Norwegian Aqua CDC inspection score

The marble countertop around the tandoori ovens was in disrepair and soiled with old food debris.

The aluminum foil insulation covering the steam pipes in the bains marie undercounter technical compartments had loose ends. Water dripped from the steam pipe inside bains marie undercounter technical compartment JC/0660217B.

The cord for the bread slicer was laying on the counter, making cleaning difficult.

The underside black plastic panel was damaged on a deli slicer stored in this room.

The cord for the right-side coffee machine was laying on the counter, making cleaning difficult.

The deli slicer press was soiled with more than a day's worth of food debris. The slicer was immediately cleaned.

A peeling adhesive label was on the food splash area of the soda gun. This was removed and cleaned before the end of the inspection.

The right heat lamp bulb had more than a day's worth of grease residue. The bulb was cleaned immediately.

Steam escaped the exhaust hood overhang on the soiled side of the flight-type dishwash machine and traveled to the soiled drop-off corridor near the clock. A heavy amount of condensate was on the deckhead inside the hood overhang, on the deckhead above the soiled over-shelf storage, and on the deckhead to the corridor near the clock. Condensate dripped from the overhang onto the machine.

The marble countertop around the tandoori ovens was soiled with old food debris.

The ice machine chill lines had a heavy amount of condensate over water refill station.

A plate fell to the deck while the flight-type dishwash machine was being unloaded. An employee placed the soiled plate on the clean countertop behind the dishwash machine. The plate was moved to the soiled side, and the area was cleaned.

The handwashing station faucet handle was soiled. The area was not in operation, the handwashing station was previously cleaned, and the area was recleaned immediately.

The male crew toilet was not clean and in disrepair. Work order was filed on 7 October 2025. The male crew toilet room door did not self-close.

The light intensity was below 220 lux at the pizza preparation station and the back counter of the cold breakfast.

The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the right corner of the back preparation countertop.

Steam escaped the exhaust hood overhang on the soiled side of the flight-type dishwash machine and traveled to the soiled drop-off corridor near the clock. A heavy amount of condensate was on the deckhead inside the hood overhang, on the deckhead above the soiled over-shelf storage, and on the deckhead to the corridor near the clock. Condensate dripped from the overhang onto the machine.

Approximately 10 containers were found wet and soiled with old food residue on the inside.

Approximately 100 previously cleaned and sanitized clear, plastic containers were stored stacked and inverted in an area not constructed for food equipment. The deckhead had exposed and soiled cables, cable trays, and pipes, and the bulkhead was a soft insulation material. Approximately 10 containers were found wet and soiled with old food residue on the inside.

The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the employee handwashing station.

The light intensity measured less than 220 lux at multiple areas on the service line that were below the over-shelf.

The removable stainless steel panels around each teppanyaki grill had difficult to clean sharp edges which created possible safety concerns.

Old food soil was on the underside of the countertop to the left and right of the handwashing station.

One 27 August 2025, the backflow prevention device for the deck 17 potable water bottle filling station was disinfected using the emergency procedure of 200 mg/L (PPM) for 1 hour. This job was not an emergency.

The potable water line supplying the drinking water fountain was striped blue/gray/blue and labeled as technical water. Crew initiated corrective action.

A small fly was around the beer taps.

Chill lines on most ice machines were not labeled blue/white/blue.

The handwashing station next to the fruit holding room did not have soap in the dispenser.

The depth markers along the edge of the swimming pool were not prominent and could not be easily seen from the deck.

The unit 'counter mounted shelving 3x' did not have a physical time control label but was listed on the plan. This was added before the end of the inspection.

The marble oven had large gaps where silicone was missing. The silicone was replaced before the end of the inspection.

The previously cleaned counter mounted combination oven was soiled with grease and other food debris near the inside catch tray. This was immediately re-sanitized.

Old green food soil was on the mixing head of the deck mixer. According to staff, this unit was previously cleaned and sanitized the night before.

The deck coving profile strip in the food transportation corridor was lifted and not flushed to the deck.

Condensate dripped from the outer shield of the supply vent onto the deck. No food was impacted.

Condensate collected on the deckhead exhaust vents above the middle combination oven.

Condensate collected on the deckhead exhaust vents above the middle combination oven.

Two microwave units out of original packaging, unprotected bowls, coffee mugs, and other food utensils were stored in this locker that had difficult to clean deckhead and bulkheads. In addition electrical cabling, water piping, and ducting traversed the deckhead. Soft insulation material that was difficult to clean was along the top portion of the bulkhead.

Two microwave units out of original packaging, unprotected bowls, coffee mugs, and other food utensils were stored in this locker that had difficult to clean deckhead and bulkheads. In addition, electrical cabling, water piping, and ducting traversed the deckhead. Soft insulation material that was difficult to clean was along the top portion of the bulkhead.

The bulkhead material was protruding from the wall which created gaps and a difficult to clean surface.

Unboxed and boxed liquor bottles were stored in this room that had an open deckhead. In addition, electrical wiring, piping, and ducting and other difficult to clean ledges were present on the deckhead. Brown dust and debris were on several of the pipes that traversed the area.

A handwashing station was not present in this outdoor area enabling passengers to wash their hands properly. The nearest handwashing station was inside the doors to the Indulge Food Hall. An attendant was not present to direct passengers to wash their hands. The area was in operation and multiple passengers was using the ice cream machine without washing their hands.

Unboxed and boxed liquor bottles were stored in this room that had an open deckhead. Electrical wiring, piping, and ducting and other difficult to clean ledges were present on the deckhead. Brown dust and debris were on several of the pipes that traversed the area.

On all evaporator systems, the dedicated technical water only line was striped blue/gray/blue. These lines were not directed to the potable water system.

The permeate lines leading to the potable water system were not striped blue/gray/blue as the exited the RO units.

The potable water lines for window and deck washing were striped blue/gray/blue after the reduced pressure zone assembly.

The RPZ for the window/deck washing potable water line was in disrepair. Water was dripping continuously from the relief vent. This was fixed during the inspection.

A sign stating 'wash hands often' or similar was not posted at the handwashing station outside the restrooms for children.

The diaper changing station did not have a supply of gloves. This was immediately replaced.

The juice dispenser was not fully counter mounted at least a 100mm (4-inch) clearance. It was confirmed that the juice dispenser was not easily movable.

Free chlorine residual measured less than 50ppm from the HOCL generated solution. Staff added more salt to the brine solution and eventually the free chlorine residual increased above the 50ppm minimum requirement. According to the records posted in the pantry, this solution was measured at 100ppm at 0630; the observation was made at 0950. This solution was used to disinfect the staterooms on this deck.

The flotation devices for all RWF facilities were mounted in a manner that prevented the rope attached to the device from being deployed/extended. This was fixed during the inspection

The shepherd's hook was not placed in a prominent location to be visible for the entire pool deck area.

The crew toilet did not have a supply of paper towels at the handwashing station.

Black debris soiled the outside packaging of a cardboard box of frozen chicken.

The nozzles for the decorative fountain had not been disinfected prior to or after leaving the shipyard.