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Oceania Sirena CDC inspection score

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

  • Source: CDC public records
  • Data checked on October 31, 2026
  • Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Oceania CruisesInspected December 4, 2024

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Oceania Sirena scored 98 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on December 4, 2024. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

+2 vs previous inspection (96, Jan 11, 2023)
92.2average of the last 5 inspections
85lowest score (December 2017)
7inspections since 2017
1failed inspection

No CDC inspection in over a year. Oceania Sirena is on the CDC Green Sheet, but its latest published inspection is from December 4, 2024. The CDC says that a ship sailing outside the United States for an extended period “may not be inspected twice a year” and is inspected again when it returns (CDC FAQ).

Inspection history of Oceania Sirena

Every CDC inspection score on record for Oceania Sirena: 7 inspections from May 31, 2017 to December 4, 2024, no perfect scores of 100 and 1 failed inspection.

7580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20172018201920202021202220232024May 31, 2017: 95Dec 15, 2017: 85Feb 10, 2018: 88May 4, 2018: 91Jan 20, 2019: 88Jan 11, 2023: 96Dec 4, 2024: 987580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower2017201920212023May 31, 2017: 95Dec 15, 2017: 85Feb 10, 2018: 88May 4, 2018: 91Jan 20, 2019: 88Jan 11, 2023: 96Dec 4, 2024: 98

All scores

Inspection dateResultReportScore
December 4, 2024Passedfindings below98
January 11, 2023Passedfindings below96
January 20, 2019Passedfindings below88
May 4, 2018Passed91
February 10, 2018Passed88
December 15, 2017Failed85
May 31, 2017Passed95

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).

December 4, 2024

98Passed

17 findings · 2 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):

  • −2 ptsItem 20: PHF temperature maintenance facilities; Food-contact surfaces designed, constructed, installed, maintained; TMDs provided, located, calibrated

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.

Food safety, general1 finding

  • Item 20Food Service General

    Multiple areas throughout the ship had food equipment out of order and needing replacement since 4 December 2024. Confirmation of new parts being received was reviewed during the inspection. The areas and equipment in need of repair included: -Deck 9 Waves: 1 deep fat fryer, 1 undercounter fridge -Deck 5 Officer Mess: 1 undercounter refrigerator -Deck 4 Main Hot Galley: 3 undercounter chilling drawers, 1 undercounter refrigerator

Galleys (kitchens)5 findings

  • Item 22Deck 3 Three-Compartment Sink

    Condensate collected inside the temperature gauge for the sanitize compartment making it difficult to read.

  • Item 22Deck 5 Room Service Glasswash

    The pressure measuring device during the hot water sanitizing rinse measured 31 psi.

  • Item 22Deck 4 Flight-type Dishwash

    The flight-type dishwash machine was out of order since the morning of 4 December 2024. However, other pot wash machines, rack type machines and three compartment sinks were available to assist with cleaning operations.

  • Item 22Deck 3 Three Compartment Sink

    The temperature gauge for the sanitizing rinse compartment was broken. Temperatures were verified using the inspector's thermometer.

  • Item 37Deck 3

    The exhaust system for the entire soup kettle stations were insufficient which resulted in heavy steam.

Medical center3 findings

  • Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Reportable Log

    The passenger count listed on the AGE log for the voyage ending on 17 March 2024, did not accurately reflect the total number of passengers at the beginning of the voyage. Crew identified the passenger count on the submitted document was 399, while the passenger count at the beginning of the voyage was 400.

  • Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Reportable Log

    The presence of an underlying illness for five reportable passenger cases was not recorded on the AGE reportable log for the voyage ending on 17 March 2024. Medical staff added comments to this field but did not provide any information regarding the presence or absence of illness.

  • Item 02Public Vomit/Diarrhea Incident Follow Up

    On 19 March 2024, a passenger fecal accident occurred inside a cabin; however, crew did not document appropriate follow-up to ensure this was not a reportable acute gastroenteritis (AGE) case. The case file identified 'nobody answered the phone and will follow up;' however, no follow up was documented.

Dining rooms2 findings

  • Item 21Deck 9 Waves

    The marble countertop waiter station was missing grouting near the coved edges.

  • Item 26Deck 9 Waves

    The previously cleaned and sanitized crew side preparation counters had a sticky and greasy residue. The area was beginning the next service set up.

Pantries2 findings

  • Item 227 - Forward

    Condensate obstructed the view of the external dial water temperature thermometers for the undercounter warewash machine. Crew identified a new warewashing machine is on order.

  • Item 267 - Forward

    The top food-splash zone surface of the ice machine was soiled with a white and beige residue. Beige residue accumulated on an alcohol wipe when rubbed over this surface. Crew initiated corrective action.

Other areas1 finding

  • Item 36Deck 4 - Potable Water Bottle Filling Station

    The light intensity to the left of the deck-mounted potable water bottle filling station measured less than 110 lux.

Drinking water1 finding

  • Item 06Far-Point Monitoring Records

    No notation was logged for more than one hour on the far point monitoring charts for 2 December 2024 and 15 November 2024. The charts had gaps and crew did not provide any additional information for the recordings.

Food storage (provisions)1 finding

  • Item 30Deck 3

    The crew toilet room door was not able to fully self-close due to a broken hinge.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

  • Item 10Deck 9 - Swimming Pool

    No clear safety sign was provided for the swimming pool. Signs were affixed to the outside of the portside and starboard whirlpool spas; however, there was no clear sign specifically provided for the swimming pool.

January 11, 2023

96Passed

20 findings · 4 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 4 = 96):

  • −2 ptsItem 28: Equipment / utensil / linen / single / service storage, handling, dispensed; Clean frequency
  • −1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
  • −1 ptItem 37: Rooms / equipment vented, humidity, condensation
Show all 20 findings

All 20 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)17 findings

  • Item 08Deck 5 Bakery

    The chilled water lines for the ice cream machine were not labeled or uniquely identified. Remediation began immediately and was completed before the inspector left the area.

  • Item 18Deck 5 Butcher

    In the walk in refrigeration room, one tray of thawed raw pork chops was stored above one bin of packaged thawing raw beef tenderloin and two bins of packaged thawing raw beef ribs. There were other shelves available, so the products were rearranged, and the raw pork chops were no longer stored above raw beef.

  • Item 20Deck 5 Butchery

    Two cutting boards were heavily scored, which resulted in rough and difficult to clean surfaces. This area was in operation during the inspection.

  • Item 20Deck 5 Toaster Station

    At the entry to the Grand dining room one fastener was missing from underneath the left tray arm of the bread slicer.

  • Item 21Deck 5 Wine Cellar

    The stainless-steel covers for the wine cabinets were significantly bent and damaged. Additionally, there were pinched corners along the vertical edges, which resulted in sharp and difficult to clean surfaces.

  • Item 21Deck 9 Terrace Cafe

    The ice machine had rough areas just below the handle to the bin that were filled with silicone, which was peeling. The inspector used an alcohol wipe on the surface, and it came back soiled.

  • Item 26Deck 5 Toaster Station

    At the entry to the Grand dining room, the previously cleaned and sanitized bread slicer had more than one day's accumulation of food debris.

  • Item 27Deck 9 Terrace Cafe

    The ice machine had rough areas just below the handle to the bin that were filled with silicone, which was peeling. The inspector used an alcohol wipe on the surface, and it came back soiled.

  • Item 28Deck 5

    There were two plate covers on the deck beneath the clean side of the flight-type dishwash machine. The plate covers were removed and sent to be washed and sanitized.

  • Item 30Deck 10 Tuscan Steak

    The door to the female crew toilet room was out of adjustment and did not self close.

  • Item 33Deck 5 Vegetable Preparation

    Deck title grout throughout the area was in disrepair and difficult to clean.

  • Item 33Deck 5 Cold Pantry

    Deck title grout throughout the area was in disrepair and difficult to clean.

  • Item 33Deck 5 Bakery

    The deck tiles and grout throughout the area were in disrepair and difficult to clean.

  • Item 33Deck 9 Terrace Cafe

    Water was pooled on the deck beneath the ice machine.

  • Item 33Deck 5

    The flight-type dishwash machine had an excessive amount of condensate built up on the deckhead above the clean side of the machine. When the inspector entered the area, water was continuously dripping from the ventilation hood overhang onto the clean area counter and the deck.

  • Item 35Deck 5

    The flight-type dishwash machine had water leaking continuously from the corner of the auxiliary and wash tanks. Staff stated that the wash tank level was overfilled, which caused the leaking. The area was in service at the time of the inspection.

  • Item 37Deck 5

    The flight-type dishwash machine had an excessive amount of condensate built up on the deckhead above the clean side of the machine. When the inspector entered the area, water was continuously dripping from the ventilation hood overhang onto the clean area counter and the deck. No water was observed dripping onto clean utensils during the inspection. Staff stated the dishwash machine was new. It was unclear whether the ventilation had been adjusted to accommodate the new dishwash machine.

Buffets1 finding

  • Item 16Deck 9 Terrace Cafe

    The consumer advisory for the smoked salmon and herring was not specific to the seafood products. Similarly, the consumer advisory for the cooked to order eggs was not specific to the egg product. The public health advisory for both food items was broadly stated similar to a menu, rather than specific for the point-of-service buffet and omelet stations.

Medical center1 finding

  • Item 11Late Report

    On 25 December 2022, a nonfood handler had an onset of Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) symptoms, consisting of 1 diarrhea and 3 vomiting episodes. The employee reported to medical at 1459 but started having symptoms at 0200. The 72hr food assessment showed the employee went to breakfast after symptoms started. The employee received disciplinary action.

Drinking water1 finding

  • Item 08Deck 9 Spa

    The hot water line to the hair washing station near the entrance had scale buildup clogging the vents on the backflow device.

January 20, 2019

88Passed

43 findings · 12 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 12 = 88):

  • −5 ptsItem 03: PW bunker / production source; Halogen residual
  • −2 ptsItem 05: PW system halogen analyzer maintained, operated, calibrated
  • −2 ptsItem 19: Food protected storage, preparation, display, service, transportation; Original containers, labeling; Food handling minimized; In-use food dispensing, preparation utensils stored
  • −2 ptsItem 28: Equipment / utensil / linen / single / service storage, handling, dispensed; Clean frequency
  • −1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
Show all 43 findings

All 43 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.

Buffets15 findings

  • Item 13Deck 9 Waves BBQ

    At the pool area entrance to the Waves barbecue venue, an excessive amount of water forming on the deckhead and above many tables. The venue tables were pre-set for passengers with wrapped utensils and glassware stored on the table upright. Due to water forming on the deckhead and dripping on to the tables set for service below, several glasses and wrapped utensils were soiled with water. Staff and the inspector waited several minutes for the area workers to clear the table and protect the items on the tables. Eventually, the inspector asked the area workers to remove the glasses and utensils from the table and close the area. The area was open for service at the time of the inspection. Three (3) passenger were dining in the forward portside of the venue during the inspection. The inspector and staff discussed a plan-of-action to follow during weather (rain) related issues.

  • Item 19Deck 9 Waves BBQ

    At the outside smoothie station, the ice cream scoop was resting in water that was not agitating or cleaning the previously used scoop. Ice cream was resting on the scoop inside the water well. The ice cream scoop was removed during the inspection.

  • Item 21Deck 9 Waves BBQ

    The counter top ledge above the clean glass storage area was chipped and broken making this area difficult to clean. This area was clean to the sight and touch during the inspection. Remediation began immediately.

  • Item 21Deck 9 Waves BBQ

    At the smoothie station area, two (2) previously cleaned counter top milk-cooling units had slots and groves that were difficult to clean. The units were clean to the sight and touch during the inspection. Remediation began immediately.

  • Item 27Deck 9 Waves BBQ

    At the smoothie station area, two (2) previously cleaned blenders were stored wet and soiled in the undercounter storage area. A sticky mater was removed from the non-food contact surface of two (2) blenders with an alcohol pad. Remediation began immediately.

  • Item 27Deck 9 Waves BBQ

    At the smoothie station, the undercounter backflow prevention device for the ice machine was heavily corroded. Remediation began immediately.

  • Item 27Deck 9 Waves BBQ

    At the outdoor smoothie station, the counter top ice cream refrigerator unit had an excessive amount of condensation build-up on the outside of the unit. This condensation was dripping onto the unit housing and the surrounding counter top. No ice cream was in the unit at the time of the inspection. No food was impacted.

  • Item 27Deck 3

    At the hot line, the heat lamps above the bain marie station were heavily soiled with food residue. An alcohol pad was used to remove the residue. The area was open for service at the time of the inspection. No food was impacted. A cleaning plan was discussed for this area.

  • Item 28Deck 9 Waves BBQ

    At the smoothie station area, two trays of previously cleaned glasses were stored upright and unprotected on the open-air back storage area. Several of the glasses were wet inside on the food-contact area. At the waiter station in the same area, a full tray of previously cleaned glasses was stored upright and unprotected in an open-air area. Staff and the inspector decided these glasses arrived wet from the dishwashing area prior to the air-drying process. The glasses were removed for cleaning during the inspection.

  • Item 28Deck 9 Waves BBQ

    At the smoothie station area, two (2) previously cleaned blenders were stored wet and soiled in the undercounter storage area. A sticky mater was removed from two (2) blenders with an alcohol pad. Remediation began immediately.

  • Item 28Deck 9 Waves BBQ

    At the pool area entrance to the Waves barbecue venue, an excessive amount of water forming on the deckhead and above many tables. The venue tables were pre-set for passengers with wrapped utensils and glassware stored on the table upright. Due to water forming on the deckhead and dripping on to the tables set for service below, several glasses and wrapped utensils were soiled with water. Staff and the inspector waited several minutes for the area workers to clear the table and protect the items on the tables. Eventually, the inspector asked the area workers to remove the glasses and utensils from the table and close the area. The area was open for service at the time of the inspection. Three (3) passenger were dining in the forward portside of the venue during the inspection. The inspector and staff discussed a plan-of-action to follow during weather (rain) related issues.

  • Item 28Deck 9 Terrace Cafe

    Five (5) previously cleaned single-service plates were stored on the hot line wet. Staff stated they were brought out from the dishwashing area wet and then stored wet. The area was open for service. No food was impacted. Remediation began immediately.

  • Item 33Deck 9 Waves Bar

    Two (2) lights in the back-bar area were not working and resting in the deckhead un-evenly causing a big gap between the light housing and the deckhead making the area difficult to clean. The area was clean to the sight and touch during the inspection. Remediation began immediately.

  • Item 36Deck 9 Waves Bar

    Three (3) back-bar lights attached to the bulkhead, over food service areas, did not have proper shielding. Remediation began immediately.

  • Item 39Deck 9 Terrace Cafe

    One housefly was noticed near the meat carving area. No food was impacted during the inspection. The area was open for service.

Food storage (provisions)9 findings

  • Item 19Dry Storage Freezer

    In this freezer, a box of margarita mix was heavily soiled and resting in a frozen substance. It was discovered that two (2) containers of mix were punctured within the box at the same time and causing the liquid to soil both the containers in the box. The box was removed immediately.

  • Item 19Dry Storage Area

    Several previously used and soiled wood pallets were resting alongside and touching fresh containers of vegetables stored in this room. Remediation began immediately.

  • Item 19Dry Storage Area

    In this area, several non-food items were resting on boxes of food that were being provisioned. Papers, tape canisters, and jackets were resting on these boxes of food items. Remediation began immediately.

  • Item 20Vegetable Preparation Room

    The potato peeler was in disrepair. Rust, holes, gaps, and seams were noticed on the food-contact surface of the main body making the entire inside area difficult to clean.

  • Item 21Dairy and Wine Storage Rooms

    The evaporators for both storage rooms were in disrepair with holes in the unit housing. Additionally, the drip trays did not fit properly and supply sufficient condensation protection for the food stored below. The drip trays were rusted, did not rest under the evaporators efficiently, and were bent out of shape.

  • Item 33Dairy and Wine Storage Rooms

    The evaporators for both storage rooms were in disrepair with holes in the unit housing. Additionally, the deckhead in both of the areas was soiled, rusted and in disrepair. Multiple gaps and seams were noticed at the unit to deckhead juncture creating areas difficult to clean. Additionally, the deckhead in both of the areas were soiled and rusted. This entire area was in disrepair.

  • Item 33Vegetable Cold Storage Rooms

    The deckhead was damaged in many areas in this room. Gaps and seams were notice around the evaporator unit and doorframe.

  • Item 34Vegetable Preparation Room

    The potato peeler had water dripping from the bottom of the unit and from the potable water supply line. Both sources of the water leaks were pooling on the deck. The machine was in use at the time of the inspection.

  • Item 35Vegetable Preparation Room

    The potato peeler had water dripping from the bottom of the unit and from the water supply line. Both sources of the water leaks were pooling on the deck. The machine was in use at the time of the inspection.

Galleys (kitchens)10 findings

  • Item 08Deck 9 Terrace Cafe

    The backflow prevention device for the hood cleaning system was leaking water continuously from the vent. Remediation began immediately.

  • Item 22Deck 10 Main

    The flight-type dishwashing machine had an excessive amount of condensation escaping from the auxiliary and wash tank doors that collected on the deckhead inside and outside of the ventilation hood. The doors were bent and did not seal completely. This condensation formed water droplets on the deckhead above the dirty sided of the machine. No water was observed dripping onto clean utensils during the inspection. Additionally, this machine had an excessive amount of rust buildup located on the top and under machine areas making this machine difficult to keep clean.

  • Item 22Deck 10 Main

    The dishwashing machine had an excessive amount of water leaking from the auxiliary and wash tank doors. This water was pooling on the deck below the door areas. Staff stated both of the doors were bent and had rust in the hinges so the doors would not close properly.

  • Item 33Deck 9 Terrace Cafe

    At the main entrance to the dishwashing area, four (4) holes were in the bulkhead above the door making this area difficult to keep clean. The area was clean at the time of the inspection. Remediation began immediately.

  • Item 33Deck 9 Terrace Cafe

    At the dishwashing area and located above the handwash sink, the telephone box was soiled and the door would not close making the box difficult to clean. The area was cleaned prior to the inspection. Remediation began immediately.

  • Item 33Deck 9 Terrace Cafe

    The potable water line for the glasswashing machine was leaking water continuously that pooled on the deck below. Remediation began immediately.

  • Item 34Deck 9 Terrace Cafe

    The potable water line for the glasswashing machine was leaking water continuously that pooled on the deck below. The machine was in use at the time of the inspection. Remediation began immediately.

  • Item 35Deck 10 Main

    The dishwashing machine had an excessive amount of water leaking from the auxiliary and wash tank doors that pooled on the deck below the door area. The area was in service at the time of the inspection.

  • Item 37Deck 3 Potwashing Area

    A heavy amount of condensation was formed on the deckhead above the potwashing machine on both the dirty and clean sides. No dripping occurred during the inspection and no food or clean utensils were impacted. The area was in service at the time of the inspection. Remediation began immediately.

  • Item 37Deck 10 Main

    The dishwashing machine had an excessive amount of condensation escaping from the auxiliary and wash tank doors that collected on the deckhead inside and outside of the ventilation hood. Both of the doors were bent and did not seal completely. This condensation formed water droplets on the deckhead above the dirty sided of the machine. No water was observed dripping onto clean utensils during the inspection.

Drinking water4 findings

  • Item 05Far Point Value

    The free halogen residual measured by the crew member two (2) different times was 1.96 and 1.85, while the analyzer was reading 1.39 and 1.36 respectively. The inspector's manual tests yielded 1.53 and 1.58. The crew member and the inspector used secondary standards to confirm their machines were in calibration. The crew member then calibrated the far point analyzer.

  • Item 08Potable Water Line Identification

    In the laundry facility, beside the dryers, the potable water to technical water connection was not striped blue or blue/green/blue on the potable waterside before the reduced pressure assembly (RPZ) backflow prevention device. Staff stated that the pipe had been recently installed so the striping was not yet applied.

  • Item 08Deck 10 Specialties Galley

    The backflow prevention device for the hood cleaning system was continually dripping water from the vent. Remediation began immediately.

  • Item 08Deck 10 Specialties Galley

    The backflow prevention device for the counter top coffee maker was dripping water continuously. Remediation began immediately.

Medical center3 findings

  • Item 03Water Production

    While sailing in the Amazon River 14 -21 November, the ship produced water. Water production took place each day during this time. Staff stated they are aware that they cannot make water in this area, but due to restrictions in the itinerary, this was the only choice.

  • Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log

    During the voyage from 27 December to 3 January, a food employee reported having an onset of AGE symptoms on 29 December at 0030. The employee then went to the crew mess at 0700, proceeded to clock in for work at 0730 and worked until 0907. At 0915, she reported to the medical facility. The medical staff stated that the employee received a disciplinary action for the late reporting and working while ill.

  • Item 11Late Report Food Assessment

    On 29 December, a food employee reported to work while ill and there was no assessment conducted of the food prepared or served by the food employee while she was symptomatic. This is a new requirement in the 2018 VSP Operations Manual.

Other areas1 finding

  • Item 33Garbage Room Cold Storage

    Several holes and accumulated rust was noticed on the deckhead around the evaporator unit in this area. Additionally, rust, gaps and seams were noted on the deckhead in multiple areas in this storage room.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

  • Item 10Whirlpool Spa Shock Halogenation

    There was no value recorded for the shock halogenation of the whirlpool spas (port and starboard side). Charts showed that every night, the whirlpool spas were closed and the chart recorder pen was turned off for several hours. Staff stated the shock halogenation occurred during this time. Additional manual documentation for each corresponding chart noted the start and stop times for the shock halogenation period, but no halogenation values were listed.

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