Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Silver Dawn.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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SilverseaInspected January 5, 2026
94out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Silver Dawn scored 94 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on January 5, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
−2 vs previous inspection (96, May 31, 2025)
96.2average of the last 4 inspections
94lowest score (January 2026)
4inspections since 2022
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Silver Dawn
Every CDC inspection score on record for Silver Dawn: 4 inspections from December 16, 2022 to January 5, 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 32 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 water6 findings
Item 03Bunkering
The inspector and crew's manual samples collected at the analyzer during active bunkering measured the pH level at greater than 7.8 (7.85, 8.33, 8.34, and 7.85). The analyzer measured the pH level at 7.55.
Item 06Bunkering
The manually measured pH level was greater than 0.2 from the analyzer's pH measurement during active bunkering. The manual samples for pH measured 7.85, 8.33, 8.34, and 7.85 and the analyzer measured pH level was 7.55. Additionally, the manual samples for free halogen residual were greater than 0.2 ppm from the analyzer's measurements. The analyzer measured the free halogen residual between 2.61 - 2.67 ppm and the manual samples measured 3.88, 3.5, and 3.84 ppm.
Item 06Legionella Sampling
The potable water system was sampled for Legionella on 14 June 2025, but did not include a potable water storage tank, water heater storage, hot water return line, or deck washing. A water sample was collected from the salon, but it was unknown if it was from a salon or pedicure device. Legionella samples were also collected in December; however, the results were not available. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)
Item 08Starboard Bunker Station
The noncorroding chain was not fastened to the top potable water filling line's screw cap.
Item 08Portside Bunker Station
The in-use potable water hose was not labeled “POTABLE WATER ONLY” on the connection end attached to the vessel's potable water bunker filling line.
Item 08Disinfection
The free halogen test result after completion of potable water system disinfection was not documented with a specific value measured. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas2 findings
Item 06Legionella Sampling
The whirlpool spas were sampled for Legionella on 14 June 2025 and 5 January 2026 and not every three months. (VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standards)
Item 10Deck 10 - Whirlpools
The manual comparison test for bromine was greater than 0.2 ppm from the analyzer's measurement for both the portside and starboard whirlpools. The analyzers measured between 5.5 to 5.6 ppm of bromine and the crew and inspector measured 7.63 ppm for the starboard whirlpool and 9.76 ppm for the portside whirlpool. The higher bromine measurements were similar to the measurements collected from inside the whirlpools.
Medical center2 findings
Item 0124-Hour Routine Reports
The three 24-hour routine acute gastroenteritis (AGE) reports submitted since arriving in U.S. waters had incorrect embarkation port code and date, and next U.S. arrival port code and date. Additionally, one report had the incorrect voyage number, disembarkation port code and date.
Item 4424-Hour Routine Reports
The three 24-hour routine acute gastroenteritis (AGE) reports submitted since arriving in U.S. waters had incorrect embarkation port code and date, and next U.S. arrival port code and date. Additionally, one report had the incorrect voyage number, disembarkation port code and date.
Galleys (kitchens)11 findings
Item 21Deck 4 - Cold Galley
The door to an undercounter refrigerator next to the ice machine was not properly aligned exposing the inside of the refrigerator when the door was closed. The temperature inside the unit was within the required range.
Item 22Deck 7 - La Terrazza
White debris blocked one of the upper wash nozzles of the in-use glasswash machine.
Item 26Deck 4 - Cold Galley
Black residue was on the surface of the ice scoop stored inside the ice machine bin.
Item 26Deck 4 - Room Service
More than a day's accumulation of old coffee residue was on the underside surface of the dispensing nozzles for the two counter-mounted espresso machines.
Item 27Deck 8 - La Dame
Dried food splash residue was on the backside of the clean storage racks adjacent to the preparation counter. No food splash was observed on the clean dishes stored on the racks.
Item 33Deck 7 - La Terrazza
The lower portion of a bulkhead panel adjacent to the rack-type dishwash machine's clean landing was bent, exposing gaps where it attached to the integral coving.
Item 33Deck 3
Deck grouting was recessed or missing throughout the hot side of the galley. Old food residue was present in many areas of recess.
Item 34Deck 8 - La Dame
The deck drain for the handwashing sink near the clean landing of the dishwash machine was not draining and water pooled on the deck.
Item 35Deck 8 - La Dame
The deck drain for the handwashing sink near the dishwash machine's clean landing was not draining and water pooled on the deck.
Item 39Deck 4 - Cold Galley
One fruit fly was flying near the ice machine.
Item 39Deck 7 - La Terrazza
One fruit fly was flying near the clean landing of the dishwash machine.
Buffets5 findings
Item 19Deck 7 - La Terrazza
Eight serving utensils throughout the self-service buffet were positioned on plates with the food contact ends not fully protected by sneeze guards or other effective means. Additionally, three bowls of assorted garnishes were also positioned outside of the sneeze guard protection area.
Item 21Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Coffee Station
The undercounter refrigerator door gasket to the refrigerator below the espresso machine was not properly aligned.
Item 26Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Lunch Station
Greasy yellow residue was on the underside of the heating lamp surface above the hot service plate. The area was not in operation and was previously cleaned and sanitized.
Item 27Deck 3 - La Mess
Excessive steam escaped from the hot bains-marie and collected as condensate on the underside of the sneeze shield and underside ledges and supports of the buffet counter. The unit's temperature was turned down. Dripping condensate was not observed.
Item 37Deck 3 - La Mess
Excessive steam escaped from the hot bains-marie and collected as condensate on the underside of the sneeze shield and underside ledges and supports of the buffet counter. The unit's temperature was turned down. Dripping condensate was not observed.
Food preparation rooms3 findings
Item 22Deck 4 - Potwash
An excessive amount of soiled plastic bins were stacked on deck stands along the bulkhead directly behind the three-compartment sinks. The placement of the soiled equipment was only an inch away from the backs of workers washing and sanitizing the bins, including the crew member conducting the sanitizing.
Item 33Deck 4
Water pooled on the deck underneath and behind the salad spinner.
Item 39Deck 4
One house fly and one fruit fly were flying near the salad spinner.
Bars1 finding
Item 17Deck 8 - Arts Cafe
A physical time control label was missing from the food display refrigerator.
Dining rooms1 finding
Item 16Deck 10 - The Grill
Consumer advisories on the first page of menus were worn and faded on approximately 6 of 8 menus viewed.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 21Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Labels
Multiple time control adhesive labels were peeling from equipment surfaces throughout the buffet and galley.
−2 ptsItem 23: Dishes / utensils equipment pre-flushed, scraped, soaked; Wash and rinse temperature
Show all 19 findings
All 19 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)7 findings
Item 08Deck 4 - Room Service
The backflow prevention device for the countertop coffee machine was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.
Item 21Deck 7 - LaTerrazza - Hot Line
The outside non food-contact area of the portable hot holding unit was heavily scored and soiled with more than a day's worth of accumulated food debris.
Item 22Deck 4 - Warewashing
The flight-type warewashing machine's final rinse manifold spray arm was clogged and produced a non fan-like spray pattern.
Item 22Deck 4 - Warewashing
The three compartment sink final rinse compartment had multiple small pieces of food debris floating in the sanitizing solution.
Item 22Deck 4 - Warewashing
The flight-type warewashing machine's wash tank compartment had an excessive amount of food debris accumulated throughout the entire compartment bottom and inside the strainer basket. The machine was stopped for cleaning.
Item 23Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Warewashing
The plate surface water temperature measured 144°F, 145°F, and 147°F after three attempts to reach the minimum wash temperature of 150°F. The machine was in service at the time of the inspection with active washing taking place.
Item 27Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Hot Line
The outside non food-contact area of the portable hot holding unit was heavily scored, and soiled with more than a day's worth of accumulated food debris.
Buffets10 findings
Item 16Deck 7 - LaTerrazza - Omelete Station
The consumer advisory for eggs was not located at the egg station where the undercooked eggs were cooked and offered for service.
Item 19Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Center Island
A set of tong handles were resting in a bowl of bread.
Item 19Deck 7 - LaTerrazza - Center
A set of tong handles was inside a bowl of bread. Crew removed the bowl of bread immediately.
Item 19Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Center Island
One set of tong handles were resting inside a tray of salmon.
Item 19Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Omelet Station
One cutting board was excessively soiled with brown and black food residue. However, at the time of the inspection, crew was slicing green vegetables on this cutting board.
Item 21Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Smoothie Station
The insulation for the undercounter chilled water line was in disrepair causing black debris and excess condensate to accumulate on top of the water compressor.
Item 26Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Omelet Station
One cutting board was excessively soiled/stained with brown and black food residue. However, at the time of the inspection, crew was slicing green vegetables on this cutting board.
Item 27Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Smoothie Station
The insulation for the undercounter chilled water line was in disrepair causing black debris and excess condensate to accumulate on top of the water compressor.
Item 27Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Smoothie Station
A soiled serving tray with more than a day's worth of accumulated food debris was stored next to clean and sanitized utensils on the clean side of the waiter station.
Item 28Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Smoothie Station
A soiled serving tray with more than a day's worth of accumulated food debris was stored next to clean and sanitized utensils on the clean side of the waiter station.
Drinking water2 findings
Item 08Cross Connection Control Log
The air gap for the mineralizer in the engine room was not listed in the non testable cross connection log.
Item 08Engine Room Evaporator #1
The evaporator's reduced pressure assembly vent to catch tray air gap was not 2 times the vent diameter.
All 20 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)8 findings
Item 20Deck 4 - Pastry
The grissini dough belt was frayed along the edges in several places.
Item 23Deck 4 - Potwash
The in-use hood-type potwash machine's final sanitizing rinse temperature measured at 156°F. Additionally, the wash temperature measured 140°F and 143°F. The machine was shut down and repairs started immediately. This unit was used in conjunction with the manual sanitizing process in the three-compartment sink which was found to be within the required parameters. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 24Deck 4 - Potwash
The in-use hood-type potwash machine's final sanitizing rinse temperature measured at 156°F. Additionally, the wash temperature measured 140°F and 143°F. The machine was shut down and repairs started immediately. This unit was used in conjunction with the manual sanitizing process in the three-compartment sink which was found to be within the required parameters. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 33Deck 5 - La Dame
Water pooled on the deck under the utility sink.
Item 33Deck 4 - Pastry Freezer
The deckhead had an open penetration in front of the condenser unit.
Item 39Deck 4 - Pastry
A small fly was observed in the area near the stacked ovens. This area was in operation.
Item 39Deck 4 - Hot Galley
Two small flies were observed around the combination ovens. This area was in operation.
Item 39Deck 4 - Cold Galley
A small fly was around the ice machine. The area was not in operation at the time of the observation.
Food safety, general1 finding
Item 20Coffee Machines
All coffee machines in food outlets had slotted fasteners on the food contact surface of the coffee press plate above the portafilter. This is a repeat finding from the previous inspection.
Buffets3 findings
Item 19Deck 3 - Crew Buffet
The handles of the serving tongs were touching the sliced cucumbers out for crew self-service at the buffet.
Item 27Deck 7 - La Terrazza Bread Display
The inside recessed edges had more than a day's worth of old bread debris. Food debris was removed when the inspector ran his finger along the edges.
Item 39Deck 7 - La Terrazza
Two flies were observed in the area: one by the coffee machine and one near the entrance to the galley. The area was not in operation.
Other areas3 findings
Item 19Deck 6 - Spa
Near the saunas, non potentially hazardous food snacks were offered for passenger self-service inside glass containers that were not self-closing nor was the food protected by other effective means.
Item 33Deck 6 - Spa
There was no coving along the bulkhead/deck juncture where the trolley was stored for food service.
Item 36Deck 6 - Spa
Light intensity was less than 220 lux of light at the self-service station set out near the saunas.
Bars2 findings
Item 19Deck 5 - Panorama Bar
Approximately 25 cases of beer were stored on the deck blocking the handwashing station. The bar was not in operation and the beer was relocated immediately.
Item 29Deck 5 - Panorama Bar
Approximately 25 cases of beer were stored on the deck blocking the handwashing station. The bar was not in operation and the beer was relocated immediately.
Drinking water2 findings
Item 08Cross-Connection Control Log
The testable device log listed a '009' backflow assembly installed on the 'Waste Water' line on Deck 1; however, this device was actually a nontestable device.
Item 08Pipe Striping
After produced water exits the mineralizer and before the potable water bunkering line junction, piping was striped blue/brown/blue and not blue/gray/blue. Additionally, the bunkering line in this area was also striped blue/brown/blue and not blue/green/blue or blue.
Medical center1 finding
Item 11Late Report
On the voyage from 12/11 to 12/21/2023, a food worker experienced acute gastroenteritis symptoms on 12/12 at 0630 but did not report to medical until 1730 later that day. Work records indicated this employee worked in vegetable preparation from 1400 to 1700 that day. Corrective and disciplinary actions were taken.
To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Silver Dawn 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.)
