Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Norwegian Joy.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Norwegian Cruise LineInspected July 12, 2026
100out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Norwegian Joy scored 100 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on July 12, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
±0 vs previous inspection (100, Feb 16, 2026)
97.8average of the last 5 inspections
93lowest score (October 2019)
8inspections since 2019
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Norwegian Joy
Every CDC inspection score on record for Norwegian Joy: 8 inspections from October 27, 2019 to July 12, 2026, 3 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 12, 2026
100Passed
15 findings · 0 points deducted
No points deducted.
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.
Galleys (kitchens)5 findings
Item 17Deck 15 Observation Lounge
The cooling log did not indicate a final cooling temperature of breaded pork that had an initial temperature of 55.8°F at 1751 on 10 July 2026. Staff stated the pork did not reach the proper temperature within time limits and it was discarded. The cooling log did not have a comment stating the food was discarded.
Item 21Deck 5 - Aft Hot Galley
The left tilting pan's rotating arm gasket was cracked and in disrepair with difficult-to-clean gaps.
Item 22Deck 16 Garden Cafe Warewash
The flight-type warewash machine was in disrepair and taken out of service the morning of the inspection. Staff stated the warewash machine was not maintaining the proper wash temperature.
Item 33Deck 8 - Cagney's Show Galley
The integral deck coving tile near the entrance and across from the combination oven had a hole and was cracked. Water pooled inside the hole.
Item 33Deck 15 Observation Lounge
The grout between the integral deck coving tile and the stainless steel bulkhead was in disrepair, which created a difficult to clean rough surface near the soiled storage racks.
Bars2 findings
Item 33Deck 6 Atrium
The back bar shelves and middle island containing open bottles of alcohol had a 90-degree angle without coving at the shelf/backsplash juncture.
Item 39Deck 8 - Cavern
One small fly was flying above the front bar service counter.
Buffets2 findings
Item 26Deck 16 Garden Cafe
One bowl out for passenger use near the fruit station was soiled on the food-contact surface with a speck of old food debris.
Item 33Deck 16 Garden Cafe
The deck tile grout was recessed and in disrepair throughout the pizza line and the main line.
Pantries2 findings
Item 2614 Midship Housekeeping Pantry Fire Zone 4
Black, gray, and light pink residue was on the side of the water bath of the ice machine.
Item 2611 Starboard Forward Housekeeping Pantry Fire Zone 1
A hair was on the food-contact surface of the ice machine's evaporator panel cover.
Children’s areas1 finding
Item 44Splash Academy
When asked how toys were cleaned, the youth activity manager described spraying a rag approximately three times with disinfectant, then wiping toys; however, this would not provide an appropriate contact time for the disinfectant to be effective.
Dining rooms1 finding
Item 27Deck 6 Teppanyaki
Grill #03 was soiled with grease in the storage compartment below the grill counter. Additionally, grill #34 was soiled with old food debris in the grease chute. The area was not in operation and had been previously cleaned.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 39Deck 3 - Main Dry Store
One small fly was flying inside the storeroom.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Deck 16 - Spa Thalassotherapy Pool
The pool safety sign did not include the phrase 'No children in diapers or who are not toilet trained.' The sign states guests must be at least 18 years old to use the pool; however, the ship does not have an approved variance to remove the required language.
February 16, 2026
100Passed
21 findings · 0 points deducted
No points deducted.
Show all 21 findings
All 21 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)15 findings
Item 08Deck 6 Automatic Hoodwash Cabinet
The backflow prevention device was continuously leaking. Crew began sanitizing a new backflow prevention device for installation after 4 hours.
Item 21Deck 6 Hot Galley Starboard
A seam around the grease chute in the grease chute housing created a difficult-to-clean surface. The area was soiled. Crew began cleaning the area.
Item 22Deck 6 Taste Dishwash
One auxiliary wash nozzle in the right flight-type conveyor warewash machine was blocked with debris, which prevented an effective fan-like spray pattern. Crew immediately cleaned the nozzle.
Item 22Deck 15 Hot Buffet Dishwash
Food debris blocked five wash nozzles and three final sanitizing rinse nozzles in the hood-type warewash machine. Crew began cleaning the machine.
Item 22Deck 15 Hot Buffet Dishwash
The curtains between the wash and final sanitizing rinse compartments of the rack-type conveyor warewash machine were excessively curled.
Item 26Deck 15 Hot Buffet Ice Station
The ice scoop handle, stored in the left ice machine bin, was soiled with a green food debris on the handle and body of the scoop. Crew removed the scoop and took the ice machine out of service for cleaning and sanitizing.
Item 26Deck 6 Soup Station
The previously cleaned and sanitized kettle tap was soiled with grease.
Item 26Deck 8 Le Bistro
The three water pitcher filling taps were soiled with black debris. The taps were not in use at the time of inspection. Crew began cleaning the area.
Item 26Deck 6 - Q Smokehouse - Pastry
The previously cleaned and sanitized counter-mounted mixer was soiled with old food debris on the food-contact area of the mixing head.
Item 27Deck 17 American Diner
The nonfood-contact cog of the countertop can opener was soiled with food debris. Crew removed it for cleaning and sanitizing.
Item 27Deck 6 Hot Galley Starboard
Excessive grease accumulated in the seam around the grease chute in the grease chute housing. Crew began cleaning the area.
Item 27Deck 6 Hot Line
Five plate covers were soiled with small amounts of debris on the nonfood-contact surfaces. The counter where the plate covers were stored was soiled with a small amount of dry food debris. All plate covers were removed for cleaning and sanitizing, and the counter was cleaned and sanitized.
Item 27Deck 15 Hot Buffet Ice Station
The outer, nonfood-contact surface of the left ice bin was soiled with green and white food debris. Crew took the unit out of service for cleaning and sanitizing.
Item 30Deck 8 Cagney's Steakhouse
The soap supplied at the counter-recessed show galley handwashing station was less viscous than other soaps in food areas and crew acknowledged the soap appeared thin and runny. Black debris resembling a deteriorating gasket also dispensed with the soap.
Item 35Deck 6 The Local
An excessive amount of soiled gray water pooled on the deck from the double-rack hood-type warewash machine’s drain line. Crew began to adjust the drain line and clean the deck.
Bars1 finding
Item 08Deck 16 Garden Cafe Bar
The potable water line serving the espresso machine was not equipped with a backflow prevention device. Crew began sanitizing a new device to be installed after 4 hours.
Buffets1 finding
Item 26Deck 16 Garden Cafe Starboard Midship Beverage Station
A small amount of brown debris was in the counter-recessed ice bin. The area was open for service and the unit was taken out of service for cleaning and sanitizing.
Dining rooms1 finding
Item 30Deck 17 American Diner
The water temperature at the two-passenger handwashing station taps measured 126-128°F and could not be adjusted by the user. Crew responded to adjust the temperature.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 39Pests
Flies were observed in the following food areas: 1) Garden Cafe Bar (2) 2) Bakery (1) No food was impacted.
Medical center1 finding
Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log
The AGE log stated that a food employee experienced AGE symptom onset at 0300 on 10 February 2026, but did not report to medical until 10 February 2026 at 1755. The food employee did not go to work; however, it could not be confirmed that the employee was isolated during the period of delayed reporting.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 33Deck 3 - Vegetable Freezer
Ice accumulated inside the back three deckhead light fixtures. Cleaning started immediately.
All 23 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)7 findings
Item 07Deck 5- Dishwash
The faucet used to fill the silver prewash compartment was submerged in a black container, creating a direct connection to the potable water system. This was corrected.
Item 20Deck 5- Bakery
A slotted fastener was on the food contact surface of a pair of scissors.
Item 33Deck Grouting
The deck grouting was recessed and in disrepair in the following areas: - Deck 5: Throughout the Crew Galley - Deck 6: Main Galley Hot Galley - Deck 6: Main Galley Cold Pantry in front of Walk-in Cooler - Deck 8: La Cucina Galley Pizza Station - Deck 16: Garden Cafe Asian Station
Item 34Deck 5- Potwash
Water dripped continuously from the faucet above the soiled dish landing.
Item 34Deck 6- Soup Station
Water dripped continuously from the bucket filling station beneath the handwashing station. The plumber was called to fix the leak.
Item 36Deck 18 - Haven
The lighting behind movable refrigerator #1 was less than 110 lux.
Item 36Deck 8 - Cagney's Show Galley
Two deckhead light fixtures' protective covers were cracked over the food preparation area.
Buffets5 findings
Item 22Deck 16 - Garden Cafe Dishwash
The two left final sanitizing rinse spray nozzles did not have a fan-like spray pattern. The nozzles were cleaned immediately.
Item 27Deck 16 - Garden Cafe Indian Line
The metal studs used to protect the hot plate were loose and when pulled from the counter top, had a brown residue beneath them. This was cleaned immediately.
Item 27Deck 16 - Garden Cafe Asian Station
More than a day's worth of grease residue was on the exhaust hood overhang above the wok station. This was cleaned immediately.
Item 27Deck 16 - Garden Cafe Station 03
More than a day's worth of dust and food debris was on the exhaust hood overhang.
Item 30Deck 16 - Garden Cafe Indian Line
A latex glove was inside the handwashing station. This was removed immediately.
Pantries3 findings
Item 08Deck 14 mid-ship Housekeeping Pantry
The vent for the backflow prevention device for the ice machine had been modified and was actively dripping. Plumber was called immediately.
Item 19Deck 6 Q Galley
Condensate collected at the back of the reach-in freezer that was actively being used to store food. Food was removed and the surface was cleaned immediately.
Item 27Deck 6 Q Galley
Condensate collected at the back of the reach-in freezer that was actively being used to store food. Food was removed and the surface was cleaned immediately.
Medical center2 findings
Item 11AGE Log Record Review
Over the last five voyages, several crew AGE cases delayed reporting to medical, including: - During voyage 67250813 (13–22 August 2025), a nonfood worker became symptomatic on 15 August at 0400 and reported to medical on the same day at 1755. The crew's medical record showed the crew member did not report to work but did perform a crew drill after experiencing symptoms. - During voyage 67250919 (19–29 September 2025), a food worker had an onset of AGE symptoms on 27 September at 0530 and reported to medical on the same day at 1020. The crew member was not working and did not visit the crew mess while symptomatic. A food assessment and disciplinary action were completed. - During voyage 67250910 (10–19 September 2025), a food worker was on duty when symptoms began on 11 September at 1140 and worked while symptomatic until 1250. The crew member reported to medical at 1300 on the same day. A food assessment and disciplinary action were completed. - During voyage 67250822 (22 August – 1 September 2025), a food worker became symptomatic while on duty on 24 August at 0830 and immediately stopped working and left the area. This crew member remained in their cabin until they reported to medical at 1040 on the same day. A food assessment and disciplinary action were completed.
Item 13Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log Record Review
Over the past month, three crew AGE cases delayed reporting to medical: - During voyage 67250919 (19–29 September 2025), a food worker had an onset of AGE symptoms on 27 September at 0530 and reported to medical on the same day at 1020. The crew member was not working and did not visit the crew mess while symptomatic. A food assessment and disciplinary action were completed. - During voyage 67250910 (10–19 September 2025), a food worker was on duty when symptoms began on 11 September at 1140 and worked while symptomatic until 1250. The crew member reported to medical at 1300 on the same day. A food assessment and disciplinary action were completed. - During voyage 67250822 (22 August – 1 September 2025), a food worker became symptomatic while on duty on 24 August at 0830 and immediately stopped working and left the area. This crew member remained in their cabin until they reported to medical at 1040 on the same day. A food assessment and disciplinary action were completed.
Drinking water2 findings
Item 08Cross Connection Control Log
The cross-connection control log was not updated for a backflow prevention device that was replaced in Starbucks on July 30, 2025. The cross-connection control log listed April 19, 2025, as the inspection date. The log was updated.
Item 08Evaporator #1
The air gap on the backflow prevention device was not sufficient. This was corrected.
Bars1 finding
Item 26Deck 15 - Starbucks
The previously cleaned coffee machine's dispensing nozzles were soiled with old coffee residue. This was recleaned immediately.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 39Flies
Flies were seen in the following locations: Deck 8 - Bistro pantry near clean station. (1 fly) Deck 7 - Local bar pantry near hood-type dishwash machine. (1 fly) Deck 6 - Skyline bar employee side of the bar. (1 fly)
Housekeeping1 finding
Item 41Deck 6 Aft Women's Restroom
There was no soap in the left-most soap dispenser. This was corrected immediately.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 19Deck 4- Outside of Poultry Room
A pallet of recently provisioned boxed poultry was left unattended under an insect light trap. The pallet was moved.
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