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Oceania Vista CDC inspection score

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

  • Source: CDC public records
  • Data checked on October 31, 2026
  • Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Oceania CruisesInspected July 6, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Oceania Vista scored 100 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on July 6, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

±0 vs previous inspection (100, Dec 3, 2025)
100.0average of the last 5 inspections
100lowest score (September 2023)
5inspections since 2023
0failed inspections

Inspection history of Oceania Vista

Every CDC inspection score on record for Oceania Vista: 5 inspections from September 20, 2023 to July 6, 2026, 5 perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.

7580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower2023202420252026Sep 20, 2023: 100Dec 17, 2024: 100May 1, 2025: 100Dec 3, 2025: 100Jul 6, 2026: 1007580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower2023202420252026Sep 20, 2023: 100Dec 17, 2024: 100May 1, 2025: 100Dec 3, 2025: 100Jul 6, 2026: 100

All scores

Inspection dateResultReportScore
July 6, 2026Passedfindings below100
December 3, 2025Passedfindings below100
May 1, 2025Passedfindings below100
December 17, 2024Passed100
September 20, 2023Passed100

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).

July 6, 2026

100Passed

23 findings · 0 points deducted

No points deducted.

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)16 findings

  • Item 21Deck 12 - Terrace Cafe

    A gap surrounding the freon line penetration into the side of the undercounter technical space for UC RF 2 created a difficult-to-clean area. Additionally, the wide profile between the utility sink and side of the undercounter technical space was loose, exposing a difficult-to-clean space. This was corrected prior to the end of the inspection.

  • Item 21Deck 12 - Aquamar Kitchen

    A gap around the utility sink's drainpipe penetration below the sink basin created a difficult-to-clean surface.

  • Item 21Deck 12 - Waves Grill Show Galley

    Two gaps surrounded the grease drain line penetrations through the bottom of the mobile grill, creating difficult-to-clean surfaces.

  • Item 21Deck 5 - Hot Galley

    Duct tape was attached and peeling off the bottom of the inboard forward braising pan, creating a difficult-to-clean surface.

  • Item 22Deck 4 - Potwash

    The rinse water was cloudy in the in-use three-compartment sink. Crew immediately began corrective action.

  • Item 26Deck 12 - Terrace Cafe

    The base of the ice scoop handle was soiled with brown debris. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 27Deck 12 - Waves Grill Show Galley

    Excessive grease soiled the nonfood-contact surface above the two grease collection pans below the mobile grill.

  • Item 27Deck 4

    Excessive, thick, black residue accumulated on the freon lines' insulation in the undercounter refrigerator #4 technical space. Thick, clear debris collected on the freon lines' insulation in the undercounter refrigerator #2 technical space and was dripping from the insulation in an icicle-like formation. The area was cleaned prior to the end of inspection.

  • Item 27Deck 5 - Hot Galley

    The bottom of the center, outboard braising pan was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of food debris. Crew began cleaning the unit.

  • Item 33Deck 5 - Hot Galley

    Water from the hot potable water line dripped and pooled on the deck between the inboard forward braising pan and adjacent handwashing station.

  • Item 33Deck 12 - Waves Grill Pantry

    Excessive condensate collected on the deckhead ventilation air supply shields between the two ice machines and by the pantry door. No dripping was observed.

  • Item 33Deck 14 - Culinary Center

    Gaps between three deckhead-recessed lights and deckhead panels exposed the plenum above.

  • Item 34Deck 5 - Hot Galley

    Water from the hot potable water line dripped and pooled on the deck between the inboard forward braising pan and adjacent handwashing station.

  • Item 37Deck 12 - Waves Grill Pantry

    Excessive condensate collected on the deckhead ventilation air supply panels between the two ice machines and by the pantry door. No dripping was observed.

  • Item 38Deck 14 - Culinary Center Pantry

    A wet mop was stored with the mop head on the bottom of the cleaning locker in a position that did not allow it to air dry. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 39Deck 4

    One fruit fly was in the area.

Medical center2 findings

  • Item 02Specimen Collection Test Kit

    An unopened package of 50 bacterial specimen culture swabs expired on 12 May 2026. This was the only bacterial specimen culture swabs onboard the vessel at the time of the inspection.

  • Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE)

    A food employee experiencing AGE symptoms reported to the medical center on 21 February 2026 at 2200. The employee reported that symptoms began at 1800, with the last symptom occurring at 2030. During the infectious period, the employee handled food while working between 1747 to 2134. All required corrective actions were implemented.

Drinking water2 findings

  • Item 08Backflow Prevention Log

    The testable backflow prevention assembly for the deck 12 Waves Grill galley hood washing unit had not been inspected since 05 March 2025 as per the backflow prevention log.

  • Item 08Backflow Prevention Log/ Potable Water Disinfection Log

    The following three nontestable backflow prevention devices were replaced on 04 July 2026 but were recorded as disinfected on 05 July 2026 as per the backflow prevention log: - Deck 14 - Polo Galley Scullery - one wall mounted pre-rinse unit - Deck 14 - Toscana Galley Hot Production - two combination ovens

Pest control1 finding

  • Item 40Pesticide Application Training

    A crew member responsible for pest application aboard the vessel had not received Integrated Pest Management (IPM) training to apply pesticide. The crew member had previously applied pesticides without completing the required formal training.

Food storage (provisions)1 finding

  • Item 44Deck 4 - Dry Store

    A dismantled, mobile cooking unit stored in the area was reportedly used infrequently in the Grand Dining Room to cook pasta. The location was not build to food preparation standards (e.g. non stainless steel deckhead). Mobile cooking stations can only be operated in a location built to galley/food preparation standards.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

  • Item 10Pool Test Kit

    The chlorine test strip inside of the pool test kit expired on 01 April 2025. This was corrected immediately.

December 3, 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)11 findings

  • Item 17Deck 12 - Terrace Cafe

    The milk compartment door for the coffee machine did not have a time control label as per the Time Control Plan.

  • Item 19Deck 12 - Terrace Cafe

    During food preparation, there was an exposed and difficult to clean panel gasket on the ventilation hood above the hot cooking line. The exposed gasket had a sticky adhesive like residue. Food was actively being prepared at the time of inspection.

  • Item 20Deck 5 - Red Ginger

    The undercounter blast chiller has been out of order for the past two weeks. Crew were awaiting delivery of the repair parts.

  • Item 22Deck 12 - Barista Bakery

    The chlorine test strip located on the serving line expired on 9/1/2025.

  • Item 27Deck 14 - Toscana

    Food debris was wedged between the open clean storage shelf and a dishwashing rack. Clean food equipment was not directly impacted by the food debris.

  • Item 28Deck 14 - Toscana

    Food debris was wedged between the open clean storage shelf and a dishwashing rack. Clean food equipment was not directly impacted by the food debris.

  • Item 29Deck 5 - Jacques

    The handwashing station at the waiter station beverage service line did not have running water. The crew were able to determine that the water valve in the technical compartment had been turned off. Crew were unclear as to why the valve had been turned off. The venue was not in operation at time of inspection.

  • Item 33Deck 14 - Culinary Center

    A large accumulation of water pooled on the deck opposite the passenger entrance cooking stations adjacent to the windows. There was approximately 1 inch depth of water pooled on the deck. Additionally, water pooled on the deck underneath the utility sink. Crew were unaware where the water source originated from. The venue was not in operation at time of inspection.

  • Item 33Deck 12 - Terrace Cafe

    During food preparation, there was an exposed difficult to clean panel gasket on the ventilation hood above the hot cooking line. The exposed gasket had a sticky adhesive like residue. Food was actively being prepared at the time of inspection.

  • Item 33Deck 14 - Barista Bakery

    Duct tape held a recessed deckhead light fixture in place over the food preparation line. Food was not impacted.

  • Item 34Deck 5 - Jacques

    The handwashing station at the waiter station beverage service line did not have running water. The crew were able to determine that the water valve in the technical compartment had been turned off. Crew were unclear as to why the valve had been turned off.

Bars4 findings

  • Item 12Deck 14 - Horizon Bar

    A food employee washed their hands in a bar utility sink and without soap. The venue was not in operation at time of inspection.

  • Item 21Deck 12 - Waves Bar

    The power cord for the counter-mounted coffee machine was resting on the countertop.

  • Item 29Deck 12 - Waves Bar

    The water temperature at the pantry handwashing station measured 124°F. The water temperature was not adjustable by the user.

  • Item 36Deck 12 - Waves Bar

    A crew member cleaned the bar with no lighting. The lighting throughout the bar was less than 220 lux. The venue was not in operation at time of inspection.

Buffets1 finding

  • Item 21Deck 12 - Aquamar

    Sealant on one counter-mounted coffee machine leg was worn and exposed an opening greater than 0.8 mm.

Food safety, general1 finding

  • Item 39Deck 5 - Main Galley

    One small fly was observed by the clean storage area.

May 1, 2025

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)11 findings

  • Item 18Deck 5 - Starboard Preparation Area

    One roll of raw pancetta wrapped in plastic was stored over wrapped butter inside the starboard undercounter refrigeration unit. The plastic wrapping on the pancetta identified to 'cook prior to eating.' Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 19Deck 12 - Terrace Café Hot Preparation Area

    Three, in-use metal spoons were stored inside a metal container of water that measured 109°F. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 20Deck 5 - Ember Galley Hot Preparation Line

    The corners of two ceramic plates stored inside the undercounter cabinet were chipped, creating difficult-to-clean surfaces. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 21Deck 5 - Soup Preparation Area

    Liquid steadily dripped from the bottom of the technical compartment on the left of the starboard tilting pan and accumulated on the deck below. The source of the leak could not be determined. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 21Deck 5 - Ember Warewashing Area

    The bulkhead-mounted chlorine generation system was not working. The digital display on the front of the unit identified an error message, and the unit was unable to produce a sanitizing solution with a measurable chlorine residual. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 22Deck 5 - Potwashing Area

    Liquid steadily dripped from the bottom of the auxiliary rinse compartment of the conveyor-type warewashing machine and accumulated on the deck below.

  • Item 24Deck 5 - Ember Warewashing Area

    The bulkhead-mounted chlorine generation system was unable to produce a sanitizing solution with a measurable chlorine residual when tested with a strip. The digital display on the front of the unit identified an error message. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 26Deck 5 - Portside Dishwashing Area

    Significant white and beige food residue accumulated on the food-contact surface of a metal bowl stored on the clean rack. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 35Deck 5 - Potwashing Area

    Liquid accumulated on the deck underneath a steady leak from the bottom of the auxiliary rinse compartment of the conveyor-type warewashing machine.

  • Item 35Deck 5 - Soup Preparation Area

    Liquid accumulated on the deck below a steady leak from the bottom of the starboard tilting pan's technical compartment. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 38Deck 4 - Warewashing Area

    Two soiled mops were stored inside the mop bucket's soiled water while not in use. Crew initiated corrective action.

Buffets6 findings

  • Item 16Deck 4 - Officer Mess Beverage Station

    A container of milk was stored inside the time-control milk dispenser for the coffee machine beyond the identified 4-hour discard time. This container of milk was identified with a 930 discard time but was identified inside the unit at 1100. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 16Deck 12 - Terrace Café Aft Grill Station

    A container of sliced cheddar cheese was stored inside the undercounter time control unit, located across from the grill, without a four-hour discard label. The identified lunch service period was longer than four hours. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 16Deck 12 - Terrace Café Pizza Preparation Station Forward

    The posted time control plan identified the pizza preparation Bain-Maire cold-holding unit as a unit on time control; however, time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items stored inside were not identified with a 4-hour discard label. The time control plan identified the venue is open for greater than 4 hours. Metal containers of shredded mozzarella cheese and sliced prosciutto were not physically labeled with a discard time. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 17Deck 12 - Terrace Café Coffee Stations

    The posted time control plan identified the portable milk dispensers at the starboard and portside coffee stations as time control units; however, these units were not physically labeled as units on 'time control.' Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 17Deck 12 - Waves Grill Show Galley

    The posted time control plan did not identify the counter-mounted oven as a unit on time control, but this unit was operated as a time control unit during the extended lunch service. A metal container of cooked hot dogs and a metal container of cooked pork ribs were stored inside the counter-mounted oven with 4-hour discard stickers placed on the exterior of the unit to identify the food items inside were on 'time control.' Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 39Deck 4 - Officer Mess Beverage Station

    One fruit fly was on the bulkhead above the waste disposal station. Crew initiated corrective action.

Food preparation rooms2 findings

  • Item 24Deck 4

    The chlorine sanitizing solution inside the bucket measured less than 50 mg/L (ppm). Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 27Deck 4

    A green slimy residue accumulated on the top surface of the water filter, located underneath the chlorine generation system. Crew initiated corrective action.

Food safety, general1 finding

  • Item 33Deck Condition

    The recently installed deck from the shipyard was in disrepair in multiple locations, including: Deck 4 - Crew Galley: The deck across from the flat-top grill was peeling and cracking. Deck 5 - Room Service: The deck underneath the forward undercounter cabinet unit was peeling. Deck 5 - Corridor Between Room Service and Pastry Preparation: The portside deck along the bulkhead juncture was peeling. Deck 5 - Ginger Galley Portside: The deck in front of the deep-fat fryer was peeling and cracking. Crew identified a work order is in place and materials to repair the deck will be delivered on 18 May.

Medical center1 finding

  • Item 02Public Vomiting Incidents (PVI) Follow Up

    Review of medical logs disclosed multiple instances of individuals vomiting in public areas without proper follow-up documentation from medical crew. Medical could not provide notes about incidents of vomiting in public areas. It was unclear if these passengers met the acute gastroenteritis (AGE) reportable definition and required isolation due to the lack of follow up. These passengers were identified by name and cabin, with reported PVI incidents: 1 passenger on 23 April 2025, 1 passenger on 5 April 2025, 1 passenger on 8 April 2025, and 2 passengers on 8 March 2025.

To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Oceania Vista 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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