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Island Princess CDC inspection score

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

Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Princess CruisesInspected July 11, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Island Princess scored 93 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on July 11, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

−3 vs previous inspection (96, Feb 9, 2026)

95.0average of the last 5 inspections

91lowest score (May 2023)

38inspections since 2003

0failed inspections

Inspection history of Island Princess

Every CDC inspection score on record for Island Princess: 38 inspections from July 19, 2003 to July 11, 2026, 7 perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.

All scores

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Inspection date	Result	Report	Score
July 11, 2026	Passed	findings below	93
February 9, 2026	Passed	findings below	96
June 4, 2025	Passed	findings below	93
December 22, 2024	Passed		99
April 25, 2024	Passed		94
May 11, 2023	Passed		91
November 16, 2019	Passed		99
January 19, 2019	Passed		96
September 8, 2018	Passed		94
April 28, 2018	Passed		97
May 13, 2017	Passed		100
December 5, 2016	Passed		95
June 18, 2016	Passed		97
January 14, 2016	Passed		98
March 6, 2015	Passed		100
November 26, 2014	Passed		100
June 21, 2014	Passed		100
December 21, 2013	Passed		99
July 15, 2013	Passed		95
April 5, 2013	Passed		97
May 26, 2012	Passed		96
December 9, 2011	Passed		98
March 30, 2011	Passed		97
October 21, 2010	Passed		92
March 10, 2010	Passed		98
October 1, 2009	Passed		99
April 23, 2009	Passed		95
October 27, 2008	Passed		98
February 6, 2008	Passed		96
July 12, 2007	Passed		99
December 20, 2006	Passed		100
July 3, 2006	Passed		93
December 12, 2005	Passed		100
July 13, 2005	Passed		98
December 10, 2004	Passed		99
June 15, 2004	Passed		99
December 16, 2003	Passed		100
July 19, 2003	Passed		95

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 11, 2026

93Passed

34 findings · 7 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 7 = 93):

−3 ptsItem 26: Food-contact surfaces equipment / utensils clean; Safe
−3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
−1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located

All 34 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)13 findings

Item 21Deck 5 - Hot Section - Fish
The tilting pan's black circular handle was in disrepair and melted, which made it difficult to clean.
Item 22Deck 14 - Pizzeria
The flight-type warewashing machine was in disrepair. A gasket was broken to the final sanitizing rinse spray arms, which caused water to spray upwards only along the right side of the machine and provided an ineffective upper spray arm pattern.
Item 22Deck 14 - Horizon Court Warewash
The flight-type warewash machine's temperature gauge was not calibrated for the final sanitizing rinse. The water temperature measured 192.4°F at the manifold and the machine's temperature gauge stated the water temperature was 205°F.
Item 26Deck 15 - The Salty Dog Ice Machine
The plastic housing above the evaporator panel was excessively soiled with black residue the entire width of the ice machine. Additionally, a white sticker was on the top inside surface of the ice machine and hung down from the interior surface.
Item 26Deck 14 - Horizon Court Warewash
The ice machine was soiled with unknown brown residue on the top inside surface, in front of the evaporator panel, along the entire width of the ice machine.
Item 27Deck 15 - The Salty Dog
Liquid from an unknown source pooled on the bottom of the soda cabinet.
Item 33Deck 12 - Potwash
Water pooled on the deck below the three-compartment sink's sanitizing compartment.
Item 33Deck 5 - Hot Section
The deck tile grout was recessed and in disrepair near the tilting pans.
Item 33Deck 15 - The Salty Dog
The deckhead in front of the ice machine had four circular penetrations from removed fasteners due to a new, smaller light fixture, making the area difficult to clean.
Item 33Deck 14 - Horizon Court Warewash
A deck tile was broken with a piece missing near the soiled drop-off handwashing station, making the area difficult to clean.
Item 33Deck 14 - Pizzeria
The galley entrance door was in disrepair with the difficult-to-clean soundproofing foam peeling away from around the door edges.
Item 34Deck 12 - Potwash
Water dripped continuously from a water supply line below the empty three-compartment sink's sanitizing compartment.
Item 38Deck 15 - The Salty Dog
A coffee machine was disconnected from the bulkhead water supply line. Staff stated it was disconnected approximately ten days prior, and the coffee machine will be removed.

Bars6 findings

Item 21Deck 15 - The Bar and Grill
The middle undercounter door along the back bar was in disrepair with difficult-to-clean crevices.
Item 33Deck 14 - Horizon Court Coffee Bar
The back bulkhead of the undercounter technical compartment below the espresso machine had an open penetration into a void space around the potable water line.
Item 33Deck 15 - The Bar and Grill
The back bar open bottle storage shelves had difficult-to-clean 90-degree angles without coving.
Item 33Deck 14 - Lido Bar
The deckhead had a gap between two panels, exposing the plenum on the port side of the bar.
Item 33Deck 14 - Lotus
The back bar open bottle storage shelves had difficult-to-clean 90-degree angles without coving.
Item 39Deck 14 - Horizon Court Coffee Bar
An infestation of small flies was in this area. At least eight flies were counted on the bulkhead and one fly was in the adjoining galley on the deckhead.

Pantries3 findings

Item 266 Aft - Housekeeping Ice Machine
The horizontal deflector panel's food-contact surface was soiled with gray and black residue.
Item 267 Aft - Housekeeping Ice Machine
The horizontal deflector panel's food-contact surface was soiled with black residue.
Item 29Deck 15 - The Bar and Grill
The water temperature measured above 120°F at the adjustable crew handwashing sink on its coldest setting.

Buffets11 findings

Item 16Deck 14 - Horizon Court Starboard
A bowl of shrimp out for passenger consumption did not have a sticker indicating the time four hours past when the food was removed from temperature control. The area was in operation for more than four hours.
Item 20Deck 14 - Horizon Court Portside Grill
The flat top grill was in disrepair with a large crack in the surface and tape holding the pieces together.
Item 21Deck 14 - Swirls
Two fasteners in the countertop near the utility sink had difficult-to-clean crevices. The crevices were soiled with dust and debris.
Item 22Deck 14 - Swirls
The chlorine solution was cloudy in the sanitizing bucket containing a wiping cloth.
Item 25Deck 14 - Swirls
A wiping cloth was stored in cloudy sanitizing solution.
Item 27Deck 14 - Horizon Court Portside Beverage Station
Three previously cleaned and sanitized coffee cups out for passenger use were soiled on the nonfood-contact surface with dried chia seeds.
Item 27Deck 14 - Swirls
Two difficult-to-clean fasteners in the countertop near the utility sink were soiled with dust and debris.
Item 29Deck 14 - Pizzeria
The crew handwashing station was blocked with a plate storage trolley.
Item 30Deck 4
The third handwashing sink from the left was in disrepair and only provided a trickle of water.
Item 33Deck 14 - Pizzeria
The exhaust vent above the pizza oven was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.
Item 34Deck 15 - The Salty Dog
The crew handwashing sink next to the galley entrance was not properly draining.

Food storage (provisions)1 finding

Item 21Deck 4
Ten pallets of water, provisioned three days prior to the inspection, were stored on wooden pallets in the corridors. Additionally, a pallet of soy milk in the dairy walk-in refrigerator and three pallets of produce in the fruit and vegetable walk-in refrigerator were stored on wooden pallets. All these items were in the process of being moved to metal pallets. The person in charge stated it usually takes three days to move all provisions to metal pallets due to provisioning for fourteen days.

February 9, 2026

96Passed

27 findings · 4 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 4 = 96):

−3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
−1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean

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All 27 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 12 - Walk-In Refrigeration Unit #12250
One metal container of mixed fruit, including pieces of sliced cantaloupe and sliced honeydew melon, was stored on a shelf in the refrigeration unit without a 7-day discard label.
Item 16Deck 5 - Walk-In Refrigeration Unit #5207
The milk inside two, 32-ounce cardboard containers stored on a rack measured 43°F with a calibrated thermometer. The ambient temperature inside the refrigeration unit measured 42°F.
Item 21Deck 5 - Starboard Entrance Clean Storage Racks
The edges of two recently cleaned and sanitized plastic serving trays were damaged, frayed, and chipped, which created difficult to clean surfaces.
Item 21Deck 5 - Hot Preparation Area
Steam exited the two uncovered ventilation ducts on top of stacked ovens #7 and #8 and condensed on the bulkhead area. Liquid steadily dripped from the deckhead and pooled on the deck below. These two uncovered ducts were not directed towards the galley's ventilation system.
Item 22Deck 14 - Horizon Court Warewashing Area
During breakfast service, soiled food equipment, plates, and utensils collected at the soiled landing area, piling approximately two feet above the counter. Access to the pre-rinse sink and soiled end of the rack-type warewashing machine were obstructed by the collection of soiled items. Three galley stewards were working the soiled drop-off and had difficultly moving in the area due to the pileup.
Item 22Deck 12 - Potwashing Area
Steam exited the front of the potwashing machine and condensed on the deckhead above. Liquid steadily dripped from the deckhead onto the top of the potwash machine and the deck below. A ventilation duct was installed in the deckhead directly in front of the machine; however, there was no ventilation duct above the machine to prevent steam from condensing on the bulkhead.
Item 26Deck 5 - Starboard Entrance Clean Storage Rack
The food-contact surfaces of three recently cleaned and sanitized small ceramic bowls were soiled with beige and gray residue.
Item 27Deck 14 - Horizon Court Warewashing Area
Cooking equipment stored on the clean storage rack was soiled on the nonfood-contact surface with greasy residue that collected on the bottom of the clean storage rack and dripped onto the equipment.
Item 28Deck 14 - Horizon Court Warewashing Area
A greasy residue collected on the bottom of the clean storage rack and dripped onto the nonfood-contact surface of a piece of cooking equipment below.
Item 29Deck 5 - Hot Preparation Area
The water temperature measure 125°F at the handwashing sink in front of the escalator. The user was unable to adjust the temperature.
Item 30Deck 14 - Horizon Court Warewashing Area
The left faucet of the soiled area handwashing sink was in disrepair and would not dispense water for handwashing.
Item 33Deck 12 - Potwashing Area
Condensate collected on the deckhead above the potwashing machine and steadily dripped from the deckhead onto the top of the potwash machine and the deck below.
Item 33Deck 5 - Hot Preparation Area
Condensate collected on the bulkhead, dripped from the deckhead above stacked ovens #7 and #8, and pooled on the deck below.
Item 37Deck 5 - Hot Preparation Area
Steam exited the two uncovered ventilation ducts on top of stacked ovens # 7 and # 8 and condensed on the bulkhead area. Liquid steadily dripped from the deckhead and pooled on the deck below. These two uncovered ducts were not directed towards the galley's ventilation system.
Item 37Deck 12 - Potwashing Area
Steam exited the front of the potwashing machine and condensed on the deckhead above. Liquid steadily dripped from the deckhead onto the top of the potwash machine and the deck below. A ventilation duct was installed in the deckhead directly in front of the machine; however, there was no ventilation duct above the machine to prevent steam from condensing on the bulkhead.
Item 38Deck 5 - Cleaning Locker # 5228
Two damp and soiled mops were stored inside the mop bucket in a position that prohibited air drying. These mops were not in use.

Food safety, general2 findings

Item 33Condition of Decks, Deckheads, and Bulkheads
The decks, deckheads, and bulkheads were maintained in disrepair in the following food service locations: Deck 14 – Horizon Court Portside Crew Service Area: The deck tiles near the swinging door were cracked and damaged with food debris accumulating inside the difficult to clean surfaces. Deck 14 – Horizon Court Starboard Omelet Station Crew Area: The deck tiles in front of the flat-top grill were cracked with grease accumulating inside the difficult to clean surfaces. Deck 14 – Horizon Court Warewashing Area: The grout between the deck tiles and the deck drain for the soiled landing handwashing sink was missing, with water accumulating in areas of recess. Deck 14 – Horizon Court Warewashing Area Soiled Landing: The grout between the deck tiles under the soiled landing was missing, with water and food debris accumulating in areas of recess. Deck 12 – Horizon Court Galley: The grout between the deck tiles and the metal landing for the tilting pan was missing, with water and debris accumulating in areas of recess. Deck 6 – Main Galley Pastry Preparation Area: The grout between the deck tiles in front of the deck-mounted mixer was missing, with liquid accumulating inside areas of recess. Additionally, two deck tiles were cracked with food residue accumulating inside difficult to clean surfaces. Deck 5 – Main Galley Starboard Entrance: Brown corrosion accumulated along the bottom and sides of FSD #05.3.09, which created difficult to clean surfaces. Deck 5 – Main Galley Portside Warewashing Areas: The deck tile grout throughout the soiled drop-off area was recessed. Deck 5 – Main Galley Soup Station: The grout between the deck tiles underneath the aft soup kettle and starboard titling pans were missing, with liquid and residue accumulating inside areas of recess.
Item 39Integrated Pest Management
Pests were present in the following food service locations: Deck 14 – Horizon Court Portside Buffet Line: One housefly was on the bulkhead above the clean plate station. Deck 14 – Horizon Court Portside Crew Service Area: One fruit fly was on the bulkhead next to the swinging door. Deck 14 – Horizon Court Starboard Bread Buffet Station: One fruit fly was flying around a bowl of bread out for service on the buffet line. Deck 14 – Horizon Court Portside Coffee Bar: Two fruit flies were flying around the forward deckhead. Deck 14 – Horizon Court Aft Pastry Line: One fruit fly flew inside the glass buffet sneeze shield and landed on a danish on the line out for service. Crew removed the danish. Deck 14 – Horizon Court Aft Buffet Line: One fruit fly was on the aft service line bulkhead. Deck 14 – Horizon Court Galley Warewashing Area: One house fly was inside the cleaning materials locker. Deck 14 – Horizon Court Galley Warewashing Area: One fruit fly was on the underside of the soiled drop-off counter. Deck 14 – Horizon Court Galley Coffee Station: One fruit fly flew in front of the counter-mounted coffee machine. Deck 12 – Horizon Court Galley: One fruit fly was on the underside of the counter in front of the tilting pan. Deck 6 – Main Galley Pastry: One fruit fly was inside the left dry storage cabinet. Deck 5 – Main Galley Starboard Wine Cellar: Two fruit flies flew in front of walk-in refrigeration unit #5202. Deck 5 – Main Galley Garde Manager: One housefly was on the bulkhead in front of walk-in refrigeration unit #5218. Deck 5 – Main Galley Butcher Warewashing Area: One fruit fly was on the underside of the utility sink counter. Deck 4 – Crew Buffet: One fruit fly was on the bulkhead next to the portside silverware storage area. Deck 4 – Crew Buffet: One fruit fly was on the bulkhead across from the handwashing station at the portside entrance to the crew service area. Deck 4 – Crew Galley Preparation Area: One fruit fly was on the underside of the counter below the utility sink. Crew noted there was no dedicated integrated pest management staff on board.

Buffets4 findings

Item 17Deck 4
A metal container of garbanzo beans stored inside the undercounter time control unit was labeled with both a green and blue sticker, which corresponded to two different service periods of the posted time control plan.
Item 19Deck 14 - Horizon Court Portside Beverage Station, Aft
One fruit fly flew inside the glass buffet sneeze shield and landed on a danish on the service line. Crew removed the danish.
Item 27Deck 14 - Horizon Court Starboard Coffee Station, Aft
The two internal fans inside the technical compartment underneath the counter coffee dispensers were coated in a thick layer of dust.
Item 27Deck 14 - Horizon Court Portside Beverage Station, Aft
The top internal fan inside the technical compartment underneath the counter-mounted juice dispenser was coated in a thick layer of dust.

Pest control1 finding

Item 40Rat Guards
The two rat guards on the aft mooring lines were staggered and did not fully envelop the group of lines.

Medical center1 finding

Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
The temperature column in the AGE surveillance log was blank for passengers that declined a consultation; however, this was not documented in the notes column.

Other areas1 finding

Item 32Garbage Cold Room
Two fasteners were missing on the bulkhead to the left upon entering the cold room, which created difficult to clean penetrations and access for pests.

Drinking water1 finding

Item 06Legionella Sampling
The deck 14 lido whirlpool starboard midship 1, sampled on 16 January 2026, had a positive total legionella result of 0.7 cfu/ml; however, it has not been resampled. Additionally, the crew whirlpool and splash pool have been out of operation since August 2025 and therefore were not sampled for legionella. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standard)

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

Item 10Deck 14
The shower between the midship 1 portside and starboard side whirlpools in the beach area of the pool was not in operation. The portside shower in the pool was operational; however, the pool was netted and access to the shower was not safe. Staff closed the portside whirlpool.

June 4, 2025

93Passed

37 findings · 7 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 7 = 93):

−3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
−2 ptsItem 44: Person in charge; Knowledge
−1 ptItem 08: PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained
−1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean

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All 37 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.

Drinking water5 findings

Item 07Device Disinfection
The cross connection control log identified 10 hose vacuum breaker (HVB) and 21 double check valve (DVCB) new backflow prevention devices were installed on potable water lines inside the deck 14 spa; however, there were no records available documenting the disinfection of these devices prior to installation. Crew identified these devices were disinfected prior to installation.
Item 08Cross Connection Control Log Annual Testing
No result of the 24 April 2025 annual testing of the atmospheric vacuum breaker located inside the Deck 6 casino bar pantry was provided in either the log or the work order system. Crew identified they conducted the testing but left the field blank.
Item 08Device Disinfection
The cross connection control log identified 10 hose vacuum breaker (HVB) and 21 double check valve (DVCB) new backflow prevention devices were installed on potable water lines inside the deck 14 spa; however, there were no records available documenting the disinfection of these devices prior to installation. Crew identified these devices were disinfected prior to installation.
Item 08Deck 4 - Garbage Room
Dust and brown debris accumulated and blocked the intermediate vents of the backflow prevention device on the potable water line supplying the chemical dispenser. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 44Device Disinfection
The cross connection control log identified 10 hose vacuum breaker (HVB) and 21 double check valve (DVCB) new backflow prevention devices were installed on potable water lines inside the deck 14 spa; however, there were no records available documenting the disinfection of these devices prior to installation. Crew identified these devices were disinfected prior to installation.

Galleys (kitchens)20 findings

Item 18Deck 5 - Butcher Walk-In Refrigeration Unit
A container of raw bacon was stored on a shelf above a container of hot dogs. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 18Deck 7 - Sabatini's
Cold smoked salmon was stored above ready-to-eat deli meat inside the reach-in refrigeration unit. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 22Deck 4 - Warewashing Area
The middle nozzle on the final rinse spray arm of the flight-type dishwashing machine was unable to deliver a fan-like spray pattern to effectively sanitize all surfaces. Water dripped straight down from the nozzle. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 22Deck 14 - Horizon Court Warewashing Area
Excess food debris accumulated inside the drying compartment on the clean side of the rack-type dishwashing machine. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 22Deck 6 - Potwashing Area
The hood-type potwash machine was identified out of order since 21 April 2025 while awaiting a spare part. Crew identified the wash temperature did not reach 150°F. The spare part was expected to arrive during late July. Staff implemented a three-compartment sink.
Item 22Deck 14 - Horizon Court Warewashing Area
A large piece of food debris accumulated underneath the conveyor belt on the clean side of the flight-type dishwashing machine. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 23Deck 14 - Horizon Court Warewashing Area
A large piece of food debris accumulated underneath the conveyor belt on the clean side of the flight-type dishwashing machine. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 23Deck 14 - Horizon Court Warewashing Area
Excess food debris accumulated inside the drying compartment on the clean side of the rack-type dishwashing machine. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 26Deck 7 - Sabatini's Storage Locker
Dried food debris accumulated on food-contact surfaces inside of a previously cleaned and sanitized pot. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 26Deck 5 - Butcher
Dried food debris accumulated on the food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces of five previously cleaned and sanitized clear plastic bins. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 5 - Butcher
Dried food debris accumulated on the food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces of five previously cleaned and sanitized clear plastic bins. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 7 - Sabatini's Storage Locker
An old blue time control label soiled the handle of a previously cleaned and sanitized pot. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 5 - Soup Station
The sides of the technical compartments and of the soup kettles were soiled with greater than one day's worth of dust, debris, and grease. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 12 - Horizon Court
Greater than one day's worth of dust and food debris accumulated in the technical compartment located next to the deep fat fryer. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 29Deck 14 - Horizon Court Warewashing Area
The water temperature delivered through the mixing valve of the handwashing sink near the entrance to the warewashing area measured 122°F. Though the user could adjust the water temperature, the cold water supply was turned off. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 29Deck 12 - Horizon Court
The water temperature delivered through the mixing valve of the handwashing sink near the galley entrance, which was not adjustable by the user, did not consistently measure below 120°F. Using a calibrated thermometer, the measured temperature fluctuated between 118°F and 129°F. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 12 - Horizon Court Potwashing Area
Water dripped from the deckhead-mounted light cover above the 3-compartment sink’s wash compartment. The 3-compartment sink was not in use at the time of the inspection. The source of the leak could not be determined.
Item 33Deck 14 - Horizon Court Warewashing Area
A layer of condensed steam accumulated on the deckhead above the soiled and the clean side of the flight-type dishwashing machine. No dripping was observed.
Item 37Deck 14 - Horizon Court Dishwashing Area
A layer of condensed steam accumulated on the deckhead above the soiled and the clean side of the flight-type dishwashing machine. No dripping was observed.
Item 38Deck 12 - Horizon Court Cleaning Locker
A wet mop was stored in an empty mop bucket in a position that did not allow for air drying. Crew initiated corrective action.

Food safety, general2 findings

Item 33Condition of Deck Grouting
The deck grouting was recessed in multiple food service areas across the ship, creating difficult-to-clean surfaces on decks, including: - Deck 14 Horizon Court Galley - Deck 12 Horizon Court Galley - Deck 9 Bellbox - Deck 6 Main Galley - Deck 5 Main Galley - Deck 4 Crew Galley
Item 39Integrated Pest Management
Fruit flies and house flies were present in the multiple food service areas, including: -Deck 14 Horizon Court Portside Hot Line (1 fruit fly) -Deck 14 Amuleto Bar (3 fruit flies and 1 house fly) -Deck 14 Horizon Court Galley Soiled Dishwashing Area (1 house fly) -Deck 5 Butcher (1 fruit fly) -Deck 3 Dry Storage (1 fruit fly) -Deck 7 Sabatini's Galley Cleaning Locker (1 fruit fly) -Deck 7 Sabatini's Galley (1 house fly) -Deck 7 Sabatini's Show Galley (1 fruit fly)

Medical center3 findings

Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Reportable Log
The passenger and crew counts listed in the AGE reportable log for the 2 May 2025 to 17 May 2025 voyage did not match the counts from the beginning of the voyage. The AGE log identified 2078 passengers and 906 crew, while the manifest from the start of the voyage identified 2084 passengers and 901 crew. Medical crew identified the electronic reporting software automatically adjusts the counts based on embarking/disembarking crew and passenger.
Item 11Isolation of Symptomatic Food Employees
A galley steward with acute gastroenteritis (AGE) symptom onset on 14 May 2025 at 1730 did not remain isolated for a minimum of 48 hours and reported to work after leaving isolation early. The electronic medical reporting software identified this crew member was released from isolation by medical crew on 16 May 2025 at 800. Further review of the chart identified this food employee's final symptom occurred on 15 May 2025. The crew member's timecard identified he/she worked on 16 May 2025 from 1200 to 1500. The electronic medical reporting software identified the anticipated release date was 17 May 2025 at 0200. No documentation was provided to identify why this crew member was isolated for less than the required minimum of 48 hours.
Item 44Isolation of Symptomatic Food Employees
A galley steward with acute gastroenteritis (AGE) symptom onset on 14 May 2025 at 1730 did not remain isolated for a minimum of 48 hours and reported to work after leaving isolation early. The electronic medical reporting software identified this crew member was released from isolation on 16 May 2025 at 800. Further review of the chart identified this food employee's final symptom occurred on 15 May 2025. The crew member's timecard identified he/she worked on 16 May 2025 from 1200 to 1500. The electronic medical reporting software identified the anticipated release date was 17 May 2025 at 0200. No documentation was provided to identify why this crew member was isolated for less than required minimum 48 hours.

Food storage (provisions)1 finding

Item 33Deck 3 - Dry Storage
The deck was soiled with greater than a day's accumulation of dust and debris underneath the shelf storing glucose syrup. Crew initiated corrective action.

Buffets3 findings

Item 16Deck 14 - Amuleto Bar
Open containers of cream, soy milk, and almond milk measured well above 41°F one to five minutes after they were, according to the time control plan, placed on time control. The inspection team entered the area at 0901, and the open containers of cream, soy milk, and almond milk were labeled with green time control labels. According to the time control plan, items labeled with a green time control label were removed from temperature control and placed on time control at 0900. The cream measured 71°F by the inspector's thermometer. The open containers soy milk and almond milk both measured 57°F by crew and 60°F by the inspector. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 4 - Officer's Mess
Greater than a day's accumulation of dried food debris and dust soiled the bottom of the steam line's technical compartment. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 14 - Horizon Court Portside Fruit Station
Greater than a day's accumulation of dried food debris and dust soiled the bottom of the technical compartment. Crew initiated corrective action.

Pest control1 finding

Item 40Rat Guards
One single rat guard was placed over the two reverse mooring lines at the aft of the ship. Crew initiated corrective action.

Pantries1 finding

Item 2314 - # 14735
It was not possible to identify if the wash solution inside the undercounter warewashing machine reached a temperature of 150°F (66°C) through five cycles of the machine. The external gauge identified a wash temperature of 132°F, 130°F, 133°F, 135°F, and 143°F respectively for each cycle. Using a calibrated thermometer, the inspector measured maximum plate surface temperatures during the wash cycles of 133°F, 132°F, 135°F, 139°F, and 143°F. Crew removed the undercounter warewashing machine from service.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

Item 10Whirlpool Spa Safety Signs
The newly installed safety signs for the deck 14 lido (starboard 1 & 2 and portside) and deck 14 lotus (starboard and portside) whirlpool spas did not provide a caution statement to warm individuals who are immunocompromised from using the facilities. Crew initiated corrective action.

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