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Silver Muse CDC inspection score

Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Silver Muse.

Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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SilverseaInspected July 25, 2024

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Silver Muse scored 98 out of 100 in its last CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on July 25, 2024. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

+4 vs previous inspection (94, May 27, 2023)

96.5average of the last 4 inspections

94lowest score (May 2023)

4inspections since 2017

0failed inspections

No longer in the CDC’s current list. Silver Muse is not on the CDC Green Sheet, which shows “the most recent inspection score for each ship in VSP jurisdiction”. When a ship sails outside the United States for an extended period, it drops out of the CDC database and is inspected again if it returns (CDC FAQ). Its last score is from July 25, 2024.

Inspection history of Silver Muse

Every CDC inspection score on record for Silver Muse: 4 inspections from December 18, 2017 to July 25, 2024, no perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.

All scores

Inspection date	Result	Report	Score
July 25, 2024	Passed	findings below	98
May 27, 2023	Passed	findings below	94
September 10, 2019	Passed	findings below	97
December 18, 2017	Passed		97

What the inspectors found

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).

July 25, 2024

98Passed

26 findings · 2 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):

−1 ptItem 08: PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained
−1 ptItem 27: Equipment / utensils nonfood-contact surfaces clean

All 26 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 08Bunkering Charts-Pretest
None of the bunkering logs during 2024 included a free halogen residual and pH test on the shore-side water supply before starting the potable water bunkering process. The results of the pretest were not recorded or available for review during the inspection.
Item 08Tank Maintenance Logs
Tank maintenance logs dated from 2022 to 2023 did not have documentation that included the free halogen residual of <5 MG/L (ppm) before placing the tanks back into service. When the inspector asked the person in charge about the requirement the crew member was unaware of this procedure.
Item 44Bunkering and Potable Water
There were multiple instances where crew were unable to demonstrate to the inspector knowledge that complies with certain sections of the operations manual. The following included: 1) Potable Water: None of the bunkering logs during 2024 included a free halogen residual and pH test on the shore-side water supply before starting the potable water bunkering process. The results of the pretest were not recorded or available for review during the inspection. When the inspector asked the person in charge about the requirement the crew member was unaware of this procedure. 2) Potable Water: Tank maintenance logs dated from 2022 to 2023 did not have documentation that included the free halogen residual of >5 MG/L (ppm) before placing the tanks back into service. The crew member in charge of overseeing these procedures was unaware of this requirement.

Bars2 findings

Item 27Deck 5 - Dolce Vita
Previously cleaned and sanitized glasses and unopened bottles of liquor were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust on the display shelving.
Item 27Deck 7 - Silver Note
The back bar rolling fire shutter was soiled with dust and gray shavings.

Buffets5 findings

Item 19Deck 3 - Officer Mess
Baked zucchini and baked fish on the buffet line did not have a serving utensil.
Item 19Deck 9 - Panorama Lounge
The bar shelves with unopened bottles of liquor were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.
Item 26Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Coffee Station
One previously cleaned and sanitized mug out for passenger use was soiled with food debris on the inside.
Item 27Deck 9 - Panorama Lounge
The back bar shelves with unopened bottles of liquor were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.
Item 36Deck 8 - Arts Cafe
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux at the crew handwashing station.

Galleys (kitchens)9 findings

Item 21Deck 4 - Deep Fat Fryer
The yellow 'warning' sticker on the front of the deep fat fryer was peeling on the corners which made it difficult to clean.
Item 22Deck 4 - Potwash
The three-compartment sink sanitizing water temperature gauge was difficult to read. The glass was in poor condition.
Item 22Deck 3 Flight-Type Dishwash
During active loading of dishware, all four upper final sanitizing rinse spray nozzles produced an insufficient single stream of water. Crew immediately stopped operations to fix the manifold.
Item 22Deck 4 - Flight-Type Dishwash
During active loading of dishware, all four upper final sanitizing rinse spray nozzles produced an insufficient single stream of water. Crew immediately stopped operations to fix the manifold.
Item 22Deck 4 - Dishwash
Food debris was inside the drain on the clean landing of the rack-type dishwash machine.
Item 22Deck 7 La Terrazza
The three-compartment sink chemical sanitizing water temperature gauge read 75°F. However, the water measured 82.0°F by the inspector and 81.2°F by the crew member. Crew agreed that the gauge needed replacement.
Item 26Deck 4
One previously cleaned and sanitized knife stored in the knife locker had food debris on the blade.
Item 30Deck 4 - Deli Slicer
The handwashing station’s paper waste receptacle lid would not open when the step plate was engaged. As a result, users had to touch the handle to open the receptacle.
Item 36Deck 4 - Dishwash
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux at the two-sink handwashing station outside the dishwash area.

Food storage (provisions)3 findings

Item 19Deck 3 - Poultry Freezer
Ice was dripping from outside the deckhead light cover to the left of the evaporator, forming a large pile of ice inside a cardboard box which was placed on top of boxed poultry. Some ice was also on the outside of a few boxes wrapped in plastic. No food was impacted.
Item 33Deck 3 - Poultry Freezer
Frozen water was inside the deckhead light cover to the left of the evaporator. Ice was also dripping from outside the light cover, forming a large pile of ice inside a cardboard box which placed on top of boxed poultry. Some ice was also on the outside of a few boxes wrapped in plastic. No food was impacted.
Item 33Deck 4 - Fresh Fruit
The door gasket to enter the cold room was loose near the handle.

Housekeeping2 findings

Item 41Housekeeping
The ship was not monitoring pH values of the electrolyzed water used for the disinfection of the AGE cabins. The hypochlorous acid (HOCL) is not used for normal operations only during outbreak response. The HOCL documentation was included in the outbreak prevention response plan, however, it only included the concentration levels for outbreak response and not the pH. Staff was unaware of pH requirements and not monitoring levels but could successfully demonstrate the HOCL solution.
Item 44Housekeeping
The ship was not monitoring pH values of the electrolyzed water used for the disinfection of the AGE cabins. The hypochlorous acid (HOCL) is not used for normal operations only during outbreak response. The HOCL documentation was included in the outbreak prevention response plan, however, it only included the concentration levels for outbreak response and not the pH. Staff was unaware of pH requirements and not monitoring levels but could successfully demonstrate the HOCL solution.

Pantries2 findings

Item 26Deck 5 - Dolce Vita
Previously cleaned and sanitized glasses were soiled on the food contact side with more than a day's accumulation of dust.
Item 38Deck 5 - Dolce Vita
Two red wash/sanitize buckets were stacked wet-nested inside the cleaning locker.

May 27, 2023

94Passed

42 findings · 6 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 6 = 94):

−3 ptsItem 26: Food-contact surfaces equipment / utensils clean; Safe
−1 ptItem 02: Medical logs maintained
−1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
−1 ptItem 36: Lighting provided, shielded

Show all 42 findings

All 42 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)25 findings

Item 16Deck 3 - Grill
A pan of raw fish filets on the grill counter were not labeled with a time control discard label. This was corrected.
Item 16Deck 11 - Spaccanapoli
Potentially hazardous food (PHF) items stored inside time control refrigerator SN2 and on top of preparation counters were not labeled with discard times. The outlet was open more than four hours and according to the time control plan, all PHF items are to be labeled with the discard times. The unlabeled food items included: Buffalo mozzarella, whipped cream, and sliced cheesecake. This was corrected.
Item 19Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Dry Store Closet
A small glass jar of jam was on the deck under the shelving.
Item 20Deck 4 - Bakery - Deck Oven
Two fasteners were missing from inside the second from the bottom oven compartment.
Item 22Deck 4 - Port Dishwash
The dishwash machine was out of order for the past three weeks.
Item 22Deck 4 - Potwash
The hood-type potwash machine was out of order. The work order showed the machine had been out of order since 14 May.
Item 23Deck 4 - Starboard Dishwash
The warewash wash water of the in-use conveyor dishwash machine was measured below 153F.
Item 24Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Potwash
The sanitizing rinse water in the 3-compartment sink had a temperature of 67F for chlorine sanitation.
Item 26Deck 4 - Potwash - Knife Locker
Approximately five previously cleaned and sanitized chef knives were soiled on the food contact surfaces and handles. These were immediately sent to be re-cleaned and sanitized.
Item 27Deck 3 - Combination Ovens
Condensate collected on the deckhead above the units and dripped on top of a portable trolley and onto the deck below. No food was impacted.
Item 27Deck 4 - Potwash - Knife Locker
Approximately five previously cleaned and sanitized chef knives were soiled on the food contact surfaces and handles. These were immediately sent to be re-cleaned and sanitized.
Item 27Deck 4 - Cold Galley
A bag of tools was stored on-top of the ice machine's ice bucket stand. The tools were removed and the surface was sanitized.
Item 28Deck 4 - Galley Locker - Starboard
White ceramic serving containers were stored on the deck inside this locker.
Item 33Deck 4 - Bakery
Deck grouting around the large deck mounted mixer was missing or recessed around the perimeter of the mixer.
Item 33Deck 4 - Hot Galley
Recessed deck grouting was observed throughout this area.
Item 33Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Dry Store Closet
A small jar of jam and general debris was on the deck underneath the shelving, specifically in the corners of the closet.
Item 33Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Combination Ovens
Dust of more than a day's accumulation was on the bulkhead in back of the combination ovens.
Item 33Deck 4 - Cold Galley
Recessed or missing deck tile grouting was observed throughout much of this area.
Item 33Deck 3 - Combination Ovens
Condensate collected on the deckhead above the units and dripped on top of a portable trolley and onto the deck below. No food was impacted.
Item 36Deck 4 - Potwash
Light intensity behind the potwash machine was less than 110 lux of light.
Item 36Deck 3 - Combination Ovens
Light intensity behind the stacked ovens was less than 110 lux of light.
Item 36Deck 11 - Spaccanapoli
Light intensity was less than 220 lux of light at the dump sink and adjacent counter near the dessert section and additionally at the pizza preparation counter where pizza was being made. Several deckhead lights were not functioning.
Item 36Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Combination Ovens
Light intensity was less than the required 110 lux behind the stacked combination ovens.
Item 37Deck 3 - Combination Ovens
Condensate collected on the deckhead above the units and dripped on top of a portable trolley and onto the deck below. No food was impacted.
Item 38Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Chemical Locker - Soiled Drop
A previously used mop hung in this locker was excessively dripping water and pooling on the bottom of the locker.

Medical center5 findings

Item 02Collection Vials
The fecal specimen collection and transport vials expired 25 October 2022. The shipment of new vials was expected to arrive 1 June 2023.
Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
The AGE surveillance logs for the most recent three voyages did not accurately include the total number of passengers and total number of crew members. The log for the voyage 18 May 2023 to 25 May 2023 had the total number of passengers and the total number of crew members listed as 1 and 0, respectively. The log for the voyage 11 May 2023 to 18 May 2023 had the total number of passengers and the total number of crew members listed as 1 and 0, respectively. The log for the voyage 28 April 2023 to 11 May 2023 had the total number of passengers left blank. Staff advised these were clerical oversights and showed the inspector previous logs that had been correctly completed.
Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
The column for the presence of underlying medical conditions was left blank for two entries, including one entry on the log for the voyage 18 May 2023 to 25 May 2023 and one entry on the log for the voyage 28 April 2023 to 11 May 2023. Staff advised these were clerical oversights and showed the inspector previous logs that had been correctly completed.
Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
The columns for 'date of last symptom' and 'time of last symptom' were not included on the AGE surveillance logs. A column for 'passenger meal seat' had been added after 'cabin number,' which does not conform to the data field requirements. Staff advised they would reach out for an updated version.
Item 02Food and Beverage Questionnaire
The designation at the top of the form for whether the person was a passenger or a crew member had not been selected for two questionnaires dated 19 May 2023 and 14 May 2023.

Food safety, general2 findings

Item 20Coffee Machines
Multiple designs of coffee/espresso machines had difficult to clean features in the food splash area above the dispensing nozzles. These areas were not smooth and had recessed areas, slotted fasteners, or openings into areas that could not be easily cleaned. The majority of these areas had an accumulation of old coffee residue of more than a service period.
Item 26Coffee Machines
Multiple designs of coffee/espresso machines had difficult to clean features in the food splash area above the dispensing nozzles. These areas were not smooth and had recessed areas, slotted fasteners, or openings into areas that could not be easily cleaned. The majority of these areas had an accumulation of old coffee residue of more than a service period.

Buffets9 findings

Item 16Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Egg Station
A consumer advisory was posted at this station, however, the verbiage did not include a statement indicating the eggs could be served raw or undercooked.
Item 19Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Gluten free Bread Station
Three self-service serving tongs were not adequately positioned under the sneeze shield at this station. This was corrected.
Item 21Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Smoothie Station - Dump Sink
The horizontal stone profile along the left bulkhead had an open seam creating a difficult to clean area.
Item 21Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Smoothie Station
Grouting around the metal cold well / counter juncture was missing in a few areas creating a difficult to clean surface.
Item 21Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Juice Station
Sections of grouting were missing around the cold well and counter junctures at this station. The missing grouting made the area difficult to clean.
Item 27Deck 7 - La Terrazza
Dust of more than a day's accumulation coated the top side of the glass sneeze shields along the bread and juice stations against the bulkhead.
Item 27Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Port Waiter Station
A wilted flower petal was inside a clean storage compartment of the right clean waiter station. Single service coffee cups were stored inside this compartment.
Item 28Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Port Waiter Station
A wilted flower petal was inside a clean storage compartment of the right clean waiter station. Single service coffee cups were stored inside this compartment.
Item 31Deck 7 - La Terrazza - Starboard Waiter Station
A spray bottle of chemical disinfectant was stored on top of the soiled drop counter. The spray bottle was relocated outside of the food area.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

Item 10Deck 6 Spa Pool
The holders for the shepherd's hook were very stiff and prevented it from being easily accessible during an emergency.

September 10, 2019

97Passed

30 findings · 3 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 3 = 97):

−1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
−1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
−1 ptItem 36: Lighting provided, shielded

Show all 30 findings

All 30 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)12 findings

Item 16La Terraza Dry Store
The containers of potentially hazardous foods under time control and placed on preparation and time control counters were not labeled with the discard time. This was corrected.
Item 19La Terraza
A large container with a yellow mixture was next to the range and was not identified. This was corrected by identifying it as tempura mix.
Item 19La Terraza Dry Store
Two small food jars were on the deck under the shelves.
Item 20Pastry
The conveyor belt of the grissini machine was frayed on the sides and difficult to clean. In addition, there were two slotted fasteners next to the conveyor in the food zone.
Item 20Pastry
The undercounter freezer 1 & 2 were out of service since 24 July.
Item 22Starboard Dishwash
The hood-type warewashing machine was out of service since 8 September. Additionally, the conveyor warewashing machine was being serviced during the inspection; it was reported as operational before the end of the inspection but this was not verified.
Item 24Potwash
The sanitizing water in the 3-compartment sink had an acceptable chlorine concentration but the temperature was less than 75°F. This was corrected.
Item 33La Terraza Dry Store
This food storage locker had no coving.
Item 36Pool Grill Pantry
The light intensity at the handwashing station was less than 220 lux.
Item 36Pastry
The light intensity at the handwashing station in front of the ice cream machine was less than 220 lux.
Item 36Starboard Dishwash
The light intensity at the handwashing station was less than 220 lux.
Item 39Pool Grill Pantry
One fly was in the area.

Buffets3 findings

Item 33La Terraza Coffee Station
The station had no coving.
Item 33La Terraza
The column in front of the Carving Station had no coving.
Item 36Officers Mess Beverage Station
The light intensity was less than 110 lux between the juice machine and water dispenser and between the water dispenser and the espresso machine.

Bars3 findings

Item 20Art Café
The screws in the food splash zone of the espresso machine had deep recesses that made them difficult to clean. Some were partially filled with silicone.
Item 21Dolce Vita
The power cables of the espresso machine and blender were draped on the counter, making the area difficult to clean. This was corrected.
Item 33Art Café
The coffee and tea self-service beverage station had no coving.

Pantries2 findings

Item 21Bridge
The power cable of the espresso machine was draped on the counter, making the area difficult to clean.
Item 36Bridge
The light intensity behind the counter-mounted ice and espresso machines was less than 110 lux.

Dining rooms2 findings

Item 16Atlantide Restaurant
In the lunch menu, ceviche is served undercooked or raw and had no asterisk linking it to the consumer advisory. This was corrected.
Item 21Silver Note
The waiter station had a coving piece missing on the countertop, making the area difficult to clean.

Food storage (provisions)2 findings

Item 19Loading Area
The area was full of wooden pallets with food items provisioned 5 days ago. Many of these pallets were only partially covered by a deckhead. Additionally, there were some wooden pallets resting against the food boxes of some of the pallets. Staff stated that they received more provisions than what they could properly store in their provision rooms.
Item 21Loading Area
There were more than 20 wooden pallets with food items in the area. Provisioning happened 5 days ago. All these wooden pallets were difficult to clean. Staff stated that they received more provisions than what they could properly store in their provision rooms.

Other areas1 finding

Item 33Cigar Room
The deck in front of the bottle display was wood with no coving. Open bottles were stored in the cabinets.

Food preparation rooms1 finding

Item 36Butcher Shop
The light intensity at the handwashing station in the potwash area was less than 220 lux.

Medical center3 findings

Item 0272-Hour Questionnaires
The questionnaires did not have a designation if the case was a passenger or a crew member.
Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
The underlying illness column was left blank for two cases on the AGE Log for the 15-22 August voyage.
Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
The review of the AGE logs for the last five cruises revealed that there was a bartender who experienced AGE symptoms and continued to work after those symptoms began. Specifically, she had an onset on 20 August at 18:00 but reported to the medical center at 18:45 the next day. A disciplinary action was on file.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

Item 10Spa Pool
One of the two antientrapment drain covers had a missing screw.

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