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Eurodam CDC inspection score

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

  • Source: CDC public records
  • Data checked on October 31, 2026
  • Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Holland America LineInspected July 13, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Eurodam scored 99 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on July 13, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

+2 vs previous inspection (97, Mar 1, 2026)
96.8average of the last 5 inspections
94lowest score (November 2022)
28inspections since 2008
0failed inspections

Inspection history of Eurodam

Every CDC inspection score on record for Eurodam: 28 inspections from October 29, 2008 to July 13, 2026, 16 perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.

7580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower2008201120142017202020232026Oct 29, 2008: 95Apr 7, 2009: 100Nov 14, 2009: 100Mar 30, 2010: 98Oct 16, 2010: 97Mar 8, 2011: 96Oct 3, 2011: 100Mar 6, 2012: 100Jan 22, 2013: 100Sep 14, 2013: 100Nov 21, 2013: 100Feb 22, 2014: 100Oct 22, 2014: 100Feb 1, 2015: 100Oct 25, 2015: 100Mar 20, 2016: 100Jan 14, 2017: 100Sep 16, 2017: 100Dec 3, 2017: 100Oct 21, 2018: 96Oct 19, 2019: 98Nov 29, 2022: 94May 11, 2023: 100Jun 12, 2024: 99Apr 12, 2025: 94Aug 25, 2025: 95Mar 1, 2026: 97Jul 13, 2026: 997580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20082012201620202024Oct 29, 2008: 95Apr 7, 2009: 100Nov 14, 2009: 100Mar 30, 2010: 98Oct 16, 2010: 97Mar 8, 2011: 96Oct 3, 2011: 100Mar 6, 2012: 100Jan 22, 2013: 100Sep 14, 2013: 100Nov 21, 2013: 100Feb 22, 2014: 100Oct 22, 2014: 100Feb 1, 2015: 100Oct 25, 2015: 100Mar 20, 2016: 100Jan 14, 2017: 100Sep 16, 2017: 100Dec 3, 2017: 100Oct 21, 2018: 96Oct 19, 2019: 98Nov 29, 2022: 94May 11, 2023: 100Jun 12, 2024: 99Apr 12, 2025: 94Aug 25, 2025: 95Mar 1, 2026: 97Jul 13, 2026: 99

All scores

Show all 28 inspections
Inspection dateResultReportScore
July 13, 2026Passedfindings below99
March 1, 2026Passedfindings below97
August 25, 2025Passedfindings below95
April 12, 2025Passed94
June 12, 2024Passed99
May 11, 2023Passed100
November 29, 2022Passed94
October 19, 2019Passed98
October 21, 2018Passed96
December 3, 2017Passed100
September 16, 2017Passed100
January 14, 2017Passed100
March 20, 2016Passed100
October 25, 2015Passed100
February 1, 2015Passed100
October 22, 2014Passed100
February 22, 2014Passed100
November 21, 2013Passed100
September 14, 2013Passed100
January 22, 2013Passed100
March 6, 2012Passed100
October 3, 2011Passed100
March 8, 2011Passed96
October 16, 2010Passed97
March 30, 2010Passed98
November 14, 2009Passed100
April 7, 2009Passed100
October 29, 2008Passed95

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).

July 13, 2026

99Passed

22 findings · 1 point deducted

Points deducted (100 − 1 = 99):

  • −1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located

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.

Galleys (kitchens)8 findings

  • Item 08Deck 9 - Dive-In

    The hood wash system's reduced pressure assembly dripped continuously, and water pooled inside the system's technical cabinet.

  • Item 20Deck 2 - Beverage Area

    The left ice machine's evaporator panel cover was cracked.

  • Item 21Deck 2 - Soup Station

    A section of sealant was missing on the left soup kettle's technical panel, leaving a difficult-to-clean crevice.

  • Item 21Deck A - Soup Station

    The left tilting pan's arm gasket was pushed away from the technical compartment, creating a difficult-to-clean crevice. The lower section of the same pan's technical compartment was loose and separating from the main compartment.

  • Item 26Deck 2 - Beverage Area

    Gray fuzzy floating debris was inside and attached to the surfaces of the left ice machine's water recirculation bath.

  • Item 27Deck A - Soup Station

    More than a day's accumulation of grease and food residue soiled the seam between the left tilting pan's rubber arm gasket and the technical compartment. Residue also accumulated under and around the lower technical compartment that was loose.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Dive-In

    Water pooled inside the hood wash system's technical cabinet.

  • Item 34Deck 2 - Soup Station

    Water leaked continuously from the hot water faucet handle on the center of the five soup kettles. The handle attachment was loose and had become stripped.

Buffets5 findings

  • Item 21Deck 9 - Lido Market

    Difficult-to-clean fibrous filters were installed with some of their edges and material sticking out of the technical compartments of four ovens in the following locations: Starboard and Portside Homestead, Starboard and Portside Asian Station.

  • Item 22Deck 9 - Lido Market Italian Portside

    The chlorine solution in the sanitizing bucket was cloudy.

  • Item 25Deck 9 - Lido Market Italian Portside

    A wiping cloth was stored in the bucket of cloudy sanitizing solution.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Lido Market Homestead Portside

    More than a day's accumulation of grease soiled the upper left corner of the hood wash area and shutter door above the grill.

  • Item 33Deck A - Buffet Line

    The epoxy deck behind the crew buffet line was cracked and in disrepair in multiple locations. Several of the areas in disrepair were soiled.

Bars1 finding

  • Item 21Deck 11 - Tamarind Sushi Bar

    The countertop had two difficult-to-clean cracks around the preparation sink.

Pantries1 finding

  • Item 218 - Housekeeping Ice Machine

    The ice machine water line's insulation was in disrepair, which created a difficult-to-clean surface.

Drinking water2 findings

  • Item 06Distant Point

    The halogen analyzer-chart record for 1 April 2026 indicated the free halogen residual was less than 0.2 mg/L (ppm) for greater than eight hours. The analyzer-chart recorder failed during this time; staff made notes on the records to indicate the issue was under investigation. Staff stated they collected manual measurements, but those measurements were not recorded to confirm or deny if the actual free halogen residual was above 0.2 mg/L (ppm).

  • Item 08Cross-Connection Control Log

    Fourteen non-testable backflow prevention devices, which were last inspected 01 July 2025, were overdue for their annual inspection.

Children’s areas1 finding

  • Item 42Deck 10 - Club HAL

    The handwashing station outside the toilet room had facial tissues instead of paper towels.

Medical center1 finding

  • Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

    Crew positions in the AGE surveillance log were recorded as numbers for some crew members. This is a known issue.

Other areas1 finding

  • Item 32Garbage Cold Room

    A deckhead light fixture was in disrepair with the light bulb and cover removed. The room's light intensity was sufficient.

Food preparation rooms1 finding

  • Item 24Deck B

    The chlorine solution concentration in the sanitizing bucket measured less than 50 ppm.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

  • Item 10Deck 9 - Aft Whirlpool

    The portside entrance to the two whirlpool spas did not have a safety sign at the entrance. Additionally, the starboard side entrance sign was partially blocked by the handrail.

March 1, 2026

97Passed

15 findings · 3 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 3 = 97):

  • −3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
Show all 15 findings

All 15 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.

Food safety, general1 finding

  • Item 39Flies

    The following food-service areas had flies: Deck 9 - Dive-In Galley - Two flies around the closed pass-through window and three flies near the back handwashing station. Deck 9 - Lido Market Buffet- Two flies at the forward beverage station. Deck 3 - Main Galley Roast Station - Two flies near potwash area.

Buffets6 findings

  • Item 21Deck 9 - Lido Market - Asian Pantry Starboard Side

    The sealant around the hot plates was missing and in disrepair.

  • Item 26Deck 9 - Lido Market - Sweet Spot Starboard Side

    A black residue was on the bottom of the right food contact mix compartment of the ice cream machine which was not in use. Cleaning started immediately.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Lido Market - Asian Pantry Starboard Side

    The sealant around the hot plates was missing and in disrepair, with more than a day's worth of food debris collecting. Cleaning started immediately.

  • Item 27Deck 9 - Lido Market Portside Omelet Station

    Water leaked from the deckhead and pooled on the countertop behind the handwashing station. The area was in operation at the time, but no food was impacted. Maintenance started immediately.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Lido Market Portside Omelet Station

    Water leaked from an unknown source from the deckhead and pooled on the countertop behind the handwashing station. The area was in operation at the time but no food was impacted. Maintenance started immediately.

  • Item 36Deck A - Main Team Dining

    The light intensity below the hot buffet line was less than 220 lux.

Galleys (kitchens)6 findings

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Dive-In

    Water leaked from the handwashing sink's drain line and pooled on the deck.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Lido Market - Italian Starboard Side

    Water dripped from the deckhead hatch and pooled on the deck near the soiled drop-off area. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 34Deck 9 - Lido Market - Italian Starboard Side

    Water dripped from a water pipe in the deckhead hatch near the soiled drop-off area. Corrections started immediately.

  • Item 34Deck 3 - Entree Pantry

    Water leaked from the handwashing sink's drain line near potwash.

  • Item 34Deck 9 - Dive-In

    Water leaked from the handwashing sink's drain line and pooled on the deck.

  • Item 36Deck 9 - Dive-In

    The heat lamp in the portable heating unit was damaged. This was replaced immediately.

Medical center1 finding

  • Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Reporting

    A nonfood employee reported onset of AGE symptoms on 6 February 2026 at 0200 but did not immediately report to medical and worked while symptomatic. The crew member reported to medical on 6 February 2026 at 1400. The crew member did not eat in the crew mess while symptomatic. A corrective action assessment was conducted.

Pantries1 finding

  • Item 266 - Starboard Side P.6.4.01

    Two soiled glass cups were stored as cleaned and sanitized in the clean storage rack. This was corrected immediately.

August 25, 2025

95Passed

40 findings · 5 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 5 = 95):

  • −3 ptsItem 13: Management, knowledge, monitoring
  • −1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • −1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
Show all 40 findings

All 40 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.

Buffets14 findings

  • Item 14Deck 9 Lido Market Wild Harvest Portside

    A food employee was wearing a bracelet on their wrist while preparing food.

  • Item 19Deck 9 New York Pizza

    The grab and go pizza station did not have side protection for the sneeze guard where passengers picked up their plate.

  • Item 21Deck 11 Sushi Bar

    A chilled water line pipe rested on the bottom of undercounter technical compartment 11.07, which made the area difficult to clean. Additionally, another water line pipe in the same compartment had peeling tape.

  • Item 21Deck 9 Lido Market Beverage Station

    The bulk milk dispenser’s ambient air temperature measuring device was inaccurate and stated the temperature was above 60°F. The inspector's thermometer measured 38°F and the milk was within temperature.

  • Item 21Deck 9 Lido Market Homestead Portside and Starboard Side

    The sealant was missing in multiple areas around the hot table warmers.

  • Item 21Deck 7 Neptune Lounge

    The middle undercounter cabinet was open to the bulkhead. A difficult to clean area was between the cabinet and bulkhead, which was soiled with more than a day’s accumulation of dust. Additionally, further down the bulkhead an open penetration to the void space was around electrical wires.

  • Item 21Deck 9 Lido Market Wild Harvest Portside

    The induction plate stored on the back preparation counter was in disrepair with a rough and difficult to clean heating surface.

  • Item 27Deck 7 Neptune Lounge

    The middle undercounter cabinet had a sticky residue along the bottom edge of the door frame.

  • Item 27Deck 9 Lido Market Homestead Portside and Starboard Side

    Old food residue accumulated in multiple areas where sealant was missing around the hot table warmers.

  • Item 27Deck 11 Sushi Bar

    Water pooled in the small space between the chilled water line pipe and undercounter technical compartment 11.07.

  • Item 27Deck 7 Neptune Lounge

    More than a day’s accumulation of dust was in the difficult to clean area between the middle undercounter cabinet and the bulkhead.

  • Item 28Deck 9 Lido Market Wild Harvest Portside

    Four stacks of previously cleaned and sanitized salad bowls stored on the back preparation countertop next to the handwashing sink were not covered or inverted.

  • Item 33Deck 9 Lido Market Portside Sweet Spot

    The door into the galley was missing the latch plate.

  • Item 33Deck 7 Neptune Lounge

    The middle undercounter cabinet was open to the bulkhead. A difficult to clean area was between the cabinet and the bulkhead, which was soiled with more than a day’s accumulation of dust. Additionally, further down the bulkhead an open penetration to the void space was around electrical wires.

Galleys (kitchens)11 findings

  • Item 21Deck 11 Sushi Bar

    The bain marie's steam pipe insulation was in disrepair and difficult to clean in the undercounter technical compartment.

  • Item 21Deck 2 Garde Manger

    The undercounter refrigerators' door hinges were rough and difficult to clean.

  • Item 22Deck 2 Warewash

    Water continuously dripped from an unknown location below the rack-type warewash machine.

  • Item 22Deck 9 Lido Market Italian

    The undercounter warewash machine has been out of order since 20 August 2025.

  • Item 22Deck 9 Lido Market Warewash

    The flight-type warewash machine was out of order on the day of the inspection.

  • Item 33Deck 2 Hot Line

    Water pooled on the deck below the bain marie's hot water line that was in disrepair.

  • Item 33Deck 2 Warewash

    Water pooled on the deck below the rack-type warewash machine near the bulkhead.

  • Item 33Deck 2 Potwash

    Water continuously dripped from the corner of the deckhead ventilation overhang onto the deck drain below. The source of the water was unknown.

  • Item 33Deck 2

    A seam was along the equipment/bulkhead juncture behind the flat grill.

  • Item 34Deck 2 Hot Line

    The bain marie's hot water line was in disrepair and water continuously dripped onto the deck.

  • Item 34Deck 2 Potwash

    The sanitizing compartment’s water supply line was in disrepair and water continuously dripped into the deck drain.

Bars4 findings

  • Item 21Deck 2 Billboard

    The countertop material on the back bar liquor storage was scratched and not durable.

  • Item 27Deck 2 Billboard

    The undercounter refrigerator PB2.2’s technical compartment was soiled with more than a day’s accumulation of brown debris.

  • Item 33Deck 2 Billboard

    The deckhead material above the back bar liquor storage was not durable.

  • Item 33Deck 2 Pinnacle

    The deckhead in front of the back liquor storage area was open, exposing dusty wires around the rolling shutter.

Dining rooms3 findings

  • Item 21Deck 9 Lido Market Starboard Clean Waiter Station

    Multiple circular penetrations were on the countertop from previous side shields that were removed.

  • Item 33Deck 9 Lido Market Starboard Side Waiter Station

    There was no coving at the soiled waiter station near the sweet spot.

  • Item 36Deck 9 Lido Market Starboard Clean Waiter Station

    The light intensity measured less than 220 lux for cleaning on the left side of the waiter station.

Food storage (provisions)2 findings

  • Item 13Variance: Savor My Catch

    Two recreationally caught fish stored on a trolley in the deck 2 fish walk in refrigerator were not clearly labeled as part of the Savor My Catch variance.

  • Item 15Variance: Savor My Catch

    Two recreationally caught fish stored on a trolley in the deck 2 fish walk in refrigerator were not clearly labeled as part of the Savor My Catch variance.

Food safety, general1 finding

  • Item 33Decks

    The decks in multiple food areas were pitted and difficult to clean, especially around the deck drains. Locations included Deck 11 Tamarind Galley, Deck 9 Lido Market Homestead Portside, Deck 2 Pinnacle Grill Galley, and Deck 2 Main Galley.

Drinking water3 findings

  • Item 08Pipe Disinfection Log

    Disinfection records were missing for two backflow prevention devices replaced on July 8 and one backflow prevention device replaced on June 17.

  • Item 08Cross-Connection Control Log

    The cross-connection control log listed two backflow prevention devices for the photo lab sink. However, when inspected, no backflow prevention devices were at the sink.

  • Item 08Engine Room Bunker Line

    The bunker line was not striped as it entered the potable water room until after the injection point, which was greater than five meters.

Medical center2 findings

  • Item *Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

    The crew positions were written as numbers instead of the actual crew position on the auto populated AGE log created by the electronic medical systems. As a work around, crew exported the AGE log, manually typed in the crew position, and printed out a copy.

  • Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

    The electronic medical record system did not include a separate column for comments and notes on the AGE surveillance log. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)

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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 Eurodam since 2023:

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