Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Seven Seas Splendor.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Regent Seven Seas CruisesInspected March 13, 2026
100out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Seven Seas Splendor scored 100 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on March 13, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
+1 vs previous inspection (99, Sep 17, 2025)
98.7average of the last 3 inspections
97lowest score (March 2023)
3inspections since 2023
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Seven Seas Splendor
Every CDC inspection score on record for Seven Seas Splendor: 3 inspections from March 14, 2023 to March 13, 2026, 1 perfect score 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).
March 13, 2026
100Passed
27 findings · 0 points deducted
No points deducted.
All 27 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)11 findings
Item 20Deck 4 - Preparation Area
The vegetable slicer grip was in disrepair.
Item 22Deck 11 - La Veranda
One final sanitizing rinse spray nozzle in the in-use hood-type warewashing machine was blocked with a white food debris.
Item 22Deck 11 - La Veranda
The flight-type warewash machine was out of order due to temperature issues since the morning of the inspection.
Item 22Deck 4
The flight-type warewash machine's internal temperature gauge registered 162 °F at the display for wash temperature however, the inspector's thermocouple measured 172 °F in the wash compartment. The machine was calibrated during the inspection.
Item 26Deck 11 - Pool Grill
The previously cleaned and sanitized toaster had food debris in the bread shoot.
Item 26Deck 4 - Room Service
The ice machine's internal stainless steel deflector panel was soiled with a pink residue.
Item 27Deck 11 - La Veranda - Pot Wash
The ice machine's backflow prevention device was soiled with a blue/green residue.
Item 29Deck 4
The soap dispenser was blocked at the handwashing sink next to the elevator lift.
Item 33Deck 4
Water pooled on the deck next to the convection ovens.
Item 33Deck 5 - Pacific Rim - Air Drying Station
Water was leaking from the deckhead and pooling on the deck below.
Item 36Deck 11 - La Veranda - Pastry Station
The light intensity in this area measured less than 220 lux.
Dining rooms5 findings
Item 26Deck 11 - La Veranda
The indoor waiter station near the coffee bar had two previously cleaned and sanitized coffee carafes with a half inch of standing water inside.
Item 28Deck 11 - La Veranda
Previously cleaned and sanitized glasses were stored on the outdoor waiter station below a soiled deckhead with debris and dead insects stuck to the surface.
Item 28Deck 11 - La Veranda
The indoor waiter station near the coffee bar had two previously cleaned and sanitized coffee carafes that were not properly allowed to dry and had a half inch of standing water inside.
Item 33Deck 11 - La Veranda - Starboard
The outdoor waiter station's deckhead had debris and dead insects stuck to the surface directly above the clean side where previously cleaned and sanitized glasses were stored on the counter.
Item 40Deck 11 - La Veranda
Dead insects were stuck to the deckhead above an outdoor waiter station where previously cleaned and sanitized glasses were stored.
Buffets4 findings
Item 21Deck 5 - 24-hr Coffee Connection
Coffee machine units #1 and #2 had wires resting on the countertop.
Item 22Deck 11 - La Veranda - Grill
A sanitizer bucket containing a wiping cloth had a thick film at the top of the solution.
Item 25Deck 11 - La Veranda - Grill
A wiping cloth was stored in a sanitizer bucket that had a thick film at the top of the solution.
Item 33Deck 11 - Extra Grill - Portside
Water pooled on the deck at the entryway to this area.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas3 findings
Item 10Deck 11 - Main Pool
The water level in the pool did not reach the skim gutter level at the beach setting.
Item 10Deck 11 - Main Pool
The shepherd's hook was not located in an area that was easily accessible.
Item 10All Pools
The flotation devices at all the pools did not have an attached rope.
Other areas2 findings
Item 27Deck 11 - Pool Grill / Extra Grill
Excess condensate collected on the front drawers of the undercounter time control cold units causing condensate to drip into the food storage areas. The venue was not open at the time of the inspection and no food was impacted.
Item 36Deck 11 - Pool Grill / Extra Grill
The light intensity did not reach 220 lux at the clean plate storage area.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 39Food Service General
Flies were in the following areas: - Deck 4: Main Galley: One fruit fly was flying near the warewash machine. - Deck 4: Room Service Galley: One fruit fly was flying in this area. - Deck 4: Compass Rose Dining: One house fly was flying in this area.
Housekeeping1 finding
Item 10Deck 14 - Private Suite Spa Pool
The heated jetted tub in the private suite is cleaned every three days, but does not have an approved variance. Additionally, although the heated jetted tub is cleaned, the filter was not cleaned every three days. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)
September 17, 2025
99Passed
21 findings · 1 point deducted
Points deducted (100 − 1 = 99):
−1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Show all 21 findings
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.
Buffets7 findings
Item 16Deck 11: La Veranda
Cold-smoked salmon served on the passenger self-service buffet (at the omelet station and the cold foods island) did not have a consumer advisory posted.
Item 21Deck 11: La Veranda
Water continuously leaked from an out-of-service time control trolley that was stored on the crew side of the buffet line and pooled on the deck. The trolley had been taken out-of-service due to the issue on the morning of the inspection.
Item 21Deck 11: Service Line
Soft sealant around the hot and cold wells and flattop burners on the buffet service line was peeling and in disrepair, which made the area difficult to clean.
Item 21Deck 11: Pool Grill
Grout surrounding the cold well on the service line was in disrepair and soiled with a black substance that could be removed with an alcohol swab.
Item 27Deck 11: Pool Grill
Grout surrounding the cold well on the service line was in disrepair and soiled with a black substance that could be removed with an alcohol swab.
Item 30Deck 11: Pool Grill
The soap dispenser for the crew handwashing station on the buffet service line was clogged; consequently, no soap was dispensing.
Item 33Deck 11: La Veranda
Water continuously leaked from the out-of-service trolley and pooled on the deck.
Bars3 findings
Item 21Deck 5: Coffee Connection
Water continuously dripped from the bottom of the expresso machine, then ran down the side of the undercounter compartment.
Item 21Deck 5: Coffee Connection
Excessive condensate collected in the technical compartment beneath the sink and beside the warewash machine.
Item 39Deck 11: Pool Bar Pantry
One large fly was seen in the pantry. No food was impacted.
Galleys (kitchens)5 findings
Item 22Deck 4: Glasswash
The flight-type glasswash machine had been out of service since the morning of the inspection.
Item 24Deck 4: Warewash
The final sanitizing rinse water temperature measured 200°F, which caused excessive steam to come from the clean end of the machine.
Item 30Deck 4: Crew Toilet Rooms
The doors to the toilet rooms were not self-closing.
Item 33Deck 4: Warewash
Excessive steam escaped from the clean side of the warewash machine and collected on the hood cover and surrounding deckhead. Water dripped from the deckhead; however, no dishes were impacted. The extraction vent appeared to be working adequately; however, it could not handle the excessive steam.
Item 38Deck 4: Portside Warewash Area
Two wet mops were stored in a bucket, which prevented them from air drying.
Drinking water2 findings
Item 08Forward Evaporator Overboard Discharge Line
The air gap below the backflow prevention device's vent was modified and no longer sufficient. This was corrected.
Item 08Forward Evaporator Line to Production
The air gap below the backflow prevention device's vent was modified and no longer sufficient. This was corrected.
Dining rooms1 finding
Item 27Deck 10: Prime 7
Dust and debris accumulated on the side and bottom of the wine refrigerator at the beverage station.
Medical center1 finding
Item 02AGE Log
The Excel version of the AGE log did not include a Comments/Notes column, as specified in the VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards.
Food preparation rooms1 finding
Item 22Deck 3: Warewash
Water sprayed from the top of the potwash machine.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Main Pool
The shepherd's hook was not located in a prominent or easily visible location.
All 16 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 20Deck 11 Laveranda
At the dishwashing station, three previously cleaned cutting boards were heavily stained, scored and beyond repair. They were removed and discarded.
Item 24Deck 11 Laveranda
The final rinse manifold temperature for the glass washing machine registered final rinse manifold temperatures or 196°F, 197°F, and 199°F using the inspectors thermocouple temperature measuring device with a ± 0.2 °F accuracy . Creating an ineffective rinse procedure. Remediation began immediately.
Item 26Deck 11 French Restaurant
The heat lamp housings for the hot service line were soiled with food debris. Cleaning began immediately. The area had been previously cleaned and not in service at the time of the inspection.
Item 26Deck 11 Laveranda
At the dishwashing station, three previously cleaned cutting boards were heavily stained and scored. They were removed and discarded.
Item 28Deck 4 Pastry
Previously cleaned Ice cream mixing blades were stored unprotected. This pastry area was not open at the time of the inspection. Staff stated these items were cleaned and stored from the previous serving period.
Item 33Deck 4 Pastry
The bulkhead supporting two reach-in freezers was heavily soiled with condensation. The ventilation exhaust was properly working.
Pantries2 findings
Item 24Deck 11 Pool
The hoot-type glass washing machine for this bar registered final rinse manifold temperatures of 196°F, 199°F, and 201°F. The final rinse plate surface temperatures met the minimum plate surface temperature of 160°F. Remediation began immediately.
Item 26Deck 11 Pool
The ice machines water arm, evaporator housing frame, and ice thickness sensor was heavily soiled with black debris. The machine has a recirculating bath. Additionally, this machine serves the entire pool deck area as well as the pool grill.
Buffets2 findings
Item 21Deck 11 Laveranda
A wood service cartused for food transportation was chipped and scored making this cart difficult to keep clean. Remediation began immediately.
Item 33Deck 4 Officers Mess
Two undercounter technical compartments below the coffee machine were soiled with water and food debris. Cleaning began immediately.
Drinking water2 findings
Item 08Backflow Prevention Device and Assembly Log
The four International Shore Connection backflow prevention assemblies did not have a date of inspection. The last inspection was in 2020 prior to ship delivery.
Item 44Backflow Prevention Device and Assembly Log
The four International Shore Connection backflow prevention assemblies did not have a date of inspection. The last inspection was in 2020 prior to ship delivery.
Medical center1 finding
Item 01Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log
For sailing #230301, the 24-hour acute gastroenteritis (AGE) log for 11 March 2023 listed the total passengers as 705 and the total crew as 547. On embarkation day, 01 March 2023, the total passengers were listed as 707 and total crew were 548.
Other areas1 finding
Item 25Deck 11 Pool Grill
Two sanitizing clothes resting in their sanitizing solution were heavily soiled; however, the solution had the proper halogen concentration. The sanitizing buckets were removed immediately.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 15Meat Freezer
For several boxes of fish, the packaging was torn or the lids were in disrepair. For all boxes, the inside items were protected with plastic and no food was impacted during the inspection.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Main Pool
The main pool's beach fill level was insufficient, while only 50% of the pool was effectively skimming.
To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Seven Seas Splendor 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.)
