Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Viking Neptune.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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VikingInspected April 22, 2025
100out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Viking Neptune scored 100 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on April 22, 2025. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
+4 vs previous inspection (96, Dec 6, 2024)
98.0average of the last 2 inspections
96lowest score (December 2024)
2inspections since 2024
0failed inspections
No CDC inspection in over a year. Viking Neptune is on the CDC Green Sheet, but its latest published inspection is from April 22, 2025. The CDC says that a ship sailing outside the United States for an extended period “may not be inspected twice a year” and is inspected again when it returns (CDC FAQ).
Inspection history of Viking Neptune
Every CDC inspection score on record for Viking Neptune: 2 inspections from December 6, 2024 to April 22, 2025, 1 perfect score of 100 and no failed inspections.
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).
April 22, 2025
100Passed
19 findings · 0 points deducted
No points deducted.
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.
Buffets7 findings
Item 08Deck A
Two backflow prevention devices were heavily corroded with rust and blocked vents in the undercounter coffee machine's technical compartment.
Item 19Deck A
A bin that appeared to be sugar outside its original packaging was not labeled.
Item 27Deck A
Two backflow prevention devices were heavily corroded with rust and blocked vents in the undercounter coffee machine's technical compartment.
Item 29Deck 7 World Cafe - Scullery
The handwashing sink measured 130°F with the inspector's thermometer. When the handle was turned to the cold side there was no running water.
Item 33Deck 7 World Cafe - Hot Galley
Condensate was on the deckhead above the combination oven but not seen dripping.
Item 37Deck 7 World Cafe - Hot Galley
The exhaust above the combination oven was not sufficient which caused condensate to collect on the deckhead.
Item 39Deck 7 World Cafe
The following areas had live flies: - Fruit Station Portside: Four fruit flies were seen on the deckhead above plated fruit items. No food was impacted and the integrated pest management was notified. - Bread Station Starboard: One fruit fly was in the area. No food was impacted and the area was in operation. - Milk Station Starboard: Two flies were on the bulkhead behind the milk dispensers. No food was impacted and the area was in operation.
Galleys (kitchens)5 findings
Item 20Deck 1 Hot
The standing freezer has been out of order since 20 April 2025. New parts have been ordered.
Item 33Deck 1 Walk In Cold Room Portside
Condensate collected on the bulkhead and some of the shelving inside the cold room. No food was impacted.
Item 33Deck 1 Flight Type Dishwash Machine
Condensate collected on the deckhead above the soiled side of the machine. No utensils or equipment were impacted.
Item 37Deck 1 Flight Type Dishwash Machine
Condensate collected on the deckhead above the soiled side of the machine. No utensils or equipment were impacted.
Item 39Deck 1
One fruit fly was in the food transportation corridor leading to the galley.
Bars2 findings
Item 24Deck 1 Living Room
The chlorine sanitizing bucket measured above 300 ppm. The solution was discarded immediately.
Item 27Deck 7 Aquavit
Previously cleaned and sanitized countertops had a sticky oil residue.
Other areas1 finding
Item 17Deck 1 Manfredi's
The “four drawer” unit used for time control was not physically labeled as being used for time control. A label was created before the end of the inspection.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 06Far Point Records - Deck 6
One halogen analyzer-chart recorder chart was used to record the halogen residual levels for both 7 and 8 April 2025.
Food storage (provisions)1 finding
Item 29Deck A Crew Toilet Room
The crew toilet room door did not self close due to loose hinges.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Crew Pool
The crew pool had no chart recorder or electronic data logger to record the pH and halogen measurements. The ship was delivered in 2022 without the equipment. A chart recorder was delivered in January 2025, but it was the wrong type. The pool has not been in operation.
Ventilation1 finding
Item 08AC Stations 5.3.04 and 3.4.01
The chilled water lines appeared to be striped blue/gray/blue. Clear tape was placed on top of black insulation between the blue stripes.
December 6, 2024
96Passed
34 findings · 4 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 4 = 96):
−2 ptsItem 10: RWF maintenance, safety equipment
−1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
All 34 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)14 findings
Item 20Deck 7 World Cafe
The portside undercounter refrigerator's temperature measuring device (TMD) was inaccurate. The TMD measured 39°F (4°C), but the internal thermometer measured the ambient air at 50°F (10°C) and the inspector's thermometer measured 58°F (14°C). No potentially hazardous food was stored in the refrigerator at that time.
Item 20Deck 1
The right combination oven was leaking liquid from between the two housing panels on the left side of the oven. The liquid was running down the side of the oven and pooling on the deck below. A work order was submitted on 26 October 2024.
Item 21Deck 7 World Cafe
The hot trolley's bottom, plastic corners were in disrepair which created difficult to clean surfaces.
Item 21Deck 7 Mamsen's
The bulk coffee machine had difficult to clean white tape wrapped around the far end of the dispensing arm. The tape was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of coffee residue.
Item 22Deck 1 Potwash
The potwash machine's digital display was inaccurate and stated the final sanitizing rinse temperature was 209°F. The plate surface temperature measured 177.1°F with the inspector's thermometer.
Item 27Deck 1
The right combination oven was leaking liquid from between the two housing panels on the left side of the oven. The liquid was running down the side of the oven and pooling on the deck below. A work order was submitted on 26 October 2024.
Item 27Deck 7 Mamsen's
The bulk coffee machine had soiled white tape wrapped around the far end of the dispensing arm. The tape was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of coffee residue.
Item 27Deck 7 World Cafe
The hot trolley's bottom, plastic corners were soiled with more than a day's worth of greasy residue.
Item 28Deck 1 Potwash
When the inspector entered the area, a crew member was drying metal pans with a cloth. The person in charge immediately stopped the crew member.
Item 30Deck 1 Chef's Table
The women's toilet room door was not self-closing.
Item 33Deck 7 World Cafe
Door 7.1.2, next to the warewash area, had open penetrations in the latch plate which created a difficult to clean surface.
Item 33Deck 7 World Cafe
The smoke detector was soiled with more than a day's accumulation of grease and in disrepair with cracked edges and missing pieces.
Item 33Deck 1
The right combination oven was leaking liquid from between the two housing panels on the left side of the oven. The liquid was running down the side of the oven and pooling on the deck below. A work order was submitted on 26 October 2024.
Item 39Deck 1 Chef's Table
One small fly was in the women's toilet room.
Bars5 findings
Item 21Deck 7 Aquavit
The entrance door was in disrepair with a large chip which exposed a rough, wood-like material that was difficult to clean.
Item 21Deck 7 Aquavit
The locking mechanism was in disrepair on the portside alcohol storage shelving unit. Staff temporarily repaired the unit with tape.
Item 21Deck 7 Pool
The back bar alcohol display risers had a gap along one side of each of the three shelves which created a difficult to clean area. Staff stated the shelves could not be removed.
Item 27Deck 7 Pool
The back bar alcohol display risers were soiled in the gaps on along one side of each of the three shelves which created a difficult to clean area. Staff stated the shelves could not be removed.
Item 33Deck 2 Restaurant
Two deck tiles near the handwashing sink were chipped and one tile was soiled with compacted dust and debris.
Buffets5 findings
Item 16Deck 7 World Cafe
The signs at the buffet for bacon egg benedict, smoked salmon benedict, and soft boiled eggs did not include the specific consumer advisory statement that the animal-derived food can be cooked to order or served raw or undercooked.
Item 21Deck 7 World Cafe
Some of the decorative black rocks in the cold well were rough with difficult to clean surfaces and crevices.
Item 21Deck 7 Pool Grill
The back buffet preparation countertop's front edge was in disrepair with rough, difficult to clean edges.
Item 26Deck A Officer's Mess
Two plates out for crew use were soiled on the food contact surface with a light brown residue that was removed with an alcohol wipe.
Item 33Deck 7 World Cafe
The starboard buffet line shelves and decorative jars were soiled with more than a day's accumulation of dust.
Dining rooms3 findings
Item 16Deck 1 Manfredi's
The menu marked Linguini ai Frutti di Mare and Piccata di Maiale alla Milanese with a consumer advisory that these dishes had raw or undercooked animal products in them. The chef confirmed that neither of these dishes required a consumer advisory.
Item 21Deck 2 Restaurant Waiter Stations
The wine bottle storage units were in disrepair. Difficult to clean, wood-like cubes held up the storage unit four inches from the deck at the first starboard waiter station due to broken wheels. The other storage units had a large block of material wrapped in a plastic bag to support the heavy units.
Item 33Deck 2 Restaurant Waiter Stations
The deck under the wine bottle storage units was soiled with broken glass, dust, paper, and other debris.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas2 findings
Item 10Main Whirlpool Spa
The main whirlpool spa analyzer, in the whirlpool spa equipment room, was reading 13.07 ppm bromine. The return line was sampled and measured 7.36 ppm and 7.66 ppm. The analyzer was calibrated. The bromine level in the main whirlpool spa measured 3.76 ppm and 5.68 ppm.
Item 10Crew Pool
The crew pool had no chart recorder or electronic data logger to record the pH and halogen measurements. Staff stated the ship was delivered in 2022 without the equipment. As a result, the crew pool has been closed since delivery. A chart recorded is scheduled to be delivered in January 2025.
Food storage (provisions)2 findings
Item 16Deck A Fish Thawing Room
Two large chunks of tuna measured 45°F and one tray of octopus measured 47°F with the inspector and crew's tip-sensitive thermometers. Staff discarded the tuna and all five trays of octopus.
Item 21Deck A
Over 15 wooden pallets of various beverages were stored in the provision's corridor. The beverages were provisioned the day prior to the inspection.
Housekeeping1 finding
Item 34Deck 5 Forward Housekeeping Pantry
Water continuously dripped from the utility sink's faucet. A plumber was called immediately.
Pantries1 finding
Item 39Deck 7 Pool
One fruit fly was near the ice machine. The area was not in operation.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 08Pedicure Chair Hot Water Line
The air gap was insufficient. This was corrected immediately.
To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Viking Neptune 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.)
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 Viking Neptune since 2023:
6/6-6/20, 2023 · cause: Norovirus · ill: 110 of 838 (13.1%) passengers, 9 of 455 (1.98%) crew
