Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Nieuw Amsterdam.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Holland America LineInspected July 10, 2026
99out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Nieuw Amsterdam scored 99 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on July 10, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
±0 vs previous inspection (99, Feb 6, 2026)
98.6average of the last 5 inspections
95lowest score (November 2010)
21inspections since 2010
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Nieuw Amsterdam
Every CDC inspection score on record for Nieuw Amsterdam: 21 inspections from November 10, 2010 to July 10, 2026, 5 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 10, 2026
99Passed
22 findings · 1 point deducted
Points deducted (100 − 1 = 99):
−1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
All 22 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.
Buffets10 findings
Item 16Deck 9 - Lido Market Portside Sweet Spot
The in-use soft serve ice cream mix temperature measured 93°F. The machine was on time control. The soft serve ice cream machine had a broken compressor, reported 21 March 2026, causing only one side of the machine to be in use.
Item 19Deck 9 - Lido Market Portside Sweet Spot
Ice cream cones were stored upright and uncovered on a display stand, with some of the cones touching the side of a beverage machine. The cones were discarded.
Item 21Deck 9 - Lido Market Portside Sweet Spot
The soft serve ice cream machine had a broken compressor, reported 21 March 2026, causing only one side of the machine to be in use. However, the in-use ice cream mix temperature measured 93°F. The machine was on time control.
Item 21Deck 9 - Lido Market Portside Homestead
Countertop coving was missing on one hot well corner. Silicone used to temporarily fill the area was in disrepair.
Item 21Deck 9 - Lido Market Forward Beverage Station
Two bulk coffee dispensers had peeling and difficult-to-clean duct tape on their front face, covering a hole. Staff stated they were expecting replacement dispensers.
Item 21Deck 9 - Lido Market Portside Pasta Station
Sealant and grout around the countertop hot wells were peeling and in disrepair, making them difficult to clean. Staff stated they had a work order to install countertop coving around these wells.
Item 26Deck 9 - Lido Market Portside Homestead
The heat lamp fixture and bulbs above the hot plates were soiled with grease and food residue. The area was not in use and had been previously cleaned.
Item 27Deck 9 - Lido Market Portside Pasta Station
More than a day's accumulation of food residue and grease soiled the unsealed countertop grout seams around the hot wells.
Item 27Deck 9 - Lido Market Portside Homestead
The hot well corner with missing coving was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of food residue. The area was not in use and had been previously cleaned.
Item 33Deck 9 - Lido Market Portside Homestead
The deck was recessed, creating a gap between the tile deck and stainless steel deck in front of the show galley grills. Water pooled inside these areas.
Galleys (kitchens)4 findings
Item 08Deck 2 - Warewash
The atmospheric vents on the backflow prevention device for the biodigester rinse hose were blocked.
Item 21Deck 2 - Hot Galley
Sealant peeled and hung off the sides of two tilting pans.
Item 33Deck 2 - Galley Walkways
Multiple deck locations in the galley had large holes in the epoxy coating, exposing the cement below and making it difficult to clean. Staff stated the epoxy was still under warranty and they could not patch it themselves; they provided documentation that the manufacturer would be onboard to repair in August 2026.
Item 34Deck 9 - Dive-In
The hood wash system's detergent supply pipe was leaking, causing a constant spray of water inside the technical compartment.
Dining rooms1 finding
Item 21Deck 2 - Lower Dining Room Waiter Station 15
The interior edges of the waiter station cabinet were chipped and in disrepair, making them difficult to clean.
Bars2 findings
Item 19Deck 7 - Neptune Lounge Honor Bar
The metal shot glass, wine decanter, unwrapped straws, and ice bucket at the self-service bar were not protected from potential contamination. Lounge staff stated the shot cup and decanters were changed and cleaned every two hours.
Item 33Deck 3 - Ocean Bar
The bulkhead beneath the bar's swinging door entry was missing a profile strip, exposing damaged wood particles.
Medical center2 findings
Item 01Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Reporting
The 24-hour AGE report was submitted at 1037 on 29 June 2026, less than 24 hours prior to arrival in Ketchikan, Alaska at 0630 on 30 June 2026.
The first interview with an asymptomatic immediate contact on 22 June 2026 was documented as occurring at 1900; however, the reportable acute gastroenteritis (AGE) case did not report to medical until 1930 that same day. This was a clerical error.
Pantries1 finding
Item 39Deck 2 - Rolling Stone
One small fly landed on a bottle storage shelf.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 08Tank Maintenance
Potable water tank 1C was not inspected, cleaned, and disinfected at least every 2 years. The tank was put in service on 22 December 2023 and was not inspected until 8 January 2026.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Deck 9 Hydropool Equipment Room
The manual comparison test for pH measured greater than 0.2 from the analyzer-chart recorder. The manually measured pH was 7.08 and the analyzer recorded pH was 7.39. The pH measured in the hydropool was 7.02, 6.94, and 6.96 and no alarm was activated since the set point was 7.25.
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.
Galleys (kitchens)10 findings
Item 17Deck 2 Hot Galley
Three containers of marinated chicken and two containers of marinated beef ribs in active cooling which measured above 41°F did not have a cooling log entry. Staff stated the marinated beef ribs were put in the cold room about 30 minutes prior to the inspection and the marinated chicken was put in the cold room about an hour and a half prior to the inspection. Crew did not have any recorded notes of the initial temperature or specific time the items were placed in the cold room.
Item 20Deck 3 Beverage Station
One of the bulk coffee canisters had slotted fasteners in the food splash zone underneath the dispensing spigot.
Item 24Deck A Potwash
Three pans were placed in the chemical sanitizing solution for less than seven seconds. The person in charge immediately stopped the crew member and had them properly sanitize the pans.
Item 26Deck 2 Beverage Station
The hot water dispensing nozzle was soiled with white residue.
Item 27Deck 2 Pinnacle Grill
Water pooled on the countertop behind the grooved grill from water that collected in the bulkhead ventilation hood and continuously dripped down the bulkhead in multiple locations.
Item 33Deck 2 Pinnacle Grill
Liquid collected in the bulkhead ventilation hood above the grooved grill and continuously dripped down the bulkhead in multiple locations.
Item 33Deck 9 Warewash
Condensate collected on the deckhead air supply deflector tray near the handwashing station and dripped onto the deck.
Item 33Deck 3 Warewash
The painted deck was in disrepair throughout this area.
Item 34Deck 3 Hot Galley
The water supply line for bain-marie 3.4 was in disrepair and water continuously dripped into the bain-marie.
Item 37Deck 9 Warewash
Condensate collected on the deckhead air supply deflector tray near the handwashing station and dripped onto the deck.
Buffets7 findings
Item 19Deck 9 Pizza
Three slices of pizza were positioned at the edge of the sneeze shield and were not properly protected.
Item 19Deck 9 Lido Midship Beverage Station
Three containers of a white granular substance removed from the original packaging and out for passenger use were not labeled with the common name of the food.
Item 21Deck 9 Lido Midship Beverage Station
The top of the coffee dispenser was in disrepair and cracked, which created a rough surface.
Item 21Deck A
The hot water steam pipe wrapping was in disrepair and frayed within the middle undercounter technical compartment of the serving line.
Item 26Deck 9 Lido Homestead Starboard Side
One previously cleaned and sanitized plate stored in the undercounter plate warmer was soiled with unknown food residue.
Item 28Deck 9 Homestead Portside
A box of gloves was stored on the crew side of the service line next to and slightly below a tray of bread and breadcrumbs. No breadcrumbs were in the open box.
Item 33Deck 9 Lido Homestead Portside
The deckhead light cover above the toaster was in disrepair with a palm-sized piece missing.
Bars1 finding
Item 33Deck 3 Ocean
The painted deck was in disrepair in the middle of the bar which created a difficult to clean, quarter-sized indentation.
Drinking water3 findings
Item 03Production Records
The pH level spiked above 8.4 from 2020 to 2105 per the 24 December 2025 potable water production record and then fell below 7.8 for the remainder of production. No comments or manual calibration checks were provided on the chart during this spike in pH level.
Item 06Legionella Sampling Records
The Legionella sampling records did not include sampling locations for the potable water source used for deck washing. This system is a risk for exposure via aerosolization. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standard).
Item 07Distribution System Disinfection
The 4 August 2025 potable water system disinfection record identified crew used the emergency procedure of 200 mg/L (PPM) from 0700 to 0800 to disinfect the replacement backflow prevention device for the deck 2 main galley.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas2 findings
Item 10Deck 9 - Aft Swimming Pool
The bottom of the flotation device for the aft swimming pool was affixed to the pool and not easily removable.
Item 10Deck 9 - Forward Whirlpool Spa
No safety sign was provided for the starboard entrance to the recreational water facility.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 39Flies
Multiple small flies and one house fly were in the following areas: -Deck 9 Lido Bar: One small fly was on the glass door of the upper alcohol bottle storage shelves. -Deck 9 Dining Room: One small fly was flying near the bussing station across from the Lido Bar. -Deck 9 Lido Buffet Homestead Portside: One small fly was flying near the pastries. -Deck 9 Dive-In Galley: One small fly was flying near the entrance. -Deck 3 Ocean Bar: One house fly was flying around the area. -Deck 2 Billboard Bar Pantry: One small fly was flying near the entrance.
Other areas1 finding
Item 26Deck A - Bottle Filling Station Outside of the Engineering Office
Pink slimy residue and brown debris accumulated on the filling nozzle of the self-service water bottle filling station in the corridor outside the office.
All 16 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.
Food preparation rooms4 findings
Item 19Deck A- Potato Peeler
Water consistently dripped from the deckhead into a bin of peeled potatoes while the crew member was actively peeling. The source of the water was unknown and the area was in operation. The bin was immediately discarded.
Item 22Deck A- Undercounter Dishwashing Machines
The undercounter dishwashing machine had been out of order since July 10. The machine was repaired prior to the end of the inspection.
Item 33Deck A- Potato Peeler
Water consistently dripped from the deckhead into a bin of peeled potatoes. The source of the water was unknown.
Item 39Deck A- Near Cleaning Locker
One fruit fly was in this area.
Buffets5 findings
Item 18Deck 9- Starboard Asian Station
Raw ground beef was stored above raw whole muscle beef and shrimp in the undercounter refrigerator. The ground beef was moved to the bottom of the refrigerator.
Item 29Deck 9- Starboard Sweet Spot Handwashing Station
The handwashing sink reached a maximum temperature of 71°F.
Item 33Deck 9- Lido Market Portside Starboard Waiter Station
A pitcher of water and orange juice were stored on a counter next to the waiter station with carpet in front of it.
Item 39Deck A- Dirty Officer's Mess
One fruit fly was above the handwashing station.
Item 39Deck 9- Portside Sweet Spot
One house fly was in this area.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 33Decks
The decks in the Lido Market Galley, Deck 3 Main Galley, Deck 2 Main Galley, and several preparation rooms were in disrepair. A team is scheduled to board in August to repair the decks.
Galleys (kitchens)5 findings
Item 16Deck 2- Gard Manger
A pan of egg salad was improperly labeled with the date the egg salad was prepared instead of the date the first potentially hazardous ingredient was prepared. The pan of egg salad had a preparation date of June 5 and a discard date of June 11. However, when reviewing the cooling log it was determined the eggs in the egg salad were boiled and cooled on June 4. The egg salad was relabeled.
Three bowls exited the dishwashing machine upright and filled with water. The crew member working the clean side of the machine drained the water from the bowls, flipped them over, and placed the rack on the clean shelves.
Item 22Deck 9- Automatic Hood Washing System
The automatic hood washing system had been out of order since December 18, 2024.
Item 39Deck 2- Biodiogester
Five fruit flies were flying around the biodigester.
Bars1 finding
Item 21Deck 11- Crow's Nest
The silver coating on the shelving in the center column used to store alcohol bottles flaked off when inspector touched the shelves
To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Nieuw Amsterdam 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 Nieuw Amsterdam since 2023:
5/6-5/21, 2023 · cause: Norovirus · ill: 246 of 1,971 (12.4%) passengers, 38 of 826 (4.60%) crew
