Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Ruby Princess.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Princess CruisesInspected July 12, 2026
98out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Ruby Princess scored 98 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on July 12, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
+2 vs previous inspection (96, Mar 7, 2026)
95.6average of the last 5 inspections
92lowest score (May 2016)
27inspections since 2008
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Ruby Princess
Every CDC inspection score on record for Ruby Princess: 27 inspections from December 6, 2008 to July 12, 2026, 10 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).
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.
Galleys (kitchens)6 findings
Item 08Deck 15 Salty Dog Grille Glasswash Machine
The backflow prevention device was spewing water during the final rinse sanitizing cycle.
Item 14Deck 6 Hot
A crew member's uniform was soiled with old food debris and sauces.
Item 22Deck 5 Flight-Type Warewash Forward
The data plate for the flight-type warewash machine stated a maximum temperature of 195F for the manifold's final sanitizing rinse temperature.
Item 26Deck 7 Crown Grill
The hot grill in the show galley was soiled with grease and other food debris. Crew explained the venue was open the night before.
Item 30Deck 7 Crown Grill
The handwashing station sink was cracked in multiple areas.
Item 33Deck 7 Crown Grill
The deckhead was splattered with old dried red food debris.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 33Deck 15 Horizon Court Exhaust Vents
The exhaust vents in the entire buffet area were excessively soiled with dust. The area was in operation and food was displayed for self-service.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 08Cross-Connection Log
The following nontestable backflow prevention devices on deck 12 have not been inspected within the past year: Fire Zone 1 - Water Dispenser 06 February 2025 Fire Zone 4 - Neptune Pool filling compensation tank 12 March 2025 Fire Zone 4 - Neptune Starboard Side Jacuzzi hot water filling compensation tank 12 March 2025 Fire Zone 5 - Calypso Jacuzzi compensation tank hot and cold 01 March 2025 Fire Zone 5 - Calypso pool compensation tank 01 March 2025 Fire Zone 7 - Aft end of the Aft AC spine 06 April 2025
Buffets8 findings
Item 17Deck 15 Horizon Court Vegetarian Station Starboard
The rice cooker on time control was not listed on the plan nor physically labeled with signage. Staff confirmed it is a time control unit.
Item 21Deck 15 Horizon Court Soup Station Starboard
The silicone around the soup wells were peeling with silicone.
Item 21Deck 15 Horizon Court Cold Well Starboard
The silicone was in disrepair around the coving of the cold well.
Item 27Deck 15 Horizon Court Vegetarian Station Starboard
Three food placards on the countertops were excessively soiled with dust.
The countertops were excessively soiled with dust and grease.
Item 28Deck 15 Horizon Court Beverage Station Starboard
The linen covering the spoons and forks out for self-service were soiled with food debris.
Item 30Deck 15 Horizon Court Center Hot Grill
The crew handwashing station signage was displaced and not easily seen.
Item 39Deck 15 Horizon Court Beverage Station Starboard
Two flies were seen in the area.
Bars1 finding
Item 26Deck 15 Calypso
One previously cleaned and sanitized glass was soiled with smoothie residue on the clean storage racks.
Medical center1 finding
Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Reporting
A food employee reported to medical on 26 March 2026 at 1630 with an illness onset of 0700 that same morning. The crew member worked from 1000-1130. No food risk assessment was performed to outline the corrective actions taken. All other corrective actions were taken.
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.
Buffets14 findings
Item 21Deck 15 - Horizon Court - Starboard Side
The sealant throughout the hot plate countertop was worn, exposing seams.
Item 21Deck 15 - Horizon Court - Starboard Side Vegetarian Line
The serving line plate holder's guard rail was missing the top caps exposing a difficult-to-clean surface. This was corrected immediately.
Item 21Deck 15 - Horizon Court - Starboard Side Waiter Station
An undercounter cabinet drawer was in disrepair which exposed unfinished wood with a difficult-to-clean surface on the right corner.
Item 21Deck 15 - Cafe Caribe - Aft Hot Line
The sealant throughout the hot plate countertop was worn, exposing a seam.
Item 24Mess - Serving Line
The chlorine solution in the sanitizing bucket measured 25 ppm. This was corrected immediately.
Item 24Deck 15 - Horizon Court - Starboard Side Waiter Station
The chlorine solution in the sanitizing bucket measured 25 ppm. This was corrected immediately.
Item 33Deck 15 - Cafe Caribe - Port Side - 1st Cold Serving Line
A glass bulkhead tile behind the serving line was shattered, exposing a difficult-to-clean surface.
Item 33Deck 15 - Horizon Court - Starboard Side
The sealant around a deck coving tile adjacent to the saloon door was worn, exposing a seam.
Item 33Deck 15 - Horizon Court - Forward Port Side Beverage Station
Water pooled on the deck from the counter mounted ice/water dispenser’s technical compartment.
Item 33Deck 15 - Horizon Court - Port Side Gazebo
A bulkhead tile by the handwashing station was cracked, exposing a difficult-to-clean surface.
Item 33Deck 15 - Horizon Court Port Side Gazebo
Two deckhead ventilation light fixtures had an accumulation of water inside the shatter resistant enclosure. The venue was in operation at the time of inspection, but food was not impacted.
Item 33Deck 15 - The Salty Dog Grill
Water from an unknown source dripped from a deckhead hatch by the warewashing area and pooled on the deck.
Item 33Deck 15 - The Salty Dog Grill
A deckhead ventilation light fixture above the deep fat fryer had an accumulation of water inside the shatter resistant enclosure. The venue was in operation at the time of inspection.
Item 36Deck 15 - Cafe Caribe - Port Side
The light intensity at the consumer self-service beverage counter for the lemonade and iced tea dispensers measured less than 220 lux.
Galleys (kitchens)6 findings
Item 22Deck 15 - Warewashing Area
The flight-type warewashing machine's final sanitizing rinse nozzle on the left side spray arm did not have a fan-like spray pattern.
Item 22Deck 15 - Warewashing Area
The flight-type warewashing machine's clean landing was soiled with food debris. The area was in operation at the time of inspection.
Item 22Garde Manger - Cold Preparation
The undercounter warewashing machine had been out of order since 6 March 2026. Crew were aware and awaiting repair of the unit.
Item 27Forward Hot Line
A piece of cooked ham from a previous meal period was on the shelf above the serving line heat lamps. The venue was not in operation at the time of inspection. This was corrected immediately.
Item 33Pasta Hot Line
The deckhead ventilation light fixture had an accumulation of water inside the shatter resistant enclosure. No food was impacted.
Item 33Forward Bain-Marie
A watery/oily liquid dripped from the deckhead hatch above the bain-marie onto the deck. Food and food equipment were not impacted. The venue was in operation at the time of the inspection.
Bars3 findings
Item 33Deck 15 - Mermaid's Tail
The grout along the deck drain adjacent to the walk-in refrigerator was worn exposing a gap.
Item 38Deck 15 - Calypso Bar
The counter-mounted beer tap had not been in use for several months. Crew stated they were unaware if it will be repaired or removed.
Item 38Deck 15 - The Mix
The counter-mounted beer tap had not been in use for several months. Crew stated they were unaware if it will be repaired or removed.
Food safety, general2 findings
Item 26Soiled Utensils
The following items were soiled on the food-contact surface; however, they were stored as cleaned and sanitized in clean storage areas. - Deck 15 - Horizon Court Galley - four ladle spoons on the storage rack. - Deck 15 - Horizon Court Galley - two tongs on the storage rack. - Deck 15 - Horizon Court Buffet - three plates on the serving line. - Deck 7 - The Salty Dog Gastropub Galley - one plate on the storage rack. These were all corrected immediately.
Item 39Integrated Pest Management - Flies
Flies were in the following food service areas: - Deck 15 - Horizon Court Starboard Side Beverage Station - One fly was on the condiment tray. - Deck 15 - Horizon Court Starboard Side Cold Counter - One fly was underneath the sneeze guard. - Deck 15 - Horizon Court Starboard Side Waiter Station #2 - One fly was along the deck. - Deck 15 - Horizon Court Port Side Waiter Station - One fly was near the dirty area. - Deck 15 - Horizon Court Port Side Beverage Station - One fly was on the deck near the ice/water dispenser. - Deck 15 - Horizon Court Cold Pantry - One fly was by undercounter refrigerator. - Deck 7 - Wheelhouse Bar - Two flies were on the bar counter. The venue was not in operation at the time of inspection.
Pantries1 finding
Item 26Deck 7 - Crooners Bar
The ice machine deflector panel and surrounding food-contact surfaces were soiled with a red and black residue. Corrective action began immediately.
Medical center1 finding
Item 0124-Hour Disease Reporting
The 24-hour report was submitted 12 hours before port of arrival. According to the crew, the ship arrived at the port on 7 March 2026 at 0700. The 24-hour report was submitted at 2100 on 6 March 2026.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 08Bunker Station Hose Locker (Forward)
The hose cap fittings were not stored coupled together or in a sanitary manner at both bunker stations.
April 30, 2025
96Passed
25 findings · 4 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 4 = 96):
−2 ptsItem 10: RWF maintenance, safety equipment
−2 ptsItem 44: Person in charge; Knowledge
Show all 25 findings
All 25 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.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas4 findings
Item 10Deck 14 Terrace Pool
A large piece of debris was floating on the water's surface of the open pool.
Item 10Deck 16 Lotus Spa Pool
The bather load was missing on the starboard side safety sign.
Item 10Deck 14 Terrace Pool
The shepherd's hook was behind a hand railing and underneath a pool cleaning device which did not allow for easy access during an emergency. The inspector was unable to retrieve the shepherd's hook.
Item 10Calypso and Neptune Pools
The calculated turnover rates using the actual flow rates were greater than six hours for the Calypso pool and Neptune pool according to records for 12 February 2025 and 21 March 2025. Additionally, the Calypso pool turnover rate was greater than six hours during the inspection. Staff stated there was an issue with the flow meter in the Neptune pool and an issue with a valve in the Calypso pool. The pools were open when the turnover rate was greater than six hours.
Housekeeping2 findings
Item 02Public Vomit Incidents/Public Diarrhea Incidents (PVI/PDIs) in Cabins
PVI/PDIs in cabins were kept on a separate tab on housekeeping's acute gastroenteritis (AGE) cleaning log. This document was not shared with medical and these incidents were not added to housekeeping's PVI/PDI log. These incidents were reported via 911; however, not all the incidents were relayed to medical. For example, a PDI in a cabin on 23 April 2025 was not relayed to medical. Another PDI on 22 April that stated it was relayed to medical but there was not an incident log indicating medical followed up. Medical only received the 911 log to compare with their AGE log at the end of the voyage.
Item 44PDI/PVIs in Cabins
PVI/PDIs in cabins were kept on a separate tab on housekeeping's acute gastroenteritis (AGE) cleaning log. This document was not shared with medical and these incidents were not added to housekeeping's PVI/PDI log. These incidents were reported via 911; however, not all the incidents were relayed to medical. For example, a PDI in a cabin on 23 April 2025 was not relayed to medical. Another PDI on 22 April that stated it was relayed to medical but there was not an incident log indicating medical followed up. Medical only received the 911 log to compare with their AGE log at the end of the voyage.
Two nonfood employees and one food employee were working while symptomatic. (1) A nonfood employee had AGE symptom onset at 2230 on 18 April 2025 and reported to medical at 0105 on 19 April 2025. (2) A nonfood employee had AGE symptom onset at 0100 on 28 March 2025 and started working at 0730 until they reported to medical at 1040. (3) A food employee had AGE symptom onset at 1730 while they were working, continued to work until 1841, and then reported to medical at 1845. Additionally, one nonfood employee and one food employee experienced AGE symptoms overnight and did not report to medical in a timely manner. On 11 April 2025, a food employee had AGE symptom onset at 0100 and did not report to medical until 0600. On 26 March 2025, a nonfood employee had AGE symptom onset at 2300 and did not report to medical until 0855 on 27 March.
Two nonfood employees and one food employee were working while symptomatic. (1) A nonfood employee had AGE symptom onset at 2230 on 18 April 2025 and reported to medical at 0105 on 19 April 2025. (2) A nonfood employee had AGE symptom onset at 0100 on 28 March 2025 and started working at 0730 until they reported to medical at 1040. (3) A food employee had AGE symptom onset at 1730 while they were working, continued to work until 1841, and then reported to medical at 1845. Additionally, one nonfood employee and one food employee experienced AGE symptoms overnight and did not report to medical in a timely manner. On 11 April 2025, a food employee had AGE symptom onset at 0100 and did not report to medical until 0600. On 26 March 2025, a nonfood employee had AGE symptom onset at 2300 and did not report to medical until 0855 on 27 March.
Galleys (kitchens)10 findings
Item 18Deck 14- Walk-In Cooler
One pan of raw ground beef burgers and one pan of raw veal/pork burgers were stored above a pan of fully cooked turkey, chicken, and beef.
A small paper-like material was on the clean side of the dishwashing machine.
Item 22Deck 16- Salty Dog Show Galley
The sanitizing solution in the sanitizing bucket was excessively cloudy.
Item 26Deck 17- Sabatini's
The previously cleaned and sanitized waffle iron stored in the equipment cabinet was soiled with crusty grease residue on the food contact surface.
Item 26Deck 5- International Cafe Show Galley
Food debris was on the food-contact surface of one previously cleaned and sanitized plate.
Item 27Deck 14- Hot Galley
Old food debris and grease collected on the sides of the two tilting kettles under the cylinder arms that connect the kettle to the technical compartments.
Item 27Deck 5- Starboard Forward Dishwashing Area
Dust accumulated in the slots of the stainless steel ventilation panel on the clean side of the flight-type dishwashing machine. This was cleaned immediately.
Item 33Deck 5- Hot Galley
The deck grouting in this area was recessed and in disrepair.
Item 36Deck 5- Pastry Walk-In Freezer
There was no light in the walk-in freezer. Staff stated they ordered light bulbs twice and had received the incorrect shipment both times.
Item 39Deck 15- Horizon Court Dishwashing Area
One fruit fly was in this area.
Buffets3 findings
Item 26Deck 15- Horizon Court Starboard Forward Beverage Station
Food debris was inside one mug. It was sent to be washed.
Food debris was on the food-contact surface of two bowls stored in this area.
Item 39Deck 15- Cafe Caribe
One fruit fly was on the bulkhead near the fruit station. A second fruit fly was flying above the fruit station.
Pantries2 findings
Item 33Housekeeping Central Pantry #8524
Water pooled on the deck next to the ice machine from an overflowing deck drain.
Item 38Housekeeping Central Pantry #9534
An ice machine was unnecessary and not in use due to another ice machine within the pantry.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 08Engine Room Pipe Striping
The distillate water lines were striped blue/dark blue/blue. Staff were aware and are awaiting blue/gray/blue tape.
Food preparation rooms1 finding
Item 34Deck 4- Vegetable Preparation Room
Water dripped continuously from the pipe behind the right-most potato peeler.
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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 Ruby Princess since 2023:
