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Mardi Gras CDC inspection score

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

Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Carnival Cruise LineInspected April 11, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Mardi Gras scored 98 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on April 11, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

+6 vs previous inspection (92, Aug 10, 2025)

96.0average of the last 5 inspections

92lowest score (August 2025)

6inspections since 2023

0failed inspections

Inspection history of Mardi Gras

Every CDC inspection score on record for Mardi Gras: 6 inspections from January 17, 2023 to April 11, 2026, no perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.

All scores

Inspection date	Result	Report	Score
April 11, 2026	Passed	findings below	98
August 10, 2025	Passed	findings below	92
February 15, 2025	Passed	findings below	95
May 25, 2024	Passed		98
June 10, 2023	Passed		97
January 17, 2023	Passed		97

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).

April 11, 2026

98Passed

30 findings · 2 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):

−1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
−1 ptItem 27: Equipment / utensils nonfood-contact surfaces clean

All 30 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)12 findings

Item 16Deck 16 - Blue Iguana Show Galley
One tray of sauteed onions prepared for breakfast was inside the undercounter time control cabinet at 1020, without a discard label. The discard time based on the time control plan was 0930.
Item 19Deck 6 - Pastry
Pastries were stored unprotected on a trolley cart.
Item 21Deck 8 - Cucina del Capitano Show Galley
The seam between the countertop's marble slabs was not sealed, creating a difficult-to-clean area.
Item 21Deck 16 - Blue Iguana Show Galley
The countertop grout around the inset hot plate was in disrepair.
Item 21Deck 16 - Big Chicken Show Galley
The countertop grout around the inset hot plate corners was missing.
Item 27Deck 16 - Masala Tiger Show Galley
The previously cleaned and sanitized combination oven's door seals and internal drain were soiled with food debris. The area was not in operation.
Item 27Deck 16 - Lido Center Galley
Liquid from an unknown source pooled on top of the combination oven. The oven was not in use.
Item 27Deck 16 - Street Eats Show Galley
The previously cleaned and sanitized heat lamp's outer surface was soiled above the lamb station.
Item 27Deck 8 - Cucina del Capitano Show Galley
The unsealed seam between the countertop's marble slabs was soiled with food residue.
Item 27Deck 4 - Warewash
In the clean dish storage area, one rack was soiled with pieces of nuts and other debris. This was removed immediately.
Item 30Deck 4
The handwashing station did not have any signage to 'wash hands frequently.'
Item 39Deck 8 - Cucina del Capitano
One fruit fly was in the service bar area.

Buffets8 findings

Item 13Deck 4
Time control plans at three beverage stations did not match the milk dispensing units' physical labels. The time control plan listed the milk dispensing machine as temperature control; however, the unit was physically labeled for time control and the milk had a 4-hour discard label. Staff initially struggled to interpret the time control plans and were inconsistent answering if the milk was temperature or time control.
Item 17Deck 4
Time control plans at three beverage stations did not match the milk dispensing units' physical labels. The time control plan listed the milk dispensing machine as temperature control; however, the unit was physically labeled for time control and the milk had a 4-hour discard label. Staff immediately corrected the plans.
Item 20Deck 4
The ice cream machine was out of order due to broken parts.
Item 21Deck 16 - Empanada Station
There was a difficult-to-clean seam between the heat lamp's left leg and the countertop.
Item 27Deck 8 - Pizzeria del Capitano
The previously cleaned and sanitized pizza display countertop was soiled with old food debris. The venue was not in service.
Item 27Deck 16 - Lido Beverage Stations
Computer mice attached to the coffee machines were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of residue around their scroll wheels. Staff stated this was for ADA accessible use of the machines and was a temporary solution while touchpads were on order.
Item 27Deck 16 - Aft Lido Beverage Station
The countertop grout around the in-counter ice machine was soiled with a pink residue.
Item 27Deck 16 - Forward Starboard Beverage Station
The counter-mounted payment card reader next to the soda dispenser was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of residue around its base.

Food safety, general2 findings

Item 21Deck 16 - Show Galleys
In multiple venues, a large difficult-to-clean gap was in the preparation countertops where the exhaust hood overhang's drain pipe passed through the counter. These gaps were also soiled with old food debris.
Item 27Deck 16 - Show Galleys
In multiple venues, the large gap in the preparation countertops was soiled with old food debris where the exhaust hood overhang's drain pipe passed through the counter.

Pantries3 findings

Item 26Deck 16 - Red Frog Bar
A shrimp shell was inside a previously cleaned and sanitized glass stored in the clean area.
Item 27Deck 16 - Red Frog Bar
Two glasswash racks, with previously cleaned and sanitized glasses stored on them, were soiled with food and paper debris.
Item 28Deck 16 - Red Frog Bar
Previously cleaned and sanitized glasses were stored on two glasswash racks that were soiled with food and paper debris.

Bars2 findings

Item 33Deck 6 - Brass Magnolia
The bulkhead along the bar area was in disrepair and peeling.
Item 39Deck 6 - Fortune Teller
One fly was in the back bar area.

Other areas2 findings

Item 13Soiled Trolley Carts
In the passenger elevator area, more than 12 utensil transportation carts containing soiled dishware from recently cleaned cabins were staged and waiting to be taken to the galley warewash. Crew stated this was to avoid overloading the warewash area in the main galley; however, only two out of five warewash machines were in use during the inspection. Additionally, the flow of soiled and clean operations overlapped as soiled carts carrying soiled utensils were transported through the galley clean storage and food handling areas en route to the soiled drop-off area.
Item 22Soiled Trolley Carts
In the passenger elevator area, more than 12 utensil transportation carts containing soiled dishware from recently cleaned cabins were staged and waiting to be taken to the galley warewash. Crew stated this was to avoid overloading the warewash area in the main galley; however, only two out of five warewash machines were in use during the inspection. Additionally, the flow of soiled and clean operations overlapped as soiled carts carrying soiled utensils were transported through the galley clean storage and food handling areas en route to the soiled drop-off area.

Medical center1 finding

Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log
The AGE Surveillance Log had an incorrect date and time of last symptom compared to the online medical notes for a nonfood employee. AGE symptom onset occurred 6 April 2026 at 1220. The medical notes stated the employee had more symptoms on 7 April 2026, but the medical log for the last symptom was not updated to reflect this. However, the employee was kept in isolation for the full 24 hours after the correct last symptoms time.

August 10, 2025

92Passed

71 findings · 8 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 8 = 92):

−3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
−2 ptsItem 28: Equipment / utensil / linen / single / service storage, handling, dispensed; Clean frequency
−1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
−1 ptItem 27: Equipment / utensils nonfood-contact surfaces clean
−1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean

Show all 71 findings

All 71 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.

Buffets24 findings

Item 19Deck 16 - Lido Gelato Station
At the gelato machine #3, two ice cream scoops were stored in standing water at a temperature of 107°F. The water was soiled with gelato residue.
Item 21Deck 8 - Pig & Anchor Service Line
Sealant was peeling around the hot plates at the service line.
Item 21Deck 8 - Ice Cream Truck
The insulation on the cold water lines to the ice cream machines was in disrepair and difficult to clean. This was corrected.
Item 21Deck 4 Team Dining Starboard Hot Line
The grout was in disrepair and peeling away from hot plate #4-CM-CHP7.
Item 21Deck 4 Team Dining Starboard Hot Line Island
The swinging entrance door laminate was in disrepair on the crew side. Staff replaced the laminate door coating.
Item 21Deck 4 Team Dining Pizza Station
The grout was in disrepair and recessed around the warm holding countertop which created difficult to clean surfaces.
Item 21Deck 4 Team Dining Pizza Station
The sealant inside the microwave was in disrepair with a piece missing near the bottom right corner which created a difficult to clean surface.
Item 27Deck 4 Team Dining Pizza Station
The bottom right corner inside the microwave was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of food residue where the sealant was in disrepair.
Item 27Deck 4 Team Dining Pizza Station
The warm holding countertop was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of residue in the difficult to clean grout recessed areas.
Item 27Deck 4 Team Dining Entrance Coffee Station
The top bulkhead shelf above coffee cups was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.
Item 28Deck 4 Team Dining
Previously cleaned and sanitized plates and bowls out for crew use were stored under black deckhead lamp shades that were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.
Item 28Deck 4 Team Dining Entrance Coffee Station
A tray of previously cleaned and sanitized coffee cups out for crew use were stored below a bulkhead shelf that was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.
Item 30Deck 16 - Lido Shawarma Station
The handwashing sink was soiled with food residues.
Item 30Deck 16 - Lido Forward Starboard Island
During lunch service, the handwashing station had no paper towels. This was corrected.
Item 33Deck 8 Pig & Anchor
The bulkhead vents for the smokers were heavily corroded and difficult to clean.
Item 33Deck 8 - Ice Cream Truck
The deck under both ice cream machines was soiled with debris and spilled ice cream. Additionally, the deckhead above the ice cream dispensing area was soiled with accumulated dust. Corrections started immediately.
Item 33Deck 4 Team Dining Starboard Waiter Station
The deckhead was open to the void space (plenum ) above six tubes of cereal stored on top of the waiter station.
Item 33Deck 4 Team Dining
The deckhead was open to the plenum above two tables (portside and starboard side) with a tray of coffee cups, tea, and sugar.
Item 33Deck 4 Team Dining
Twenty black deckhead lamp shades above the four buffet islands were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.
Item 33Deck 16 - Lido Gelato Station
The water pipes and power cables of the gelato machines were resting on the deck, making the area difficult to clean.
Item 39Deck 4 Team Dining Entrance Coffee Station
Three small flies were flying around the espresso machines and landed on the bulkhead. Staff immediately closed the coffee station.
Item 39Deck 16 - Lido Gelato Station
One fly was in the area.
Item 39Deck 4 Team Dining Starboard Ice Cream Station
One small fly was in the area.
Item 39Deck 4 Team Dining Wok Fry
One small fly was flying in the area.

Galleys (kitchens)28 findings

Item 13Variance: Deck 6 - Carnival Kitchen
One health questionnaire was printed with faded ink that made it very difficult to read. Although this form could be barely read, the participant checked the three boxes and signed the form on August 5, 2025.
Item 19Deck 5 Ice Machine
The far-right ice cuber's cover was not secured along the bottom edge which created a gap and exposed the ice inside the machine.
Item 20Deck 8 - Pig and Anchor
One smoker was out of order.
Item 21Deck 8 - Pig and Anchor
The wheel casters for both smokers were heavily corroded and difficult to clean.
Item 21Deck 16 - Big Chicken Show Galley
The surfaces of the undercounter laminated door and side panel were scratched and dinged, making them difficult to clean.
Item 21Deck 17 - Guys Burger Dishwash
Both hoodtype warewashing machines had bottom stainless steel panels that were loose, creating difficult to clean surfaces.
Item 21Deck 5 Ice Machine
The far-right ice cuber's cover was not secured along the bottom edge which created a gap and exposed the ice inside the machine.
Item 21Deck 5 Bakery
The double-stacked deck oven has been out of order since 16 July 2025. Staff stated they use the deck ovens in the pastry area.
Item 21Deck 5 Hot Galley
Sealant was peeling from the back of the far-right tilting pan's handle which created a difficult to clean surface.
Item 22Deck 5 Warewash Machine
Plate covers exiting the flight-type warewashing machine were stacked and did not expose the items to an unobstructed spray from all cycles.
Item 22Deck 5 Warewashing Machine
The far-left upper sanitizing spray arm nozzle for the flight-type warewash machine was blocked with food debris.
Item 22Deck 17 - Guys Burger Dishwash
The wash tank was soiled with food debris in the hood-type warewashing machine. The area was in operation.
Item 24Deck 4 Potwash
The hot water temperature measured 162°F in the three-compartment sink's sanitizing compartment. The area was in operation, but no pans were being sanitized when the inspector was in the area.
Item 27Deck 8 - Cucina del Capitano
The top of the neutral cabinets was soiled with dust.
Item 27Deck 6 - Carnival Kitchen
The top of the ovens was soiled with dust.
Item 28Deck 8 - Pig & Anchor Locker
Three coffee dispensers were stored with water inside. Corrections started immediately.
Item 29Deck 4 Potwash
The water temperature measured 141°F at the handwashing sink at the coldest setting.
Item 33Deck 8 - Teppanyaki
At station 1, the back bulkhead and deckhead had signs of a sticky residue. At station #3, the back bulkhead had peeling wallpaper and difficult to clean scratches.
Item 33Deck 8 - Pizzeria del Capitano
The bulkhead-mounted shelves were soiled with dust.
Item 33Deck 4
The deck tile grout was in disrepair throughout the area.
Item 33Deck 5 Hot Galley
The deck tile grout was missing and in disrepair near the bain marie and along the equipment foundation/deck juncture.
Item 34Deck 5 Hot Galley
The far-left tilting pan's water supply line was continuously dripping onto the deck.
Item 34Deck 8 - Pig & Anchor Dishwash
The mixing valve of the prewash spray hose was continuously leaking. Corrections started immediately.
Item 36Deck 7 - Steakhouse Show Galley
The light intensity at the front bar counter by the hot plates and the handwashing station was less than 220 lux.
Item 39Deck 8 - Teppanyaki
One fly was at station #1.
Item 39Deck 8 - Pizzeria del Capitano
Two flies were in the area.
Item 39Deck 5
Three small flies were in the portside landing area near the escalator.
Item 39Deck 4
One small fly was flying near the clean storage potwash area.

Dining rooms4 findings

Item 27Deck 6 - Palm Aft Starboard Pantry
The top of the soda locker was soiled with dust.
Item 27Deck 6 - Palm Aft Port Pantry
The top of the coffee equipment was soiled with dust.
Item 28Deck 4 Family Harbor
Two soiled linen napkins were found in the technical compartment of the handwashing sink.
Item 36Deck 4 Family Harbor
Two light bulbs were blown which affected the required 220 lux light intensity at the buffet hot plates.

Bars3 findings

Item 20Deck 6 - Java Blue Coffee Shop
The espresso machine in the front counter had 10 slotted fasteners in the food splash zone. This was corrected.
Item 28Deck 7 - Steakhouse Bar
The deckhead decorative rails and air vent above previously cleaned glassware on counters were heavily soiled.
Item 33Deck 7 - Steakhouse Bar
The deckhead decorative rails and air vent above previously cleaned glassware on counters were heavily soiled.

Food safety, general3 findings

Item 26Previously Cleaned and Sanitized Equipment
Previously cleaned and sanitized galley equipment such as hotel pans and trays were found stacked wet and soiled with food residues and grease on the clean storage racks. This was observed in the following galley potwash areas: Pig and Anchor, Cucina del Capitano, Bonsai and Teppanyaki, and Chibang.
Item 27Previously Cleaned and Sanitized Equipment
Previously cleaned and sanitized galley equipment such as hotel pans and trays were found stacked wet and soiled with food residues and grease on the clean storage racks. This was observed in the following galley potwash areas: Pig and Anchor, Cucina del Capitano, Bonsai, Teppanyaki, and Chibang.
Item 28Previously Cleaned and Sanitized Equipment
Previously cleaned and sanitized galley equipment such as hotel pans and trays were found stacked wet and soiled with food residues and grease on the clean storage racks. This was observed in the following galley potwash areas: Pig and Anchor, Cucina del Capitano, Bonsai, Teppanyaki and Chibang.

Pantries1 finding

Item 39Deck 8 - The Watering Hole
One fly was in the pantry.

Food storage (provisions)1 finding

Item 39Deck 2 Dry Store
One small fly was in the area.

Medical center3 findings

Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis Log (AGE)
The electronic medical record system does not include a separate column for comments on the AGE log. Staff was printing the log and adding a column for comments. Staff stated that a new update to the record system will provide this column by the end of this month. (2025 VSP Environmental Public Health Standards)
Item 08Medical
The following areas did not have blue/green/blue pipe striping to indicate potable water in the toilet room technical compartments: -Guest Waiting Toilet -Isolation Ward 2, 3 or 5
Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis Log (AGE)
On 21 June 2025, a nonfood employee had onset AGE symptoms at 0500 but did not report to medical until 1127. According to the food and beverage questionnaire the crew member went to lunch in the crew mess at 1045.

Food preparation rooms2 findings

Item 16Deck 2 Poultry Thawing Room
The date marking for five white plastic containers containing cut chicken thighs had a preparation date of 7 August 2025 and a discard date of 14 August 2025 which was longer than the maximum seven days.
Item 18Deck 3 Cold Room
A metal container containing raw tuna and a container of salmon napoleon with smoked salmon were stored directly above containers of ready-to-eat mixed vegetables, olives, and red radicho.

Other areas1 finding

Item 30Deck 8 - Photo Locker Toilet Room
No toilet paper was provided.

Drinking water1 finding

Item 08Bunker Hoses
The potable water bunkering hoses were constructed of a woven material that was not smooth nor easily cleanable. This was written on the February 2025 inspection report. The engineers explained that new hoses were ordered on 19 May 2025, but had incorrect connecting ends. Sixteen hoses were ordered on 26 June 2025 and were expected to be delivered on the day of the inspection.

February 15, 2025

95Passed

28 findings · 5 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 5 = 95):

−3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
−2 ptsItem 22: Dishwashing / equipment washing facilities designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, operated, TMDs, test kits

Show all 28 findings

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 21Deck 8 - Pizzeria del Capitano Show Galley
One piece of the internal door gasket for the lower pizza oven was missing, creating a difficult-to-clean surface. Black food debris accumulated inside areas of recess.
Item 22Deck 16 - Warewashing Area - Starboard
During inspection of the in-use conveyor-type warewashing machine, no spray pattern of hot sanitizing water was visible exiting the final rinse manifold. Though the utensil surface temperature measured above 160°F following a cycle through the warewashing machine, this surface temperature was not achieved by a non-recirculating final rinse spray. Numerous plates from breakfast service cycled through this machine that was unable to deliver an effective final rinse spray pattern. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 22Deck 3 - Warewashing Area
A tea bag was in the wash compartment of the flight-type warewashing machine.
Item 23Deck 3 - Warewashing Area
A tea bag was in the wash compartment of the flight-type warewashing machine.
Item 24Deck 16 - Warewashing Area - Starboard
During inspection of the in-use conveyor-type warewashing machine, no spray pattern of hot sanitizing water was visible exiting the final rinse manifold. Though the utensil surface temperature measured above 160°F following a cycle through the warewashing machine, this surface temperature was not achieved by a non-recirculating final rinse spray. Numerous plates from breakfast service cycled through this machine that was unable to deliver an effective final rinse spray pattern. Crew identified an internal waterwall inside the machine prevented hot sanitizing water from reaching the final rinse manifold. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 26Deck 8 - Cucina del Capitano
Brown and orange residue accumulated on the food-splash surface of the mixing rod for the deck-mounted mixer. Orange and black residue accumulated on an alcohol wipe when rubbed over this surface.
Item 27Deck 8 - Pizzeria del Capitano Show Galley
One piece of the internal door gasket for the lower pizza oven was missing, creating a difficult-to-clean surface. Black food debris accumulated inside areas of recess.
Item 29Deck 5 - Extension
The handwash sink was blocked by a stack of large, plastic bins. The bins were removed.
Item 30Deck 16 - Warewashing Area - Starboard
White condiment residue and brown food residue was accumulated inside the basin of the handwashing sink located at the dirty end of the conveyor-type warewashing machine. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 16 - Hot Galley - Portside
The grouting between the splash panel and the deck underneath the combination oven was recessed. Pieces of food debris accumulated inside these areas.
Item 33Deck 5 - Hot Galley
The grouting throughout the area was recessed and in disrepair, especially in the grill area.
Item 33Deck 8 - Guy's Pig & Anchor
The potable water line behind the keg washing equipment was steadily dripping. Liquid accumulated on the deck below. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 34Deck 5 - Center Galley
Water was continuously dripping from the bucket filling spout attached to the handwash sink across from the deep-fat fryer.
Item 34Deck 8 - Guy's Pig & Anchor
The potable water line behind the keg washing equipment was steadily dripping. Liquid accumulated on the deck below. Crew initiated corrective action.

Food safety, general1 finding

Item 39Integrated Pest Management
Numerous insects were present throughout multiple food service areas, including: Deck 16 – lido buffet forward hot station: One house fly flew over the starboard line. Deck 16 – lido buffet portside beverage station, forward: One fruit fly flew next to the counter-mounted coffee machine. Deck 16 – lido buffet starboard beverage station, aft: One fruit fly flew over stored cups. Deck 16 – lido buffet portside beverage station, aft: One fruit fly flew around the counter-mounted juice machine. Deck 16 – lido galley portside potwash area, forward: One fruit fly flew near the clean equipment storage rack. Deck 16 – lido galley starboard warewashing area: Two fruit flies flew around the dirty end of the warewashing area. Deck 8 – Rudi’s Sea Grill galley: One fruit fly flew in front of the clean equipment storage cabinet. Deck 6- Javablue Coffee. One fruit fly was in this area. Deck 5 - Appetizer Pantry. One small insect was on the bulkhead where the time control plans are posted. Deck 5- Main Galley. One fruit fly was near the conveyor ovens. Deck 4- Crew Mess Coffee Station. One fruit fly was in this area. Deck 3- Crew Mess Buffet Island #1. One fruit fly was on the counte

Buffets6 findings

Item 21Deck 16 - Lido Beverage Station - Portside/Forward
The plastic panel inside the counter-mounted coffee machine was in disrepair, creating a difficult-to-clean 1/8-inch gap. Additionally, black food debris accumulated inside this difficult-to-clean area.
Item 27Deck 16 - Lido Beverage Station - Porstide/Forward
The plastic panel inside the counter-mounted coffee machine was in disrepair, creating a difficult-to-clean 1/8-inch gap. Additionally, black food debris accumulated inside this difficult-to-clean area.
Item 27Deck 16 - Lido Hot Island - Forward
The glass shelf surface over buffet line food storage areas was soiled with more than a day's worth of accumulated dust. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 16 - Lido Buffet - Starboard Side/Aft
A portable tray stand was set up on carpet as a soiled dish drop-off station with no staff present. Four glasses, two soiled plates, and three soiled condiment dishes were stored on the tray stand.
Item 36Deck 16 - Lido Waiter Station - Starboard/Aft
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux above the aft and forward sides of the waiter station
Item 36Deck 16 - Lido Waiter Station - Starboard/Forward
The light intensity measured less than 110 lux above the aft and forward sides of the waiter station

Medical center2 findings

Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
A nonfood employee had an onset of AGE symptoms on 3 February 2025 at 1000, but did not report to medical until 1650 that day. This employee was not working during that time; however, records identified the employee went ashore that day in Cozumel at 1130.
Item 11Food Assessment
The food assessment for a server who experienced AGE symptoms onset on 7 February 2025 was completed incorrectly. The 'start work time' matched the illness onset time (1:31pm), and the 'stop work time' matched the time the server reported to medical (2:05pm). The form was signed by a supervisor. It was determined this employee was not working while symptomatic.

Dining rooms1 finding

Item 33Deck 8 - Bonsai Teppanyaki
The center and forward teppanyaki stations were missing grout at the deck/equipment junction on the employee side, creating difficult-to-clean surfaces. Green and brown debris accumulated in areas of recess.

Pantries1 finding

Item 2616 - Tides
The plastic food-splash surface over stored ice inside the ice machine was soiled with a gray, slimy residue. Crew initiated corrective action.

Drinking water1 finding

Item 08Potable Water Bunkering Hoses
The potable water bunkering hoses were constructed of a woven material that was not smooth nor easily cleanable. Additionally, the woven material was stained with a black grease-like material in multiple places near the coupling of the bottom left hose.

Food preparation rooms1 finding

Item 20Deck 2- Fish
Two undercounter refrigerators were out-of-order. A work order was generated on February 4, 2025.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

Item 10Deck 16 - Midship Pool
The pool bottom protective paint was missing in multiple areas causing a potential buildup of organic material.

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