Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Seabourn Quest.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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SeabournInspected April 7, 2026
99out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Seabourn Quest scored 99 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on April 7, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
+1 vs previous inspection (98, May 23, 2025)
98.2average of the last 5 inspections
92lowest score (September 2016)
16inspections since 2012
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Seabourn Quest
Every CDC inspection score on record for Seabourn Quest: 16 inspections from January 5, 2012 to April 7, 2026, 2 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).
April 7, 2026
99Passed
22 findings · 1 point deducted
Points deducted (100 − 1 = 99):
−1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
All 22 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)10 findings
Item 17Deck 3: Preparation Counter
A pan of shredded mozzarella cheese was labeled with an incorrect time control label. The inspection team was in the area around 1050. According to the time control plan, all items on time control should have been labeled with a blue time control label from 0900-1300. The cheese was labeled with a yellow time control label for 0500-0900. The correct time control label was placed on the cheese.
Item 20Deck 8: The Colonnade
Slotted fasteners were installed on the food splash zone of the coffee brewers.
Item 21Deck 8: The Colonnade
The rubber gasket under the combination oven was loose, creating a difficult to clean area.
Item 21Deck 4: Hot Galley
Aluminum foil and cloth-like insulation material around the steam pipes was in disrepair and difficult to clean.
Item 21Deck 4: Hot Galley Line #1
Excessive silicon was on the side of the tilting pan and peeling, making the area difficult to clean.
Item 27Deck 8: The Colonnade
The back right corner of the shelf below the combination oven was soiled with more than one day's worth of grease and food residue.
Item 27Deck 8: The Colonnade Show Galley
More than one day's worth of grease accumulated in the salamander technical compartment.
Item 27Deck 4: Hot Galley Line #1
The corners of the previously cleaned and sanitized top salamander oven were heavily soiled with grease.
Item 27Deck 4: Hot Galley Line #1
Water pooled in the technical compartment across from the flat-top grill.
Item 34Deck 4: Hot Galley Line #1
Water streamed continuously out of the pipe in the technical compartment across from the flat top grill.
Buffets3 findings
Item 16Deck 3: Salad Station
Two containers of cut leafy greens were on the buffet line with no time control label. According to the time control plan, items on time control should be labeled with a yellow label from 0500-0900 and a blue label from 0900-1300. The inspection team was in the area around 1105. Time control labels were placed on the containers.
Item 19Deck 8: The Colonnade
The horizontal sneeze guards throughout the service lines were not fully protecting food from contamination. Staff showed the inspector documentation that these will be updated during the dry dock in May 2026 . This was noted on the previous inspection.
Item 21Deck 8: The Colonnade
Open seams were present along the bottom of the outdoor waiter station at the skirting tile to cabinet base juncture. This created difficult to clean areas.
Dining rooms3 findings
Item 16Deck 8: Solis Menu
The Cocotte Lutee Grand-Mere, a chicken dish, had an asterisk next to it indicating it could be served raw or undercooked. Staff stated the menu would be updated and the asterisk removed prior to dinner service.
Item 21Deck 8: The Colonnade Outdoor Waiter Station #4
Holes and gaps were present along the bottom of the outdoor waiter station between the base of the cabinets and the wood sides.
Item 25Deck 8: The Colonnade Outdoor Waiter Station #4
The sanitizing cloth was not completely submerged in the sanitizing solution. This was corrected.
Pantries2 findings
Item 21Deck 8: Patio Bar
Foam padding was placed between the packaged waffle ice cream cones to prevent breakage.
Item 39Deck 7: Seabourn Square
One fruit fly was near the prewash hose.
Drinking water2 findings
Item 08Engine Room - Potable Water Distribution System Dosing Station
Two backflow prevention devices used for potable water top-off lines were in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.
Item 08Engine Room - Evaporator #1 and #2
Evaporator #1 and #2 had blue/gray/blue striping; however, these lines were used for technical water only and not directed to the potable water system.
All 21 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)14 findings
Item 20Deck 4 - Hot Galley #1
The combination oven had been out of operation since 5 May 2025 due to no power.
Item 21Deck 4 - Hot Galley #2
Water dripped along the outside of the steam pipe of the in-use combination oven. It appeared two pipes were push-fit together.
Item 22Deck 8 - Patio Grill
The undercounter warewash machine was out of operation starting the day of the inspection.
Item 23Dishwash Machine
When the inspection team entered the area, the 'detergent empty' alarm was sounding on the in-use rack-type dishwash machine. This was corrected.
Item 24Deck 8 - The Colonnade
The final sanitizing rinse temperature of the in-use hood-type glasswash machine did not continuously reach a minimum of 160°F at the utensil surface. The inspector's thermocouple measured 156°F and 153°F during two cycles. On the third cycle the inspector's tip-sensitive thermometer measured 166°F and the crew member's tip-sensitive thermometer measured 157°F. The machine's manifold temperature gauge measured 183°F.
Item 27Deck 4 - Room Service
The food locker's door handle was soiled with a sticky residue.
Item 33Deck 4 - Starboard Warewash
Water dripped from the outside of the in-use rack-type dishwash machine's exhaust hood overhang and pooled on the deck.
Item 33Deck 4 - Cold Galley #1 / Dry Store
Water leaked from a deckhead hatch and pooled on the deck in front of the spice locker.
Item 33Dishwash Machine
Condensate was along the inside of the exhaust hood overhang of the clean side of the dishwash machine and dripped onto the deck below.
Item 33Deck 4 - Potwash
Two open penetrations were on the deckhead above the hood-type potwash machine. It appeared the deckhead light had been relocated.
Item 33Deck 4 - Potwash
Condensate was on the deckhead above the in-use hood-type potwash machine.
Item 37Deck 4 - Potwash
Condensate was on the deckhead above the in-use hood-type potwash machine.
Item 37Deck 4 - Starboard Warewash
Water dripped from the outside of the in-use rack type dishwash machine's exhaust hood overhang.
Item 37Dishwash Machine
Condensate was along the inside of the exhaust hood overhang of the clean side of the dishwash machine.
Food safety, general2 findings
Item 21Warewash Machine Steam Pipes
The aluminum foil and cloth-like insulation material around the steam pipes below the clean side of warewash machines were in disrepair. This was observed in the Colonnade galley, main galley, and crew galley.
Item 33Coffee Machines
Carpet was used as the deck material below the personal coffee machines in the following locations: Staff Captain's office and Staff Chief Engineer's office.
Pantries1 finding
Item 33Housekeeping 7.4.45
Water, from an unknown source, pooled under the stainless steel table to the right of the ice machine. Cleaning started immediately.
Buffets3 findings
Item 19Deck 8 - The Colonnade
The horizontal sneeze guards throughout the service lines is not fully protective food from contamination. Staff showed the inspector documentation that these will be updated in the May 2026 dry dock.
Item 20Deck 3 - Officer / Staff Mess
The undercounter refrigerator was out of operation starting the day of the inspection.
Item 26Deck 3 - Officer / Staff Mess
Old juice residue was in the splash area of the juice machine. This machine had been cleaned and was not in use during the inspection.
Food preparation rooms1 finding
Item 19Deck 3
A container of lettuce was uncovered on the preparation counter and no crew member was in the area when the inspection team entered.
September 2, 2024
97Passed
12 findings · 3 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 3 = 97):
−3 ptsItem 07: PW system protection cross-connections, backflow; Disinfection
Show all 12 findings
All 12 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 water3 findings
Item 07Disinfection Log
Five backflow prevention devices were installed on the potable water distribution system on 31 August 2024 without being disinfected. The disinfection log had no records for the backflow prevention devices and staff stated they were not sure if the devices were disinfected prior to installation. The devices included: 1) Water dispenser on deck 4, fire zone 3; 2) Breakfast section starboard ice machine on deck 4, fire zone 2; 3) Colonnade beverage station water dispenser on deck 8, fire zone 4; 4) Observation bar/pantry pre-rinse sprayer on deck 9; and 5) Observation bar/pantry coffee machine on deck 9.
Item 08Bunkering Records
The pH level was not monitored hourly on 09 March 2024 when manual samples were collected during bunkering operations in Brazil due to issues with the pH analyzer chart recorder. The pH was monitored at 1015, 1130, 1230, 1420, 1600, 1730, 1845, 2000, 2100, 2210, and 2305. Additionally, the pH level was recorded as 'low' and the actual value was not recorded for all measurements on 09 March 2024.
Item 08Deck 3 Garbage Room
The backflow prevention devices for both the cleaning sink and the large biodigester were in disrepair with the air vents blocked with pink residue.
Pantries4 findings
Item 08Deck 8 Solis
The air relief vents on the ice machine's backflow prevention device were clogged and in disrepair. The device was replaced before the end of the inspection.
Item 08Deck 6 Grand Salon
The air relief vents on the coffee machine's backflow prevention device were clogged with black debris and in disrepair. The device was replaced before the end of the inspection.
Item 337.4.45 Housekeeping
A deck tile in front of the ice machine was in disrepair with a coin-sized chip missing from the middle of the tile.
Item 39Deck 8 Solis
A small fly was near the ice machine.
Buffets1 finding
Item 21Deck 8 Colonnade
The countertops throughout the buffet area were chipped along the edges. The ship plans to replace the countertops during the next dry dock.
Medical center1 finding
Item 11Medical
It was unknown if two identified passengers who had public vomiting incidents on 28 and 29 July 2024 were advised by medical staff to remain isolated or were followed-up to identify if they met the case definition for acute gastroenteritis. Medical staff could not recall if this took place nor were there any records of either passenger in their online illness surveillance system, interaction log, or emails.
Other areas1 finding
Item 26Deck 9 Bridge
The coffee machine was soiled around the dispensing chutes with more than a day's worth of coffee residue.
Food preparation rooms1 finding
Item 33Deck 3 Poultry
Water leaked from the deckhead at the entrance inside the room. The source of the water could not be determined. No food was impacted and no water pooled on the deck.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Deck 8 Main Pool
The water depth was not prominently displayed on the port side of the pool.
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