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MSC Divina CDC inspection score

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

  • Source: CDC public records
  • Data checked on October 31, 2026
  • Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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MSC Cruise ManagementInspected November 6, 2025

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

MSC Divina scored 99 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on November 6, 2025. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

±0 vs previous inspection (99, Nov 18, 2024)
96.2average of the last 5 inspections
86lowest score (July 2017)
15inspections since 2014
0failed inspections

Inspection history of MSC Divina

Every CDC inspection score on record for MSC Divina: 15 inspections from January 4, 2014 to November 6, 2025, no perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.

7580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower201420162018202020222024Jan 4, 2014: 94Aug 27, 2014: 96Nov 8, 2014: 97Mar 16, 2015: 89Jan 30, 2016: 94Jun 4, 2016: 95Feb 22, 2017: 98Jul 8, 2017: 86Nov 4, 2017: 93Mar 8, 2018: 96Mar 14, 2019: 93Feb 28, 2020: 92May 5, 2023: 98Nov 18, 2024: 99Nov 6, 2025: 997580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower2014201720202023Jan 4, 2014: 94Aug 27, 2014: 96Nov 8, 2014: 97Mar 16, 2015: 89Jan 30, 2016: 94Jun 4, 2016: 95Feb 22, 2017: 98Jul 8, 2017: 86Nov 4, 2017: 93Mar 8, 2018: 96Mar 14, 2019: 93Feb 28, 2020: 92May 5, 2023: 98Nov 18, 2024: 99Nov 6, 2025: 99

All scores

Show all 15 inspections
Inspection dateResultReportScore
November 6, 2025Passedfindings below99
November 18, 2024Passedfindings below99
May 5, 2023Passedfindings below98
February 28, 2020Passed92
March 14, 2019Passed93
March 8, 2018Passed96
November 4, 2017Passed93
July 8, 2017Passed86
February 22, 2017Passed98
June 4, 2016Passed95
January 30, 2016Passed94
March 16, 2015Passed89
November 8, 2014Passed97
August 27, 2014Passed96
January 4, 2014Passed94

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).

November 6, 2025

99Passed

9 findings · 1 point deducted

Points deducted (100 − 1 = 99):

  • −1 ptItem 08: PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained

All 9 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 water1 finding

  • Item 08Cross Connection Log

    The entire nontestable devices log did not have inspection results that stated if these devices passed a visual inspection within the past year. In addition, the following areas had backflow prevention devices disinfected and replaced but were not updated in the cross connection log: - Deck 16 Disco Pantry backflow prevention device was replaced 10 October 2025 but the log stated 06 June 2025 - Deck 8 Two Passenger Cabins backflow prevention devices were replaced 04 October 2025 but the log stated 19 June 2025. - Deck 6 Main Galley a backflow prevention device was replaced 30 October 2025 but the log stated 19 June 2025.

Buffets5 findings

  • Item 21Deck 14 - Port Side - Manitou

    The movable sneeze guard was cracked on the top right corner.

  • Item 21Deck 14 - Starboard Side - Calumet

    The sealant was peeling around the hot breakfast line soup well.

  • Item 27Deck 14 - Starboard Side - Calumet

    The sealant underneath the counter-mounted ice machine had an accumulation of black debris.

  • Item 36Deck 14 - Port Side - Calumet

    The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the hot breakfast line.

  • Item 39Deck 14 - Manitou Portside Beverage Station

    One small fly was under the counter-mounted ice machine.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas2 findings

  • Item 10Deck 14 - Bay Pool and Main Pool

    The rope for the flotation device was difficult to unravel, making it not easily accessible during an emergency. Additionally, one of the two Bay Pool flotation devices did not include an attached rope at least two thirds of the maximum pool width.

  • Item 10Deck 14 - Bay Pool Portside

    Chipped paint flakes had accumulated around the drain for skimming.

Bars1 finding

  • Item 30Deck 14 - Manitou Aft

    A paper towel dispenser was not installed at the crew handwashing station.

November 18, 2024

99Passed

42 findings · 1 point deducted

Points deducted (100 − 1 = 99):

  • −1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Show all 42 findings

All 42 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)29 findings

  • Item 17Deck 4 - Hot Preparation Line

    A mobile cart was used to store cooked vegetables that were identified with 4-hour discard labels; however, this mobile cart was not identified as a unit that was on time control. Crew identified this mobile cart as a time control unit. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 18Deck 5 - Meat Holding Walk-In Refrigeration Unit # 1254

    Ground beef hamburger patties were stored in a plastic container on a shelf directly above a plastic container of whole beef loins. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 20Deck 6 - Hot Preparation Line

    Excessive steam exited from the front door of combination oven # 3. This steam collected as condensate along the bottom of the oven, and dripped to the deck below.

  • Item 20Deck 5 - Hot Preparation Line

    Moisture steadily dripped from the bottom of the door for combination oven # 2 and pooled on the deck below.

  • Item 21Deck 7 - Butcher Cut

    The insulation material for the ice machine's refrigerant lines was not maintained to allow for easy cleaning. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 21Deck 5 - Starboard Pastry Area

    The wheels for the mobile cart storing croissants were in disrepair, with numerous difficult-to-clean surfaces. Brown residue accumulated on the exterior of all four wheels.

  • Item 22Deck 4 - Potwash Area

    The wash solution inside the three-compartment sink was greasy with pieces of food debris floating throughout. The potwashing machine was in operation. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 24Deck 5 - Portside Entrance Beverage Station

    The chlorine solution storing the in-use wiping cloth measured greater than 200 (mg/L) PPM. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 26Deck 5 - Aft Clean Storage Area

    One recently cleaned and sanitized ice scoop was stored on a clean rack with white residue on the food-contact surface.

  • Item 26Deck 6 - Hot Preparation Line

    Three cleaned and sanitized plates were stored inside an undercounter storage cabinet with white residue affixed to the food-contact surfaces.

  • Item 26Deck 16 - Galaxy Dishwash

    At least seven previously cleaned and sanitized plates were soiled with food residues while stored on the clean storage rack. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 27Deck 5 - Starboard Pastry Area

    The rear panel of the blast chiller was covered in rust. Additionally, a yellow greasy residue accumulated on this rear panel of the blast chiller.

  • Item 27Deck 5 - Starboard Beverage Station

    The wheels for the mobile cart storing croissants were in disrepair, with numerous difficult-to-clean surfaces. Brown residue accumulated on the exterior of all four wheels.

  • Item 28Deck 5 - Aft Clean Storage Area

    Twenty plastic recently cleaned and sanitized dish covers were stacked on a clean storage shelf dripping wet. Moisture dripped from these covers when removed from the stacks. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 28Deck 14 - Starboard Dishwash

    Previously cleaned and sanitized coffee mugs were stored on a storage rack that was soiled. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 28Deck 16 - Galaxy Dishwash

    Bowls were stacked dripping wet and unable to dry while stored on the clean storage racks. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 29Deck 4 - Potwash Area

    White and beige food-residue splatter collected inside the bottom basin of the dirty-end handwashing sink. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 29Deck 6 - Starboard Warewashing Area

    The water delivered from the handwashing sink measured 125°F following two minutes of operation. The faucet-mounted mixing valve was unable to lower the temperature. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 30Deck 5 - Starboard Beverage Station

    There was no soap inside the soap dispenser for the handwashing sink. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 30Deck 4 - Warewashing Area

    The soap for the handwashing sink was watered down and unable to form a lather. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 33Deck 6 - Hot Preparation Line

    Moisture pooled on the deck below the bottom of combination oven # 3. Excessive steam exited from the front door and collected as condensate along the bottom of the oven.

  • Item 33Deck 6 - Starboard Warewashing Area

    The bulkhead panel behind the conveyor-type warewashing machine was sagging, creating a difficult-to-clean gap. The caulking was peeling. Dust and debris accumulated in areas of recess.

  • Item 33Deck 5 - Hot Preparation Area

    Two, sharp 1-inch holes were cut through the deckhead above combination oven # 3. Dust accumulated inside these difficult-to-clean holes.

  • Item 33Deck 5 - Hot Preparation Line

    Liquid collected on the deck beneath combination oven # 2.

  • Item 36Deck 7 - Butcher Cut

    In the show galley, the light intensity measured less than 220 lux by the utility sink and by the flat-top grill. Additionally, the light intensity measured less than 110 lux around the combination oven inside the galley. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 36Deck 5 - Butcher Hallway

    The light intensity measured less than 110 lux to the left of the gluten-free storage cabinet.

  • Item 39Deck 5 - Starboard Beverage Station

    One fruit fly flew between the two counter-mounted juice machines.

  • Item 39Deck 5 - Bakery Potwash

    One fruit fly flew in front of the entrance door to the potwash area.

  • Item 39Deck 5 - Portside Entrance Clean Storage Area

    One fruit fly was flying near the bulkhead behind stored cleaned and sanitized glasses.

Bars4 findings

  • Item 21Deck 14 - Venchi Italia

    The ice cream refrigerator display had difficult to clean features, specifically the metal data plate was in bad repair and the technical space was heavily corroded.

  • Item 27Deck 14 - Venchi Italia

    The power cord of the soft serve ice cream machine was heavily soiled. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 33Deck 14 - Venchi Italia

    The four bulkhead-mounted utility outlets, located to the left of the soft-serve ice cream machine, were in bad repair and difficult to clean. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 33Deck 14 - Venchi Italia

    The power cord of the soft serve ice cream machine was resting on the deck, making cleaning difficult. Crew initiated corrective action.

Dining rooms2 findings

  • Item 21Deck 5 - Black Crab Portside Waiter Station

    The door to the first undercounter compartment of the waiter station was in disrepair, causing it to remain ajar. Cleaned and sanitized plates were stored inside.

  • Item 28Deck 5 - Black Crab Portside Waiter Station

    The door to the first undercounter compartment of the waiter station was in disrepair, causing it to remain ajar. Cleaned and sanitized plates were stored inside.

Pantries2 findings

  • Item 20Deck 7 - La Cantina di Bacco

    The microwave oven was out of order.

  • Item 29Deck 7 - La Cantina di Bacco

    The handwashing station was blocked by a mobile cart. Crew initiated corrective action.

Food storage (provisions)2 findings

  • Item 15Deck 3 - Vegetable Storage Room # 167

    Four green bell peppers were stored inside a box rotting. The flesh was rotted through each of these four peppers, exposing the inside. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 33Deck 3 - Vegetable Freezer # 325

    A layer of ice accumulated on the deckhead and the deckhead-mounted light fixtures inside the walk-in freezer unit. All food items stored inside were protected with plastic.

Buffets1 finding

  • Item 19Deck 14 - Lido

    During breakfast service, there were no serving utensils for a bowl of apples and the serving tray of pancakes. Crew initiated corrective action.

Housekeeping1 finding

  • Item 33Deck 11 - Forward Pantry

    The grout surrounding the deck tile, located in front of the chemical locker, was missing. Additionally, water seeped through areas of recessed grout when this tile was stepped on.

Medical center1 finding

  • Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Close Contacts

    The medical records for the close contacts for the crew members with AGE symptoms were not documented correctly. (1) A crew member reported to medical at 2340 on 17 October 2024, but the close contact first verbal interview was not conducted until 24 hours later. (2) A crew member reported to medical at 0945 on 31 October 2024, but the final close contact follow up did not occur at the required 48 hour mark. (3) A crew member reported to medical at 0757 on 1 November 2024, but the final verbal interview was not conducted.

May 5, 2023

98Passed

25 findings · 2 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):

  • −2 ptsItem 10: RWF maintenance, safety equipment
Show all 25 findings

All 25 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 areas1 finding

  • Item 10Swimming Pools

    The shepherd's hook for all passenger-accessible (PA) pools was not located in a prominent location. This included PA1, PA2, PA3, and PA4. Additionally, the shepherd's hook for PA3 was resting on the pool deck next to the lifeguard's chair. Remediation began immediately.

Galleys (kitchens)13 findings

  • Item 20Deck 5 - Wine Store (Portside)

    The underside of the soda dispensers had crevices around the dispensing nozzles. Some of these crevices were also soiled with debris.

  • Item 22Deck 4

    Inside the rack-type dishwash machine, the second and third from the left upper final sanitizing rinse spray nozzles emitted a steady stream of water and not an effective spray pattern. A large amount of water was seen running down the inside of the machine from the end of the upper final sanitizing rinse spray arm. The water pressure gauge read 5 psi, whereas the manufacturer required 15-25 psi.

  • Item 22Deck 4

    The hood-type potwash machine had two data plates with contradicting wash cycle times. The white print-out indicated 30 seconds for all machine models, whereas the blue data plate indicated 87 seconds.

  • Item 24Galley

    The sanitizing solution in two large white main filling containers was above 200 ppm.

  • Item 25Deck 5 - Butcher

    Wet wiping cloths were stored in the cleaning locker.

  • Item 26Deck 15 - La Muse

    Two soiled serving utensils were found on the clean side of the waiter station.

  • Item 27Deck 5 - Glasswash

    The exhaust vent housing at the soiled side of the glasswash machine was heavily soiled with residue. Staff stated these exhaust chutes are cleaned every three months.

  • Item 27Deck 5 - Wine Store (Portside)

    The underside of the soda dispensers had crevices around the dispensing nozzles. Some of these crevices were also soiled with debris.

  • Item 28Deck 5 - Wine Store (Portside)

    Three plastic lids were stored on the deck next to the shelves.

  • Item 28Deck 6

    Next to the miscellaneous locker and materials locker, four stacks of previously cleaned plates were stored upright on a cart.

  • Item 28Deck 4 - Warewash Area

    A technician placed his backpack on the deck leaning against the clean storage rack.

  • Item 33Center Buffet Grill

    A portion of the deck grout under the deep fat fryer was missing.

  • Item 33Buffet Pizza Station

    The casing for the electrical plug closest to the pizza station was not attached to the bulkhead and was hanging from the wires.

Drinking water4 findings

  • Item 06Distant Point

    The halogen residual levels measured by staff and the inspector were 1.27 ppm, 1.31 ppm, 1.24 ppm, and 1.33 ppm. The halogen residual differential values from the analyzer to the photometers measured by staff and the inspector were 0.40 ppm, 0.33 ppm, 0.46 ppm and 0.41 ppm respectively, for an average differential value of 0.4 ppm. Calibration began immediately.

  • Item 08Bunker Station - Portside

    The aft potable water bunkering hose end cap was not fastened to the keeper chain and was resting on the potable water manifold. Remediation began immediately.

  • Item 08Evaporator Unit - Forward

    The Reduced Pressure Zone Assembly (RPZ) for the forward evaporator unit was dripping water continuously. The cross-connection control log stated this assembly was tested prior to the inspection. The assembly was disinfected and replaced during the inspection.

  • Item 08Engine Room - Mineralizer

    The air gap for the mineralizer backwash drain line was not entered into the cross-connection control log. Remediation began immediately.

Bars3 findings

  • Item 27Deck 14 - Tritone Bar

    The glass display shelves were soiled with dust and debris.

  • Item 33Deck 14 - Tritone Bar

    One deck tile near the handwash sink had water rising from the seams and pooling on the deck. A work order was submitted on the day of the inspection.

  • Item 33Deck 14 - Tritone Bar

    Sealant was missing in several seams of the back stone bar counter.

Buffets3 findings

  • Item 22Grill Pantry - Glasswash Machine

    Glasses were turning upright and filling with dirty water while inside the machine. Staff suggested the water pressure may be too strong for the glasses being cleaned.

  • Item 29Staff Mess

    A crew member was observed pouring his drink into the handwash station at the soiled drop-off area.

  • Item 36Staff Mess

    At the soiled drop-off area, the light intensity at the handwash station measured 56 lux.

Pantries1 finding

  • Item 29Deck 14 - Tritone Bar

    Water would not come out of the handwash sink faucet. The area had one working handwash sink in the bar. A work order was submitted on the day of the inspection.

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