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Rhapsody of the Seas CDC inspection score
Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Rhapsody 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 July 25, 2026
99out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Rhapsody of the Seas scored 99 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on July 25, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
±0 vs previous inspection (99, Mar 28, 2026)
98.2average of the last 5 inspections
91lowest score (October 1997)
41inspections since 1997
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Rhapsody of the Seas
Every CDC inspection score on record for Rhapsody of the Seas: 41 inspections from July 2, 1997 to July 25, 2026, 5 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).
July 25, 2026
99Passed
17 findings · 1 point deducted
Points deducted (100 − 1 = 99):
−1 ptItem 43: Ventilation
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.
Ventilation1 finding
Item 43HVAC Units Condensate Drip Tray
The HVAC units inspected have small removable metal panels with self-capping screws for inspection; however, when open visibility was extremely limited which did not allow full inspection of the area. The following three units were inspected and soiled with excessive black or white debris: 1) ACR 216 servicing decks 7-8 passenger cabins, had ripped and extremely soiled air filters with black debris. 2) ACR 210, servicing the theater stage on decks 5 and 6, was soiled with black debris and a white powder buildup on the droplet collector. 3) ACR 217, servicing passenger cabins, was soiled with black debris on the droplet collector.
Galleys (kitchens)5 findings
Item 19Deck 5 - Pastry Walk-in Refrigerator
Condensation formed on the deckhead above a bag of donuts. The bag was wet, but the dripping was not observed by the inspector. The bag was discarded immediately.
Item 21Deck 4 - Soup Station
The sealant was in disrepair along the technical compartment behind the soup kettles. Corrective actions started immediately.
Item 27Deck 6 - Chop's Grill
A brown sticky residue was on top of the salamander. The area was previously cleaned and not currently in operation. This was cleaned immediately.
Item 33Deck 5 - Pastry Walk-in Refrigerator
Condensation formed on the deckhead above a bag of donuts. The bag was wet, but the dripping was not observed by the inspector. The bag was discarded immediately.
Item 33Deck 6 - Chop's Grill
A gap was in the deckhead near the grooved grill. This was corrected immediately.
Buffets4 findings
Item 19Deck 2
A fly landed on the dessert. The desserts were discarded immediately.
Item 21Deck 9 - Windjammer Starboard Side Salad Bar
A crevices was on the countertop between the two cold wells. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 27Deck 9 - Windjammer Starboard Beverage Station
Black residue accumulated around the legs of the counter-mounted juice dispenser. This was cleaned immediately.
Item 36Deck 2 - Hot Line
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux at the hot plates.
Food storage (provisions)2 findings
Item 19Deck 1 - Dairy
Water dripped from the right deckhead fire sprinkler onto two cardboard boxes of butter. The crew immediately discarded the cardboard boxes and moved the pallet from underneath the fire sprinkler.
Item 33Deck 1 - Dairy
Water dripped from the right deckhead fire sprinkler onto two cardboard boxes of butter. The crew immediately discarded the cardboard boxes and moved the pallet from underneath the fire sprinkler.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas2 findings
Item 10Deck 9 - Solarium Pool
The shepherd's hook was damaged along the hook part. This was removed immediately.
Item 10Deck 9 - Main Pool
The pool water level at the beach entry was not maintained at the proper elevation to allow effective surface skimming. As a result, an oily residue accumulated on the surface of the pool. Additionally, portions of the pool perimeter had 2-inch gap openings that prevented effective skimming along those sections.
Bars1 finding
Item 33Deck 9 - Solarium
The deck grout was missing or in disrepair along the back counter juncture. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 39Flies
Flies were in the following food-service areas: Deck 9 - Windjammer Galley - One fly was in the area. Deck 9 - Solarium Bar - One fly was in the starboard side undercounter technical space near the door. Deck 4 - Main Galley - One fly was behind the combination oven closest to walk-in refrigerator 046309. Deck 4 - Main Galley Pantry - One fly was in the area. Deck 2 - Crew Mess - One fly landed on the desserts.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 08Engine Room
The identification label on potable water tank 2332 was faded and difficult to read.
March 28, 2026
99Passed
13 findings · 1 point deducted
Points deducted (100 − 1 = 99):
−1 ptItem 43: Ventilation
Show all 13 findings
All 13 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.
Ventilation1 finding
Item 43HVAC Units Condensate Drip Tray
All HVAC units (approximately 30-40) were equipped with small, removable metal panels with self-capping screws for inspection; however, when open, visibility was extremely limited, which did not allow for a full inspection of the area. Additionally, the design of the units required labor intensive, time-consuming dismantling of the unit in order to perform a proper inspection and subsequent cleaning. With limited crew onboard to service the units, shoreside teams are required to help augment the cleaning process. The following four units were inspected and extremely soiled with excessive black debris: 1) ACR 210, serving the theater stage area on Decks 5-6, was soiled with an excessive amount of black debris on the droplet collector. 2) ACR 27, serving the wheelhouse, was soiled with an excessive amount of black debris on the coil frame and in the condensate drip pan under 1' deep water. 3) ACR 216, serving Decks 7-8 passenger cabins, was soiled with an excessive amount of black debris on the droplet collector. 4)ACR 211, serving Decks 2-4 passenger cabins, was soiled with an excessive amount of black debris on the droplet collector.
Galleys (kitchens)4 findings
Item 22Potwash
Excessive standing water pooled above the strainer inside the hood-type potwash machine.
Item 22Scullery
The final sanitizing rinse temperature at the plate surface of the rack-type conveyor dishwash did not consistently measure 160°F. Many measurements with the crew's maximum registering thermometer and the inspector's thermocouple registered at 158.5°F, which was within the margin of error of the devices. Other temperatures measured slightly lower.
Item 26Deck 6 - Specialty
A rack of previously cleaned and sanitized saucers had an accumulation of food debris inside them.
Item 33Deck 4 - Edelweiss - Roast Section
Water dripped and pooled onto the deck under the combination oven located on the right.
Bars2 findings
Item 26Deck 9 - Pool
The inside of the previously cleaned and sanitized removable soda gun nozzle was soiled with a black residue.
Item 26Deck 9 - Pool
Three previously cleaned and sanitized drinking glasses had an accumulation of white residue on the food-contact side.
Buffets2 findings
Item 21Deck 9 - Center Island - Hot
Sealant was missing from the front of flat-top grill #8 creating a difficult to clean niche in the nonfood-contact surface.
Item 21Deck 9 - Center Island - Hot
The wires and cords attached to the carving station in the technical space underneath were frayed and in disrepair.
Drinking water2 findings
Item 08Technical Hatch Outside Royal Suite Entrance
The two continuous pressure backflow prevention devices serving the Royal Suite did not have air gaps below the atmospheric vents.
Item 08Engine Room - Evaporator Room
Water dripped continuously from the atmospheric air relief vent of the reduced pressure principle backflow prevention device protecting Evaporator #2 on the high-saline overboard discharge line.
Pantries1 finding
Item 34Deck 6 - Schooner
The handwashing sink faucet dripped water into the sink basin.
Food preparation rooms1 finding
Item 29Deck 1
The water from the hand-washing sink faucet measured 127°F with the inspector's thermometer.
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)11 findings
Item *Deck 2- Crew Galley 3-Compartment Sink
Water collected on top of several covered waste receptacles in front of the pre-wash and scraping station. The waste receptacles were within one meter of food preparation counters. No water from the pre-wash operation impacted the food preparation counters.
Item 16Deck 6- Latte-tudes
One half-gallon of milk was measured at 48.3°F by the ship's thermometer and 47.8°F by the inspector's thermometer. The refrigerator was in defrost mode, and the ambient temperature thermometer inside the refrigerator measured above 41°F. The ship's thermometer measured the ambient temperature at 51.9°F and the inspector's thermometer measured the ambient temperature at 59.0°F. The milk was discarded.
Item 17Deck 6- Latte-tudes
The self-service milk counter was not listed on the time control plan, though there were two small containers of milk out for service. The containers had time control labels.
Item 20Deck 4- Pastry
The unmarked ice machine located next to ice machine IC-4.5 was out of order. Staff said it had been out of order for approximately 2.5 months.
Item 22Deck 5- Dishwashing Area
Food debris was under the conveyor belt on the clean side of the flight-type dishwashing machine. No dishes were being loaded into the machine at the time of the observation. The machine was shut down and cleaned.
Item 22Deck 5- Dishwashing Area
The final rinse curtain on the rack-type dishwashing machine was soiled. The machine was in operation at the time of the observation, and the curtain was sent to be washed.
Item 26Deck 9- Windjammer Clean Storage
Two previously cleaned and sanitized dishes had food debris on the food contact surface. The dishes were sent to be rewashed.
Item 27Deck 5- Room Service
Small pieces of food debris were on 5 previously cleaned and sanitized plate covers. All plate covers were sent to be rewashed.
Item 28Deck 9- Windjammer Clean Storage
Two bowls were stacked wet in a manner that did not allow for air drying and were dripping wet. They were sent to be rewashed.
Item 29Deck 2- Crew Galley
The handwashing sink near the 3-compartment sink measured 125°F and was not adjustable by the user. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 33Deck 6- Chops/Giovanni's
Water pooled on the deck under and in front of the hood type dishwashing machine.
Buffets3 findings
Item 33Deck 9- Windjammer Starboard Cold Line
The right-most tile was pulling away from the counter's foundation, creating a gap. The gap was closed prior to the end of the inspection.
Item 36Deck 2- Staff and Officers Mess
The light intensity was less than 220 lux at the cereal dispensing station.
Item 39Deck 9- Windjammer Starboard Beverage Station
One fruit fly was in this area.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 33Decks
Grouting throughout the galleys was recessed and decks were in disrepair. Specific areas included: - Deck 9: Windjammer Hot Galley - Deck 5: Main Galley Hot Galley - Deck 4: Main Galley Hot Galley - Deck 2: Crew Galley - Deck 1: I-95 Provisions Corridor The ship is scheduled for dry dock in April 2025, and the decks are scheduled to be replaced.
Bars2 findings
Item 21Deck 9- Pool Bar
Above the handwashing sink, a long cord was bundled up and no longer attached to the bulkhead. This made the cord difficult to clean.
Item 27Deck 9- Pool Bar
The cord above the handwashing sink was soiled with greater than one day's worth of dust accumulation.
Medical center1 finding
Item 08Ward 1 Shower
Water leaked continuously from the atmospheric vents of the backflow prevention device for the shower when the water was turned on.
Pantries1 finding
Item 40Deck 9- Pool Bar
The portside door did not close completely and opened to an outdoor deck.
Food preparation rooms1 finding
Item 39Deck 1- Fish
One house fly was in this area.
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