Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Norwegian Gem.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Norwegian Cruise LineInspected March 23, 2026
94out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Norwegian Gem scored 94 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on March 23, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
−6 vs previous inspection (100, Dec 12, 2025)
98.4average of the last 5 inspections
93lowest score (November 2012)
27inspections since 2008
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Norwegian Gem
Every CDC inspection score on record for Norwegian Gem: 27 inspections from January 19, 2008 to March 23, 2026, 9 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).
March 23, 2026
94Passed
24 findings · 6 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 6 = 94):
−3 ptsItem 39: IPM program effective; Approved pesticide application
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.
Other areas7 findings
Item 19Deck 9 - Refrigerated Beverage Store Room (FSD 09-6-027)
Condensate collected on the bottom of the evaporator and dripped onto boxes containing glasses and bottles of alcohol stored directly beneath the unit.
Item 19Deck 12 - Spa Pool Room
Plates out for self-service were not stored inverted or covered at the fruit and beverage area.
Item 19Deck 9 - Room Service Locker (FSD 09-6-058)
Food items in their original opened cardboard boxes (1 box of black pepper, 2 boxes of sugar, 1 box of espresso, and 1 box of salt) were stored in this unfinished locker. The locker's deckhead had exposed pipes, including some with chipping white paint.
Item 19Deck 9 - Room Service Locker (FSD 09-6-058)
One large brown plastic water dispenser had a damaged lid edge, which exposed the water pooled in the bottom of the dispenser to insulation when the lid was opened.
Item 20Deck 9 - Room Service Locker (FSD 09-6-058)
One large brown plastic water dispenser was damaged on the cover's edge, which exposed the contents to the inner insulation.
Item 27Deck 9 - Refrigerated Beverage Store Room (FSD 09-6-027)
Condensate collected on the bottom of the evaporator and dripped onto boxes containing glasses and closed bottles of alcohol stored directly beneath the unit.
Item 28Deck 9 - Room Service Locker (FSD 09-6-058)
Large brown plastic water dispensers were stored in the unfinished locker. Water pooled in the bottom of the containers. The locker's deckhead had exposed pipes, including some with chipping white paint.
Medical center3 findings
Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Logs
According to the electronic medical system, a crew member had AGE symptom onset on 25 February 2026 at 2245 and reported to medical at 0902 on 26 February. However, evaluation notes stated the crew member reported three diarrhea episodes to medical at 2250 and was told to remain in his cabin until the following morning instead of being isolated. The ill crew member had three cabin mates.
Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Logs
According to the electronic medical system, a food employee had onset of AGE symptoms on 25 February 2026 at 2245 and reported to medical at 0902 on 26 February. However, evaluation notes stated the employee reported three diarrhea episodes to medical at 2250 and was told to remain in his cabin until the following morning instead of being isolated. The ill crew member had three cabin mates.
Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Logs
A food employee had AGE symptom onset on 26 February 2026 at 0600; however, the crew member did not report to medical until 1300. The food assessment completed by the supervisor logged the crew member as working from 0630 to 1130 with a symptom onset of 1230, which was incorrect. Due to the clerical error, no actions were taken by the supervisor.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 39Food Service General
Fruit flies were in the following areas: - Deck 7, Starbucks Coffee Bar: Four fruit flies were near the sliced fruit and garnish area. - Deck 7, Atrium Bar: Five fruit flies were flying near the garnish and sliced fruit storage area on the counter. - Deck 8, O'Sheehan's Bar: Three fruit flies were in the back bar area.
The ice machine's bin (distribution cover) was soiled with an unknown black residue. The substance could be removed with an alcohol swab.
Item 30Deck 12 - Garden Cafe/La Cocina - Beverage Station
The handwashing station did not have paper towels available.
Item 34Deck 8 - O Sheehan's
The utility sink's faucet on the starboard side continuously leaked and dripped water into the sink basin.
Buffets3 findings
Item 21Deck 12 - Great Outdoor - Beverage Station
Underneath the juice machine's front left leg, sealant was peeling creating a difficult to clean area
Item 36Deck 12 - Garden Cafe - Omelet Station
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux where the clean plates were staged.
Item 36Deck 12 - Garden Cafe - Fruit and Cereal Station
The light intensity at the crew handwashing station behind the yogurt and cereal area measured less than 220 lux.
Galleys (kitchens)3 findings
Item 27Deck 6 - Grand Pacific - Hot Section
Water pooled in the technical space underneath the deep fat fryer from a leaking water supply hose.
Item 34Deck 6 - Grand Pacific - Hot Section
A silver water supply hose leaked and pooled water in the technical space underneath the deep fat fryer.
Item 34Deck 12 - Great Outdoor Restaurant - Dish Wash
The handwashing sink's faucet leaked and dripped water into the sink basin.
Bars1 finding
Item 34Deck 7 - Starbucks Coffee Bar
The handwashing sink's faucet continuously leaked and dripped water into the sink basin.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Jetted Tub Disinfection Logs
Cleaning and disinfection was not documented between occupancies on 9 March 2026 for two jetted tubs.
December 12, 2025
100Passed
17 findings · 0 points deducted
No points deducted.
Show all 17 findings
All 17 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 7 - Teppanyaki Cart
One teppanyaki cart's lower metal edge separated from the cart body, making it difficult to clean.
Item 22Deck 12 - Topsiders Grill
The rack-type dishwash machine was out of service since 10 December; the issue was previously reported and crew stated they were awaiting repair.
Item 22Deck 12 - Garden Cafe Potwash
One potwash machine was out of service since 7 December; the issue was previously reported and crew stated they were awaiting parts.
Item 27Deck 12 - Garden Cafe Show Galley
More than a day's worth of dust accumulated in the ventilation hood's baffles.
Item 27Deck 12 - Garden Cafe Ice Machine
Silicone inside the technical compartment of ice machine #126131 was stained with black residue.
Item 33Deck 12 - La Cucina Pantry
Deck tile grout was recessed or missing in multiple places, making the area difficult to clean.
Item 33Deck 12 - Garden Cafe Warewash
An excessive amount of condensate accumulated on the deckhead at the soiled side of the rack-type dishwash machine and dripped on the deck and crew below.
Item 37Deck 12 - Garden Cafe Warewash
An excessive amount of condensate accumulated on the deckhead at the soiled side of the rack-type dishwash machine and dripped on the deck and crew below.
Bars3 findings
Item 20Deck 6 - Magnum Champagne Bar
Slotted fasteners were installed on the food-contact surface of one soda gun.
Item 21Deck 12 - Topsiders Bar
Multiple power cords were lying on the bar counter, making it difficult to clean.
Item 26Deck 13 - Bali Hai
Red sticky residue soiled the inside of the rightmost tap of the previously cleaned and sanitized mobile 'cocktail on tap'. The bar was not currently open.
Food safety, general2 findings
Item 26Coffee Stations
The coffee dispensing nozzles were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of residue in the following locations: - Deck 12 Garden Cafe Starboard Passenger Self-Service - Deck 6 Grand Pacific Galley
Item 39Integrated Pest Management
Flies were present in the following food areas throughout the ship: - Deck 12 La Cucina Show Galley - 1 fruit fly - Deck 13 Moderno Churrascaria Waiter Station - 1 fruit fly
The free available chlorine (FAC) of the electrolyzed water used as a disinfectant measured less than 50 ppm with the inspector's and crew's test strips. Additionally, the pH measured 7.6 with the crew's pH meter. Manufacturer instructions during normal operations called for an electrolyzed solution of 50 - 200 ppm FAC with a pH between 4.5 - 7.0 and a contact time of one minute to disinfect surfaces. Crew stated the pH meter needed calibration and this is done once per week.
Item 44Public Vomiting Incidents (PVI) - Child Care
On 8 December 2025 a child had a vomiting incident in their passenger cabin. Medical was immediately informed by housekeeping, however records showed the child was not followed up for evaluation by medical staff and there was no communication with childcare staff to prevent the child from entering the childcare center.
Pantries1 finding
Item 28Deck 13 - Spinnaker Lounge
Condensate accumulated inside multiple previously cleaned and sanitized drinking glasses, which were stacked to not allow proper air drying.
Food preparation rooms1 finding
Item 26Deck 3
Food residue remained inside the inner surfaces of the previously cleaned, sanitized, and disassembled meat grinder.
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 safety, general1 finding
Item 33Decks
The deck tiles were cracked or damaged and the tile grout was recessed in the following areas: Deck 12 Garden Cafe Deck 8 O'Sheehan's Bar Deck 6 Main Galley Deck 3 Buffet Preparation Room
Galleys (kitchens)1 finding
Item 33Deck 6 - Refrigerator 6611
Water dripped from the deckhead seam near the entrance. The water source could not be located. No food was impacted.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 33Deck 3 - Pastry Freezer
Frozen condensate collected around the deckhead hatch. No food was impacted.
Buffets4 findings
Item 19Deck 12 - Garden Cafe - Omelet Station
The serving tong handles were touching the sausage links out for passenger self-service. The tongs were removed to be cleaned and sanitized.
Item 21Deck 12 - Great Outdoor
A difficult-to-clean seam surrounded the grease chute inside the flat top grill housing.
Item 26Deck 12 - Garden Cafe - Indian Station
The over-shelf light cover above the hot plate was soiled with old food debris. No food was impacted, and cleaning started immediately.
Item 36Deck 12 - Garden Cafe
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux at the countertop behind the soup station.
Drinking water3 findings
Item 05Deck 13 - Far Point
The manual comparison test of the analyzer as measured by the crew member and inspector test kits was greater than 0.2 ppm chlorine. At 0750, the analyzer measured 1.12 ppm chlorine. The crew member measured 0.82 ppm and 0.83 ppm while the inspector measured 0.86 ppm and 0.77 ppm. The analyzer was recalibrated.
Item 08Tank Maintenance
In November 2024, potable water tank 5 port was painted but was not allowed to fully cure. The paint manufacturer's required curing time at 77°F (25°C) is seven days (168 hours). According to the record, on 19 November the tank was painted and completed at 1500 and closed at 1600. The tank was re-opened and sanitized on 25 November, with the first spraying at 1000. This curing time was less than six full days. The record was signed by a supervisor.
Item 44Tank Maintenance
In November 2024, potable water tank 5 port was painted but was not allowed to fully cure. The paint manufacturer's required curing time at 77°F (25°C) is seven days (168 hours). According to the record, on 19 November the tank was painted and completed at 1500 and closed at 1600. The tank was re-opened and sanitized on 25 November, with the first spraying at 1000. This curing time was less than six full days. The record was signed by a supervisor.
Dining rooms2 findings
Item 36Deck 13 - Moderno's
One of the heat lamp bulb's protective coating was peeling. No food was impacted. The light bulb was changed immediately.
Item 36Deck 12 - La Cucina
One of the four heat lamp bulb's protective coating was peeling. This was replaced immediately.
Pantries2 findings
Item 20Deck 6 - Starbucks
A peeling sticker was on the food splash side of the soda gun. This was removed and the soda gun was cleaned and sanitized.
Item 26Deck 6 - Starbucks
A peeling sticker was on the food splash side of the soda gun. This was removed and the soda gun was cleaned and sanitized.
Bars1 finding
Item 39Deck 8 - O'Sheehan's Bar
Two small flies were around the worker side of the bar.
Medical center1 finding
Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log
A nonfood employee had an onset of acute gastroenteritis symptoms on 28 March 2025 at 1100. According to the health questionnaire, they attended the ship's emergency drill from 1100 - 1200 then went to the Garden Cafe at 1300. They reported to medical at 1735 later that day.
To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Norwegian Gem 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.)
