Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Norwegian Spirit.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Norwegian Cruise LineInspected April 24, 2023
97out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Norwegian Spirit scored 97 out of 100 in its last CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on April 24, 2023. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
−3 vs previous inspection (100, Mar 29, 2016)
97.2average of the last 5 inspections
89lowest score (June 2006)
21inspections since 2004
0failed inspections
No longer in the CDC’s current list. Norwegian Spirit is not on the CDC Green Sheet, which shows “the most recent inspection score for each ship in VSP jurisdiction”. When a ship sails outside the United States for an extended period, it drops out of the CDC database and is inspected again if it returns (CDC FAQ). Its last score is from April 24, 2023.
Inspection history of Norwegian Spirit
Every CDC inspection score on record for Norwegian Spirit: 21 inspections from May 22, 2004 to April 24, 2023, 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).
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)8 findings
Item 20Deck 12 Garden Cafe Main Galley
The water arm of the ice machine was heavily pitted and in disrepair. Remediation began immediately.
Item 22Deck 6 Main Glasswash Area
The glasswashing machine was not working at the time of the inspection.
Item 24Deck 12 Garden Cafe Potwashing Area
The sanitizing rinse water temperature for the three-compartment sink was measured at 163°F during the inspection. No pots or utensils were in the sanitizing compartment during the inspection. Remediation began immediately.
Item 24Deck 12 Garden Cafe Dish Washing Area
The final rinse water temperature for the glass washing machine was measured at 157° F with a ± 0.2 degree of accuracy for the thermocouple temperature measuring device. The area was recently opened for service and no dishes were in the machine at the time of the inspection.
Item 26Deck 12 Onda
The ice machine's water arm, ice sensor and evaporator housing arm were heavily soiled with black debris. The inspector used an alcohol wipe to remove the debris. The area was in operation at the time of the inspection. The machine was closed and cleaned with the ice discarded.
Item 28Deck 12 Garden Cafe Dishwashing Area
Five stacks of recently cleaned and sanitized plates were stored unprotected with the top plate upright. The top plate from each stack was removed to be re-cleaned.
Item 33Deck 6 Dishwash Area
A heavy amount of condensation was forming on the ventilation hood side walls directly above the soiled-end and dripping onto the deck. Staff stated the air extraction was not at the usual pressure.
Item 37Deck 6 Dish Wash Area
A heavy amount of condensate was forming on the inside of the ventilation hood directly above the soiled end and dripping onto the deck below. Staff stated the air extraction was not set at the usual pressure restricting the flow rate.
Buffets1 finding
Item 26Deck 12 Garden Cafe
The heat lamps for the countertop carving station were heavily soiled with a brown sticky material. Cleaning began immediately.
Pantries1 finding
Item 26Deck 12 Waves
The ice machine's ice thickness sensor had a white sticky residue on the front face plate. Cleaning began immediately.
Other areas6 findings
Item 08Deck 12 Great Outdoors Beverage Station
The backflow prevention device for the countertop ice machine was in disrepair with the vents blocked.
Item 21Deck 12 Garden Cafe Beverage Station - Starboard Side
The countertop in front of the plastic glass storage rack had multiple chips and holes making the area difficult to clean.
Item 21Deck 12 Garden Cafe Beverage Station Portside
The countertop in front of the glass storage rack was pitted and scored making the area difficult to clean.
Item 21Deck 12 Great Outdoors Beverage Counter
The countertop in front of the coffee station was pitted and chipped making the area difficult to clean.
Item 21Deck 12 Great Outdoors Beverage Station
The technical compartment immediately under the cold well area had an excess amount of pooling water on the bottom of the cabinet, and black debris and rust on the stainless-steel braided machinery cables. Cleaning began immediately
Item 33Deck 12 Great Outdoors Beverage Station
The technical compartment immediately under the cold well area had an excess amount of water pooling on the bottom of the cabinet. Cleaning began immediately
The permeate line from the reverse osmosis system connecting to the common line was striped blue/green/blue prior to halogen injection point.
Item 08Cross-Connection Control Log
The non-testable log listed two backflow prevention devices for the two pedicure thrones. Upon inspection, one of the pedicure thrones had two devices and the other pedicure throne had one device for a total of three backflow prevention devices.
Item 08Pedicure Throne #2
One of the backflow prevention devices had the storeroom parts identification sticker blocking the relief vents. The sticker was removed before the inspector left the area.
Item 08Bunker Station Starboard
The keeper chain for the far-left screw cap was disconnected. This was immediately corrected.
Bars2 findings
Item 08Deck 12 Onda
The backflow prevention device for the countertop rinsing machine was in disrepair. Water was dripping continuously from the atmospheric vents.
Item 21Deck 12 Great Outdoors
The technical compartment immediately under the cold well area had an excess amount of water, black debris, and rust on the braided stainless-steel machinery cables. Cleaning began immediately
Food preparation rooms1 finding
Item 20Deck 4 Bakery
The dough sheeter belt protective cover was chipping and peeling making it difficult to clean.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Spice H2O
The visibility of the shepherd's hook was blocked by two rows of deck lounge chairs. Remediation began immediately.
March 29, 2016
100Passed
19 findings · 0 points deducted
No points deducted.
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All 19 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 20Shogun
The rational oven was out of service since 1 March. The Maintenance Report indicated parts were scheduled for delivery on 2 April.
Item 22Shogun
At the three-compartment sink, the water temperature of the sanitizing compartment measured 190°F by the inspector and crew. The gauge stated 180°F.
Item 22Shogun
The hood-type dishwash machine was out of service since 23 March.
Item 27Cold Pantry
Across from the entrance, the underside of the handwash station faucet handle was soiled with green debris.
Item 36Galley
The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the salamander. The light bulb was not working.
Item 37Warewash Area
The area was warm with little air supply. A crew member working the clean side of the dishwash machine had beads of sweat on his face and neck.
Item 37Hot Galley
Excess condensation was on the back area of the deckhead above the tilting kettles. The lids were closed and no condensation was observed dripping onto the kettles.
Food preparation rooms5 findings
Item 16Preparation Room
A trolley with two trays of sliced canteloupe and one tray of sliced watermelon was stored next to the entrance door. The crew member working in the area explained he sliced these fruits 20 minutes prior, about 12:00. The foods were awaiting transportation to the crew or passenger buffet. The trays were not labeled with a 4-hour discard time. Also, two bags of cut spinach and two bags of arugula were stored on the rack beside the three-compartment sink. These foods measured 65°F. The crew member explained these foods were received from provisions about 10:00 and they needed to be washed prior to storing in the walk-in refrigerator.
Item 20Preparation Room
The dough roller was out of service since 8 February. The Maintenance Report indicated parts were scheduled for delivery on 9 April.
Item 20Pastry
A portable counter mixer was stored inside the cabinet to the right of the entrance door. The mixer had four slotted fasteners in the food splash area. Engineers covered these fasteners with a sealant and showed the inspection team, but the manufacturer's specifications did not indicate the sealant was food-grade. Engineers showed the inspection team a different sealant that was food-grade. This original sealant should be removed and this food-grade sealant would be applied.
Item 20Preparation Room
The potato peeler had been out of service since 18 February. The Maintenance Report indicated parts were scheduled for delivery on 9 April.
Item 27Preparation Room
Inside the previously cleaned dough roller, the lower horizontal metal divider was soiled with dried dough and flour.
Buffets3 findings
Item 19Staff Mess
Condensation was on the inside of the sneeze shields in front of bain maries filled with liquids (soups and sauces). No condensation was observed dripping into the foods.
Item 22Raffles Court
At the starboard side carving station, the sanitizing solution had an oily film on the top.
Item 36Raffles Court
The two deckhead light shields were cracked above the port side grooved grill.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas2 findings
Item 09Tivoli Pool and Fountain and Paddle/Bucaneer Pools/Slide
There was a very specific chemistry balance problem in the combination facilities where at least one combined tub was of a small volume and water depth, resulting in a free chlorine residual which was just above the minimum required, while the larger volume and size water tub had free chlorine residual concentrations nearly over the maximum level allowed. During active use the Tivoli fountain registered between 2 and 2.20 ppm free chlorine while the pool was at 4.95 ppm. During use of the slide and bucaneer pool the chlorine values were 2.80 ppm and the connected, smaller paddle pool had a free chlorine range from 4.86 ppm to 5.37 ppm. The only clear solution for maintaining healthy chemistry within the center of the range required is to make the facilities operate separately for recirculation and chemical dosing.
Item 10Tivoli Pool and Attached Fountain
A child wearing a swim diaper was observed in the Tivoli pool fountain section. Staff advised the parent of the rule against any pool use by children who are not toilet trained or in diapers and the child was removed.
Other areas1 finding
Item 33Pool Barbecue Area
The grills for this area were covered by a deckhead, but the self-service counters in front of the grills were not. This area was located on an open deck. Staff stated that the barbecue area had been installed on the vessel in 2004. This food area is used 3 to 4 days of the 7-day cruise.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 08Inspection Record for Air-Gaps and Backflow Devices
The cross-connection control plan included a comprehensive list of devices for testing and inspection, and air-gaps throughout the ship. The record of inspection for air-gaps and the non-testable backflow preventers were completed as a round of jobs by deck in the electronic maintenance system. This system allowed viewing of the individual jobs within the round and dates of completion, but there was no actual result of the inspection for each such job. Results were only given on testable devices.
December 5, 2015
100Passed
17 findings · 0 points deducted
No points deducted.
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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)5 findings
Item *Dishwash Area
The vessel had installed ventilation exhaust ducts directly over the exit at the clean ends of the dishwash and glasswash machines in order to capture excess condensation. The ducts were effective and no condensation was observed inside or outside the ducts during the inspection.
Item 16Cagney's
The gratin potatoes in one of the upright refrigerators had a seven day discard label indicating a preparation date of 4 December and a discard date of 10 December. A review of the cooling logs found that the gratin potatoes had been prepared on 2 December. The date label was changed immediately to indicate a discard date of 8 December.
Item 20Cold Pantry
Several slotted fasteners were in the lid of the orange lettuce dryer. Additional slotted fasteners were around at the top of the shaft inside the dryer. All of the slotted fasteners were in the food-splash zone.
Item 33Hot Galley
Missing and recessed deck grout was in several areas of the hot galley. Staff stated that the vessel had an ongoing tile maintenance plan.
Item 33Dishwash Area
The profile plates were loose around two bulkhead pipe penetrations behind the dishwash machine. This was corrected.
Other areas3 findings
Item *Pool Barbecue Area
The grills for this area were covered by a deckhead, but the self-service counters in front of the grills were not. This area was located on an open deck. Staff stated that the barbecue area had been installed on the vessel in 2004. VSP will review the area and determine whether a deckhead is required over the entire food service area. Staff stated that the area is only used approximately once per week, but the posted time control plan indicated operational hours for 3 to 4 days of the 7-day cruise.
Item 30Pool Barbecue Area
The handwashing station components, including the sink and soap dispenser were corroded in several areas. Staff stated that there were plans to repair this area.
Item 33Pool Barbecue Area
The stainless steel column for the handwashing station was corroded in several areas. Staff stated that there were plans to repair this area.
Medical center2 findings
Item 02Acute Gastro Enteritis (AGE) Log
For the voyage from 21 November to 28 November the information for total crewmembers sick was left blank. This should have been recorded as 0 (zero).
Item 11AGE Log
On 16 October a non-food handler started experiencing AGE symptoms at 0730 and reported to medical at 1200. Work records indicated that they did work from 0800 until they reported to medical. The individual was counseled on late reporting of AGE symptoms.
Pantries2 findings
Item 33Deck 10 Port
The deckhead bulkhead juncture in the back of this pantry above the ice machine had 1 cm wide gap up into the plenum extending 5 to 6 cm.
Item 39Cafe
A large fly was in the pantry. The pest controller was called immediately.
Drinking water2 findings
Item 08Backflow Preventer Logs
On April 15 testing was conducted on the backflow preventer for the #2 evaporator line to insure correct operation. Only the final differential pressure was recorded. The information for check valve #1 and check valve #2 were blank.
Item 08Water Production
In the area in proximity to the reverse osmosis unit directly across from air handler ES-4-05-01 a pipe containing distillate was labeled blue grey blue and also had a label stating potable water. The potable water sticker was immediately removed.
Food preparation rooms2 findings
Item 20Preparation Room
Slotted fasteners were on the bread mixer around the top underside of the food-splash zone. This was corrected during the inspection.
Item 26Preparation Room
The previously cleaned slotted fasteners on the bread mixer around the top underside of the food-splash zone were soiled with a flour/oil residue. This was corrected.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 19Beverage Store Room
Two vases of red rose bouquets were stored on a deck pallet next to the room entrance. Several canned beverages were also stored on this pallet adjacent to the flowers. The flowers were removed from the room immediately to be stored in another location with no food or beverage items.
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