Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Koningsdam.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Holland America LineInspected July 23, 2026
100out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Koningsdam scored 100 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on July 23, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
±0 vs previous inspection (100, Jan 6, 2026)
97.4average of the last 5 inspections
89lowest score (July 2025)
12inspections since 2016
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Koningsdam
Every CDC inspection score on record for Koningsdam: 12 inspections from December 20, 2016 to July 23, 2026, 6 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).
July 23, 2026
100Passed
13 findings · 0 points deducted
No points deducted.
All 13 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 19Deck 2 - Dry Storage - Aft
A container of salt did not have an identifying label. The salt was immediately discarded.
Item 33Deck 10 - Tamarind
The deck grouting was in disrepair near the flat top grill.
Item 33Deck A - Hot
Water dripped and pooled on the deck from the far-right bains-marie technical space.
Item 34Deck 2 - Hot Galley
Two sink faucets leaked and dripped water into stainless steel serving pans intended for ready-to-eat-food. No food was impacted.
Item 36Deck 2 - Warewash - Aft
The light intensity was less than 220 lux on the soiled side of the flight-type dish wash machine.
Item 36Deck 9 - Dive In
The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the grill near the entrance.
Item 39Deck 2 - Beverage Station - Aft
One fruit fly was in this area.
Item 39Deck A - Beverage Station
One fruit fly was in this area.
Bars2 findings
Item 20Deck 2 - Ocean
One soda gun had a slotted fastener in the food splash zone. This was corrected immediately.
Item 20Deck 2 - Piano
One soda gun had a slotted fastener in the food splash zone. This was corrected immediately.
Buffets2 findings
Item 27Deck 9 - Lido Market - Asian Station - Portside
The bread toaster vent had an accumulation of dust. This was immediately corrected.
Item 27Deck 9 - Lido Market - Italian Station
The bread toaster vent had an accumulation of dust. This was immediately corrected.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 06Legionella Sampling Plan
The Legionella sampling records provided did not identify the water heater and/or hot water storage were sampled within the previous six months as per the VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards.
January 6, 2026
100Passed
27 findings · 0 points deducted
No points deducted.
Show all 27 findings
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)13 findings
Item 19Deck 9 Dive-In
Unwashed romaine lettuce was stored in a plastic bin along with a dead ant in the upright refrigerator. Crew began corrective action.
Item 21Deck 10 Tamarind Sushi Show Galley
Difficult-to-clean, brown, slatted blinds hung in front of the bulkhead windows behind and to the side of the sushi show galley. Brown fabric connected the blinds.
Item 22Deck 2 Dishwash
Excessive steam exited the soiled end of the flight-type conveyor dishwash and condensate collected on the deckhead above. The curtains at the soiled end of the machine were curled. Corrective action began immediately.
Item 22Deck 3 Dishwash
The final sanitizing rinse utensil surface temperature did not consistently reach 160°F in the flight-type conveyor dishwash. Technical crew began corrective action.
Item 26Deck 10 Tamarind
The counter-mounted water filling spout was excessively soiled with black debris. Crew immediately began cleaning.
Item 27Deck 10 Tamarind Sushi Show Galley
Excessive dust accumulated on the difficult-to-clean slatted blinds covering the bulkhead windows in the sushi show galley. Crew immediately began cleaning the area.
Item 30Deck 3 Pastry
Soap supplied at the handwashing station was extremely thin and markedly less viscous than soap supplied at other handwashing stations in food areas. Corrective action began immediately.
Item 33Deck 3 Soup Station
Excessive condensate collected on the deckhead above an in-use kettle. No food was impacted. Crew began corrective action.
Item 33Deck 9 Lido Marketplace
Excessive condensate collected on the deckhead above front-loading potwash machine and on the air vent above clean pans and utensils. Condensate dripped onto the deck. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 37Deck 9 Lido Marketplace
Excessive condensate collected on the deckhead above the front-loading potwash machine and on the air vent above clean pans and utensils. Condensate dripped onto the deck. Condensate was not observed dripping on the clean items. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 37Deck 3 Soup Station
Excessive condensate collected on the deckhead above an in-use kettle. No food was impacted. Crew began corrective action.
Item 37Deck 2 Dishwash
Excessive steam exited the soiled end of the flight-type conveyor dishwash and condensate collected on the deckhead above. Corrective action began immediately.
Item 40Deck 9 Dive-In
A dead ant was in a large plastic bin of romaine lettuce in the upright refrigerator. The lettuce had not yet been washed. The area was in operation. Crew began corrective action.
Drinking water4 findings
Item 06Legionella Sampling
The Legionella sampling records provided did not identify the salon and pedicure devices were sampled within the previous six months. (New VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standard)
Item 07System Disinfection
The potable water system disinfection record identified crew used the emergency disinfection procedure for the replacement of cold distribution piping using a 200 mg/L (PPM) chlorine solution beginning at 1700 on 5 October 2025 and ending at 0800 on 6 October 2025 - a period greater than the recommended 1 hour.
Item 08Deck D - Forward Engine Room Evaporator
The two dedicated technical water lines for the turbo washing system were striped blue/gray/blue. These lines were not directed towards the potable system. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 08System Disinfection
The potable water system disinfection record identified crew used the emergency disinfection procedure for the replacement of cold distribution piping using a 200 mg/L (PPM) chlorine solution beginning at 1700 on 5 October 2025 and ending at 0800 on 6 October 2025 - a period greater than the recommended 1 hour. It was not clear if this was a log error or procedural error.
Bars2 findings
Item 20Deck 3 Grand Dutch Cafe
The two, large espresso machines had difficult-to-clean gaps in the food-splash zone near the espresso group housings, exposing the technical spaces above. One area was excessively soiled with old milk debris, as crew explained milk from the frothing process splashes in this area. The area was in operation.
Item 26Deck 3 Grand Dutch Cafe
The food-splash zone of the far right espresso group housing was excessively soiled with old milk debris, as crew explained milk from the frothing process splashes in this area. The area was in operation.
Buffets2 findings
Item 16Deck A Team Dining / Crew Mess
Crew affixed a red time control label on the milk stored in the espresso machine's time control compartment. The red label was observed affixed to the milk at 1149. However, per the time control plan, red color-coded labels indicated a time period of 1200-1600. The milk was removed.
Item 16Deck 9 Lido Marketplace
Four public health advisories for foods with undercooked or raw ingredients (Salmon Roll, California Roll, Roasted Tri Tip, and Salmon Nigiri) stated that consuming the associated food may increase your risk for 'foodborne illness if you have certain medical conditions'; however, the public health advisory must state '... foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.' Crew immediately began reprinting signs.
The downloadable, reportable AGE logs for the voyage ending on 14 January 2026 and 3 January 2026 had blank fields for the temperatures of passengers who underwent virtual consultation. Crew identified they selected the 'virtual consultation' option in the electronic reporting software; however, this did not populate the field on the downloadable AGE log for passengers with illness onset on 30 December 2025, 01 January 2026, and 05 January 2026. Additionally, the AGE logs did not contain a 'Comments/Notes' column as specified in the 2025 VSP Environmental Public Health Standards.
Crew position numbers were identified on the AGE logs for the 27 December 2025 to 3 January 2026 and 3 December 2025 to 9 December 2025 voyages instead of the name of the crew position. Crew stated these position numbers belonged to the entertainment crew, and these position numbers self-populated into the downloadable reportable AGE log.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas2 findings
Item 10Deck 9 - Midship Whirlpool Spas
There was no safety sign provided at the portside entrance to the three midship whirlpool spas.
Item 10Deck 9 - Aft Seaview Whirlpool Spas
There was no safety sign provided at the aft entrance to the Seaview whirlpool spas.
Pantries1 finding
Item 268 - P.8.4.01
A layer of gray granular accumulation collected on the bottom of the recirculating ice bath inside the ice machine. Crew identified this machine was scheduled for cleaning on the date of the inspection.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 16Deck B Commissary Walk-In Refrigerator 4A
The internal temperature of three 440g bricks of cream cheese measured 44°F by both crew and the inspector with tip-sensitive thermometers. Crew removed the cream cheese.
−3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
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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.
Galleys (kitchens)14 findings
Item 08Deck 10 - Morimoto by Sea
The counter-mounted water dispenser's backflow prevention device was in disrepair with green corrosion which blocked the intermediate atmospheric vents.
Item 16Deck 10 - Morimoto by Sea
Undercounter refrigeration unit #10.10 A, B and C was unable to maintain the internal temperatures of numerous potentially hazardous foods below 41°F. The inspector measured the following internal temperatures using a calibrated thermometer: -2 metal containers of Szechuan shrimp, date marked 6 July: 50°F -1 metal container of vacuum-sealed sea bass, date marked 8 July: 49°F -2 metal containers of shrimp tempura, date marked 6 July: 50°F -1 metal container of lobster tail, date marked 8 July: 50°F -1 metal container of shrimp tempura, date marked 9 July: 50°F -1 metal container of marinated pork: 48°F The ambient temperature inside compartment B measured 47°F with a calibrated thermometer. The internal thermometer measured an ambient temperature of 46°F. Crew discarded all food that was out of temperature.
Item 18Deck 3 - Walk-In Refrigeration Unit # 29
Vacuum sealed cold smoked salmon stored inside a metal container was placed on a shelf directly above a metal container of spinach.
Item 20Deck 9 - Lido Market Hot Preparation Area
Liquid steadily dripped from the bottom of the lower combination oven’s door. Liquid pooled on the deck below.
Item 20Deck 3 - Aft Beverage Station
The two deflector panels inside the food-splash zone of the aft ice machine were cracked, creating difficult to clean surfaces.
Item 20Deck 10 - Morimoto by Sea
Undercounter refrigeration unit #10.10 A, B and C was unable to maintain the internal temperatures of numerous potentially hazardous foods below 41°F. The ambient temperature inside compartment B measured 47°F with a calibrated thermometer. The internal thermometer measured an ambient temperature of 46°F. The internal temperatures of two metal containers of Szechuan shrimp, one metal container of vacuum-sealed sea bass, three metal containers of shrimp tempura, one metal container of lobster tail, and one metal container of marinated pork measured above 45°F. Crew discarded all food that was out of temperature.
Item 21Deck 2 - Hot Preparation Line
The steam pipe inside the technical compartment for bain-maire unit #4 was steadily dripping. Liquid pooled on the deck underneath the leak.
Item 21Deck 3 - Hot Preparation Line
The double doors of hot-holding unit JC/321550E would not close and remain shut. No food items were stored inside.
Item 22Deck 2 - Potwash Area
The hood-type potwash machine’s external gauge identified a final sanitizing rinse temperature of 217°F and 212°F, respectively, through two cycles. The plate surface temperatures measured 180°F and 184°F during the final sanitizing rinse of these two cycles. When the machine was open, a loud hissing noise was heard from the inside.
Item 22Deck 3 - Potwash Area
The potwash machine was out of order since 17 June 2025. Crew were using a 3-compartment sink.
Item 24Deck 2 - Potwash Area
The hood-type potwash machine’s external gauge identified a final sanitizing rinse temperature of 217°F and 212°F, respectively, through two cycles. The plate surface temperatures measured 180°F and 184°F during the final sanitizing rinse of these two cycles. When the machine was open, a loud hissing noise was heard from the inside.
Item 24Deck 3 - Hot Preparation Line
The chlorine concentration inside the sanitizing solution bucket measured greater than 200 ppm.
Item 33Deck 9 - Lido Market Hot Preparation Area
Liquid pooled on the deck below a steady drip from the lower door bottom of the two-compartment combination oven. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 2 - Hot Preparation Line
Liquid pooled on the deck underneath a steady leak from the steam pipe inside bain-marie unit #4's technical compartment.
Other areas2 findings
Item 13Variances - Savor My Catch
Four catch records on 19 June 2025 did not include confirmation from the operator the fish caught were maintained at 41°F or below, stored in clean containers appropriate for food storage, and protected from contamination. The date was missing, and the operator company/vendor and operator signature were typed prior to printing and not written when the fish were brought on board.
Item 15Variances - Savor My Catch
Four catch records on 19 June 2025 did not include confirmation from the operator the fish caught were maintained at 41°F or below, stored in clean containers appropriate for food storage, and protected from contamination. The date was missing, and the operator company/vendor and operator signature were typed prior to printing and not written when the fish were brought on board.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 39Integrated Pest Management
Pests were present throughout multiple food service areas, including the following: Deck 2 – Main Galley Potwash Area: One fruit fly was on the bulkhead behind the clean-item storage rack. Deck 2 – Main Galley Hot Preparation Area: One fruit fly flew behind a plastic container of pasta underneath the counter-mounted microwave. Deck 2 – Main Galley Club Orange Pantry: One fruit fly flew above stored trash cans at the entrance to the pantry. Deck 3 – Main Galley Aft Warewashing Area: Two fruit flies flew around the soiled-item storage area in front of the food digester. Deck 9 – Lido Market Portside Sweet Spot, Forward: One fruit fly was on the bulkhead above the sanitizing solution bucket. Deck 9 – Lido Market Portside Beverage Station, Aft: One fruit fly flew inside the technical compartment underneath the counter-mounted ice machine. Deck 9 – Lido Market Portside Bread Bowl Station: Four fruit flies flew inside the technical compartment under the counter-mounted juice machine. Deck 9 – Lido Market Galley Scullery: One fruit fly flew around the soiled storage rack across from the pre-rinse sink. Deck 9 – Lido Market Galley Midship Potwash: One fruit fly was on the bulkhead underneath the pre-rinse sink. Crew contacted pest management.
Buffets6 findings
Item 24Deck 9 - Lido Market Portside Salad Bar Station
The chlorine concentration inside the sanitizing solution bucket measured greater than 200 ppm.
Item 27Deck 9 - Lido Market Starboard Salad Bar Station
Numerous wires, hoses, and the compressor inside technical compartment JC #930550B were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.
Item 27Deck 9 - Lido Market Portside Bread Bowl Station
The bottom of the technical compartment underneath the counter-mounted juice machine was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of juice residue. The interior of the compartment smelled of fermenting juice. Four fruit flies flew inside this technical compartment.
Item 33Deck 9 - Lido Market Portside Employee Service Area
The seams between numerous bulkhead panels and the bulkhead panel/profile strip junctures were sealed with difficult to clean, peeling black tape. Sticky residue accumulated on the bulkhead where tape was missing. Crew stated these seams were sealed to prevent pest entry into the buffet service area.
Item 33Deck 9 - Lido Market Portside Coffee Bar
The silicone surrounding the sharp bulkhead corner, to the right of the swinging door, was damaged, peeling, and missing in places which created difficult to clean surfaces.
Item 33Deck 9 - Lido Market Starboard Employee Service Area
The seams between numerous bulkhead panels and the bulkhead panel/profile strip junctures were sealed with difficult to clean, peeling black tape. Sticky residue accumulated on the bulkhead where tape missing. Crew stated these seams were sealed to prevent pest entry into the buffet service area.
Water and food residue accumulated where the grout was recessed at the backsplash and soiled item counter juncture.
Drinking water2 findings
Item 08Disinfection Log
A section of the potable water system was disinfected on 21 May 2025 from 1700 to 1020 per the disinfection log. Staff stated that 1020 stopping time was for 22 May 2025. Other records that spanned more than one day documented the date next to the completion time.
Item 08Cross-Connection Control Log
Fifty-two nontestable backflow prevention devices for 26 different bathtubs were last inspected in June 2024 per the cross-connection control log that was updated 22 June 2025. The exact date was not recorded. Staff stated it was an error and they were last inspected in September 2024 like the rest of the backflow prevention devices.
The 24-hour AGE report was submitted on 22 April 2025 at 1734, less than 24 hours prior to arrival in Seattle, Washington on 23 April 2025 at 0800. Additionally, the 24-hour AGE report was submitted on 8 June 2025 at 1745, less than 24 hours prior to arrival in Juneau, Alaska on 9 June 2025 at 1330. Staff stated the 24-hour AGE report was submitted between 24 hours and 36 hours prior to arrival in Juneau. After not receiving a confirmation email, they submitted the report again at 1745 and received the confirmation email.
To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Koningsdam 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 Koningsdam since 2023:
2/17-3/24, 2024 · cause: Norovirus · ill: 104 of 2,522 (4.12%) passengers, 17 of 961 (1.77%) crew