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Star Princess CDC inspection score

Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Star Princess.

Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Princess CruisesInspected July 21, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Star Princess scored 99 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on July 21, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

+8 vs previous inspection (91, Nov 10, 2025)

95.0average of the last 2 inspections

91lowest score (November 2025)

2inspections since 2025

0failed inspections

Inspection history of Star Princess

Every CDC inspection score on record for Star Princess: 2 inspections from November 10, 2025 to July 21, 2026, no perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.

All scores

Inspection date	Result	Report	Score
July 21, 2026	Passed	findings below	99
November 10, 2025	Passed	findings below	91

What the inspectors found

The full findings of the last 2 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 21, 2026

99Passed

21 findings · 1 point deducted

Points deducted (100 − 1 = 99):

−1 ptItem 08: PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained

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.

Buffets5 findings

Item 08Deck 9- The Eatery La Palla/Smokehouse Line
The following nontestable backflow prevention devices were not accounted for on the log: - Deck 4 - Medical Center - 5 toilets - Deck 5 - Crew Buffet Port Side Beverage Station - juice machine - Deck 7 - Pantry - ice machine Upon further review, internal air gaps inside of the ice machines throughout the vessel were not listed on the cross-connection control log.
Item 21Deck 9- International Cafe
A crack was in the top of a cookie tray cover, making the cover difficult to clean. The cover was replaced.
Item 21Deck 17- Lido Slice
Soft, non-durable sealant was applied on the seams of the countertop under the heat lamps, making the area difficult to clean.
Item 27Deck 9- The Eatery La Palla/Smokehouse Line
The roller shutter was soiled with a layer of dust. The shutter was cleaned immediately.
Item 29Deck 9- The Eatery La Palla/Smokehouse Line
The crew handwashing sink was blocked by a rolling cart. The cart was moved.

Galleys (kitchens)9 findings

Item 22Deck 9- Portside Flight-type Dishwashing Machine
Wet food debris soiled the turning wheel of the conveyor on the clean side of the dishwashing machine. The machine was shut down and cleaned immediately.
Item 24Deck 5 - Potwash
The final rinse manifold temperature did not reach at least 180°F at the spray nozzle. The crew used three different thermometers reading 170°F, 174°F, and 171°F. The plate surface temperature reached 160°F.
Item 27Deck 5 - Production
Previously cleaned and sanitized floor mixer #F2/QFQAH000-15 had white debris where the mixing head connects to the mixer
Item 33Deck 5 - Carving Station
The bulkhead behind this area had excessive dust and debris on the exterior surface.
Item 33Deck 5 - Production
Water dripped and pooled on the deck from the technical compartment of the bains-marie near the handwashing sink.
Item 33Deck 5 - Production
Water dripped and pooled on the deck from the technical compartment of the soup kettle near the handwashing sink.
Item 38Deck 9- The Eatery Cleaning Locker
A wet mop head was stored in direct contact with a broom. The wet mop was relocated.
Item 38Deck 8- Hot Pot/Sabatini/Teppanyaki
A wet mop head was stored in direct contact with a broom. The wet mop was relocated.
Item 39Deck 6
One fruit fly was in the hallway outside of the service bar.

Bars2 findings

Item 31Deck 7- O'Malley's Pub
Four bottles of disinfectant were stored hanging off the side of a rolling cart behind the bar. The area was not in operation at the time of the inspection. The bottles were relocated.
Item 33Deck 17- Lido
Seams were present between the lattices on the decorative bulkhead next to the handwashing sink.

Food preparation rooms2 findings

Item 22Deck 4- Warewashing Machine
An upper spray nozzle was blocked with a white slimy debris.
Item 39Deck 5
Two fruit flies were near the dough machine and clean dish storage.

Medical center1 finding

Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Case Isolation
A food employee worked and ate int he crew mess after AGE symptom onset. The food employee reported to the medical center on 11 July 2026 at 2110 with a reported illnes onset at 1500. While infectious, the food employee ate dinner at the crew mess. Additionally, the food employee worked between the hours of 1630-2100. All required corrective actions were taken.

Drinking water1 finding

Item 07Potable Water Disinfection Log
The backflow prevention device for the juice machine at the deck 5 crew buffet port-side beverage station had no disinfection record entry and was observed to be continuously dripping water during the operational inspection on 10 November 2025.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

Item 10Deck 9 - Chart Recorder - Crew Whirlpool Port Side
The chart recorder was out of order since 8 October 2025. Crew were waiting for a new chart recorder and were unable to provide a replacement timeframe. The whirlpool has been maintained closed the entire time the chart recorder was not operational.

November 10, 2025

91Passed

57 findings · 9 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 9 = 91):

−3 ptsItem 13: Management, knowledge, monitoring
−3 ptsItem 24: Sanitizing rinse temperature, concentration, time
−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 08: PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained

Show all 57 findings

All 57 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 water7 findings

Item 06Potable Water Analyzer-Chart Recorder
The pH pen on the potable water production analyzer-chart recorder was identified as out of order on 17 October 2025; however, there was no record of calibration provided at the start of production on 18 October 2025 when the pen was replaced. Potable water production began at 1735, and the first check of the pH and halogen residual occurred at 1910.
Item 08Potable Water Analyzer-Chart Recorder
The pH pen on the potable water production analyzer chart recorder was identified as out of order on 17 October 2025; however, there was no manual check provided at the start of production on 18 October 2025 to identify the pH level was below 7.8. Potable water production began at 1735, and the first check of the pH and halogen residual occurred at 1910.
Item 08Deck 1 - Potable Water Tank 12P
The three placards attached to the bulkhead for the potable water tank 12P sample cocks did not identify the tank number. The placard identifying the tank number was positioned above the hatch, approximately 0.5 meters to the left of the sampling cocks.
Item 08Deck 1 - Potable Water Tank 12S
The three placards attached to the bulkhead for the potable water tank 12S sample cocks did not identify the tank number. The placard identifying the tank number was positioned above the hatch, approximately 1 meter to the left of the sampling cocks.
Item 08Cross-Connection Control Program Log
The cross-connection control program identified hose-vacuum breaker backflow prevention devices were installed on the supply lines for the handwashing sinks inside spa treatment rooms 1 - 19. Inspection of the handwashing sinks inside rooms 12 and 16 could not identify accessible backflow prevention devices attached to these fixtures.
Item 08Deck 5 - HVAC Room # 5401
The potable water hose supply connection was not striped blue or blue/green/blue. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 08Deck 4 - Medical Center Ward
A spray hose was installed inside the shower for the ADA-accessible ward 1, 3, and 4 toilet room; however, the backflow prevention device installed on the supply line was not appropriate for continuous pressure.

Galleys (kitchens)24 findings

Item 13Deck 6 - Hot Galley
The crew member preparing ground beef patties at the grilling area stated the minimum cooking temperature for ground beef was 145°F. The crew member was retrained on the spot and accurately responded that they verify cooking temperatures using a thermometer.
Item 13Deck 4 - Production Galley Dishwash
A crew member climbed on top of the clean side of the flight-type dishwashing machine to wipe the condensate that collected on the deckhead.
Item 16Deck 4 - Production Galley Cold Area
Five trays of grilled vegetables grilled on November 7 and 8 were cold held above 41°F. - Tray 1 measured 47.7°F and 48.2°F by the inspector and crew, respectively. - Tray 2 measured 46.6°F by both the inspector and crew. - Tray 3 measured 46.6°F by the crew. - Tray 4 measured 52.0°F by the crew. - Tray 5 measured 46.3°F by the crew. All trays were discarded.
Item 17Deck 4 - Production Galley Cooling Logs
A tray of grilled mixed vegetables and two pans of cooked orzo pasta were actively cooling during the inspection; however, their temperatures were not recorded after two hours of cooling. The tray of grilled vegetables started cooling at 0531 at 143.7°F. Two pans of cooked orzo started cooling at 0540 at 142.9°F. At 0855, no value was recorded to ensure these food reached 70°F or below within 2 hours. The food was discarded.
Item 17Deck 7 - Celestial Pastry/Main Galley Time Control Plan
The pastry main galley time control plans were posted in the same area and allowed potentially hazardous food (PHF) items to remain on time control for 4.5 hours. The pastry turnaround day lunch time control plan had a set up time of 1030 and a discard time of 1430, indicated by marking PHF items with a green dot. However, the main galley time control plan had a set-up time of 1100 and a discard time of 1500, indicated by also marking PHF items with a green dot. The pastry time control plan was updated before the end of the inspection.
Item 19Deck 4 - Production Galley Walk-in Cooler
Trolleys of foods in the cooling process were unprotected from small droplets of water sprayed from the condenser unit.
Item 19Deck 8 - Sanctuary Restaurant Show Galley
The ice cream dipper well did not have protection from possible contamination from passengers who could stand less than one meter away.
Item 21Deck 4 - Elevator Lobby
Two pallets of canned peach pits were stored in cardboard boxes. The bottom row of boxes were soiled. The boxes were removed from the area.
Item 21Deck 7 - The Butcher's Block by Dario's
The front laminate panel of the right hot-holding unit's door was coming off creating a hard-to-clean surface.
Item 22Deck 4 - Production Galley Dishwash
Large chunks of food debris were under the conveyor belt on the clean side of the flight-type dishwashing machine. The machine was in operation at the time of the inspection. The machine was shut down and cleaned.
Item 22Deck 4 - Production
The undercounter warewash machine was out of order since 10 October 2025.
Item 22Deck 5 - Hood-type Potwash
The hood-type potwashing machine was out of order since 28 October 2025.
Item 23Deck 4 - Production Galley Dishwash
Large chunks of food debris were under the conveyor belt on the clean side of the flight-type dishwashing machine. The machine was in operation at the time of the inspection. The machine was shut down and cleaned.
Item 24Deck 9 - The Eatery Starboard Side Dishwash
The in-use flight-type dishwash machine's final sanitizing rinse temperature at the utensil surface measured by the inspector at 156°F, 148°F, and 154°F. The machine was shut down and repairs started immediately. This was corrected before the end of the inspection. While maintenance was conducted all dishware was moved to the port side dishwash.
Item 27Deck 4 - Elevator Lobby
Two pallets of canned peach pits were stored in cardboard boxes. The bottom row of boxes were soiled. The boxes were removed from the area.
Item 30Deck 6 - Food Employee Toilet Room
No conveniently located waste bin was available for disposing of paper towels used to open the toilet room door.
Item 30Deck 9 - Americana
The employee restroom door was not self-closing. This was corrected by the end of the inspection.
Item 30Deck 8 - Sanctuary Restaurant Starboard Side Dishwash
The employee restroom door was not self-closing. This was corrected by the end of the inspection.
Item 33Deck 9 - The Eatery Port Side Beverage Pantry
Heavy condensation was on both deckhead ventilation supplies for the pantry.
Item 33Deck 4 - Production Galley Flight-type Dishwashing Machine
Condensate collected on the deckhead above the clean side of the flight-type warewashing machine and dripped onto the deck below.
Item 33Deck 4 - Elevator Lobby
The deck under the pallets of canned peach pits was soiled with broken glass and greater than one day's worth of debris accumulation. This was cleaned.
Item 33Deck 4 - Elevator Lobby
At least 10 empty large red warewash crates were stored on a wooden pallet. The wooden pallet was removed and the crates relocated.
Item 37Deck 9 - The Eatery Port Side Beverage Pantry
Heavy condensation was on both deckhead ventilation supplies for the pantry.
Item 37Deck 4 - Production Galley Flight-type Dishwashing Machine
Condensate collected on the deckhead above the clean side of the flight-type warewashing machine and dripped onto the deck below.

Buffets9 findings

Item 08Deck 5 - Port Side Beverage Station
The juice machine's backflow prevention device dripped water continuously onto the countertop below. This was previously reported.
Item 10Deck 9 - Eatery Cold Line
The bulkhead-mounted flotation device next to the therapy pool did not have an attached rope.
Item 19Deck 9 - The Eatery Cold Line
The handles of the self-service passenger serving tongs were touching the smoked salmon. The tongs were removed and replaced.
Item 21Deck 17 - Lido Taco's
The sealant around the right hotplate was missing in some areas, which made the area difficult to clean.
Item 27Deck 5 - Port Side Beverage Station
Water pooled on the countertop below the juice machine's dripping backflow prevention device.
Item 36Deck 5 - Crew Mess Starboard Beverage Station
The light intensity was less than 110 lux around the milk storage cabinet and on top of the neutral storage cabinet.
Item 36Deck 17 - Lido Pizza
The light intensity in front of the pizza ovens was below 110 lux.
Item 36Deck 9 - The Eatery Port Side Hot Line
The left light cover was missing from the light fixture over the buffet line near the toast station.
Item 39Deck 9 - The Eatery Cold Line
The following pests were seen in these areas: Deck 9 - Eatery Starboard Side - One fly was in the preparation show galley. Deck 8 - Teppanyaki - One fly was in the middle of the galley. Deck 6 - Main Galley - Garde Manger - One crawling insect was near the time control refrigerator. Deck 7 - Celestial Hot Galley - One house fly was in the area.

Food storage (provisions)2 findings

Item 13Oyster Tag Record Keeping
The date when the last shellstock from the container was served was not recorded on the tag or associated paperwork for the oysters issued on the following dates: 17 October, 18 October, 19 October, 20 October, 21 October, 23 October, 24 October, 25 October, 26 October, 27 October, 28 October, 29 October, 30 October, 31 October, 1 November, 2 November, and 3 November.
Item 15Oyster Tag Record Keeping
The date when the last shellstock from the container was served was not recorded on the tag or associated paperwork for the oysters issued on the following dates: 17 October, 18 October, 19 October, 20 October, 21 October, 23 October, 24 October, 25 October, 26 October, 27 October, 28 October, 29 October, 30 October, 31 October, 1 November, 2 November, and 3 November.

Children’s areas5 findings

Item 42Deck 6 - Firefly Park
The plastic cushion inside the skybridge between the two children's play fixtures was fixed in placed and could not be removed during cleaning. A small amount of beige residue accumulated in the difficult-to-clean surfaces between the plastic cushion and the wooden frame.
Item 42Deck 6 - Firefly Park
The ADA-accessible sink for children's handwashing was equipped with a user-controlled faucet. The maximum water temperature delivered from the faucet measured 122°F. Crew explained that a crew member is positioned at the sink during handwashing to ensure children do not turn the faucet to the hottest setting.
Item 42Deck 6 - Firefly Park
The ADA-accessible sink for children's handwashing was installed greater than 560 mm (22 inches) above the deck. Crew provided a step stool to help children access this sink.
Item 44Deck 6 - Firefly Park
The ADA-accessible sink for children's handwashing was installed greater than 560 mm (22 inches) above the deck. Crew provided a step stool to help children access this sink.
Item 44Deck 6 - Firefly Park
The ADA-accessible sink for children's handwashing was equipped with a user-controlled faucet. The maximum water temperature delivered from the faucet measured 122°F. Crew explained that a crew member is positioned at the sink during handwashing to ensure children do not turn the faucet to the hottest setting.

Medical center4 findings

Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance 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.
Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
The software-generated AGE log spreadsheet did not place a value or comment inside the 'temperature' field for 4 passengers who received virtual consultations. The doctor checked the 'temperature not recorded' field in the electronic reporting software and identified the reason as 'virtual consultation;' however, the reporting software left the 'temperature' field blank. (2025 VSP Environmental Health Standards)
Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
A nonfood handler had AGE symptom onset on 26 October 2025 at 0000 but did not report to the medical center until later that day at 1245. This employee worked while symptomatic on 26 October from 0000 until 0400 and went back to his/her shared cabin while symptomatic. This nonfood handler's cabinmate also became symptomatic at 1100 on 26 October 2025. This crew member received disciplinary action.
Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
A nonfood handler had AGE symptom onset on 26 October 2025 at 1100, but did not report to the medical center until 1700 the same day. This crew member was the cabin mate of a symptomatic employee, who reported AGE symptom onset on 26 October at 0000. This crew member received disciplinary action.

Food preparation rooms2 findings

Item 20Deck 4 - Blast Chiller
The blast chiller near the entrance to the bakery was out of order since 12 October. Crew used another blast chiller in the bakery.
Item 26Deck 4
Dried food debris was on the inside of the previously cleaned and sanitized grinder.

Bars1 finding

Item 21Deck 18 - Sanctuary Bar
The front bar countertop had a difficult-to-clean raised ledge at the seam near the rounded end.

Food safety, general1 finding

Item 33Frozen Condensate
Frozen condensate collected in the following areas: Deck 4 - Bakery Freezer - On the deckhead and on two trays of frozen bread. Deck 4 - Frozen Miscellaneous - On the deckhead. Deck 4 - Frozen Vegetable - On the deckhead and bulkheads.

Pantries1 finding

Item 26Deck 8 - Sabatini's
The previously cleaned coffee machine was soiled around the dispenser with coffee debris. This was immediately recleaned.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

Item 10Deck 16 - Lido Swimming Pool Aft
There was no approved flotation ring provided in a prominent location at the aft swimming pool. The nearest flotation device was mounted on the forward staircase, more than 10 meters from the swimming pool. Crew initiated corrective action.

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Gastrointestinal illness outbreaks

The CDC posts an outbreak when 3% or more of passengers or crew report gastrointestinal symptoms to the ship’s medical staff on a voyage, and may also post other outbreaks of public health significance (CDC outbreak list). Outbreaks posted for Star Princess since 2023:

3/7/2026 – 3/14/2026 · cause: Norovirus · CDC outbreak page

An outbreak is reported separately from the inspection score. See all cruise ship outbreaks.

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