Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Mein Schiff 6.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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TUI CruisesInspected September 25, 2023
98out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Mein Schiff 6 scored 98 out of 100 in its last CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on September 25, 2023. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
+2 vs previous inspection (96, Oct 4, 2018)
97.7average of the last 3 inspections
96lowest score (October 2018)
3inspections since 2017
0failed inspections
No longer in the CDC’s current list. Mein Schiff 6 is not on the CDC Green Sheet, which shows “the most recent inspection score for each ship in VSP jurisdiction”. When a ship sails outside the United States for an extended period, it drops out of the CDC database and is inspected again if it returns (CDC FAQ). Its last score is from September 25, 2023.
Inspection history of Mein Schiff 6
Every CDC inspection score on record for Mein Schiff 6: 3 inspections from September 8, 2017 to September 25, 2023, no 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).
September 25, 2023
98Passed
11 findings · 2 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):
−2 ptsItem 10: RWF maintenance, safety equipment
All 11 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.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas2 findings
Item 09Swimming Pool #1
The pH level for the swimming pool measured 6.57 and 6.83 with the inspector's test kit. The crew's test kit measured 6.91 and 6.74. In the pump room, the analyzer displayed a pH value of 7.56. Re-calibration began immediately, and the pool was closed.
Item 10Swimming Pool #1
The pH level for the swimming pool measured 6.57 and 6.83 with the inspector's test kit. The crew's test kit measured 6.91 and 6.74. In the pump room, the analyzer displayed a pH value of 7.56, while the inspector's test kit measured 6.89. Re-calibration began immediately, and the pool was closed.
Galleys (kitchens)3 findings
Item 33Warewash
Silicone was hanging down from the deckhead vent between the bulkhead and the flight-type warewash machine.
Item 33Warewash
Standing water was on the deck between the bulkhead and the flight-type warewash machine. The water was not directed toward a drain.
Item 39Atlantic Classic Portside Beverage Pantry
Five small flies were seen near the deck drains for the ice machine.
Buffets2 findings
Item 19Children's Station
No serving tongs were available for the ready-to-eat fruit (e.g., apples, pears).
Item 21Fruit Station
Sealant was missing from a crevice in the countertop behind the juice/smoothie cold well.
Bars1 finding
Item 39Tui Bar
Two small flies were seen near the drink mixers.
Children’s areas1 finding
Item 42Diaper-Changing Stations
There was no supply of disposable gloves available at both diaper changing stations.
Medical center1 finding
Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis Log (AGE)
On 22 September 2023, a food employee had onset of AGE symptoms at 1200 and did not report to medical until 1930. The employee's timecard showed them working from 1700 until 1847. The medical staff classified the employee as a late reporter and a warning was issued.
Other areas1 finding
Item 36Engine Control Room
The light intensity did not reach at least 110 lux behind or on the sides of the counter-mounted coffee machine.
All 24 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)7 findings
Item 13Potwash
Only one crew member was present in the potwash while the inspector was in the area, and the inspector observed the crew member not following proper sanitizing procedures. The inspector observed the crew member sanitize clean dishes while wearing the same gloves that were worn while washing the soiled dishes.
Item 19Bakery Deck3
Many of the containers of food in this area had drips and evidence of frozen condensate on the surface of the boxes.
Item 21Technical Space
Approximately 5 cm of rusty standing water was observed inside the panel containing valve 5124V633. This panel opened into the dishwash area providing a place for pest harborage.
Item 21Bakery Deck3
The 4 compartment deck oven was missing a screw on the far right side of oven 3, making the area difficult to clean.
Item 26Dishwash
A previously cleaned coffee cup in this area contained a black hair.
Item 27Technical Space
Approximately 5 cm of rusty standing water was observed inside the panel containing valve 5124V633. This panel opened into the dishwash area providing a place for pest harborage.
Item 33Bakery Deck3
A significant buildup of frozen condensation was observed inside the freezer area of the cooler.
Children’s areas3 findings
Item 42Child Activity Center
Two colored tennis balls were stored in a container of plastic balls. The tennis balls were difficult to clean. They were discarded.
Item 42Child Activity Center
The inspector asked child activity center staff about the response procedures for public fecal/vomit accidents in the child activity center. Staff stated that after a public vomit incident, the child's parents are called, Child activity staff stated that if staff assumed a child was seasick, the child could be admitted back into the child activity center without medical clearance. If child activity staff thought the child was sick, based on observation of the child for other symptoms, staff recommend the child be taken to the doctor and would not be allowed back in until there was medical clearance.
Item 44Child Activity Center
The inspector asked child activity center staff about the response procedures for public fecal/vomit accidents in the child activity center. Staff stated that after a public vomit incident, the child's parents are called, Child activity staff stated that if staff assumed a child was seasick, the child could be admitted back into the child activity center without medical clearance. If child activity staff thought the child was sick, based on observation of the child for other symptoms, staff recommend the child be taken to the doctor and would not be allowed back in until there was medical clearance.
Food preparation rooms2 findings
Item 19Freezer
There was frozen condensate on the surfaces of many boxes close to the condenser.
Item 33Freezer
A significant amount of frozen condensate was observed on the deckhead around and inside the condenser.
Food storage (provisions)2 findings
Item 19Ice Cream
The surface of several containers of ice-cream stored near the condenser contained frozen condensate that appeared to emanate from the condenser.
Item 33Ice Cream
There was a significant amount of frozen condensate observed inside the freezer.
Other areas4 findings
Item 27Engine Control Room Coffee Station
The counter under the coffee maker was soiled with greater than one day's worth of accumulation. This was immediately corrected.
Item 30Garbage Room
There were no soap or paper towels at the handwash sink.
Item 38Engine Control Room Coffee Station
The cabinet under the sink used to store cleaning materials was not labeled 'CLEANING MATERIALS ONLY.' This was immediately corrected.
Item 39Engine Control Room Coffee Station
One fruit fly was observed in this area.
Bars2 findings
Item 29Aussenalster
The water temperature at the handwash station measured 122°F. The inspector's thermometer had an error of accuracy of +/- 1°F. This area was open during the inspection.
Item 33Aussenalster
While in the area, the inspector observed water dripping from a 20 cm square deck hatch directly over the center island onto the open liquor bottle storage shelf. No bottles were dripped on.
Drinking water2 findings
Item 08Multiflow Cabinets
The carbonation equipment for beverages on board was located in a dedicated room on various decks. Each carbonator had its own water supply and backflow prevention devices. On Deck 4 there was a noticeable buildup of water stains and some backflow prevention devices were wet and dripping. It appeared some of this excess water and leaking was from the change in water pressure when the system was used.
Item 08Deck 11 Spa Technical Room
White pipes were attached to the vent of the two backflow preventers located on the hot and cold potable water lines for the Rusul Room. These pipes lead into another pipe, which ended in a floor drain. This made it impossible to tell if the backflow devices were failing and did not allow for a proper air gap. The white pipes were cut, creating an air gap.
Buffets1 finding
Item 39Yougurt Serving Area
One house fly was on the surface of the open counter while a crew member was pouring mango juice during breakfast service.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item *Dishwash
The ship is currently using a type of thermometer that is specifically designed to measure a total plate surface temperature after passing the entire length of the machine. This makes correct measurement of final rinse only usually appear to be lower than the actual temperature.
All 21 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 water4 findings
Item 07Pipe Disinfection Records
On 18 March, the potable water pipes were disinfected with less than 50 ppm, concentrations ranged from 48-49 ppm, for 5 hours.
Item 08Engine Room- AWP
A potable water line, protected with a backflow preventer, was connected to the pre-treatment filter for the black water/gray advanced wastewater treatment system (AWP). This line was removed, as the only allowable connection between potable water and black water/gray water systems is an air gap.
Item 08Tank Maintenance Records
Painting and disinfection of the eight potable water tanks was conducted between 18 November and 20 December 2016. For the tank interior coating application records, no information was provided about the curing procedure or if this was done according to manufacturer's recommendations; the manufacturer's curing time for the paint was 9-10 days at 16°C. Additionally, no free halogen residual was recorded after disinfection of the tanks to verify the halogen was less than 5.0 ppm before the tanks were placed back into service.
Item 08Pipe Disinfection Records
No free halogen residual was recorded after pipe disinfection to verify the halogen level was less than 5.0 ppm before the pipes were placed back into service. On 27 March, documentation was provided for different areas throughout the ship showing the free halogen residuals were recorded as less than 5.0 ppm.
Other areas1 finding
Item 08backflow Prevention Devices on Food Equipment
Multiple backflow prevention devices installed on food equipment were actively dripping. Staff indicated there was an issue with the potable water pressure. It was unclear if the devices failed or if active backflow was occurring.
Galleys (kitchens)7 findings
Item 16Anckelmannsplatz Hot Galley
A time control sticker was placed on the outside door of a hot holding trolley. Inside, a container of pancakes had a time control sticker with different times listed. One container of scrambled eggs was missing a time control sticker. Staff stated the unit normally has one time control sticker placed on the door for the eggs and that the pancakes were placed in the wrong area of the cabinet. The time control sticker on the door was moved to the container of eggs.
Item 18Anckelmannsplatz Bakery Rolling Refrigerator
Raw shell eggs were stored above peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce, This was immediately corrected.
Item 21Anckelmannsplatz Main Water Station
Cords from two coffee machines were draped on the counters. The area beneath the machines was clean. This was immediately corrected.
Item 21Atlantic Beverage Pantry
Cords for the coffee machine were draped on the counter. This was immediately fixed.
Item 28Main Galley Equipment Locker
Three stacks of lexan containers and 2 stacks of black and green serving bowls stored on a trolley were not inverted.
Item 28Anckelmannsplatz Pot Wash
A trolley of soiled dishes was stored less than 1 meter from clean dishes.
Item 29Dishwash Hand Sink
The right most handsink reached a maximum of 85°F. This was immediately corrected.
Medical center3 findings
Item 0248-hour Isolation for Food Handler with AGE
The medical record had two different times documented for when a food handler reported their last acute gastroenteritis (AGE) symptoms. The last AGE symptom was recorded on 22 August at 1600 and 1900; it was unclear which time was correct. The crew member was released at 1700 on 22 August.
Item 11Late AGE reporting of Food Handler
A food handler had an acute gastroenteritis (AGE) onset at 0800 on 20 August, and reported to medical at 0953, This crew member ate in the crew mess at 0830. The crew member received disciplinary action for reporting late to medical and walking around the ship while symptomatic.
Item 1148-hour Isolation for Food Handler with AGE
The medical record had two different times documented for when a food handler reported their last acute gastroenteritis (AGE) symptoms. The last AGE symptom was recorded on 22 August at 1600 and 1900; it was unclear which time was correct. The crew member was released at 1700 on 22 August.
Buffets2 findings
Item 16Anckelmannsplatz Island 2
Two time control stickers with different set up and discard times were attached to a serving dish of scrambled eggs.
Item 29Anckelmannsplatz Island 2
Food debris was found in the handwash sink. This was immediately cleaned and sanitized.
Pantries2 findings
Item 16Hanami Reach In Refrigerator
One tray of scallop sushi was stored without a 7 day discard label.
Item 18Osteria
Raw shrimp was stored above cheese in the undercounter drawers.
Housekeeping1 finding
Item 43Showerhead Disinfection Records
The disinfection records for the showerheads in the pool areas did not show the disinfection procedure, such as concentration and contact time of disinfectant.
Pest control1 finding
Item 40Rat Guards on Mooring Lines
The U-shaped rat guards did not fully encompass the mooring lines as there was an opening on the bottom of the line.
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