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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

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.

7580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower19972001200520092013201720212025Oct 23, 1997: 94Feb 12, 1998: 87Oct 25, 1998: 97Jun 13, 1999: 96Jan 23, 2000: 93Jun 11, 2000: 94Dec 3, 2000: 99Jun 10, 2001: 96Dec 9, 2001: 96May 5, 2002: 92Oct 29, 2002: 92Jun 14, 2003: 95Jan 10, 2004: 99Jun 3, 2004: 97Jan 8, 2005: 96Aug 4, 2005: 94Jan 12, 2006: 97May 4, 2006: 95Nov 2, 2006: 90Apr 9, 2007: 95Oct 22, 2007: 98Apr 28, 2008: 99Oct 18, 2008: 96May 2, 2009: 97Nov 5, 2009: 95Jun 18, 2010: 95Dec 20, 2010: 98May 14, 2011: 96May 11, 2012: 96Sep 20, 2012: 97Aug 23, 2013: 86Nov 8, 2013: 94Feb 14, 2014: 99May 29, 2015: 95Aug 21, 2015: 100Jan 15, 2016: 96Aug 1, 2016: 92Oct 24, 2016: 97Jun 2, 2017: 99Mar 16, 2018: 93Jul 20, 2018: 94Jul 12, 2019: 100Feb 21, 2020: 92Apr 28, 2023: 97Feb 17, 2024: 98Nov 18, 2024: 94Jun 18, 2025: 95Jan 26, 2026: 1007580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower19972003200920152021Oct 23, 1997: 94Feb 12, 1998: 87Oct 25, 1998: 97Jun 13, 1999: 96Jan 23, 2000: 93Jun 11, 2000: 94Dec 3, 2000: 99Jun 10, 2001: 96Dec 9, 2001: 96May 5, 2002: 92Oct 29, 2002: 92Jun 14, 2003: 95Jan 10, 2004: 99Jun 3, 2004: 97Jan 8, 2005: 96Aug 4, 2005: 94Jan 12, 2006: 97May 4, 2006: 95Nov 2, 2006: 90Apr 9, 2007: 95Oct 22, 2007: 98Apr 28, 2008: 99Oct 18, 2008: 96May 2, 2009: 97Nov 5, 2009: 95Jun 18, 2010: 95Dec 20, 2010: 98May 14, 2011: 96May 11, 2012: 96Sep 20, 2012: 97Aug 23, 2013: 86Nov 8, 2013: 94Feb 14, 2014: 99May 29, 2015: 95Aug 21, 2015: 100Jan 15, 2016: 96Aug 1, 2016: 92Oct 24, 2016: 97Jun 2, 2017: 99Mar 16, 2018: 93Jul 20, 2018: 94Jul 12, 2019: 100Feb 21, 2020: 92Apr 28, 2023: 97Feb 17, 2024: 98Nov 18, 2024: 94Jun 18, 2025: 95Jan 26, 2026: 100

All scores

Show all 48 inspections
Inspection dateResultReportScore
January 26, 2026Passedfindings below100
June 18, 2025Passedfindings below95
November 18, 2024Passedfindings below94
February 17, 2024Passed98
April 28, 2023Passed97
February 21, 2020Passed92
July 12, 2019Passed100
July 20, 2018Passed94
March 16, 2018Passed93
June 2, 2017Passed99
October 24, 2016Passed97
August 1, 2016Passed92
January 15, 2016Passed96
August 21, 2015Passed100
May 29, 2015Passed95
February 14, 2014Passed99
November 8, 2013Passed94
August 23, 2013Passed86
September 20, 2012Passed97
May 11, 2012Passed96
May 14, 2011Passed96
December 20, 2010Passed98
June 18, 2010Passed95
November 5, 2009Passed95
May 2, 2009Passed97
October 18, 2008Passed96
April 28, 2008Passed99
October 22, 2007Passed98
April 9, 2007Passed95
November 2, 2006Passed90
May 4, 2006Passed95
January 12, 2006Passed97
August 4, 2005Passed94
January 8, 2005Passed96
June 3, 2004Passed97
January 10, 2004Passed99
June 14, 2003Passed95
October 29, 2002Passed92
May 5, 2002Passed92
December 9, 2001Passed96
June 10, 2001Passed96
December 3, 2000Passed99
June 11, 2000Passed94
January 23, 2000Passed93
June 13, 1999Passed96
October 25, 1998Passed97
February 12, 1998Passed87
October 23, 1997Passed94

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).

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.

June 18, 2025

95Passed

20 findings · 5 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 5 = 95):

  • −5 ptsItem 16: Potentially hazardous food temperatures storage, preparation display, service, transportation
Show all 20 findings

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.

Galleys (kitchens)4 findings

  • Item 21Deck 5- Buffet Pantry Undercounter Refrigerators

    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.

November 18, 2024

94Passed

18 findings · 6 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 6 = 94):

  • −5 ptsItem 16: Potentially hazardous food temperatures storage, preparation display, service, transportation
  • −1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
Show all 18 findings

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.

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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:

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