Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Seabourn Venture.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
Independent site, not the CDC
SeabournInspected August 29, 2026
93out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Seabourn Venture scored 93 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on August 29, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
−3 vs previous inspection (96, Aug 28, 2025)
94.7average of the last 3 inspections
93lowest score (August 2026)
3inspections since 2023
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Seabourn Venture
Every CDC inspection score on record for Seabourn Venture: 3 inspections from October 4, 2023 to August 29, 2026, no 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 33 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.
A neck lanyard with a connected padlock and key was stored in the refrigerator above eggs.
Item 21Deck 4- Walk-In #18 Galley Cold Room
The door lock mechanism was broken, leaving a difficult to clean gap. Crew reported this is a frequent issue with the door.
Item 22Deck 4- Potwash
Soapy bubbles were at the top of the rinse water in the in-use three-compartment sink, and floating debris soiled the sanitizing solution. Crew began replacing the water and sanitizing solution.
Item 21Deck 4- Dishwash
A plastic trash bag was attached to the grinder to direct a leak into a bucket.
More than 15 plates, plate covers, bowls, small pots, and trays were soiled on the food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces with red food and other food debris.
More than 15 plates, plate covers, bowls, small pots, and trays were soiled on the food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces with red food and other food debris.
Item 26Deck 4- Crew Drinking Fountain
The water spout was soiled with black, mold-like residue.
Item 26Deck 4- Ice Machine
Thick, black, mold-like residue was in the hard-to-reach areas of the ice bin. Crew took the unit out of service for cleaning and sanitizing.
Item 20Deck 4- Pastry
A long crack in the marble countertop created a difficult-to-clean surface.
Item 21Deck 4- Undercounter Refrigerators
Ice buildup accumulated in the undercounter technical spaces for several undercounter refrigeration units. Crew indicated the insulation needed to be replaced.
Item 27Deck 4- Undercounter Refrigerators
Ice buildup accumulated in the undercounter technical spaces for several undercounter refrigeration units.
Item 27Deck 4- Hot Galley
The undersides of the two deep fat fryers were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of grease.
Item 26Deck 4- Hot Galley
The spout of the tilting kettle was soiled with greater than a day's accumulation of food debris. The unit was cleaned after it was last used, which was the day prior to inspection.
Item 18Deck 5 The Colonnade
Raw chicken was stored above raw fish in upright refrigerator 53012. Crew corrected the storage.
Food preparation rooms6 findings
Item 16Deck 3- Ice Cream Machine
There was no discard time control label for the ice cream mix during the lunch service. The time control plan had overlapping service periods of 0600-1000 and 0930-1330. Crew explained that the ice cream is only out for lunch and did not exceed four hours.
Item 22Deck 3
Crew used test strips that expired 1 March 2026 to verify the sanitizing solution concentration in the small bucket.
Item 27Deck 3
The counter under the pasta machine was soiled with greater than a day's accumulation of food debris. The machine was only raised 1-inch above the counter, and the unit was not easily movable for cleaning.
Item 21Deck 3
The pasta machine was only raised 1-inch above the counter, and the unit was not easily movable for cleaning.
Item 27Deck 3
A closed plastic container of salt was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of non-salt debris.
Item 17Deck 3
Three different but overlapping time control plans were presented for the Crew Galley and Splash Cafe (crew mess.)The three plans presented included many of the same units, but all had different time control periods. The time control periods for the galley did not match either of the buffet time control periods, which may result in food being out for service for greater than 4 hours. 1) The Time Control Plan posted near the beverage station and ice cream machine included overlapping time periods of 0600-1000 and 0930-1330 for all counters/tables (portable or fixed), all hot holding countertops, all undercounter hold holding units, the pizza warmer, soup kettles fixed, and ice cream machine for turn around day. The ice cream machine had an affixed label to denote it as a time control unit. However, there was no discard time control label for the ice cream mix during the lunch service. Crew explained that the ice cream is only out for lunch and did not exceed 4 hours. 2) The Time Control Plan posted near the show galley grill included time periods of 0530-0930 and 1000-1400 for counter/tables (portable or fixed), all hot holding counter tops, all undercounter hot holding units, cold food counter top, soup kettles fixed, ice cream machine, and pizza warmer on turn around day. Food out for service at the buffet did not have time control labels due to the gap in service time described in this plan. 3) The Time Control plan posted in the crew galley included time control periods of 0530-0930 and 0930-1330 for countertops (portable or fixed), all bains maries, all hot holding under counters, all hot holding counter tops, all cold tops, heating lamps, and trolley. Food on the countertops were appropriately labeled with dicard times.
Bars4 findings
Item 38Deck 9 Constellation
A spray bottle containing glass cleaner was stored in the bar. It was removed.
Item 31Deck 9 Constellation
A spray bottle containing glass cleaner was stored in the bar. It was removed.
Item 21Deck 9 Sushi
The sushi display case drain line was not equipped with an air break and prevented complete draining. The end of the drain line was completely submerged in a bucket of gray water and biofilm in the undercounter technical space.
Item 40Deck 9 Sushi
One dead fly was in the undercounter technical space for the sushi display drain line.
Buffets3 findings
Item 38Deck 6 Coffee Shop
A scrub mop and squeegee were stored on the deck leaning against the clean storage rack of glassware. The items were removed.
Item 16Deck 5 The Colonnade
The smoked sturgeon, salmon papillote, and grilled dorado were served undercooked at the buffet. The food items had an asterisk to indicate the public health advisory applied. However, the public health advisories were not located where these foods were out for service. Additionally, there was no statement to indicate these foods are served undercooked. Crew began implementing corrective action.
Item 17Deck 5 The Colonade
The time control plan listed counters/table (portable or fixed), all hot counters, portable soup kettles, and hot holding devices portable; however, it did not specify the cold buffet island where time/temperature control for safety food/potentially hazardous food salad items and desserts were out for service.
Other areas3 findings
Item 33Deck 5- Mobile Gelato Trolley
A mobile gelato trolley was stored in an area with no permanent deckhead. When first inspecting the mobile gelato trolley, the inspector was given conflicting information about the operation of the unit. A sign was posted on the trolley stating that it was for display only, and staff stated it was not used. Another staff member stated the unit is infrequently used. However, one of the gelato wells was cold, with ice buildup inside.
Item 40Deck 5- Mobile Gelato Trolley
A dead fly was in one of the mobile gelato trolley wells.
Item 28Deck 5- Mobile Gelato Trolley
A mobile trolley was stored in an area with no permanent deckhead. When first inspecting the mobile gelato trolley, the inspector was given conflicting information about the operation of the unit. A sign was posted on the trolley stating that it was for display only, and staff stated it was not used. Another staff member stated the unit is infrequently used. However, one of the gelato wells was cold, with ice buildup inside.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 39Deck 3- Crew Galley and Splash Cafe
Two fruit flies were at the Splash Cafe beverage station and one fruit fly was in the crew galley.
Pantries1 finding
Item 28Deck 6 Coffee Shop
A scrub mop and squeegee were stored on the deck leaning against the clean storage rack of glassware. The items were removed.
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)9 findings
Item 13Deck 5- Cold Galley
Unpasteurized raw shell eggs were used to make homemade mayonnaise on 27 August 2025.
Item 18Deck 5- Cold Galley
Unpasteurized raw shell eggs were used to make homemade mayonnaise on 27 August 2025.
Item 19Colonnade Refrigerator 53012
A pan of strawberries was stored in the refrigerator uncovered.
Item 20Deck 3- Pizza Cutter
A slotted fastener was on the food zone of the pizza cutter.
Item 22Deck 3- Rack-Type Dishwash Machine
The dishwashing machine was out of order at the time of the inspection due to a continuously leaking water pipe.
Item 27Deck 4- Hot Galley
The left side of the tilting kettle was soiled with dried food debris.
Item 27Colonnade Preparation Sink
Water pooled on the countertop around the leaking hot water faucet handle.
Item 33Colonnade Fire Shutter
The void space above the rolling fire shutter was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.
Item 34Colonnade Preparation Sink
Water leaked from the hot water faucet handle onto the countertop.
Dining rooms3 findings
Item 27Deck 5- Wine Cellar
More than a day's worth of dust accumulated on top of the wine cellar display cases.
Item 33Deck 5- Wine Cellar
No equipment/deck coving was provided under the portside wine display where open bottles of liquor were stored.
Item 33Deck 5- Wine Cellar
A large gap was between the deck tiles and the large portside refrigerated wine display.
Food storage (provisions)2 findings
Item 33Deck 3- Vegetable Store
The back deck/bulkhead juncture was soiled with more than a day's worth of accumulation of dust and debris.
Item 33Deck 3- Dry Storage
The raised deck in the back upper left portion of the dry storage room was rough and difficult to clean.
Buffets4 findings
Item 16Deck 3- Carving Station
The food identification label for the lamb leg had an asterisk next to it, but no consumer advisory statement was present.
Item 21Deck 3- Splash Cafe
An excessive amount of silicone was applied around the back legs of the counter-mounted ice cream machine. Tape was wrapped around the back right leg.
Item 33Colonnade Hot Line
Two deck coving tiles were cracked on the hot buffet line.
Item 36Colonnade Pizza Station
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux at the countertops. The heating lamps were turned off and were not used during breakfast service.
Bars2 findings
Item 17Deck 9- The Club Sushi Bar
The rice warmer was not physically labeled as being on time control. The time control plan listed the rice warmer as a time control unit.
Item 18Deck 9- The Club Sushi Bar
Raw shell eggs were stored above avocados in the pull-out drawers.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas3 findings
Item 06Legionella Testing
The whirlpool spas and heated jetted tubs were sampled for Legionella at least every 6 months versus every 3 months. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)
Item 10Deck 9 and 10 Whirlpools
The safety signs did not include the statement 'No children in diapers or who are not toilet trained.'
Item 10Heated Jetted Tubs
The two heated jetted tubs were not cleaned and disinfected daily. Additionally, a safety sign was not posted at the tub entrance advising users that using heated jetted tubs without the use of automated halogen and pH control may increase the risk of respiratory infections. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)
Drinking water2 findings
Item 08Garbage Room
The technical water line for the washing station was not striped after entering the garbage room.
Item 08Engine Room
The permeate water lines were striped blue, indicating potable water, from both reverse osmosis units to the mineralizer and prior to the chlorine injection point.
The electronic medical record system did not include a separate column for comments and notes on the AGE surveillance log. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)
Pantries1 finding
Item 28Deck 9- The Club
Three clean equipment storage racks behind the prewash hose and dishwashing area were not adequately protected from dishwashing spray.
Room service1 finding
Item 27Deck 4- Water Dispenser
The slotted fasteners were excessively soiled with dust.
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.
Other areas6 findings
Item *Portside Bunker Station
Inside the potable water hose storage cabinet, a bottle partially filled with liquid was labeled 50 ppm chlorine. The inspector measured the liquid less than 50 ppm. The bottle was immediately emptied.
Item 19Deck 5 Starboard Open Deck -- Outside The Colonnade
Numerous bottles of wine, water, and soda were stored inside some of the wooden storage cabinets on the outside open deck without a deckhead above.
Item 21Deck 5 Starboard Open Deck -- Outside The Colonnade
Some of the wooden storage cabinet door hinges were in poor condition, making the doors loose when opening.
Item 27Deck 5 Starboard Open Deck -- Outside The Colonnade
Dust and debris were on some shelves inside the wooden storage cabinets.
Item 28Deck 5 Starboard Open Deck -- Outside The Colonnade
Numerous drinking glass racks (both empty and containing previously cleaned glasses) were stored on this outside open deck. Additionally, eight wooden storage cabinets were also in this outside open deck. Ten previously cleaned black serving trays were stored inverted on top of one wooden cabinet. Also, previously cleaned glassware, dishware, linens, and a portable toaster oven were stored inside these outdoor cabinets.
Item 33Deck 5 Starboard Open Deck -- Outside The Colonnade
Numerous glass racks, previously cleaned glassware, dishware, toaster oven, linens, bottles of wines, water, and soda were stored on top of, inside, or beside wooden storage cabinets on an outside open deck without proper bulkhead enclosures.
Bars5 findings
Item 21Club Pantry
Water continuously leaked from the lower outside edges on both sides of the ice machine and pooled on the deck.
Item 27Expedition Lounge
A piece of paper was taped to the bar counter, which created a difficult to clean area.
Item 27Expedition Lounge
Dust was on the counter behind the counter-mounted espresso machine.
Item 33Club Pantry
Water continuously leaked from the lower outside edges on both sides of the ice machine and pooled on the deck.
Item 33Expedition Lounge Pantry
Water pooled on the deck near the ice machine. The bar was not in service at the time of the observation and the area was cleaned the previous evening.
Food storage (provisions)2 findings
Item 19Ice Cream and Pastry Freezer
A plastic container filled with prepared lamb chops was stored uncovered in this provision freezer.
Item 33Ice Cream and Pastry Freezer
The fastener was missing from the front left corner of the deckhead exhaust vent cover.
Galleys (kitchens)7 findings
Item 08Seabourn Square Coffee Shop
The backflow prevention device continuously leaked water in the technical compartment under the hot water dispenser. Water pooled at the bottom of the technical compartment because there was no drain.
Item 20Pizza oven
Slotted screws were installed on the pizza oven door inside the food splash area.
Item 20Patio Bar
Slotted screws were installed on the pizza oven door inside the food splash area.
Item 20Colonnade
The standing mixer had slotted screws in the food splash area.
Item 27Colonnade
An excessive amount of dust was on the ledge of the exhaust hood overhang.
Item 33Colonnade
Excessive condensate collected on the deckhead above the potwash machine and on the exhaust hood overhang.
Item 37Colonnade
The deckhead extraction vent above the potwash machine worked; however, due to the placement and size of the vent, excessive condensate collected on the deckhead and on the exhaust hood overhang.
Buffets4 findings
Item *The Colonnade
The outside handwash station was not located in an obvious location for all passengers entering the buffet area from the outside seating area. Passengers coming from the staircase could walk through the entrance corridor to the buffet area without seeing this handwash station. One suggestion is to install an additional handwash station inside the entrance corridor.
Item 16Colonnade Middle Buffet Station
The station had animal-derived food in a ready-to-eat form out for self-service (e.g., cold-smoked salmon and shrimp); however, it did not have a consumer advisory at the specific station. The buffet area had two general consumer advisory signs on the main buffet line.
Item 16Colonnade Main Buffet Station
The buffet area had two general consumer advisory signs on the main buffet line; however, they were not specific to the animal-derived food in a ready-to-eat form out for service.
Item 33Service Line
The bulkhead was in disrepair at the top right and left of the fire screen roller shutter.
Dining rooms2 findings
Item 25Seabourn Square Coffee Shop
Soiled cloths were in the technical compartment under the passenger self-serve water dispenser.
Item 27Seabourn Square Coffee Shop
The backflow prevention device continuously leaked water in the technical compartment under the hot water dispenser. Water pooled at the bottom of the technical compartment because there was no drain.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas2 findings
Item 10Deck 5 Pool
The shepherd's hook was not visible from the full perimeter of the pool. The silver pole was located horizontally along the silver railing near the stairs.
Item 10Deck 9 Whirlpool Spas
The water fill levels of both whirlpools were not to the skim level.
To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Seabourn Venture 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.)
