Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Nieuw Statendam.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
Independent site, not the CDC
Holland America LineInspected January 7, 2026
97out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Nieuw Statendam scored 97 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on January 7, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
−3 vs previous inspection (100, Dec 7, 2024)
97.4average of the last 5 inspections
95lowest score (October 2022)
5inspections since 2019
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Nieuw Statendam
Every CDC inspection score on record for Nieuw Statendam: 5 inspections from April 7, 2019 to January 7, 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).
January 7, 2026
97Passed
25 findings · 3 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 3 = 97):
−3 ptsItem 24: Sanitizing rinse temperature, concentration, time
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)12 findings
Item 22Deck 2 - Pinnacle Grill
The sanitizing solution in the bucket was cloudy. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 22Deck 2 - Aft Dishwashing Area
The in-use flight-type conveyor dishwashing machine did not achieve a final sanitizing rinse temperature of 160°F at the utensil surface. Upon approach to the machine, an external alarm identified a water temperature issue earlier in the day. The inspector and crew measured the final sanitizing rinse temperature at the utensil surface more than five times using multiple methods (thermocouple, tip-sensitive maximum-registering thermometer, thermolabel stickers) and did not record 160°F. A temperature of 160°F was only achieved when thermometers were placed directly against a final rinse nozzle. The machine display identified the final rinse manifold water temperature fluctuated between 178°F and 204°F. Thermolabel stickers affixed to the side final rinse spray arm, upper final rinse spray arm, and manifold did not change color to identify 180°F was achieved. The manifold temperature did not reach 180°F. Crew stated that calibration is based on achieving 160°F in the final rinse tank and at the plate surface. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 22Deck 2 - Club Orange
Seven final sanitizing rinse nozzles in the in-use hood-type warewashing machine were blocked with food debris. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 24Deck 2 - Aft Dishwashing Area
The in-use flight-type conveyor dishwashing machine did not achieve a final sanitizing rinse temperature of 160°F at the utensil surface. Upon approach to the machine, an external alarm identified a water temperature issue earlier in the day. The inspector and crew measured the final sanitizing rinse temperature at the utensil surface more than five times using multiple methods (thermocouple, tip-sensitive maximum-registering thermometer, thermolabel stickers) and did not record 160°F. A temperature of 160°F was only achieved when thermometers were placed directly against a final rinse nozzle. The machine display identified the final rinse manifold water temperature fluctuated between 178°F and 204°F. Thermolabel stickers affixed to the side final rinse spray arm, upper final rinse spray arm, and manifold did not change color to identify 180°F was achieved. The manifold temperature did not reach 180°F. Crew stated that calibration is based on achieving 160°F in the final rinse tank and at the plate surface. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 26Deck 2 - Hot Galley
More than 10 plates and bowls stored in the undercounter warming units were soiled with food debris on the food-contact surfaces. Crew stated the items were washed earlier in the day in the aft flight-type conveyor dishwashing machine. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 2 - Pinnacle Grill
More than a day's accumulation of grease collected in the grease trap housing of the clam shell grill. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 2 - Aft Dishwashing Area
The flight-type conveyor dishwashing machine was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of food debris underneath the soiled end of the machine. The area was difficult to access for cleaning and required technical crew to remove screws.
Item 33Deck A
Water leaked from a hot potable water line above the deckhead onto the deck below, between the front loading potwash machine and the clean storage rack. Additionally, water collected on the deckhead between the wash and rinse sinks. No clean items were impacted. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 34Deck A
Water leaked from a hot potable water line above the deckhead onto the deck below, between the front loading potwash machine and the clean storage rack. Additionally, water collected on the deckhead between the wash and rinse sinks. No clean items were impacted. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 38Deck A
The cleaning materials locker was not labeled 'Cleaning Materials Only'. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 39Deck 2 - Pinnacle Grill
One fly landed on the lid of the plastic bin storing panko breadcrumbs. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 40Deck 9 - Dive In
The pantry door between the outdoor service area and the indoor pantry was left open during operation. After discussion, the door was closed but later reopened and left partially open. A supervisor closed the door; however, it was opened again and left open before the inspection team left the area.
Bars3 findings
Item 17Deck 3 - Grand Dutch Cafe Showgalley
The posted time control plan inside the coffee shop did not identify the glass dome food storage unit as a unit on time control, although the piece of equipment was physically identified on “time control.” Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 20Deck 3 - Grand Dutch Cafe Showgalley
The counter-mounted coffee machine had multiple difficult-to-clean gaps between the dispensing nozzle and equipment housing, where more than one day’s accumulation of food debris and residue collected. These gaps exposed technical areas inside the equipment.
Item 26Deck 3 - Grand Dutch Cafe Showgalley
More than one day’s accumulation of food debris and residue was collected in the difficult-to-clean gap between the dispensing nozzle and equipment housing in the food-splash zone of the counter-mounted coffee machine. Crew initiated corrective action.
Buffets3 findings
Item 16Deck 9 - Lido Marketplace
The “Lido Flank Steak” served at the Roasting Pan and the ?Roasted Beef Sliders’ served at the Homestead portside buffet stations did not have a public health advisory informing consumers that the products were served undercooked and that consumption may increase the risk of foodborne illness, especially for individuals with underlying medical conditions.
Item 26Deck A - Team Dining / Crew Mess
More than a day's accumulation of grease soiled the food splash area of the heat lamps over the buffet line. This area was not in operation. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 29Deck 9 - Canaletto Crew Toilet
The male and female toilet rooms were locked while the area was open for service. Crew identified workers present could unlock and access both toilet rooms using their ID key cards.
Medical center3 findings
Item 02Reportable Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log
The downloadable reportable AGE log did not contain a column for 'additional notes/comments.' (New VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standard)
Item 02Reportable Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log
The reportable AGE log for symptomatic passengers on the voyage embarking 27 December 2025 who declined face-to-face consultation contained no temperature entries or follow-up information in the additional comments/notes column explaining why the field was blank. Although the medical reporting software identified that these passengers declined face-to-face consultation, this information was not carried over to the reportable log
Item 11Isolation of Symptomatic Food Handlers
A food handler reported acute gastroenteritis (AGE) symptom onset at 0600 on 25 November 2025 but did not report to the medical center until 0830. The symptomatic crew member attended a team meeting at 0700. A corrective action assessment was conducted, and the crew member received disciplinary action.
Drinking water2 findings
Item 08Deck C - Aft Reverse Osmosis Unit
The dedicated technical water line for the deck washing connection was striped blue/gray/blue. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 08Deck A - Medical Center Ward 3
The showerhead was designed with a valve located downstream of the backflow prevention device, which was not designed for protection against continuous pressure. Crew initiated corrective action.
Pantries1 finding
Item 271 # 1.5.0.1
A piece of hair collected on the nonfood-contact surfaces of two glasses stored in a rack on the clean storage shelf. Crew initiated corrective action.
Food preparation rooms1 finding
Item 08Deck B - Gelato
The chilled water lines for both gelato machines were not striped blue/white/blue or otherwise identified as chilled water by a uniquely identifiable method. Crew initiated corrective action.
December 7, 2024
100Passed
24 findings · 0 points deducted
No points deducted.
Show all 24 findings
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)18 findings
Item 16Deck 9 - Dive In
The cheese sauce, stored inside the cheese warmer 'time control' unit, was not identified with a 4-hour discard label. The service period was longer than four hours. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 16Deck 10 - Tamarind
The container of spring rolls stored inside the reach-in refrigeration unit was identified with an incorrect 7-day discard label. The container of spring rolls was identified with a date of preparation 6 December 2024; however, the first ingredient of spring roll mix was prepared on 5 December 2024. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 16Deck 3 - Hot Galley, Portside
A metal container storing 4 previously opened blocks of cream cheese inside the undercounter refrigeration unit was not identified with a date of opening or a date of discard. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 17Deck 9 - Dive In
The time control plan identified the cheese warmer was a unit on time control; however, this unit was not physically labeled as a 'time control' unit. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 18Deck A
Ground, raw sausage links in a metal container were stored directly over raw bacon slices in plastic containers inside reach-in refrigeration unit A.7. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 20Deck 9 - Hot Preparation Area
Water steadily dripped from the bottom of the seam around the technical compartment for the combination oven. Water accumulated on the deck below.
Item 20Deck 9 - Hot Preparation Area
Rotational oven # 3 was identified as out of order since 4 December 2024.
Item 21Deck 9 - Hot Preparation Area
The sealant around the technical compartment of the soup kettle was recessed and in disrepair. Dust and food residue accumulated in areas of recess.
Item 22Deck 9 - Potwash Area
The rinse solution inside the three-compartment sink was cloudy with pieces of food debris floating throughout. The potwash machine was in operation. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 22Deck 9 - Dive In
The front-opening warewashing machine was identified as out of order since 23 October 2024.
Item 25Deck 2 - Forward Pastry Area
The sanitizing solution for the wiping cloth was cloudy with pieces of food debris floating inside. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 9 - Hot Preparation Area
Dust and food residue accumulated in areas of recessed sealant around the technical compartment of the soup kettle.
Item 27Deck 2 - Rudi Seldemer, Portside
The electrical cables for seven heating lamps were soiled with dust and food debris. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 30Deck 10 - Tamarind
No waste receptacle was provided for the handwashing sink. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 9 - Hot Preparation Area
Water accumulated on the deck below a steady drip from the bottom of the technical compartment for the combination oven.
Item 36Deck A - Team Dining PO Mess
The light intensity on the right side of the soiled area drop-off measured less than 110 lux. The light intensity could not be raised for cleaning. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 39Deck 2 - Forward Coffee Station
One fruit fly flew in front of the coffee machine.
Item 39Deck 2 - Forward Dishwashing Area
One fruit fly flew in front of the trash digester.
Buffets3 findings
Item 17Deck 9 - Lido Market Coffee Station Time Control Plan
The time control plan for the lido market coffee stations used color labels to identify discard times. Crew identified they ran out of blue color labels, and changed the breakfast service period to purple labels. The time control plan did not clearly identify this change in labeling. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 19Deck 9 - Lido Market Sweet Spot, Portside
Two pieces of hair were resting in a ceramic bowl storing oranges offered for self-service. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 19Deck 9 - Lido Market Sweet Spot, Forward
No serving utensil was provided for the bowl of cut mixed fruit out for self-service on the buffet line. Crew initiated corrective action.
Medical center1 finding
Item 01Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Reports
The special, 24-hour, and 4-hour AGE reports prior to arrival in Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) identified the embarkation date was on 14 November. The actual embarkation date was 16 November.
Pantries1 finding
Item 29Deck 12 - Crow's Nest
The water temperature delivered through the mixing valve of the handwashing sink measured greater than 128°F following three minutes of running. The user was able to adjust the temperature; however, the handwashing sink was unable to deliver cold water. Crew initiated corrective action.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Deck 5 - Crew Whirlpool Spa
The available shower was inside a toilet room behind a closed door, making it inaccessible and not visible to the whirlpool spa user. Additionally, the sign to this room identified it as a 'toilet,' but included both a toilet and shower.
All 15 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.
Pantries2 findings
Item 08Deck 10 - Panorama
The soda carbonator backflow prevention device had a piece of rubber clamped to the air relief vent. This was removed before the end of the inspection.
Item 39Deck 10 - Panorama
Two small flies were near the ice machine. The area was not in operation.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 08Tank Maintenance
The 3P potable water tank was only disinfected for two hours and 43 minutes with 50 ppm chlorine. The disinfection started at 2135 on 20 March 2023 and was completed at 0018 on 21 March 2023.
Galleys (kitchens)8 findings
Item 20Deck 2 - Room Service Pantry
The protective coating was coming off the left light bulb of the french fry warmer.
Item 26Deck 2 - Goodies Seldemer
Three of the heat lamps had old food residue on them. These were cleaned and sanitized before the end of the inspection.
Item 27Deck 3 - Saucier
The inside surface of the exhaust hood overhang had an accumulation of grease residue to the left of the refrigerator 3.14. This was cleaned during the inspection.
Item 27Deck 2 - Ice Machine B
Black residue was on the outside of the ice machine between the technical space and the ice well. The sealant was removed, and the area was cleaned and sanitized before the end of the inspection.
Item 33Deck 2 - Coffee Station
Black residue was on the deck in the technical space below the juice dispenser. The area was cleaned and sanitized before the end of the inspection.
Item 33Deck 2 - Freezer 25
Five open penetrations were in the deckhead that led to void space. The open penetrations were closed off before the end of the inspection.
Item 36Deck 2 - Room Service Pantry
The protective coating was coming off the left light bulb of the french fry warmer.
Item 39Deck B - Bakery
A small fly was to the right of the phone at the back of the alcove area. The area was in operation.
Bars3 findings
Item 39Deck 12 - Crows Nest
A small fly was observed in the technical space below the ice well. The area was not in operation.
Item 39Deck 3 - Casino Bar
A small fly was observed by the soda gun. The area was not in operation.
Item 39Deck 2 - Ocean Bar
A small fly was observed by the hand wash station. The area was not in operation.
A food employee had AGE symptom onset on 30 January 2023 at 2300 and reported to medical on 31 January 2023 at 1450. The 72-hour food and beverage questionnaire indicated the employee ate at the crew mess for breakfast and lunch on 31 January before reporting to medical and after symptom onset. The employee's timecard confirmed the employee was not working while symptomatic.
To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Nieuw Statendam 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.)
