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Roald Amundsen CDC inspection score

Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Roald Amundsen.

  • Source: CDC public records
  • Data checked on October 31, 2026
  • Pass mark: 86 out of 100
  • Independent site, not the CDC
Hurtigruten ExpeditionsInspected July 29, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Roald Amundsen scored 94 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on July 29, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

+3 vs previous inspection (91, Sep 29, 2024)
93.3average of the last 3 inspections
91lowest score (September 2024)
3inspections since 2023
0failed inspections

Inspection history of Roald Amundsen

Every CDC inspection score on record for Roald Amundsen: 3 inspections from September 19, 2023 to July 29, 2026, no perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.

7580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower2023202420252026Sep 19, 2023: 95Sep 29, 2024: 91Jul 29, 2026: 947580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower2023202420252026Sep 19, 2023: 95Sep 29, 2024: 91Jul 29, 2026: 94

All scores

Inspection dateResultReportScore
July 29, 2026Passedfindings below94
September 29, 2024Passedfindings below91
September 19, 2023Passedfindings below95

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 29, 2026

94Passed

34 findings · 6 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 6 = 94):

  • −4 ptsItem 01: Disease reporting
  • −2 ptsItem 44: Person in charge; Knowledge

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.

Medical center6 findings

  • Item 0124-hour Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Report

    The 24-hour AGE report for the ship's arrival in Wrangell, AK, from Vancouver, BC, at 0900 on 28 July 2026 was submitted at 0816 on 28 July 2026, 44 minutes before arrival. Medical crew stated they attempted to submit the report within the required 24- to 36-hour reporting window but did not have service.

  • Item 0124-hour Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Report

    No 24-hour AGE report was submitted for the ship's arrival in Klawock, AK, from Vancouver, BC on 7 July 2026.

  • Item 02Public Vomit/Public Diarrhea Incident (PVI/PDI) Record Review

    There was no documented medical follow up for public vomit incidents recorded by housekeeping crew on the following dates and locations: -2 February 2026: Deck 7, portside. -18 March 2026: Deck 10 loading area. -18 March 2026: Deck 6, in front of the Aune restaurant. -24 March 2026: Deck 6, in front of the science center. Crew stated that written and electronic recordkeeping for PVI/PDI incidents was implemented at the beginning of May 2026. Before implementation, all communication regarding these incidents was conducted by telephone.

  • Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log Review

    Required information at the top of the AGE surveillance logs for the following voyages was not completed: -13–25 July 2026: Total number of passengers, total number of crew, total number of reportable AGE cases among passengers, and total number of reportable AGE cases among crew - No passengers or crew reported to medical with AGE symptoms during this voyage. -4–13 July 2026: Total number of reportable AGE cases among passengers and crew - One passenger reported to medical with AGE symptoms during this voyage and was listed as nonreportable. -22 June–4 July 2026: Total number of reportable AGE cases among passengers and crew - One passenger and one crew member reported to medical with AGE symptoms during this voyage. Both were listed as nonreportable. -13–22 June 2026: Total number of reportable AGE cases among passengers and crew - No passengers or crew reported to medical with AGE symptoms during this voyage. -1–13 June 2026: Total number of reportable AGE cases among passengers and crew - One passenger and one crew member reported to medical with AGE symptoms during this voyage. Both were listed as nonreportable.

  • Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log Review

    A nonfood employee had AGE symptom onset at 0800 on 1 June 2026 and did not report to the medical center to begin isolation until 0900 on 14 June 2026. Between symptom onset and reporting to the medical center, the employee continued to work and visited the crew mess. Medical crew determined the employee was a nonreportable case but isolated the employee as an extra precaution.

  • Item 44Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log Review

    A nonfood employee had AGE symptom onset at 0800 on 1 June 2026 and did not report to the medical center to begin isolation until 0900 on 14 June 2026. Between symptom onset and reporting to the medical center, the employee was documented continuing to work and visiting the crew mess. Medical crew determined the employee was a nonreportable case but isolated the employee as an extra precaution. Additionally, there no documented medical follow ups for four public vomiting incidents. Crew submitted the 24-hour AGE report for the ship's arrival in Wrangell, AK, from Vancouver, BC, at 0900 on 28 July 2026 at 0816 on 28 July 2026, 44 minutes before arrival. Additionally, no 24-hour AGE report was submitted for the ship's arrival in Klawock, AK, from Vancouver, BC on 7 July 2026.

Drinking water6 findings

  • Item 07Pipe Maintenance and Disinfection Records

    Potable water system components were not disinfected using the required concentration and contact time of 50 mg/L (PPM) chlorine for 4 hours for routine maintenance or 200 mg/L (PPM) chlorine for 1 hour for emergency maintenance disinfection procedures, including: -On 12 occasions between 12 June and 29 July 2026, potable water system components were disinfected at 100 mg/L (ppm) for 1 hour. -On 18 June 2026, a pipe was disinfected at 200 mg/L (ppm) for 4.5 hours. -On 19 June 2026, a pipe was disinfected at 200 mg/L (ppm) for 4 hours. -On 22 June 2026, a pipe was disinfected at 200 mg/L (ppm) for 2 hours and 20 minutes. -On 27 July 2026, a pipe was disinfected at 200 mg/L (ppm) for 6 hours and 20 minutes.

  • Item 08Cross-Connection Control Log

    The three nontestable backflow prevention devices for the showerheads inside the medical center were not listed on the cross-connection control log.

  • Item 08Tank Maintenance and Disinfection Record Review

    The measured free halogen residual after flushing was not recorded for 9 of the 10 potable water tanks following maintenance and disinfection. All 10 potable water tanks had been inspected and disinfected since October 2025.

  • Item 08Tank Maintenance and Disinfection Record Review

    No disinfection end time was recorded for the 2026 maintenance of potable water tank #252. Records identified disinfection began at 1339 using 200 mg/L (PPM).

  • Item 08Tank Maintenance Record Review

    The interior coating of potable water tank #205 was not fully cured prior to the start of tank disinfection. Records showed the tank was painted from 1500 to 1558 on 22 October 2025 and disinfected from 1730 to 1930 on 23 October 2025. According to the paint manufacturer's documentation, the coating required a minimum curing time of seven days.

  • Item 44Maintenance and Disinfection Record Review

    Crew did not record the measured free halogen residual after flushing for 9 of the 10 potable water tanks following maintenance and disinfection. Since October 2025, crew inspected and disinfected all 10 tanks. Additionally, records identified that disinfection of potable water tank #252 began at 1339 using a free halogen concentration of 200 mg/L (ppm), but crew did not record the disinfection end time. Additionally, crew disinfected potable water tank #205 before its interior coating had fully cured. Records showed that crew painted the tank from 1500 to 1558 on 22 October 2025 and disinfected it from 1730 to 1930 on 23 October 2025. The coating manufacturer required a minimum curing time of 7 days.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas3 findings

  • Item 06Legionella Sampling

    The potable water system and recreational water systems were not sampled for Legionella per the VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards.

  • Item 10Heated Jetted Tubs Variance

    The ship maintains an approved variance to operate the heated jetted tubs under Option 2 of the VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Operations Standards; however, the tubs did not have automated halogen and pH injection systems, and the free halogen residuals and pH levels were not recorded every 4 hours. Ship crew documented cleaning and disinfecting of the heated jetted tubs twice a week or between occupancies (whichever was more frequent). The ship anticipated installing automated injection and record keeping systems in early 2027.

  • Item 44Heated Jetted Tubs Variance

    The ship maintains an approved variance to operate the heated jetted tubs under Option 2 of the VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Operations Standards; however, the tubs did not have automated halogen and pH injection systems, and the free halogen residuals and pH levels were not recorded every 4 hours. Ship crew documented cleaning and disinfecting of the heated jetted tubs twice a week or between occupancies (whichever was more frequent). The ship anticipated installing automated injection and record keeping systems in early 2027.

Galleys (kitchens)11 findings

  • Item 16Deck 9 - Lindstrøm Restaurant

    One metal container of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) fried rice and one metal container of TCS boiled potatoes were stored inside an undercounter reach-in hot holding unit with internal temperatures maintained below 135°F. Crew stated both containers were on time control; however, the unit was not identified on the posted time control plan or physically labeled as a time control unit. Using a calibrated thermometer, the inspector measured the internal temperature of the fried rice at 97°F and the boiled potatoes at 111°F. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 17Deck 9 - Lindstrøm Restaurant

    One metal container of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) fried rice and one metal container of TCS boiled potatoes were stored on time control inside an undercounter reach-in hot holding unit. This unit was not identified on the posted time control plan or physically labeled as a time control unit. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 22Deck 6 - Pastry Preparation

    The sanitizing solution in the bucket next to the bulkhead-mounted drinking fountain was soiled with an oily film. It was not possible to see the bottom of the bucket. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 22Deck 6 - Warewashing Area

    The wash solution inside the in-use rack-type warewashing machine was soiled with more than a day's worth of food debris, four paper wrappers, and a dislodged plastic cap. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 26Deck 6 - Hot Preparation Line

    The food-contact surfaces of two recently cleaned and sanitized waffle makers stored on the undershelf below the hot preparation line were soiled with a brown, sticky residue. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 26Deck 6 - Warewashing Area

    Two recently cleaned and sanitized coffee pitchers stored on the clean storage shelf near the galley exit door were soiled with coffee grounds on the internal food-contact surfaces. Additionally, a small layer of water collected on the bottom of the pitcher due to capped tops that prevented the inside surfaces from air drying. Crew initiated corrective action

  • Item 28Deck 6 - Warewashing Area

    A small amount of water collected in the bottom of two recently cleaned and sanitized coffee pitchers stored on the clean storage shelf. The pitcher tops were capped, preventing the inside surfaces from air drying. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 28Deck 6 - Warewashing Area

    The clean end of the warewashing area was designed with a cold-air supply duct directly above the clean equipment and utensil storage rack. Hot air from the rack-type warewashing machine mixed with the cold-supply air, causing condensation to form on the metal surface of the duct. Liquid dripped from the duct onto recently cleaned and sanitized plates and equipment stored on the storage shelf underneath. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 28Deck 9 - Lindstrøm Restaurant

    Recently cleaned and sanitized dishes were commingled inside the undercounter reach-in hot holding unit with one metal container of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) fried rice and one metal container of TCS boiled potatoes. The container of boiled potatoes was stacked directly on top of recently cleaned and sanitized plates. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 33Deck 6 - Warewashing Area

    The clean end of the warewashing area was designed with a cold-air supply duct directly above the clean equipment and utensil storage rack. Hot air from the rack-type warewashing machine mixed with the cold-supply air, causing condensation to form on the metal surface of the duct. Condensate dripped from the duct onto the deck below.

  • Item 37Deck 6 - Warewashing Area

    The clean end of the warewashing area was designed with a cold-air supply duct directly above the clean equipment and utensil storage rack. Hot air from the rack-type warewashing machine mixed with the cold-supply air and condensed on the metal surface of the duct. Condensate dripped from the duct onto the deck and recently cleaned and sanitized plates and equipment stored on the rack below.

Food storage (provisions)3 findings

  • Item 15Deck 2 - Vegetable and Fruit Walk-In Refrigerator # 3.2.14

    Six mandarin oranges stored inside a cardboard box had extensive skin and flesh rot throughout the fruit. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 19Deck 2 - Portside Gangway Dry Storage

    Cardboard boxes containing 12-ounce metal cans of packaged beverages and 1/2-gallon plastic containers of packaged juice were stored on a difficult-to-clean wooden pallet. Crew stated the packaged food items were provisioned on 26 July 2026. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 21Deck 2 - Portside Gangway Dry Storage

    Cardboard boxes containing 12-ounce metal cans of packaged beverages and 1/2-gallon plastic containers of packaged juice were stored on a difficult-to-clean wooden pallet. Crew stated the packaged food items were provisioned on 26 July 2026. Crew initiated corrective action.

Bars2 findings

  • Item 29Deck 10 - Explorer's Lounge

    The handwashing sink inside the crew service area of the bar was unable to deliver water at a temperature below 120°F for handwashing. Using a calibrated thermometer, the inspector measured the handwashing water temperature at 125°F. The user was unable to adjust the temperature. Crew initiated corrective action.

  • Item 33Deck 10 - Explorer's Lounge

    The bottom open liquor bottle storage shelf along the back bar was not coved between the shelf and the bulkhead.

Buffets1 finding

  • Item 19Deck 6 - Aune Aft Service Line

    One uncovered bowl of croutons and one uncovered bowl of pickled pumpkin condiment were offered for passenger self-service on the buffet line outside of the sneeze protection. Crew initiated corrective action.

Dining rooms1 finding

  • Item 33Deck 6 - Aune Starboard Waiter Station, Forward

    The bulkhead underneath the soiled side of the waiter station was unfinished, exposing wood surfaces and difficult-to-clean penetrations through both sides of the bulkhead.

Pantries1 finding

  • Item 17Deck 10 - Explorer's Lounge

    The posted time control plan identified the milk compartment of the counter mounted coffee machine as a unit on time control; however, the compartment was not physically labeled to identify it as a time control unit. Crew initiated corrective action.

September 29, 2024

91Passed

23 findings · 9 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 9 = 91):

  • −3 ptsItem 26: Food-contact surfaces equipment / utensils clean; Safe
  • −2 ptsItem 10: RWF maintenance, safety equipment
  • −2 ptsItem 20: PHF temperature maintenance facilities; Food-contact surfaces designed, constructed, installed, maintained; TMDs provided, located, calibrated
  • −1 ptItem 02: Medical logs maintained
  • −1 ptItem 08: PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained
Show all 23 findings

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.

Buffets9 findings

  • Item 08Deck 6 - Aune Beverage Station / Aft

    The backflow prevention device for the countertop coffee maker was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.

  • Item 08Deck 3 - Beverage Station

    The backflow prevention device for the countertop coffee maker was not a continuous pressure device.

  • Item 21Deck 6 - Aune Cold Line / Aft

    The outer cover for the countertop milk dispenser stand was grooved making it difficult to clean.

  • Item 26Deck 6 - Aune hot Line / Aft

    The food splash area of the countertop heat lamp was soiled with more than a day's worth of accumulated food residue.

  • Item 27Deck 6 - Aune Cold Line / Aft

    The outer cover for the countertop milk dispenser stand was heavily soiled with a white powder-like material. Cleaning began immediately.

  • Item 27Deck 6 - Aune Cold Line / Aft

    The top surfaces of the decorative display boxes were heavily soiled with a black lint-like material.

  • Item 27Deck 3 - Beverage Station

    The backflow prevention device for the countertop coffee machine was heavily soiled with green scale. Cleaning began immediately.

  • Item 33Deck 6 - Aune Cold Line / Aft

    An excess amount of dust and lint-type material was resting on the bulkhead just under the deckhead mounted negative pressure/exhaust vents. These vents are situated over the cold line buffet area without vent covers exposing open ducting.

  • Item 37Deck 6 - Aune Cold Line / Aft

    An excess amount of dust and lint-type material was resting on the bulkhead just under the deckhead mounted negative pressure/exhaust vents. These vents are situated over the cold line buffet area without vent covers exposing open ducting.

Medical center3 findings

  • Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

    The AGE log stated 'last symptom reported' and 'time' which did not reflect the exact information in the template Annex 13.2.2.

  • Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

    The acute gastroenteritis (AGE) logs did not include the first and last names for passengers and crew members. The AGE log had initials in both columns. This finding was written in the previous inspection report.

  • Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

    On 10 September 2024, the AGE log was missing the 'date of last symptom' and 'time of last symptom' for a nonfood handler employee. Crew stated this may have been a clerical error and the employee was isolated for 24 hours.

Drinking water3 findings

  • Item 08Cross Connection Log

    Three nontestable and five testable backflow prevention devices had the incorrect year for the test results. The log showed January 2023 instead of January 2024. Crew confirmed that these devices were all tested in January 2024 and this was a clerical error.

  • Item 08Cross Connection Log

    The cross-connection log was missing differential pressure values for all testable devices tested in January 2024. These devices claimed to be in good condition without the differential pressure values listed in the log.

  • Item 26Engine Control Room

    The coffee machine nozzles was soiled with old coffee residue.

Galleys (kitchens)4 findings

  • Item 20Deck 6 - Aune Warewashing Area

    Nine previously cleaned cutting boards were heavily scored, discolored and stained with food debris. These cutting boards were removed immediately.

  • Item 21Deck 6 - Aune Hot Line

    Five plastic plate covers were cracked making them difficult to clean.

  • Item 22Deck 6 - Aune Warewashing Area

    The wash tank curtains for the flight-type warewashing machine were heavily coiled making them ineffective.

  • Item 26Deck 6 - Aune Warewashing Area

    Nine previously cleaned cutting boards were heavily scored, discolored and stained with food debris. These cutting boards were removed immediately.

Bars2 findings

  • Item 26Deck 10 - Explorer

    The portside ice machine's water arm, ice thickness sensor, recirculating water bath housing, and evaporator housing were heavily soiled with a black material. The ice machine was closed for cleaning.

  • Item 26Deck 10 - Explorer

    The starboard side ice machine's evaporator housing, and ice delivery tray was soiled with a black material. The ice machine was closed for cleaning.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas2 findings

  • Item 09Aft Pool

    The pool pH residual level measured 8.2 with the inspector's and crew members water test kit. However, the pool equipment room analyzer displayed a pH of 7.3. In the pool equipment room, a manual test was taken and measured a pH of 8.2. The pool was immediately closed and the analyzer was recalibrated.

  • Item 10Aft Pool

    The pool pH residual level measured 8.2 with the inspector's and crew members water test kit. However, the pool equipment room analyzer displayed a pH of 7.3. In the pool equipment room, a manual test was taken and measured a pH of 8.2. The pool was immediately closed and the analyzer was recalibrated.

September 19, 2023

95Passed

40 findings · 5 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 5 = 95):

  • −2 ptsItem 44: Person in charge; Knowledge
  • −1 ptItem 08: PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained
  • −1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
  • −1 ptItem 36: Lighting provided, shielded
Show all 40 findings

All 40 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 water5 findings

  • Item 08Bunker Hoses

    None of the potable water hoses were labeled with the words 'POTABLE WATER ONLY.'

  • Item 08Tank Disinfection

    The potable water tank maintenance and inspection records for all 10 potable water tanks did not include the contact time of the disinfectant.

  • Item 08Test Records

    There was no inspection record for 152 non-testable backflow prevention devices. These included devices for combination ovens, drinking fountains, galley equipment and other potable water system connections.

  • Item 44Disinfection Records

    There were no records or procedures in place for potable water system disinfection after potential contamination. Staff were unaware of the requirement for disinfection of 50 ppm for 4 hours or 200 ppm for 1 hour in emergency situations.

  • Item 44Test Kit Reagent

    Crew were measuring the halogen residual at far point, production, distribution, and the pool using a tablet (DPD No. 1 Rapid) that is not compatible with their instrument. According to the product's website, it is for use on non-colorimeter instruments. When measuring far point, the inspector was consistently measuring halogen residual approximately 0.7 ppm below crew results. The inspector tested again with the other officer's test kit which also resulted in a lower halogen residual. When the crew's tablet was used with the inspector's equipment, the measurement resulted in a halogen residual that matched the crew's results.

Galleys (kitchens)10 findings

  • Item 12Deck 6 - Hot Galley

    A cook working in the hot galley had long and rough fingernails. Additionally, a build-up of black debris was noted under the nail of the crew member's thumb.

  • Item 14Deck 6 - Hot Galley

    A cook working in the hot galley had long and rough fingernails. Additionally, a build-up of black debris was noted under the nail of the crew member's thumb.

  • Item 22Deck 6 - Potwash

    A large black portable coffee dispenser was stored on the deck next to the soiled shelving. This was corrected.

  • Item 22Deck 6 - Potwash

    Small pans were loaded into the hood-type potwash machine too close together which prevented unobstructed spray from all cycles.

  • Item 26Deck 6 Pastry

    The can opener blade had an accumulation of food debris greater than a day's accumulation.

  • Item 26Deck 6 - Ice Machine

    Heavy accumulation of granular sediment was inside the water return reservoir of the ice machine.

  • Item 28Deck 6 - Potwash

    Cleaned and sanitized serving ladles were hung upright and not inverted. Standing water was observed inside the ladle cup.

  • Item 33Deck 6 - Hot Galley

    Areas of the deck near the soup stations were rough and pitted.

  • Item 36Deck 3

    Light intensity behind and around the stacked combination ovens could not be raised to 110 lux of light.

  • Item 36Deck 3 - Dishwash

    Light intensity at the clean storage racks was less than the required 220 lux of light.

Buffets8 findings

  • Item 21Deck 6 - Aune - Starboard Beverage Station

    Electrical cables were lying on the counter underneath the counter mounted espresso machine. Old food residue and debris was observed beneath and around the cables.

  • Item 21Deck 6 - Aune - Starboard Beverage Station

    The top storage shelf inside the condiment storage cabinet had three circular penetrations making cleaning difficult.

  • Item 21Deck 6 - Aune - Aft Beverage Station

    Excessive electrical cables and old coffee grounds were inside and on technical equipment located in the compartment below the espresso machine.

  • Item 27Deck 6 - Aune - Aft Beverage Station

    Excessive electrical cables and old coffee grounds were inside and on technical equipment located in the compartment below the espresso machine.

  • Item 27Deck 6 - Aune - Starboard Beverage Station

    Electrical cables were lying on the counter underneath the counter mounted espresso machine. Old food residue and debris was observed beneath and around the cables.

  • Item 33Deck 6 - Aune - Aft Beverage Station

    Electrical cables and general food debris of more than a day's accumulation was on the deck below the wine display refrigerators.

  • Item 36Deck 6 - Aune - Aft Beverage Station

    Light intensity around the espresso machine and the juice machine could not reach the required 110 lux of light.

  • Item 36Deck 3 - Beverage Station

    Light intensity behind the glass storage rack and the ice/water dispenser could not reach 110 lux.

Dining rooms4 findings

  • Item 19Deck 9 - Linstrom - Service Counter

    One large fly landed on the dispensing spout of a metal pitcher containing tea.

  • Item 33Deck 6 - Fredheim

    Electrical cables and dust were on the deck underneath the wine display refrigerators.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Linstrom - Waiter Station

    Electrical cables were lying on the deck underneath the left wine display refrigerator. Food debris and splash reside was also under both the left and right wine refrigerators.

  • Item 39Deck 9 - Linstrom - Service Counter

    One large fly landed on the dispensing spout of a metal pitcher containing tea.

Bars3 findings

  • Item 33Deck 10 - Explorer Bar

    The electrical cable to the wine display refrigerator was lying on the deck underneath the unit. Broken glass was also on the deck underneath the unit.

  • Item 36Deck 10 - Explorer Bar

    Light intensity behind the elevated wine refrigerator could not reach 110 lux of light.

  • Item 39Deck 10 - Explorer Bar

    One fly was above the back bar counter while the area was in operation. No food was impacted.

Food safety, general3 findings

  • Item 20Espresso Machines

    Espresso machines observed throughout food areas of the vessel had four recessed areas with slotted fasteners in the food splash area above the dispensing nozzles. These units were observed in the following outlets: Linstrom galley, Aune beverage stations, and Main galley coffee station. Several of the slotted fasteners and the recessed areas were soiled with old food residue of more than a day's accumulation.

  • Item 26Espresso Machines

    Espresso machines observed throughout food areas of the vessel had four recessed areas with slotted fasteners in the food splash area above the dispensing nozzles. These units were observed in the following outlets: Linstrom galley, Aune beverage stations, and Main galley coffee station. Several of the slotted fasteners and the recessed areas were soiled with old food residue of more than a day's accumulation.

  • Item 33Water Filling Stations

    There was no coving at the deck/bulkhead juncture (600mm from nozzle) at any of the water filling stations. A total of six stations were located on various decks throughout the ship.

Medical center2 findings

  • Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log

    The company AGE Surveillance Log template has an additional column 'Passenger Meal Seat' in between the columns for cabin number and crew member position. In addition, the person's last name and first name have been changed to only include their initial.

  • Item 444-Hour Update

    Staff were unaware that if the number of cases changed after submission of the initial 24-hour acute gastroenteritis (AGE) report, an updated report must be submitted no less than 4 hours before the vessel's arrival at the U.S. port. Staff showed corporate guidance that only indicated an additional report should be submitted if the case percentage increased at or above 2%. There were no instances of a required 4-hour report not being submitted.

Food preparation rooms2 findings

  • Item 36Deck 2

    Light intensity behind and around the deck mounted meat grinder could not be raised to 110 lux.

  • Item 38Deck 2 - Near Biodigester

    A wet mop was stored in a mop bucket and not hung to properly air dry.

Pantries1 finding

  • Item 08Deck 10 - Explorer Bar

    A drain hose on the relief vent for the soda carbonator backflow prevention device was sloped upwards preventing adequate drainage.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas2 findings

  • Item 10Whirlpools

    Both signs for the whirlpools did not include the statement do not use these facilities if you are experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, or fever. The pool sign on the opposite entrance did include this statement.

  • Item 10Pool

    The fill level for the pool did not reach the level of the skim gutters across three sides of the pool. The fourth side had the skim gutters lower than the other three sides. There was visible debris on the surface of the water.

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