Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on MSC Seashore.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
Independent site, not the CDC
MSC Cruise ManagementInspected June 25, 2026
94out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
MSC Seashore scored 94 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on June 25, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
−3 vs previous inspection (97, Jan 29, 2026)
96.6average of the last 5 inspections
94lowest score (June 2026)
5inspections since 2022
0failed inspections
Inspection history of MSC Seashore
Every CDC inspection score on record for MSC Seashore: 5 inspections from November 6, 2022 to June 25, 2026, 1 perfect score 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).
All 26 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 areas4 findings
Item 09Deck 20 - Hydropool
The free chlorine residual inside the heated hydropool interactive RWF was not maintained within the required range while the facility was in operation. Crew measured the free chlorine residual at representative locations within the RWF's tub at 1.38 mg/L (ppm), 1.36 mg/L (ppm), and 1.38 mg/L (ppm). The inspector measured the free chlorine residual at representative locations within the RWF's tub at 1.17 mg/L (ppm) and 1.21 mg/L (ppm). Crew immediately closed the facility. The analyzer in the recreational water facility (RWF) equipment room identified a free chlorine residual of 3.82 mg/L (ppm). Crew and the inspector measured the free chlorine residual at the analyzer sampling point at 1.29 mg/L (ppm) and 1.38 mg/L (ppm), respectively. Crew recalibrated the analyzer.
Item 09Deck 16 - Jungle Whirlpool Spa Portside
The pH inside the recreational water facility was not maintained within the required range while the facility was in operation. Crew measured the pH at representative locations within the whirlpool spa tub at 7.85, 8.02, and 7.88. Additionally, crew measured the pH at the analyzer sampling point in the equipment room at 7.94 and 7.84. The analyzer identified a pH of 7.5, which was not in calibration with the measurements collected from the tub or the analyzer sampling point. Crew recalibrated the analyzer inside the equipment room.
Item 10Deck 20 - Hydropool
The analyzer in the heated hydropool's recreational water facility (RWF) equipment room was not maintained in calibration while the facility was in operation. Crew measured the free chlorine residual at representative locations within the RWF's tub at 1.38 mg/L (ppm), 1.36 mg/L (ppm), and 1.38 mg/L (ppm). The inspector measured the free chlorine residual at representative locations within the RWF’s tub at 1.17 mg/L (ppm) and 1.21 mg/L (ppm). The analyzer in the RWF equipment room identified a free chlorine residual of 3.82 mg/L (ppm). Crew and the inspector measured the free chlorine residual at the analyzer sampling point at 1.29 mg/L (ppm) and 1.38 mg/L (ppm), respectively. Crew immediately closed the facility. Crew recalibrated the analyzer.
Item 10Deck 16 - Jungle Whirlpool Spa Portside
The analyzer in the recreational water facility (RWF) equipment room was not maintained in calibration with the pH measurements collected from the analyzer sampling point. Crew measured the pH at representative locations within the whirlpool spa tub at 7.85, 8.02, and 7.88. Additionally, crew measured the pH at the analyzer sampling point in the equipment room at 7.94 and 7.84. The analyzer identified a pH of 7.5. Crew recalibrated the analyzer.
Galleys (kitchens)8 findings
Item 16Deck 16 - Marketplace Walk-In Refrigeration Unit # 53
One open bulk plastic container, approximately one-quarter full of milk, was stored without a 7-day discard label in a plastic crate on top of a full bulk milk container. Crew stated the open bulk container was used during breakfast service to refill smaller milk containers, but could not identify when the container was opened. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 21Deck 6 - Hot Galley
The front left wheel of time control unit #2 was peeling and in disrepair, creating difficult-to-clean surfaces.
Item 21Deck 20 - Yacht Club Walk-In Refrigeration Unit # 56
The four metal casters surrounding the wheels of the mobile trolley were covered with brown and orange corrosion. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 22Deck 16 - Marketplace Forward Scullery
The external temperature gauge for the potwashing machine was not functioning and could not accurately display the water temperature during each cycle. This machine was in operation when the inspector entered the area. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 22Deck 16 - Marketplace Aft Potwash Area
The potwashing machine was off when the inspector entered the area, but no sign identified the machine as out of service. Crew stated the machine had been out of order since the morning of the inspection.
Item 22Deck 16 - Marketplace Aft Warewashing Area
Steam escaped the clean end of the starboard conveyor-type warewashing machine and condensed on the deckhead above. Steam condensed on the deckhead outside the ventilation hood and dripped onto the clean item sorting table below. Although the ventilation hood was extracting, it did not adequately capture the steam. The machine lacked an internal curtain after the final rinse spray to contain the steam. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 16 - Marketplace Aft Warewashing Area
Steam escaped the clean end of the starboard conveyor-type warewashing machine and condensed on the deckhead outside the ventilation hood. Although the ventilation hood was extracting, it did not adequately capture the steam. The machine lacked an internal curtain after the final rinse spray to contain the steam. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 37Deck 16 - Marketplace Aft Warewashing Area
Steam escaped the clean end of the starboard conveyor-type warewashing machine and condensed on the deckhead outside the ventilation hood. Although the ventilation hood was extracting, it did not adequately capture the steam. The machine lacked an internal curtain after the final rinse spray to contain the steam. Crew initiated corrective action.
Food storage (provisions)3 findings
Item 19Deck 3 - Frozen Fruit Walk-In Freezer
Liquid condensed on the deckhead and dripped onto ten boxes of white asparagus stored below. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 19Deck 3 - Frozen Vegetable Walk-In Freezer
Liquid condensed on the deckhead above and the evaporator condenser unit and dripped onto a box of packaged wonton wrappers stored below. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 3 - Frozen Fruit Walk-In Freezer
Liquid condensed on the deckhead and dripped onto ten boxes of white asparagus stored below. Crew initiated corrective action.
Food safety, general2 findings
Item 33Conditions of Decks, Deckheads, and Bulkheads
Decks, deckheads, and bulkheads were maintained in disrepair in the following food-service areas: Deck 20 – Yacht Club Buffet Crew Service Area: The grout between the deck tiles and the metal landing at the deep-fat fryer was missing and chipped. Deck 16 – Marketplace Aft Buffet Line Crew Service Area: The grout between the deck tiles and the metal landing at the grill station was missing, with grease and residue accumulating in recessed areas. Deck 16 – Marketplace Aft Hot Line, Portside: The grout between the deck tiles and the metal landing at the deep-fat fryer was missing and chipped, with grease and residue accumulating in recessed areas. Deck 16 – Marketplace Aft Hot Line, Portside: The metal profile strip at the base of the column next to the deep-fat fryer was damaged and bent, creating difficult-to-clean gaps and sharp edges. Deck 16 – Marketplace Aft Scullery: The deck tile in front of the soiled drop-off handwashing station was loose, with liquid accumulating in areas of missing grout. Deck 16 – Marketplace Aft Scullery: The grout between the deck tiles and the bulkhead near the handwashing sink at the column was missing, with liquid accumulating in recessed areas. Deck 16 – Marketplace Aft Potwashing Area: The deckhead hatch above the soiled storage rack was in disrepair, with numerous difficult-to-clean rough edges. Deck 16 – Marketplace Aft Scullery: The grout between the deck tiles and the landing at the clean-area handwashing sink was missing, with dust and debris accumulating in recessed areas. Deck 6 - Crew Galley Hot Preparation Area: Water pooled on the deck beneath the undercounter temperature-control unit # FZ/QFYB3000. Deck 6 - Crew Galley Pantry: Water pooled on the deck beneath the utility sink. Deck 3 - Provisions Fruit Walk-In Freezer: Liquid condensed on the deckhead behind the evaporator condenser unit and dripped onto 10 boxes of raw white asparagus stored below. Deck 3 - Provisions Vegetable Walk-In Freezer: Liquid condensed on the deckhead above the evaporator condenser unit and dripped onto a box of packaged wonton wrappers stored below.
Item 39Integrated Pest Management
Pests were present in the following food-service locations: Deck 20 – Yacht Club Buffet Crew Service Area: One small insect crawled on the starboard cold well basin. Deck 20 – Yacht Club Galley: One housefly flew in front of the hood-type warewashing machine. Deck 16 – Marketplace Aft Buffet Line Crew Service Area: One fly flew around the handwashing sink and buffet line. Deck 16 – Marketplace Aft Buffet Line: A small insect crawled on the door of undercounter time-control unit #JC 1630224B. Deck 16 – Marketplace Starboard Pizzeria: One small fly was on the bulkhead column. Deck 16 – Marketplace Forward Soup and Pasta Station: One small fly was on the deckhead above the soup wells. Deck 16 – Marketplace Aft Hot Line, Portside: One fly flew around the portable hot dog roller. Deck 13 – Forward Housekeeping Pantry, Starboard: One small live fly was on the deck. Deck 6 – Main Galley Vegetable Preparation: One small fly was present in the area.
Children’s areas4 findings
Item 42Doremiland - Diaper Changing Station
While describing the process for changing diapers and demonstrating disinfection of the diaper-changing station after use, the child activity center manager stated that hand sanitizing wipes were used to disinfect the diaper-changing station.
Item 42Mini Club
When asked to demonstrate toy disinfection, the crew member sprayed the disinfectant three times onto a cloth and wiped the surface of the toy. This method could not achieve the required disinfectant concentration or contact time.
Item 44Mini Club
When asked to demonstrate toy disinfection, the crew member sprayed the disinfectant three times onto a cloth and wiped the surface of the toy. This method could not achieve the required disinfectant concentration or contact time.
Item 44Diaper Changing Station
While describing the process for changing diapers and demonstrating disinfection of the diaper-changing station after use, the child activity center manager stated that hand sanitizing wipes were used to disinfect the diaper-changing station.
Buffets3 findings
Item 26Deck 16 - Marketplace Aft Line, Starboard
The undersides of five metal food-contact hot dog heating rollers were soiled with more than one day's accumulation of yellow food residue. Crew stated the equipment had not been used since the previous day. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 26Deck 16 - Marketplace Aft Line, Portside
The undersides of five metal food-contact hot dog heating rollers were soiled with more than one day's accumulation of beige food residue and brown encrusted debris. Crew stated the equipment had not been used since the previous day. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 30Deck 16 - Marketplace Forward Family Line
No paper towels were available at the starboard handwashing station in the crew service area of the buffet. Crew initiated corrective action.
Medical center1 finding
Item 11Symptomatic Crew Isolation
A food worker had an onset of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) symptoms on 14 June at 0800 but did not report to the medical center to begin isolation until 14 June 2026 at 1810. According to the timecard, this crew member was on duty when symptoms began and worked the entire shift while symptomatic. The crew member received disciplinary action and a risk assessment was completed.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 06Production
The potable water production record for 07 June 2026 did not document calibration of the analyzer before potable water production began.
All 39 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)17 findings
Item 14Deck 8 - Teppanyaki
A food employee was wearing a cloth wristband on their arm during food preparation.
Item 17Deck 5 - Garde Manager Cooling Logs
The 29 January 2026 cooling log identified four time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items started and finished cooling at times after the public health inspection concluded. The review of these logs at 1130 on 29 January 2026 identified the following: Boiled eggs started cooling at 2314 on 29 January and finished cooling at 0106. Steam salmon started cooling at 2337 and finished cooling at 0125. Steam chicken started cooling at 2358 and finished cooling at 0142. Edamame bean stated cooling at 0015 and ended cooling at 0203. The above times documented on the cooling log were in the future. Crew identified the 'date' field on the top of the corporate provided form was confusing for crew, and mislead crew into documenting that all items were cooling on that specific date. All appropriate cooling parameters were met.
Item 17Deck 5 - Garde Manager
The 28 January 2026 cooling log identified 'steam chicken' stated cooling at 2352 on 28 January and finished cooling at 0125. The next entry on the cooling identified 'grilled eggplant' started cooling at 0126 on 28 January and finished cooling at 0314. The five following entries on the cooling log that all started cooling after midnight as failed to carry over the date. All appropriate cooling parameters were met.
Item 17Deck 5 - Hot Service Line
The mobile plastic food storage unit # 6 was identified on the time control plan as a time control unit; however, was not physically identified. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 21Deck 5 and Deck 6 - Beverage Stations
Significant white corrosion accumulated on the external information panels on the undercounter drawer bread-warming units.
Item 22Deck 8 - Aft Dining Galley
The hood-type warewashing machine was out of order as of January 29, 2026.
Item 22Deck 16 - Marketplace
The final sanitizing rinse spray pattern on one of the left-side and right-side nozzles in the flight-type conveyor dishwashing machine was insufficient.
Item 22Deck 5 - Warewashing Area
The bottom final sanitizing rinse nozzle on the left spray arm inside the conveyor-type warewashing machine was blocked and unable to produce a fan-like spray pattern. This machine was in operation. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 26Deck 6 - Bakey
The four dispensing nozzles inside the dessert frosting equipment were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of brown food residue. This equipment was not in service. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 26Deck 18 - Yacht Club
Two plates in a clean storage cabinet were soiled with food debris.
Item 29Deck 8 - Aft Dining Galley
A male crew toilet room was out of order as of January 29, 2026.
Item 33Deck 5 - Hot Service Line
The steam supply line for bain-marie unit # 2 steadily leaked, and water pooled on the deck. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 6 - Beverage Station
The deckhead panel above the two deck-mounted ice machines was removed, exposing the difficult-to-clean ventilation ducts and technical space.
Item 34Deck 5 - Hot Service Line
The steam supply line for bain-marie unit # 2 steadily leaked, and water pooled on the deck. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 38Deck 6 - Cleaning Locker # 060110
An unattended and not in use mop was stored in a bucket of soiled solution inside the cleaning locker. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 39Deck 16 - Marketplace
One fly was observed near the pastry preparation area. No food was impacted at time of inspection.
Item 39Deck 8 - Teppanyaki
One fly was in the cold preparation area. No food was impacted.
Food safety, general3 findings
Item 29Handwashing Sink Temperature
Numerous sensor-activated handwashing sinks were unable to deliver water for handwashing at a temperature below 120°F in the following food service locations: -Deck 5 Crew Galley – near the deli slicer: 123°F -Deck 5 Crew Galley – soiled potwash: 125°F -Deck 6 Main Galley – beverage station: 126°F -Deck 6 Main Galley – adjacent to cleaning locker # 060110: 126°F -Deck 6 Main Galley – outside of wine cellar: 125°F -Deck 6 Main Galley – inside wine cellar: 126°F -Deck 6 Main Galley – warewashing area soiled drop-off: 124°F The user could not adjust the temperature. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 38Deck 16 - Marketplace
Several pieces of food equipment had not been in use for several months. Crew stated the food equipment was scheduled to be removed and discarded during the next dry dock. The following equipment was identified: - Deck 16 Marketplace Aft- self-service coffee machine - Deck 16 Marketplace Bar soda dispensing machine - Deck 16 Marketplace Midship Beverage Station soda dispensing machine - Deck 16 Marketplace Midship Beverage Station wine units (3 total) - Deck 16 Marketplace Galley Coffee Station espresso machine
Item 39Integrated Pest Management
Pests were present in the following food areas: -Deck 4 Crew Buffet – hot service line: One fruit fly was on the bulkhead to the right of the handwashing station. -Deck 4 Crew Butter – hot service line: One fruit fly was on the door of the reach-in refrigeration unit. -Deck 5 Main Galley - coffee station: One fruit fly flew behind the deck-mounted ice machine. -Deck 5 Main Galley - warewashing area: One fruit fly was on the soiled landing over shelf.
Buffets10 findings
Item 21Deck 16 - Marketplace - Port Side Beverage Station
The sealant around two counter mounted juice machine legs was damaged exposing open seams.
Item 21Deck 16 - Marketplace - Aft Beverage Station
The sealant on the front-right corner of the ice/water dispensing machine was damaged exposing an opening. The opening was soiled with a day's old accumulation of debris.
Item 26Deck 16 - Marketplace
Two previously cleaned and sanitized plates were stored soiled on the aft buffet serving line.
Item 27Deck 16 - Marketplace - Aft Beverage Station
The sealant on the front-right corner of the ice/water dispensing machine was damaged exposing an opening. The opening was soiled with a day's old accumulation of debris.
Item 27Deck 16 - Marketplace - Starboard Forward Beverage Station
The countertop surface behind the coffee and tea condiments had more than a day's accumulation of dust.
Item 27Deck 16 - Marketplace - Aft Beverage Station
The countertop underneath and around the counter-mounted coffee machine was soiled with more than a day's old food residue. Additionally, the countertop underneath the counter-mounted coffee machine had a crevice with food debris accumulation.
Item 30Deck 4 - Hot Service Line
The soap dispenser for the handwashing sink inside the crew service area was missing. Crew identified the dispenser was damaged. The buffet was in service.
Item 33Deck 16 - Marketplace - Serving Line
The profile strips along the bulkhead juncture and deck coving were damaged.
Item 36Deck 16 - Marketplace - Port Side Fwd Beverage Station
The light intensity at the ice/water dispensing nozzles measured less than 220 lux.
Item 39Deck 16 - Marketplace - Port Side Beverage Station
Two flies were observed underneath the juice machine.
Food preparation rooms4 findings
Item 17Deck 3 - Walk-In Refrigeration Units # 7 and # 8
Two plastic containers of sliced watermelon and two plastic containers of sliced honeydew melon were cooling inside the walk-in refrigeration #8 unit without a cover or overhead protection. Additionally, two plastic containers of diced tomatoes, two plastic containers of diced cherry tomatoes, and two plastic containers of shredded iceberg lettuce were cooling inside the walk-in refrigeration #7 unit without a cover or overhead protection. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 20Deck 3 - Fish # 030102
The blast chiller was out of order.
Item 21Deck 3 - Meat Thawing Walk-In Unit # 10
The front left wheel of the mobile trolley storing containers of raw chicken was damaged, creating a difficult-to-clean surface. This trolley was unable to move. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 22Deck 3 - Potwashing Area
The wash solution inside the three-compartment sink was cloudy due to food residue. Crew initiated corrective action.
Medical center2 findings
Item 02Public Vomit Incident (PVI) Follow Up
On January 20, 2026 a passenger had a PVI incident however, medical did not follow up to determine whether the passenger met the definition of a reportable acute gastroenteritis.
On January 27, 2026 a food employee had AGE onset symptoms at 0300 and did not report to medical until 0900. During, this time period it was confirmed the employee worked and went to crew buffet. A food assessment was conducted.
Bars1 finding
Item 14Deck 18 - Long Island
A bartender was actively preparing and serving beverages with a cloth wristband on the arm.
Dining rooms1 finding
Item 21Deck 7 - 5th Avenue Waiter Station
The countertop divider of the right side of compartment # 7 was damaged with cracked edges, creating difficult-to-clean surfaces. Crew submitted a work order to repair this piece of equipment.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 15Deck 3 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Walk-In Refrigeration Unit # 030213
The exterior of four tangerines stored inside a cardboard container were covered with white citrus canker and flesh rot. Crew initiated corrective action.
All 23 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 21Deck 8 - Butcher's Cut
The salamander handles were constructed of an absorbent wood-like material.
Item 21Deck 8 - Butcher's Cut
A seam was between the two leg plate panels on each combination oven.
Item 22Deck 16 - Marketplace Dishwash
The conveyor dishwash machine (circ.23) auxiliary rinse spray nozzles produced a single stream of water. This was corrected by the end of the inspection.
Item 22Deck 16 - Marketplace Dishwash
Only one lower final sanitizing rinse spray nozzle was working inside the rack-type glasswash machine. The nozzle produced a single stream of water. This was corrected by the end of the inspection.
Item 24Deck 8 - Hola! Tacos and Cantina
The large container of chlorine sanitizing solution measured less than 10 ppm. The small container of chlorine sanitizing solution measured approximately 200 ppm. The two solutions were combined into the large container which measured within proper range.
Item 26Deck 4: Pastry
The inspector checked approximately 80 random plates from two undercounter storage lockers (eight stacks of about 20 plates in each stack) and found approximately 30 plates soiled with old food residue on the food-contact surface. All plates were removed from the area and re-cleaned.
Item 30Deck 16 - Marketplace
The male toilet room door did not self-close.
Item 33Deck 16 - Marketplace
Deck tile grout was recessed throughout the galley.
Dining rooms2 findings
Item 20Deck 3: Crew Self-Serve Beverage Stations
Several of the stainless steel panels connecting the dispensers with the juice machine were damaged, which caused a difficult to clean gap.
Item 26Deck 3: Crew Self-Serve Beverage Stations
Old food residue accumulated in between several of the stainless steel panels connecting the dispensers with the juice machine.
Buffets4 findings
Item 19Deck 16 - Marketplace Family Line
The serving utensil for a container of cucumbers was laying on top of the food.
Item 25Deck 16 - Marketplace Buffet
Two damp cloths were stored inside the rolling shutter fire door near DFF04.
Item 27Deck 16 - Marketplace
All large, red display deli slicers were soiled with more than one day's accumulation of dust.
Item 33Deck 16 - Marketplace- Pizza Areas
The bulkheads to the left of each pizza oven were damaged as a result of the long-handle pizza spatula hitting the bulkhead.
Food storage (provisions)4 findings
Item 19Deck 3: Fish Freezer
Frozen condensate collected on several cardboard boxes of frozen fish. The food was not impacted.
Item 19Deck 3: Vegetable Freezer
Frozen condensate collected on several cardboard boxes of frozen vegetables. The food was not impacted.
Item 19Deck 3: Poultry Thawing (030114)
A bag of thawing chicken was overhanging on the side of the storage rack, which caused juice to leak and accumulate on the deck.
Item 33Deck 3: Poultry Thawing (030114)
Liquid from a bag of thawing chicken accumulated on the deck.
Bars2 findings
Item 29Deck 6 - Venchi 1878 Chocolate
The water at the handwash station measured 129°F. The user could not adjust the temperature.
Item 38Deck 6 - Venchi 1878 Chocolate
The large chocolate kettle had not been used since at least December 2023.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 20Slotted Fasteners on Juice Machines
Throughout the main galley and crew dining rooms, slotted fasteners connected the stainless steel panels connecting the dispensers with the juice machines.
Medical center1 finding
Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Reporting
A food worker had onset of AGE symptoms (vomiting and diarrhea) at 0600 on 6 January 2025; however, they did not report to medical until 1011. The individual did not work during this time.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 08Starboard Bunker Station
One screw cap was not fastened by a chain to the potable water filling line.
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