Serenade of the Seas CDC inspection score

Upright refrigerator unit R-04-23 was listed on the time control plan, but the unit was not physically labeled.

Sealant was peeling from the far-right ice machine's outside surface near the bulkhead which created a seam and a difficult to clean surface.

Excessive condensate collected on the underside of the shelf overhang above the preparation countertop and dripped into an open container of chopped green onions and a covered pan of chopped kale.

Condensate collected on the underside of the counter-mounted oven and pooled on the countertop below.

The backflow prevention device for the right ice machine was soiled with green and white residue.

The door locking mechanism was missing from the freezer door which created a difficult to clean open penetration.

Excessive condensate collected on the underside of the shelf overhang above the preparation countertop and dripped into an open container of chopped green onions and a covered pan of chopped kale.

The responsible crew member for the recreational water facilities (RWFs) did not have a complete understanding of the RWF's anti-entrapment drain covers installed in the kids' pool and the whirlpools. When questioned about the drain cover for the kids' pool, the crew member reported that there was no drain cover and no records to show. However, when the inspection team visited this facility, one drain cover was present. No records were available to confirm that this was an ASME A112.19.8 compliant drain cover. Additionally, the crew reported that the gravity drain covers for the three whirlpools were replaced during dry dock in April 2025; however, there was no documentation provided to show that the replaced drain covers were approved for this application. By the end of the inspection, one whirlpool was drained, and the drain cover was determined to be appropriate for use. Furthermore, the crew indicated that there were no suction drain covers for the whirlpools, as the therapy jets are supplied with water from the overflow. However, upon inspection, the whirlpools had a side-mounted suction drain cover for the therapy jets, and no documentation was provided for this drain cover.

The hot water dispensing nozzle and underside of the faucet's fastener was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of white and brown residue. Staff immediately cleaned the hot water dispenser.

Water pooled on the countertop below the bulk coffee machine from a hot water pipe that was in disrepair.

The crew handwashing facility had an excessive amount of food debris in the sink which did not allow the sink to properly drain.

The bulkhead skirt tiles near the microwave were cracked and sealant peeling which created difficult to clean seams and open penetrations.

The hot water pipe for the bulk coffee machine was in disrepair and water continuously dripped down the unit's technical compartment onto the countertop.

A container of half and half creamer had a discard time of 1310; however, the inspector entered the area at 1447, and the creamer was on the preparation countertop available for use.

Paint was peeling away from the deckhead above the starboard side utility sink which created a rough and difficult to clean surface.

The deckhead sealant patches above the front-bar counter were peeling in multiple areas, creating rough and difficult-to-clean surfaces.

One house fly was flying throughout the area. The bar is open to the outdoors.

Dried brown food residue was on the bottom surface of the beverage glass storage compartment of a housekeeping cart. Cleaned and sanitized drinking glasses were stored in this compartment.

Dried brown food residue was on the bottom surface of the beverage glass storage compartment of a housekeeping cart. Cleaned and sanitized drinking glasses were stored in this compartment.

The coffee machine's milk compartment was listed on the time control plan, but it did not have a time control label on the compartment.

The 'Potable Water' label on the ends of two in-use bunker hoses was faded and not easily readable.

Four previously cleaned and sanitized cutting boards were heavily scorred and stained. These were immediately removed to be shaved and re-cleaned.

Four undercounter refrigerators were out of service for maintenance reasons.

The potwash machine was out of order since 22 February 2025.

The final sanitizing rinse plate surface temperature did not reach a minimum of 160°F when measured with the inspector's thermocouple. A temperature measuring sticker also confirmed that plate surface temperatures did not reach 160°F. The machine was tested twice and surface temperatures ranged from 145°F -150°F. The area was in operation immediately shut down for maintenance.

The final sanitizing rinse plate surface temperature did not reach a minimum of 160°F when measured with the inspector's thermocouple. A temperature measuring sticker also confirmed that plate surface temperatures did not reach 160°F. The machine was tested three times and temperatures measured between 150°F-154°F. In addition two of the final rinse spray nozzles did not have an effective spray pattern. The area was in operation and service immediately stopped for maintenance.

The undercounter dishwash machine was out of order and awaiting new parts.

Four previously cleaned and sanitized cutting boards were heavily scorred and stained. These were immediately removed to be shaved and recleaned.

The handwashing station was missing a 'Wash Hands Often' sign.

Two flies were in the area.

One fly was in the area.

Three flies were in the undercounter technical compartment of the utility sink.

A serving utensil was missing for the yogurt.

Many stations had lids covering foods, which made it difficult for passengers to properly manage. Many passengers were seen placing the lids on the counter tops or on other food items. It was advised to have a crew member attend to these items or either remove the lids.

The sneeze guards along the countertops were chipped. These are planned to be replaced during the dry dock in March 2025.

The hot plates at multiple islands were charred with old encrusted food debris. Staff stated the hot plates will be replaced during dry dock March 2025.

The hot plates at multiple islands were charred with old encrusted food debris. Staff stated the hot plates will be replaced during dry dock March 2025.

The light intensity at the condiment station did not reach a minimum of 220 lux. Two blown light bulbs contributed to the low light intensity.

One fly was in the area.

One of the ice machine's nonpotable chilled water lines was not labeled.

The ice machine's nonpotable chilled water lines were not labeled.

The ice scoop handle was in contact with the ice.

The microbiological records stated all ten of the water samples collected on 1 January 2025 at 1600 were analyzed 30 minutes later at 1630 on 1 January 2025. Staff stated this was a recording error and the analysis date was 2 January 2025.

The potable water manual sampling production records for 22 February 2025 stated halogen and pH were monitored more than 4 hours later at 1733.

The water pipes at three washing areas were striped blue/gray/blue. It was unknown if these pipes were directed to the potable water system.

There was no lighting for the single standing encased wine cellar. This refrigerated cellar is used during lunch and dinner operations for open wine bottles.

The shepherd's hook was mounted from the deckhead behind three rows of deck chairs in an area that did not allow easy access during an emergency.