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Radiance of the Seas CDC inspection score
Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Radiance 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 23, 2026
97out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Radiance of the Seas scored 97 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on March 23, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
+2 vs previous inspection (95, Nov 14, 2025)
97.2average of the last 5 inspections
89lowest score (April 2014)
42inspections since 2001
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Radiance of the Seas
Every CDC inspection score on record for Radiance of the Seas: 42 inspections from April 30, 2001 to March 23, 2026, 6 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).
March 23, 2026
97Passed
28 findings · 3 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 3 = 97):
−3 ptsItem 13: Management, knowledge, monitoring
All 28 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)12 findings
Item 08Deck 5 - Beverage Counter
The backflow prevention device on the potable water line for the counter-mounted coffee machine was in disrepair with the atmospheric vents blocked.
Item 13Deck 11 - Windjammer - Preparation Area
Crew were not effectively monitoring cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods to ensure they remained at or below 41°F. The internal temperature of three vacuum-sealed packages of salami stored in an undercounter refrigerator measured 44°F using a calibrated thermometer. Additionally, the internal temperatures of ten bags of shredded cheese stored in walk-in refrigerator A-11731 ranged from 42°F to 47°F when measured using a calibrated thermometer. The bags of shredded cheese were stacked on top of each other inside an upright food transportation trolley with restricted air flow. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 16Deck 11 - Windjammer Preparation Area
The internal temperature of three vacuum-sealed packages of salami stored in the undercounter refrigerator measured 44°F using a calibrated thermometer. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 16Deck 11 - Windjammer Preparation Area
The internal temperatures of ten bags of shredded cheese stored inside walk-in refrigerator A-11731 ranged from 42°F to 47°F when measured using a calibrated thermometer. The bags were stacked on top of each other inside an upright food transportation trolley with the door closed, restricting airflow for proper cold holding. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 21Deck 11 - Windjammer Hot Preparation Line
The door hinges on the hot line undercounter refrigerator were in disrepair, preventing the door from forming a tight seal when closed.
Item 22Deck 11 - Windjammer - Warewashing Area
The curtains separating the wash and rinse compartments inside the conveyor-type dishwashing machine were coiled and in disrepair, with small cracks throughout.
Item 22Deck 5 - Warewashing Area
The curtains separating the wash and rinse compartments inside the flight-type dishwashing machine were coiled and in disrepair. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 24Deck 6 - Chops Grille Warewashing Area
Using a calibrated thermometer, the inspector measured the water temperature entering the flight-type warewashing machine’s final rinse manifold between 197°F to 199°F. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 26Deck 11 - Windjammer Izumi Preparation Area
One previously cleaned and sanitized cutting board was stored on a clean storage rack with food staining on the food-contact surfaces. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 5 - Forward Beverage Station
Brown, sticky residue accumulated on surfaces inside the previously cleaned and sanitized undercounter technical compartment. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 6 - Chops Grille
Nonfood-contact surfaces surrounding the two grooved grills were soiled with greater than a day's worth of food residue. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 4 - Soup Preparation Area
The deck under the left-most soup kettle was in disrepair with cracked tiles and missing grout. Crew initiated corrective action.
Buffets6 findings
Item 08Deck 11 - Windjammer - Beverage Station - Portside
The backflow prevention device on the potable water line for the counter-mounted coffee machine was in disrepair with the atmospheric vents blocked.
Item 20Deck 11 - Windjammer Portside Buffet Station
Slotted fasteners were installed in the food-splash zones of two counter-mounted heating lamps. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 11 - Windjammer Portside Beverage Station
Water pooled in the bottom of the undercounter technical compartment near the compressor.
Item 34Deck 11 - Windjammer Portside Beverage Station
The undercounter compressor drain tube was not directed towards the deck drain, causing excess water to pool in the bottom of the technical compartment.
Item 36Deck 11 - Windjammer Starboard Beverage Station
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux at the juice dispensing area.
Item 36Deck 11 - Windjammer - Center Island
The shatter-resistant coating on two portable heating lamp bulbs at the meat carving station was peeling. Crew initiated corrective action.
Drinking water4 findings
Item 06Bunkering Analyzer-Chart Recorder
The analyzer-chart recorder was not maintained in proper calibration during the 23 March 2026 bunkering of potable water. The analyzer-chart recorder measured a chlorine residual of 2.80 mg/L (PPM), while manual tests conducted by crew and the inspector measured residuals of 2.46 and 2.36 mg/L (PPM). Additional manual tests measured chlorine residual of 2.42 and 2.60 mg/L (PPM), while the analyzer-chart recorded displayed a residual of 2.22 mg/L (PPM). Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 06Bunkering Records
The 16 March 2026 potable water bunkering record identified potable water bunkering stopped at 1117 due to low water levels and resumed at 1137 without documentation that the analyzer-chart recorder was calibrated prior to restarting.
Item 06Legionella Sampling Records
The ship's Legionella sampling records did not include testing conducted at hot water heaters. (New VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standard)
Item 08Evaporator Room
The backwash discharge line from the mineralizer to the gray water tank was striped blue/gray/blue. Crew initiated corrective action.
Ventilation3 findings
Item 27Deck 8 - Fan Room 7-08
A layer of dust accumulated on the exterior of an out-of-service ice dispensing machine that was stored inside the HVAC room next to three large white plastic containers. The equipment was not protected inside a bag or box. Crew stated the equipment was not in service.
Item 28Deck 8 - Fan Room 7-08
An out-of-service ice dispensing machine was stored inside the HVAC room next to the three, large white plastic containers. The equipment was not protected inside a bag or box, and the HVAC room had numerous difficult-to-clean ducts along the deckhead. Crew stated this equipment was not in service.
Item 43Deck 8 - Fan Room 7-08
Gray and beige splatter residue accumulated across the entire surface of the droplet eliminator inside the HVAC unit. A pipe extended from the top of the HVAC unit, and it was not possible to remove the droplet eliminator unless the pipe was removed. Crew initiated corrective action.
Bars1 finding
Item 08Deck 11 - Solarium
The backflow prevention device on the potable water line for the counter-mounted coffee machine was in disrepair with the atmospheric vents blocked.
Medical center1 finding
Item 11Symptomatic Food Employee Isolation
A food handler developed acute gastroenteritis (AGE) symptom onset at 0615 on 21 March 2026 and did not report to medical to begin isolation until 1135. This crew member did not work or eat inside the crew mess prior to reporting to medical. This crew member received disciplinary action.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Whirlpool Spa Shock Halogenation
There were no records documenting shock halogenation conducted on whirlpool spa #1 from 2101 on 22 February 2026 until 1158 on 24 February 2026. Crew stated this facility was used for a private event and that they were unable to conduct shock halogen for a period greater than 24 hours while Solarium space was in use.
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)8 findings
Item 20Deck 6 Chops Grille
The previously cleaned and sanitized cutting board was heavily scored and in disrepair. This was removed immediately.
Item 22Deck 6 Giovanni's Three Compartment Sink
An excessive amount of soiled dishware including pots, pans and other food equipment were sitting in the soiled area unattended which created a strong odor. Crew stated this area was not in operation and closed until dinner time. Also, it could not be determined how long the soiled dishware was left unattended.
Item 26Deck 6 Chops Grille
A previously cleaned and sanitized cutting board had an oily residue.
Item 26Deck 4 Ice Machines
Two ice machines had pink and black residue on the food splash area of the white deflector panel. Both machines were closed to be sanitized.
Item 26Deck 3
The ice machine was soiled with pink debris on the food splash of the white deflector panel. The machine was closed to be sanitized.
Item 28Deck 11 Windjammer Dishwash
A trolley cart with soiled dishware was leaned against the clean storage racks with sanitized food equipment. This was moved immediately.
Item 29Deck 4 Handwashing Stations
Six manual handwashing stations on the starboard side had a water temperature of 124°F on the coldest setting. The entire starboard side was in operation and the nearest handwashing station for crew was more than 8 meters away to effectively wash hands.
Item 33Deck 11 Windjammer Dishwash
An excessive amount of food debris and spillage were on the decks of the soiled side scraping area. This was cleaned immediately.
Bars2 findings
Item 21Deck 11 Windjamer- Beverage Station Starboard
The cords behind the counter-mounted juice machine were draped along the countertop making it difficult to access and clean.
Item 22Deck 11 Zumii
The bucket's sanitizing solution was soiled with lime pulp. This was changed immediately.
Buffets3 findings
Item 13Deck 11 Windjammer - Beverage Station Portside
Crew were cleaning a public vomit incident (PVI) near the beverage station. However, crew attendants were still serving beverages to passengers where fogging occurred. According to the written PVI procedures, food operations must be completely closed.
Item 16Deck 11 Windjammer
The consumer advisory for the cold smoked salmon was missing the wording about being served undercooked.
Item 19Deck 11 - Windjammer Beverage Station Portside
Crew were cleaning a public vomit incident (PVI) near the beverage station. However, crew attendants were still serving beverages to passengers where fogging occurred. According to the written PVI procedures, food operations must be completely closed.
Drinking water2 findings
Item 06Legionella Test
The Legionella sampling records did not include testing for the potable water storage tanks and the galleys per the 2025 VSP Environmental Public Health Standards.
Item 08Evaporator 1
The relief vent's air gap was insufficient on the reduced pressure assembly.
Housekeeping1 finding
Item 41Deck 10 - Chemical Distribution Pantry
The disinfectant's concentration was measured twice and the concentration was above 3000 ppm. The crew members stated that the disinfectant's concentration should be between 800-1300 ppm. The dispensers were being serviced today by a third party technician. The concentration was recalibrated to the correct concentration by the end of the inspection.
Other areas1 finding
Item 30Deck 3 Crew Toilet Room
The men's toilet room door did not completely self-close.
July 13, 2025
99Passed
20 findings · 1 point deducted
Points deducted (100 − 1 = 99):
−1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
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.
Food storage (provisions)4 findings
Item 19I-95
Packaged water and boxes of potatoes were stored on wooden pallets. Staff confirmed that provisioning took place on 11 July 2025. Staff explained the ship now needs to load provisions for 14 days, and staff confirmed they did not have enough metal pallets onboard the vessel for all the provisions.
Item 19Deck 2 Frozen Meat Box
A light shield was dislodged from one light near the entrance and was laying on boxes of food.
Item 21I-95
Single service items, packaged water, and boxes of potatoes were stored on approximately 25 wooden pallets. Staff confirmed that provisioning took place on 11 July 2025. Staff explained the ship now needs to load provisions for 14 days, and staff confirmed they did not have enough metal pallets onboard the vessel for all the provisions.
Item 36Deck 2 Frozen Meat Box
Lighting throughout the freezer did not consistently stay illuminated, resulting in less than 110 lux in various areas of the fully loaded freezer. Additionally, the light shield was dislodged from one light near the entrance and was laying on boxes of food.
Galleys (kitchens)9 findings
Item 22Deck 5 Aft Starboard Dishwash
The upper final rinse spray arms did not emit an effective fan-like spray pattern. The utensil surface temperature at the final rinse was adequate. Crew identified pump pressure issues and initiated corrective action immediately.
Item 22Deck 11 Windjammer
Small pieces of food debris soiled the rack-type conveyor dishwash clean landing. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 22Deck 11 Windjammer
The upper prewash and wash arms in the flight-type dishwash were soiled with excessive food debris. More than 5 prewash nozzles were blocked with food debris. Additionally, the conveyor frame and the first set of curtains on the soiled side were excessively soiled with food debris. Crew initiated corrective action immediately.
Item 23Deck 11 Windjammer
The upper prewash and wash arms in the flight-type dishwash were soiled with excessive food debris. More than 5 prewash nozzles were blocked with food debris. Additionally, the conveyor frame and the first set of curtains on the soiled side were excessively soiled with food debris. Crew initiated corrective action immediately.
Item 26Deck 4 Roast Section
A previously cleaned flat grill was soiled with drops of grease from the deckhead above. No food was impacted. Crew initiated corrective action immediately.
Item 27Deck 4 Roast Section
The center technical space between the roast section hot galley equipment (e.g. grills) was soiled with drops of grease from the deckhead above. No food was impacted. Crew initiated corrective action immediately.
Item 29Deck 4 Potwash Handwashing Station
The water temperature on the coldest setting measured 130°F. Crew confirmed the potable water hose serving the sink was bent, preventing cold water flow to the sink. Crew immediately corrected the temperature.
Item 33Deck 4 Roast Section
Excessive grease soiled the deckhead, exhaust hood, and deckhead bolts in this area. Drops of grease soiled the deck. Crew initiated corrective action immediately.
Item 37Deck 4 Roast Section
Excessive grease soiled the deckhead, exhaust hood, and deckhead bolts in this area. Crew initiated corrective action immediately.
Buffets4 findings
Item 17Deck 11 Windjammer Ice Cream Station
The time control plan for ice cream unit A listed service periods as 1100-1430 and 1430-1830; however, the food product did not have a time control label. Crew explained that at 1430, unit A is taken out of service for cleaning and unit B is used from 1430-1830. Crew updated the time control plan to reflect the actual operation.
Item 19Deck 11 Windjammer Center Buffet
The portable sneeze guards did not adequately protect the food products under them from contamination including Manhattan Clam Chowder, Black Bean Soup with Scallions, various breads, and various pastry items. The inspector and crew discussed that during the upcoming January 2026 dry dock, the installation of permanent sneeze guards would improve food protection.
Item 26Deck 11 Windjammer Port Cold Buffet Line
More than five plates and bowls out for service were soiled on the food-contact surfaces. Crew initiated corrective action immediately.
Item 27Deck 11 Windjammer Port Cold Buffet Line
More than five plates and bowls out for service were soiled on the nonfood-contact surfaces. Crew initiated corrective action immediately.
Bars2 findings
Item 08Deck 11 Pool Bar
The backflow prevention device on the soda multi-flow system carbonation unit was positioned with the atmospheric vent facing up. This positioning prevented the vent from draining properly. Crew immediately initiated corrective action.
Item 19Deck 11 Pool Bar
A piece of a paper towel was inside the ice machine’s bin. Crew initiated corrective action immediately.
Housekeeping1 finding
Item 41AGE Cabin Cleaning
Crew could not provide written documentation of the daily cleaning and disinfection of three symptomatic crew cabins during voyage 20156 (27 June - 04 July 2025).
To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Radiance of the Seas 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.)
Gastrointestinal illness outbreaks
The CDC posts an outbreak when 3% or more of passengers or crew report gastrointestinal symptoms to the ship’s medical staff on a voyage, and may also post other outbreaks of public health significance (CDC outbreak list). Outbreaks posted for Radiance of the Seas since 2023:
