in disrepair in the following areas: - Deck 4 Main Galley: Soup Station - Deck 2 Crew Galley: Hot Galley - Deck 9 Windjammer Galley: Hot Galley
Pantries1 finding
Item 39Deck 9- Pool Bar
One house fly was near the entrance.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Deck 9 - Main Pool Safety Sign
The posted bather load of '62 persons' on the aft-facing side of the safety sign was incorrect. Crew identified the correct bather load as '50 persons' and initiated corrective action.
All 18 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.
Bars5 findings
Item 21Deck 6: R Bar
Six countertop shutter lock holes made the area difficult to clean.
Item 27Deck 9: Pool Bar
Two beer taps were leaking beer onto the counter. The bar was not in service at the time of inspection.
Item 27Deck 6: R Bar
Six countertop shutter lock holes were soiled with old food residue.
Item 33Park Cafe
A high-pressure pipe leaked from the deckhead beside the self-served beverage station. The area was not in service at the time of the inspection.
Item 34Park Cafe
A high-pressure pipe leaked from the deckhead beside the self-served beverage station. The area was not in service at the time of the inspection.
Galleys (kitchens)5 findings
Item 16Deck 6: Chop's Grill
The ambient temperature for undercounter freezer #4811.065.60036a ranged between 45°F and 55°F. Bins of uncooked/raw salmon fillets, shrimp, lobster, and 6 bags of crab were stored inside the freezer and measured 45°F. Crew stated the salmon, shrimp, and lobster were transferred to stainless steel bins the night before the inspection and placed inside the freezer. These PHF items were discarded.
Item 22Deck 9: Warewash
Two plates were lodged in the bottom of the warewash machine under the final sanitizing rinse spray arm.
Item 22Deck 9: Warewash
Four upright glasses on a tray were filled with dirty water after the wash and final sanitizing rinse cycle were completed. Glasses were not positioned in a manner on the tray to prevent them from moving during each cycle.
Item 28Mess
Three trays of clean glasses out for self-service were dripping wet inside and stored inverted on a tray that did not allow them to air dry.
Item 34Deck 6: Trolly Wash
The drain holes impeded the machine's drainpipe, which caused the discharge water to splash onto the deck.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 33Coving and Bulkheads
The coving around the bulkheads were damaged at the entrances of galleys, buffet stations, and pantries. Areas included, Windjammer buffet stations, Park Cafe, Cafe Latte-tudes, Main Galley, and Pool Bar.
Buffets6 findings
Item 20Deck 9: Starboard Sprinkles
The left ice cream dispenser nozzle was damaged, making the area difficult to clean.
Item 21Deck 9: Starboard Beverage Station
The silicone from the cable covers were detached making this area difficult to clean.
Item 21Deck 9: Soup Station
A crack on the countertop near the soup wells made the area difficult to clean.
Item 26Deck 9: Starboard Beverage Station
A dark residue accumulated in the food splash zone of the hot water dispensing machine.
Item 27Deck 9: Soup Station
Old food residue filled the cracks on the countertop near the soup wells.
Item 27Deck 9: Windjammer
Dust covered the top sneeze guards on the salad bar buffet station.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 08Engine Room
The starboard evaporator distillate line pipe striping was faded and not readable. Remediation began immediately.
To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Enchantment of the Seas 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.)
Gastrointestinal illness outbreaks
The CDC posts an outbreak when 3% or more of passengers or crew report gastrointestinal symptoms to the ship’s medical staff on a voyage, and may also post other outbreaks of public health significance (CDC outbreak list). Outbreaks posted for Enchantment of the Seas since 2023:
3/23-3/31, 2023 · cause: Norovirus · ill: 117 of 2,362 (5.0%) passengers, 20 of 917 (2.18%) crew
3/11-3/23, 2023 · cause: Norovirus · ill: 155 of 2,148 (7.22%) passengers, 10 of 880 (1.14%) crew