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Quantum of the Seas CDC inspection score

Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Quantum of the Seas.

Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Royal Caribbean InternationalInspected March 10, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Quantum of the Seas scored 100 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on March 10, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

+2 vs previous inspection (98, May 19, 2025)

97.6average of the last 5 inspections

94lowest score (March 2015)

6inspections since 2014

0failed inspections

Inspection history of Quantum of the Seas

Every CDC inspection score on record for Quantum of the Seas: 6 inspections from December 20, 2014 to March 10, 2026, 1 perfect score of 100 and no failed inspections.

All scores

Inspection date	Result	Report	Score
March 10, 2026	Passed	findings below	100
May 19, 2025	Passed	findings below	98
June 24, 2024	Passed	findings below	99
May 26, 2023	Passed		97
March 31, 2015	Passed		94
December 20, 2014	Passed		98

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).

March 10, 2026

100Passed

10 findings · 0 points deducted

No points deducted.

All 10 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.

Bars4 findings

Item 20Deck 14 - Pool Bar
The pool bar and pantry soda guns had slotted fasteners in the food splash area of the handle.
Item 21Deck 3 Casino
The center bar shelving island was heavily stained with orange markings.
Item 24Deck 15 - North Star
The chlorine solution in the sanitizing bucket measured 25 ppm. This was corrected immediately.
Item 27Deck 3 Casino
The center bar shelving island was heavily stained with orange markings.

Buffets2 findings

Item 21Deck 14 - Windjammer - Aft Starboard Side Beverage Station
The sealant around the countertop waste receptacle opening was peeling.
Item 33Deck 14 - Windjammer - Island #6
The deckhead ventilation cover was detaching from the deckhead while being supported with white tape.

Other areas2 findings

Item 16Deck 4 La Patissiere Cafe
A milk container on time control was not labeled with the appropriate 4 hour discard times.
Item 21Deck 4 Cafe Promenade
The box trolley cart was damaged around the edges making the areas difficult to clean.

Galleys (kitchens)1 finding

Item 29Deck 4 Pastry
The manual handwashing station temperature was 126°F on the coldest setting. This was corrected before the end of inspection.

Medical center1 finding

Item 08Medical
The air gap under the dialysis backflow prevention assembly was not sufficient. This was corrected.

May 19, 2025

98Passed

34 findings · 2 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):

−2 ptsItem 22: Dishwashing / equipment washing facilities designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, operated, TMDs, test kits

Show all 34 findings

All 34 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)21 findings

Item 08Deck 14 - Coastal Kitchen
Water continuously leaked from the atmospheric vent on the automatic hood washing system’s backflow prevention device.
Item 16Deck 2- Time Control Rolling Trolley
One pan of potato soup, one pan of fava bean stew, and one pan of chicken noodle soup were stored in a time control trolley without time control labels. The galley time control plan stated time control was from 1000-1430. Time control labels were placed on the pans.
Item 17Deck 4- Sorrento's
Two trolleys containing pizza on time control were not physically labeled as time control units. Additionally, the time control plan specified that one trolley was on time control, not two. The trolleys were labeled prior to the end of the inspection.
Item 17Deck 4- La Patisserie
Potentially hazardous food inside refrigerator #44616 were labeled with time control labels; however, the refrigerator was not physically labeled as a time control unit, and it was not listed on the time control plan. The refrigerator was labeled prior to the end of the inspection.
Item 20Deck 14 - Coastal Kitchen
The fresh orange juice machine was cracked along the food-contact surface.
Item 20Deck 4- Bakery
The coating on the receiver end of the baguette former was peeling and in disrepair. Crew showed the inspector a work order from March 21 for the replacement, and it is expected on July 7.
Item 21Deck 15 - SeaPlex Doghouse Show Galley
Tape covered electrical cords at the end of the pipe that previously served the microwave. The microwave was previously removed.
Item 22Deck 14 - Coastal Kitchen Potwash
The front-loading potwash machine was missing one nozzle cap on the lower right final rinse spray arm. The area was in operation, though the machine was not loaded with pots or pans. Crew immediately replaced the cap.
Item 22Deck 14 - Coastal Kitchen Dishwash
Several final rinse and wash nozzles on the hood-type dishwash machine were blocked with food debris. The unit was in-use with plates. Crew began cleaning the machine.
Item 22Deck 2- Hood-Type Potwashing Machine
One nozzle was blocked with food debris. The arm was cleaned.
Item 22Deck 4- Flight-Type Dishwashing Machine
Juice machine parts were overlapped on a dish rack. This prevented all items from being properly cleaned and sanitized.
Item 22Deck 4- Flight-Type Dishwashing Machine
The two right-most final rinse sanitizing nozzles did not produce a fan-like spray pattern. The final rinse arm was cleaned.
Item 22Deck 3- Flight-Type Dishwashing Machine
The final rinse curtain was in disrepair with many strings hanging off the curtain flaps. This was replaced.
Item 22Deck 4- La Patisserie
The undercounter dishwashing machine went out of order the day of the inspection.
Item 26Deck 14 - Solarium Bistro
A small amount of black debris soiled the inside of the ice bin. Crew took the unit out of service for cleaning.
Item 26Deck 5 - Cafe Two70
Pink debris soiled the crew drinking fountain nozzle. Crew immediately cleaned the area.
Item 27Deck 5 - Jamie's Italian
A long strand of hair soiled the espresso cup shelf. Crew immediately cleaned the area.
Item 27Deck 14 - Coastal Kitchen
The previously cleaned orange juice machine's nonfood-contact surfaces were soiled with old orange debris. Crew immediately began re-cleaning the unit
Item 30Deck 15 - SeaPlex Doghouse Show Galley
The soap in the bulkhead-mounted soap dispenser was watery and less viscous than other soaps supplied in food areas.
Item 33Deck 4- Pastry
The deck grouting in this area was in disrepair.
Item 33Deck 4- Pastry
There was a seam between the column skirting and the column, making the area difficult to clean. This was sealed prior to the end of the inspection.

Pantries3 findings

Item 22Deck 4- Harp and Horn Pub Glasswashing Machine
Two slices of cucumber were in the rack under a previously cleaned and sanitized glass.
Item 23Deck 4- Harp and Horn Pub Glasswashing Machine
Two slices of cucumber were in the rack under a previously cleaned and sanitized glass.
Item 29Deck 4- Harp and Horn Pub
The handwashing sink, which was not adjustable by the user, reached 127°F. The temperature was adjusted.

Buffets5 findings

Item 08Deck 14 Windjammer Starboard Soda Multi-flow System
The hose on the carbonator backflow prevention device vent prevented the vent from draining properly, and water was trapped in the hose.
Item 08Deck 14 Windjammer Portside Beverage Station
No backflow prevention device was supplied on the potable water line for the juice machine. Crew confirmed a new device would be installed after sanitizing for 4 hours with 50 ppm chlorine.
Item 16Deck 14 Solarium Bistro
The Top Round Roast Beef placard and adjacent public health advisory did not specify that the food was served undercooked. Crew updated the placard.
Item 19Deck 14 Windjammer Starboard Hot Line
Chicken and hot dogs were uncovered and available for passenger self-service; however, there were no serving utensils in the area. Additionally, there was no crew member monitoring the area.
Item 26Deck 14 Windjammer Portside Beverage Station
Lipstick soiled the food-contact surface of a plastic cup that was out for passenger service. The cup was removed.

Dining rooms1 finding

Item 08Deck 15 - SeaPlex Doghouse Soda Multi-flow System
The hose on the carbonator backflow prevention device vent prevented the vent from draining properly, and water was trapped in the hose.

Food safety, general1 finding

Item 39Live Insects
Live flies were in the following locations: 1) Cafe Two70 pantry soda locker (one) 2) Windjammer portside beverage station (two)

Drinking water1 finding

Item 08Deck 2 FZ 6 - Bottle Fill
The backflow prevention device's atmospheric vents were plugged, which prevented the vent from draining.

Food preparation rooms1 finding

Item 18Deck1- Walk-In Cooler
Raw beef patties were stored above whole muscle beef in a rolling trolley. This was rearranged.

Room service1 finding

Item 38Deck 9
The juice multi-flow system was obsolete and no longer necessary for the operation. The unit was cracked, in disrepair, and took up countertop space as well as four undercounter cabinets. The obsolete unit also presented unnecessary upkeep to prevent pest harborage.

June 24, 2024

99Passed

18 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 18 findings

All 18 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.

Drinking water6 findings

Item 06Distant Point Chart
The distant point chart recorder had several fluctuations in halogen residual levels; however, there were no notations on the chart explaining these fluctuations. On 02 May 2024, the chart flat lined with a halogen residual level of 3 ppm for 4 hours but no notations were on the chart. It was determined by staff and the inspector that potable water was being transferred to multiple tanks causing halogen levels to vary due to flow differentials. The actual residual levels were verified with a manual log used consistently as a backup to the chart recorder. Additionally, the chart did not have a supervisor initials for validation.
Item 08Pipe Disinfection Log
On 14 and 25 February, 25 March, 16, 22, and 28 April of 2024, the pipe disinfection log stated multiple 4 x 4 inch pieces of joint pipe were disinfected for 50 ppm for three hours instead of four hours. The staff member stated he oversaw the disinfection process, which was completed by a new employee, it was a clerical error in the disinfection log, and they stated the proper disinfection concentration and required contact time when asked by the inspector.
Item 08Cross-Connection Control Log
The hotel management, nontestable, cross-connection control log stated the backflow prevention devices were continuous pressure devices; however, many of the devices were noncontinuous pressure devices.
Item 08Deck 1 FZ5 - Staircase 5C
The backflow prevention device for the ice machine was in disrepair with water dripping continuously.
Item 08Engine Room
The bunker line entrance point prior to the filter was not striped blue/green/blue or blue for potable water.
Item 08Incinerator Room
The potable water lines at the sorting table juncture were not striped blue/green/blue or blue for potable water.

Pantries1 finding

Item 08Deck 4 - Boleros Bar
The backflow prevention device for the multi-flow system was consistently dripping.

Galleys (kitchens)6 findings

Item 27Deck 14 Windjammer Potwash
Condensate collected on the top, front panel of the front-loading potwash machine and dripped down onto the bottom front panel when the machine was opened. The inspector discussed the possibility of cross-contamination and wiping the machine prior to removing any pans. Staff stated they would inspect to identify a root cause and prevent the condensate from collecting on the potwash machine.
Item 27Deck 3 - Pantry
More than a day's worth of dust accumulated on the exhaust hood overhang above the stacked oven. This was immediately cleaned and sanitized.
Item 33Deck 3 - Soup/Roast/Sauce
Water pooled on the deck below the right combination oven. Cleaning started immediately.
Item 33Deck 14 Windjammer
The deck tile grout was recessed and pieces were missing throughout the hot galley.
Item 33Deck 14 Windjammer
Water pooled on the deck below the far-right tilting pan resulting from condensate dripping down the sides of the tilting pan.
Item 37Deck 14 Windjammer Potwash
Condensate collected on the top, front panel of the front-loading potwash machine and dripped down onto the bottom front panel when the machine was opened.

Buffets3 findings

Item 21Deck 14 Windjammer
The sealant around the hot holding plates was in disrepair which created difficult to clean surfaces at the hot buffet lines.
Item 33Deck 14 Windjammer
The deck tile grout was recessed and portions missing at hot buffet line #5.
Item 36Deck 14 Solarium Bistro Beverage Station
The light intensity in front of the juice dispensing machine measured 82 lux.

Medical center1 finding

Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Food and Beverage Questionnaire
The AGE log stated that a nonfood employee had AGE symptom onset beginning at 0020 on October 5 2024; however, the food and beverage questionnaire stated this nonfood employee was in the crew mess for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the same day. It was determined by staff and the inspector that the form was filled out incorrectly and the proper isolation protocols took place.

Food storage (provisions)1 finding

Item 33Room 32
Excessive amount of frozen condensate was on the bulkhead to the right of the entry way. This was immediately cleaned.

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