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Oceania Riviera CDC inspection score

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

  • Source: CDC public records
  • Data checked on October 31, 2026
  • Pass mark: 86 out of 100
  • Independent site, not the CDC
Oceania CruisesInspected May 25, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Oceania Riviera scored 100 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on May 25, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

+1 vs previous inspection (99, Jun 19, 2025)
98.6average of the last 5 inspections
94lowest score (February 2015)
14inspections since 2012
0failed inspections

Inspection history of Oceania Riviera

Every CDC inspection score on record for Oceania Riviera: 14 inspections from December 10, 2012 to May 25, 2026, 3 perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.

7580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20122014201620182020202220242026Dec 10, 2012: 98Dec 12, 2013: 100Apr 7, 2014: 99Nov 29, 2014: 97Feb 23, 2015: 94Dec 22, 2015: 94Mar 3, 2016: 96Feb 24, 2017: 99Jan 3, 2018: 95Mar 28, 2018: 97Dec 22, 2018: 97Mar 2, 2023: 100Jun 19, 2025: 99May 25, 2026: 1007580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20122015201820212024Dec 10, 2012: 98Dec 12, 2013: 100Apr 7, 2014: 99Nov 29, 2014: 97Feb 23, 2015: 94Dec 22, 2015: 94Mar 3, 2016: 96Feb 24, 2017: 99Jan 3, 2018: 95Mar 28, 2018: 97Dec 22, 2018: 97Mar 2, 2023: 100Jun 19, 2025: 99May 25, 2026: 100

All scores

Show all 14 inspections
Inspection dateResultReportScore
May 25, 2026Passedfindings below100
June 19, 2025Passedfindings below99
March 2, 2023Passedfindings below100
December 22, 2018Passed97
March 28, 2018Passed97
January 3, 2018Passed95
February 24, 2017Passed99
March 3, 2016Passed96
December 22, 2015Passed94
February 23, 2015Passed94
November 29, 2014Passed97
April 7, 2014Passed99
December 12, 2013Passed100
December 10, 2012Passed98

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).

May 25, 2026

100Passed

7 findings · 0 points deducted

No points deducted.

All 7 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.

Pantries3 findings

  • Item 1210 - Housekeeping Midship and Aft

    After removing the non-food contact panel of the ice machine, the refrigeration technician washed their hands without using soap before removing the evaporator splash panel.

  • Item 2112 - Housekeeping Forward

    The 'CLEAN ONLY' sticker was peeling off making the stainless steel shelf difficult to clean.

  • Item 3312 - Housekeeping Forward

    Open seams were present at the deckhead/bulkhead junctions in all four corners of the room, making the areas difficult to clean.

Galleys (kitchens)2 findings

  • Item 27Deck 5 - Bakery

    Debris and dust was in the airflow vent from previous use of the toaster oven.

  • Item 39Deck 5

    Fruit flies were flying in the following areas: - 1 fruit fly was in the technical space under the kosher microwave. - 1 fruit fly was in the hot prep area.

Dining rooms1 finding

  • Item 27Deck 4 - Crew Mess

    A brown sticky substance was on the closing latch of the counter-mounted juice machine.

Food safety, general1 finding

  • Item 33Food Service General

    The following areas were in disrepair: - Deck 5 - Appetizers: The floor tiles throughout this area were recessed. - Deck 5 - Bakery: The tile grout throughout this area was recessed. - Deck 4 - Crew Galley: Water seeped through the tiles and onto the floor when stepped on under the convection oven.

June 19, 2025

99Passed

22 findings · 1 point deducted

Points deducted (100 − 1 = 99):

  • −1 ptItem 08: PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained
Show all 22 findings

All 22 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.

Buffets7 findings

  • Item 08Deck 12 - Terrace Cafe - Coffee Station

    The backflow prevention device for the countertop coffee machine was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.

  • Item 08Deck 12 - Terrace Cafe - Coffee Station - Portside/Aft

    The backflow prevention device for the coffee machine was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.

  • Item 19Deck 12 - Waves Grill

    The handles for a set of tongs were inside in a serving tray of sausage. The tongs and food was removed immediately.

  • Item 21Deck 12 - Terrace Cafe - Smoothie Station

    The back bar preparation countertop was chipped with missing grout in multiple areas making the countertop difficult to keep clean.

  • Item 27Deck 12 - Terrace Cafe - Smoothie Station

    The beverage storage shelf above the back bar preparation counter was soiled with more than a day's worth of accumulated debris.

  • Item 28Deck 12 - Terrace Cafe - Waiter Station - Portside/Aft

    Ten previously cleaned and sanitized water glasses positioned for use were stored inverted while dripping wet on a previously cleaned and sanitized serving tray.

  • Item 33Deck 12 - Waves Grill

    The deckhead above the cold counter self-service line had a 3-inch gap exposing the plenum. The gap ran the entire length of the buffet counter.

Galleys (kitchens)7 findings

  • Item 08Deck 12 - Hot Line Area

    The exhaust hood system's backflow prevention assembly relief vent had a draining hose attached that was positioned in a loop preventing an effective visual inspection verifying that the device was not in disrepair.

  • Item 08Deck 5 - Butler Station

    The backflow prevention device for the countertop coffee, and ice dispensing machines were in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.

  • Item 20Deck 5 - Ice Machine Station

    Two ice machines had slotted fasteners on the ice thickness sensors making these areas difficult to keep clean.

  • Item 24Deck 12 - Warewashing Area

    The final rinse compartment sanitizing water temperature as it entered the manifold reached 201°F with an error of accuracy at +/- of 2.0°F on the flight-type warewashing machines digital display, which exceeds the 194°F maximum sanitizing water manifold temperature. Crew engineers and the inspector manually checked the water temperature using a lollipop-style measuring device with the same error of accuracy and verified the digital display was calibrated. The machine was closed and fixed immediately.

  • Item 28Deck 5 - Hot Service Line

    Five previously cleaned and sanitized plate covers were store wet on the service counter.

  • Item 29Deck 5 - Warewashing Area

    The handwashing sink for this area did not reach the minimum water temperature of 100°F (38°C) after one minute.

  • Item 33Deck 12 - Cold Pantry

    The bulkhead at the back preparation counter had glue residue in many areas making the bulkhead difficult to clean.

Pantries1 finding

  • Item 08Deck 12 - Terrace Cafe - Portside

    The backflow prevention device for the coffee, and water dispensing machines were in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.

Food storage (provisions)4 findings

  • Item 18Deck 4 - Freezer 11 - Meat

    Two vacuum sealed containers of kosher meals were damaged exposing the food contents inside. The food was visibly contaminated, so the containers were discarded.

  • Item 19Deck 4 - Freezer 13 - Poultry

    Two large bags of chicken wings were torn and not sealed exposing the contents inside. Additionally, a heavy amount of frozen condensate had collected on the chicken due to the lack of package protection.

  • Item 19Deck 4 - Freezer 11 - Meat

    Three boxes of kosher meals were heavily damaged exposing multiple vacuum sealed food containers inside.

  • Item 24Deck 4 - Provisions Area

    A bucket of sanitizing solution measured below 50ppm.

Housekeeping1 finding

  • Item 10Private Whirlpool Maintenance Procedures and Records

    Corporate maintenance procedures and records for housekeeping personnel were inconsistent in that they had different pH levels for the 100-ppm chlorine solution during disinfection. Staff members were not measuring pH levels and leaving that sections records blank. The SMS procedure called for pH levels of 7.0-7.8 while the record called for 7.4-7.6. Additionally, there was only one pH meter for 11 crew members that handle the cleaning and disinfection activities of private whirlpools in 23 suites. It was discussed that checking the pH during disinfection of 23 suites, especially during turnaround days, was a difficult task,

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

  • Item 10Deck 12 - Pool

    The access to the shepherd's hook was blocked by a soiled towel cabinet. The hook could not be easily accessed during an emergency.

Ventilation1 finding

  • Item 43Deck 4 - AC.04.3.01

    The access door to the condensate collection pan was in disrepair and took more than 20 minutes to open. The unit had small and heavy deposits of debris. Records indicated that the unit was last cleaned on 23 May 2025.

March 2, 2023

100Passed

9 findings · 0 points deducted

No points deducted.

Show all 9 findings

All 9 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)3 findings

  • Item 21Deck 12 Portside Beverage Station

    The counter-mounted coffee machine was not sealed to the countertop which created a gap and a difficult to clean surface.

  • Item 26Deck 12 Potwash

    One previously cleaned and sanitized coffee pot was visibly soiled and stored in the clean area of the potwash. The inspector wiped an alcohol pad on the inside surface and it became soiled with brown debris.

  • Item 39Deck 5 Pastry

    One live, small fly was near the counter mounted mixers.

Food storage (provisions)3 findings

  • Item 19Deck 4 Fish Freezer

    Three whole, frozen halibuts were stored uncovered and not protected on top of cardboard boxes.

  • Item 33Deck 3 Beverage Locker

    Water was dripping from the deckhead and pooling on the deck across from the entryway condenser unit.

  • Item 37Deck 3 Beverage Locker

    Water was dripping from the deckhead and pooling on the deck across from the entryway condenser unit. Staff stated the water was from an insulated refrigeration pipe.

Buffets2 findings

  • Item 16Deck 12 Terrace Cafe

    At the central island cold buffet, one consumer advisory for smoked salmon and herring did not state that the fish were served raw or undercooked. Staff immediately removed the sign and replaced it with one that met the requirements.

  • Item 33Deck 12 Cold Buffet Center Island

    The cabinet/deck juncture coving near the corner of the small box cereal display was damaged and in disrepair, which made it rough and difficult to clean.

Medical center1 finding

  • Item 19Deck 4 Beverage Storage

    Two cardboard boxes of powdered drink packets were stored on the deck. Staff stated the product has just been received the day of the inspection. Additionally, there were four boxes of 24 cans each (total of approximately 96 cans) of club soda stored on the deck under the patient reception desk. The inspector and staff discussed ensuring all food is stored off the deck.

To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Oceania Riviera 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.)

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