November 10, 2025
91Passed44 findings · 9 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 9 = 91):
- −3 ptsItem 13: Management, knowledge, monitoring
- −3 ptsItem 26: Food-contact surfaces equipment / utensils clean; Safe
- −2 ptsItem 19: Food protected storage, preparation, display, service, transportation; Original containers, labeling; Food handling minimized; In-use food dispensing, preparation utensils stored
- −1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
All 44 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)23 findings
- Item 08Deck 4 - Pastry
Debris blocked portions of the atmospheric vents on the backflow prevention devices for the combination ovens.
- Item 13Deck 3
Approximately 20 shellstock tags were maintained for a variety of shellstock served the previous few months while the ship has been in North America, however, the tags did not include dates of when the last shellstock was served.
- Item 15Deck 3
A small can of figs was significantly dented along the bottom and side seams.
- Item 17Deck 4 - Cold Galley
A cooling log entry was incorrectly identified as couscous instead of the product identity, quinoa. Additional, an entry for Caesar salad prepared from ambient ingredients the day prior only identified the initial cooling time and temperature and not the recorded temperature within 4 hours.
- Item 18Deck 3
A stack of raw shell eggs was stored against a pan of cooked broccoli and cauliflower in an undercounter refrigerator. The eggs were transferred to another unit separate from other cooked foods. Additionally, a tray of packaged raw bacon was stored above a container of raw potato products. The bacon was moved below.
- Item 21Deck 3
An open gap inside the grooved grill's grease chute housing lead to an inaccessible area that was difficult to clean.
- Item 21Deck 3
A label was peeling from the top and lower area of the tilting pan's technical compartment rendering the area difficult to clean.
- Item 24Deck 3 - Three Compartment Sink
The water temperature in the final sanitizing rinse chlorine solution measured 70°F with the inspector's thermometer. This area was in operation.
- Item 26Deck 3
Dried red food residue was on the food contact end of the previously cleaned and sanitized handheld blender.
- Item 26Deck 3 - Dishwash
One previously cleaned and sanitized plastic drinking cup was soiled with brown residue on the food contact surface.
- Item 26Deck 3 - Dishwash
Two previously cleaned and sanitized serving tongs on the clean storage racks had dried food residue on the food contact ends.
- Item 26Deck 3
Five previously cleaned and sanitized knives had old food soil on the blades.
- Item 26Deck 4 - Cold Galley
More than a day's accumulation of food residue was on the blade and rotating gears of the can opener.
- Item 27Deck 3
Food debris was on the surface of the knife locker.
- Item 28Deck 4 - Equipment Locker
Food and general debris were on the deck and storage shelving where clean food equipment was stored.
- Item 28Deck 3
Water moisture was on the blades and handles of the previously cleaned and sanitized knives stored in the knife locker.
- Item 30Deck 3 Portside
The dual crew handwashing station was not equipped with paper towels. The area was in operation.
- Item 33Deck 3 Dishwash & Potwash
The deck grouting in several areas was missing or in poor repair.
- Item 33Deck 4 - Equipment Locker
Food and general debris were on the deck and storage shelving where clean food equipment was stored.
- Item 33Deck 4
Deck tile grout was in poor repair or missing throughout the dishwash areas, pastry and bakery.
- Item 36Deck 3 - Dishwash
Light intensity at the clean storage was less than 220 lux.
- Item 36Deck 4 - Hot Galley
A deckhead light was burnt out inside the walk-in refrigerator which affected the required 110 lux light intensity.
- Item 39Deck 3 - Dishwash
Two fruit flies were at the soiled drop-off counter.
Buffets5 findings
- Item 17Deck 3 - Crew Mess - Beverage Station
The posted time control plan for this area did not indicate the condiment station where milk was maintained on time control.
- Item 19Deck 3 - Crew Mess - Beverage Station
A tray of apples was out for crew self-service without serving tongs. Additionally, the apples were not protected by a sneeze shield or other means.
- Item 26Deck 3 - Beverage Station
Dried brown food residue soiled the inside surface of a cup out for crew self-service. Additionally, old food soil of more than a service period was on the underside of the espresso machine's dispensing surface.
- Item 28Deck 7 - La Terazza
Standing water was inside the previously cleaned and sanitized milk container.
- Item 33Deck 3 - Crew Mess
Two small penetrations were in the bulkhead near the beverage station, which made the area difficult to clean.
Food storage (provisions)3 findings
- Item 19Deck 3 - Corridor
Condensate on the deckhead dripped onto boxes of provisioned herbs and edible flowers that were recently provisioned and stored in the provision corridor.
- Item 19Deck 3 - Fish Thaw Room
Condensate droplets formed on the deckhead inside the fish thaw room and actively dripped onto packaged fish products below. Several of the water droplets on the deckhead were brown caused by staining from discolored deckhead surfaces.
- Item 33Deck 3 - Fish Thaw Room
Condensate droplets formed on the deckhead inside the fish thaw room and actively dripped onto packaged fish products below. Several of the droplets on the deckhead were brown caused by staining from discolored deckhead surfaces.
Bars3 findings
- Item 20Deck 5 - Atrium - Espresso Machine
Two slotted fasteners were on the coffee filter push plates of the espresso machine.
- Item 26Deck 5 - Atrium - Espresso Machine
Coffee residue was encrusted inside the two slotted fasteners on the coffee filter push plates.
- Item 28Deck 5 - Atrium- Espresso Machine
Standing water was inside the previously cleaned and sanitized milk container.
Food preparation rooms2 findings
- Item 33Deck 3 - Vegetable and Butcher
Deck grout was recessed or missing in multiple areas throughout these rooms.
- Item 36Deck 3
Light intensity behind the pasta dough forming machine and the salad spinner was less than 110 lux.
Pantries1 finding
- Item 26Bridge
Old coffee residue of more than a day's accumulation was on the underside dispensing nozzle housing and nozzle of the counter-mounted coffee machine.
Drinking water3 findings
- Item 08Cross Connection Log
Six nontestable backflow prevention devices (Deck Pantries 4,5,6,7,8,9) were sanitized and disinfected in August 2025. However, the cross connection log did not reflect the updated date of replacement. The log stated 'May 2025' for these devices.
- Item 08Engine Room
The pipe after the chlorine injection point for production was striped blue/gray/blue, indicating permeate or distillate water.
- Item 08Engine Room
The sample cock was not pointed in a downward position for 'potable water tank #3.'
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas2 findings
- Item 10Main Pool and Whirlpools
No safety signs were posted at three recreational water facilities. The main pool was open to passengers during the time of inspection. Crew stated the signs were removed to conduct maintenance for these facilities.
- Item 10Main Pool
Floating debris and other residue were on the top portion of the pool water. The water fill level exceeded the pool level skim by approximately 5 inches, resulting in insufficient skim.
Food safety, general1 finding
- Item 15Shellstock Tags
Approximately 20 shellstock tags were maintained for a variety of shellstock served the previous few months while the ship has been in North America, however, the tags did not include dates of when the last shellstock was served.
Other areas1 finding
- Item 28Deck 2 - Hotel Stores
More than 10, boxed or packaged single-service food articles, such as plastic cutlery, tooth picks, paper cups and lids, were stored in this storeroom that had unfinished deckhead. Piping, cables, and duct work traversed above these items.