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Noordam CDC inspection score

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

Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Holland America LineInspected August 16, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Noordam scored 95 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on August 16, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

−5 vs previous inspection (100, May 7, 2026)

95.0average of the last 5 inspections

89lowest score (June 2025)

29inspections since 2006

0failed inspections

Inspection history of Noordam

Every CDC inspection score on record for Noordam: 29 inspections from March 8, 2006 to August 16, 2026, 9 perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.

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Inspection date	Result	Report	Score
August 16, 2026	Passed	findings below	95
May 7, 2026	Passed	findings below	100
June 20, 2025	Passed	findings below	89
August 20, 2024	Passed		96
October 6, 2023	Passed		95
April 23, 2023	Passed		90
July 4, 2019	Passed		96
August 29, 2018	Passed		100
April 22, 2017	Passed		91
May 26, 2016	Passed		100
October 10, 2015	Passed		99
July 21, 2015	Passed		100
January 5, 2015	Passed		100
March 21, 2014	Passed		99
December 19, 2013	Passed		99
February 18, 2013	Passed		91
November 13, 2012	Passed		100
May 2, 2012	Passed		99
February 13, 2012	Passed		99
February 16, 2011	Passed		96
May 5, 2010	Passed		100
December 11, 2009	Passed		97
March 4, 2009	Passed		99
November 24, 2008	Passed		98
April 5, 2008	Passed		98
October 24, 2007	Passed		100
April 25, 2007	Passed		100
October 14, 2006	Passed		98
March 8, 2006	Passed		96

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).

August 16, 2026

95Passed

13 findings · 5 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 5 = 95):

−3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
−2 ptsItem 10: RWF maintenance, safety equipment

All 13 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 safety, general2 findings

Item 36Light Bulb Protective Coating
The following areas had damaged or peeling protective light bulb coatings: Deck 9 - Lido Buffet Asian Station - One bulb on the forward hot line. Deck 9 - Lido Buffet Bistro Station - Two bulbs at both the port and starboard side. Deck 9 - Dive-In - Both bulbs for the fry warmer.
Item 39Flies
Flies were in the following food-service areas: Deck 9 - Lido Buffet - One fly was at the aft beverage station. Deck 3 - Main Galley Biodigestor - One fly was in the area. Deck 3 - Main Galley Walk-In #29 - One fly was around the door to the walk-in. Deck 2 - Pinnacle Bar Pantry - One fly was in the area near the hood-type dishwashing machine. Deck 2 - Main Galley Walk-In #24 - One fly was around the door to the walk-in. Deck 2 - Main Galley Coffee Station - Four flies were behind the two ice machines, two flies were on the bulkhead near the water filling station, and three flies were around the juice/coffee station.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

Item 10Maintenance
The forward whirlpool was not drained every 72 hours. The chart records stated it was drained on 14, 22, and 29 July 2026. Additionally, the aft starboard whirlpool was drained on 22 July and was not recorded as drained on 25 July 2026; however, it was drained and under maintenance on 26 July 2026. It was unknown if the hair and lint strainer and hair and lint strainer housing for all recreational water facilities were cleaned, rinsed, and disinfected weekly between 3 July 2026 and 31 July 2026. The printed paper records stated the facilities were maintained weekly on 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 July 2026. However, on the chart records, a stamp stated the hair and lint strainer and hair and lint strainer housing were maintained only on 3, 23, and 31 July 2026. The stamps were missing for 10 and 17 July 2026 and conflicted with the paper records for the 24 July 2026.

Galleys (kitchens)3 findings

Item 30Deck 3 - Port Side Restroom
The door did not fully self-close. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 33Deck 2 - Pinnacle Grill
More than a day's accumulation of water was inside the deckhead light fixtures above the combination oven. The water was removed and the light cover was cleaned and sanitized before the end of the inspection.
Item 33Deck 3 - Hot Galley
Grease dripped from the deckhead galley exhaust duct access hatch #2 onto the deck below.

Buffets2 findings

Item 26Deck 9 - Lido Buffet Aft Beverage Station
Three coffee mugs out for passenger use were soiled with black debris. They were sent to be recleaned and sanitized.
Item 36Deck 9 - Lido Buffet Aft Beverage Station
The light intensity did not reach 220 lux at the forward ice/water dispenser.

Children’s areas1 finding

Item 42Toilet Room
The children's toilet room handwashing sink measured 30 inches (72.6 cm) from the deck. This area of the ship was renovated within the last year. This was identified during the previous inspection and work is still in progress.

Medical center1 finding

Item 0124-Hour Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Report
Per the online reporting system, the 24-hour AGE report was submitted on 18 July 2026 at 1312, less than 24-hours prior to arrival in Seattle on 19 July 2026. Medical staff had a screenshot of the report, but it did not include the date or the time of submission.

Drinking water1 finding

Item 08Deck 10 - Crow's Nest
The backflow prevention device for the carbonation machine had a hose attached that was preventing it from draining properly. The hose was removed before the end of the inspection.

Food preparation rooms1 finding

Item 33A Deck - Lido Preparation
More than a day's accumulation of water was inside three of the deckhead light fixtures in the walk-in refrigerator. The water was removed and the light covers were cleaned and sanitized before the end of the inspection.

Food storage (provisions)1 finding

Item 33B Deck - Freezer Room #1
More than a day's worth of ice was inside the light fixture behind the back evaporator condensing unit.

May 7, 2026

100Passed

26 findings · 0 points deducted

No points deducted.

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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.

Galleys (kitchens)17 findings

Item 18Deck 9 - Lido Italian
A container of raw shrimp was stored on a shelf above containers of pizza toppings such as olives, minced garlic, and pizza sauce.
Item 21Deck 9 - Dive-In
A piece of stainless steel welded to the steel service counter was lifting along one side, making the area difficult to clean. Grease accumulated in the seam.
Item 21Deck 9 - Dive-In
Holes remained on top of counter-mounted vertical support legs where a toaster had previously been installed. The interiors of the long narrow legs were difficult to clean.
Item 21Deck 3 - Soup Station
The leftmost kettle's exhaust pipe was wrapped with a difficult-to-clean woven material. Additionally, loose sealant hung from the technical panel behind the kettle, making the panel difficult to clean.
Item 21Deck 3 - Hot Galley
The upper stacked combination oven's steam drain tube was not connected properly and continuously dripped onto the lower combination oven. Water pooled on the lower oven's top and on the deck below.
Item 22Deck 3 - Potwash
The three-compartment sink's temperature-measuring device for the sanitizing sink was not accurate. The device displayed 130°F, but a manual thermometer measured 77°F. Chlorine was being used for sanitizing.
Item 22Deck 2 - Potwash
The potwash machine was out of order at the time of inspection.
Item 26Deck 2 - Wine Cellar
The ice machine's evaporator panel and ice cuber were soiled with black residue. Various debris particles were also in the water bath.
Item 27Deck 3 - Hot Galley
The upper stacked combination oven's steam drain tube was not connected properly and continuously dripped onto the lower combination oven. Water pooled on the lower oven's top.
Item 27Deck 3 - Soup Station
The woven material wrapped around the leftmost kettle's exhaust pipe was excessively soiled with old food debris and residue.
Item 27Deck 9 - Dive-In
A piece of stainless steel welded to the steel service counter was lifting along one side. Grease accumulated in the previously cleaned and sanitized seam.
Item 27Deck 9 - Dive-In
Grease accumulated along the edge seams of the french fry warmer. The area was previously cleaned and was not in service at the time of inspection.
Item 29Deck 2 - Pastry
The handwashing sink's water measured 136°F, even when the handle was at its coldest setting.
Item 35Deck 3 - Hot Galley
Water pooled on the deck below a continuously dripping combination oven steam drain.
Item 38Deck 9 - Dive-In
Equipment legs remained mounted to the counter after the counter-mounted equipment had been removed.
Item 39Deck 2 - Pinnacle Grill
One fruit fly was flying near the preparation counter.
Item 39Deck 2 - Wine Cellar
One fruit fly was flying near the far-back refrigerators.

Buffets3 findings

Item 29Deck A - Team Dining
The rightmost handwashing faucet's water measured 140°F at the entrance to the buffet, even when the handle was at its coldest setting.
Item 33Deck 9 - Lido Market Wild Harvest Beverage Station
A gap was along the coving to deck juncture in front of the coffee dispensers. The gap was soiled with old food debris.
Item 36Deck 9 - Lido Market Wild Harvest Beverage Station
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux in front of the passenger self-service coffee and ice dispensers.

Bars2 findings

Item 21Deck 2 - Pinnacle Bar
The stone countertop edge was chipped, creating open seams at the stone-to-steel counter juncture that were difficult to clean.
Item 33Deck 2 - Pinnacle Bar
The linear ventilation slot in the deckhead that runs the length of the back bar counter had an excessive amount of dust in its vent openings.

Children’s areas1 finding

Item 42Toilet Room Handwashing Sink
The children's toilet room handwashing sink measured 30 inches (72.6 cm) from the deck. This area of the ship was renovated within the last year.

Medical center1 finding

Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log Review
A nonfood employee had an onset of AGE symptoms at 2355 on 3 May and did not report to medical until 1000 on 4 May. The crew member did not work, did not have any close contacts, and did not visit the crew mess after experiencing symptoms. The crew member received training.

Drinking water1 finding

Item 08Evaporator to Technical Filling Line
The air gap below the backflow prevention assembly on the evaporator to technical water filling line was not sufficient.

Food storage (provisions)1 finding

Item 33Deck B - Dairy Walk-In Refrigerator
More than a day's accumulation of dust soiled the deck beneath the refrigerator's rear shelves.

June 20, 2025

89Passed

51 findings · 11 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 11 = 89):

−3 ptsItem 24: Sanitizing rinse temperature, concentration, time
−2 ptsItem 19: Food protected storage, preparation, display, service, transportation; Original containers, labeling; Food handling minimized; In-use food dispensing, preparation utensils stored
−2 ptsItem 20: PHF temperature maintenance facilities; Food-contact surfaces designed, constructed, installed, maintained; TMDs provided, located, calibrated
−2 ptsItem 22: Dishwashing / equipment washing facilities designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, operated, TMDs, test kits
−1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
−1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean

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All 51 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)30 findings

Item 20Potwash
The drinking fountain, when operated, sprayed over the nearby handwashing station, and water was entering the paper trash bin.
Item 20Deck 2 - Ice Machine
Sealant was missing and in disrepair around the chute in the ice bin of the right ice machine.
Item 20Deck 2 - Hot Section
A leak from under the braising pan G1320 was pooling on the deck.
Item 21Deck 2 - Pinnacle Grill Dishwash
One warewash rack was in disrepair with ledges and projections. It was sent to be discarded.
Item 21Dishwash
The steam pipe insulation for the rack-type conveyor warewash machine was in heavy disrepair.
Item 21Deck 9 - Italian
The technical space of the proofing cabinet was difficult to clean and soiled due to heavy accumulated corrosion.
Item 21Deck 3 - Dishwash
The insulation around the steam pipe of the rack-type warewash machine was in heavy disrepair.
Item 21Deck 3
The technical spaces of upright refrigerators 3.14 and 3.20 had broken insulation, leaks, and ice accumulations.
Item 21Deck 3
A metal drum for flammable discards was in disrepair and difficult to clean with rust.
Item 22Deck 3 - Dishwash
The rack-type conveyor warewash machine and the flight-type conveyor warewash machine were out of order.
Item 22Deck 2 - Pinnacle Grill Dishwash
The in-use rack-type conveyor warewash machine was in disrepair. The final rinse temperature was measured by the crew at 145-147°F at the utensil surface, while the final rinse gauge measured 210°F, and the final rinse pressure gauge measured zero psi. A thermolabel at the upper final rinse arm did not show color change for the expected temperature of at least 180°F. After additional evaluation, it was found that there was no final rinse. Corrections started immediately.
Item 22Deck 2 - Potwash
A leak from under the in-use sanitizing compartment of the 3-compartment sink was pooling on the deck.
Item 22Deck 2 - Pinnacle Grill Dishwash
A leak from under the in-use hood-type warewash machine was pooling on the deck.
Item 22Deck 2 - Potwash
A leak from under the in-use potwash machine was pooling on the deck.
Item 22Deck 2 - Dishwash
The in-use flight-type conveyor warewash machine was leaking from under the wash compartment and water was pooling on the deck. Additionally, the bottom-right side final rinse spray nozzle was blocked and not spraying.
Item 24Deck 2 - Pinnacle Grill Dishwash
The in-use rack-type conveyor warewash machine was in disrepair. The final rinse temperature was measured by the crew at 145-147°F at the utensil surface, while the final rinse gauge measured 210°F, and the final rinse pressure gauge measured zero psi. A thermolabel at the upper final rinse arm did not show color change for the expected temperature of at least 180°F. After additional evaluation, it was found that there was no final rinse. Corrections started immediately.
Item 24Dishwash
The final rinse gauge for the in-use hood-type warewasher measured 205°F and 208°F in consecutive evaluations. This temperature should not go above 194°F.
Item 27Deck 9 - Italian
The technical space of the proofing cabinet was difficult to clean and soiled due to heavy accumulated corrosion.
Item 27Deck 3
The technical spaces of upright refrigerators 3.14 and 3.20 had broken insulation, leaks, and ice accumulations.
Item 28Deck 3 - Crew Toilets
A knife was stored above the toilet of the women's stall.
Item 30Deck 2 - Crew Toilets
The women's toilet was out of order, and the men's urinal was not working properly.
Item 33Deck 2 - Dishwash
The in-use flight-type conveyor warewash machine was leaking from under the wash compartment, and water was pooling on the deck.
Item 33Deck 2 - Potwash
A leak from under the in-use potwash machine was pooling on the deck.
Item 33Deck 2 - Hot Section
A leak from under the braising pan G1320 was pooling on the deck.
Item 33Deck 2 - Pinnacle Grill Dishwash
A leak from under the in-use hood-type warewash machine was pooling on the deck.
Item 33Deck 2 - Potwash
A leak from under the in-use sanitizing compartment of the 3-compartment sink was pooling on the deck.
Item 33Hot Section
The tilting pan was leaking from underneath, and the leak was pooling on the deck. Additionally, a heavy accumulation of water was under the nearby combination oven.
Item 34Hot Section
The utility sink was continuously leaking.
Item 34Hot Section
The tilting pan was leaking from underneath and the leak pooling on the deck.
Item 36Potwash
The light intensity at the handwashing station was less than 220 lux.

Buffets7 findings

Item 19Deck 9 - Sweet Spot
The ice cream serving utensil was stored in the dipper well, but the running water had insufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. This was corrected.
Item 19Deck A - PO Mess
During lunch service, there were no serving utensils for cheese and salami. Corrections started immediately.
Item 33Deck 9 - Port Hot Line
The deckhead above the handwashing station had an opening to the plenum.
Item 33Deck 9 - Aft Non-ADA Beverage Station
The perforated deckhead above the food equipment had openings to the plenum and was heavily soiled with dust.
Item 33Deck 9 - Port Salad Bar
The deckhead above the coffee grinders had an opening to the plenum.
Item 36Deck A - PO Mess
The light intensity was less than 110 lux between and around the juice machine and between the espresso machine and the hot water dispenser.
Item 36Deck 9 - Aft Non-ADA Beverage Station
The light intensity behind and around counter-mounted equipment was less than 110 lux.

Food preparation rooms7 findings

Item 21Deck A - Bakery
The technical space of the proofing cabinet had heavy signs of corrosion.
Item 27Deck A - Bakery
The technical space of the proofing cabinet had heavy accumulations of debris and rust pieces.
Item 27Deck A - Lido Preparation Room
The technical space of the upright freezer had heavy accumulations of debris and ice.
Item 27Deck A - Bakery
The technical compartment of the upright refrigerator was heavily soiled with accumulated moisture and dark materials that appeared to be mold.
Item 33Deck A
The supply pipe to the potato peeler was continuously leaking and pooling on the deck.
Item 33Deck A - Lido Preparation Room
Soiled water was pooled under the undercounter warewasher. Additionally, the deckhead hatch in front of the machine was leaking.
Item 34Deck A
The supply pipe to the potato peeler was continuously leaking and pooling on the deck.

Dining rooms2 findings

Item 28Deck 2 - Locker L.2.1.02
Galley and food service utensils, out of their original packaging, were stored in this locker. The deckhead was open to difficult-to-clean ducts, cable bundles, and insulation. The ducts had signs of previous dripping, and the insulation was in disrepair and soiled.
Item 33Deck 2 - Locker L.2.1.02
Galley and food service utensils, out of their original packaging, were stored in this locker. The deckhead was open to difficult-to-clean ducts, cable bundles, and insulation. The ducts had signs of previous dripping, and the insulation was in disrepair and soiled.

Food safety, general1 finding

Item 20Out of Order Equipment
Several units of food equipment were out of service, including: Deck A, Team Galley: deep fat friers, combination oven SCC201 Deck A, Team Mess: Ice and water dispenser Deck A, Bakery: proofing cabinet Deck 2 Pastry Shop: Bench mixer Deck 2 Main Galley Hot Galley: ceramic hot plate, combination oven 2-1, undercounter refrigerator 2.37 Deck 2 Pinnacle Grill: clam shell grill Deck 3 Man Galley Service Line: groove grill forward Deck 9 Asian Galley: combination oven, bains marie 1 and 2, hot plate and range oven Deck 9 Aft Coffee Station: coffee machine

Other areas1 finding

Item 19Deck A - Carpenter Shop
A box with 14 six-packs of beer cans was stored on the deck in this nonfood area.

Pantries1 finding

Item 23Deck 1 - Pantry # P1 - Door 40
The wash cycle water temperature was measured at 147°F after one complete cycle for the undercounter glasswashing machine. The required minimum wash temperature was 150°F. This was fixed during the inspection.

Drinking water1 finding

Item 08Deck A - Medical Facility
The backflow prevention devices for both wards containing ADA compliant hose-end showers had non continuous pressure devices attached to the water supply line; however, the new shower heads had a shut-off valve downstream of the installed backflow prevention device, creating a continuous pressure environment. This was changed during the inspection.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

Item 10Deck 9 - Recreation Water Facilities
The water level for the aft pool and mid-pool was not filled to the skim gutter level. Staff decided to reduce the water level to the tub skim gutter level until they can increase the water level to fully cover the beach access area sufficiently.

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