Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Viking Sky.
Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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VikingInspected January 12, 2026
94out of 100
Latest CDC sanitation score
Passed
Viking Sky scored 94 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on January 12, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.
−3 vs previous inspection (97, Jun 17, 2025)
97.2average of the last 5 inspections
94lowest score (January 2026)
6inspections since 2017
0failed inspections
Inspection history of Viking Sky
Every CDC inspection score on record for Viking Sky: 6 inspections from November 13, 2017 to January 12, 2026, 2 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).
January 12, 2026
94Passed
29 findings · 6 points deducted
Points deducted (100 − 6 = 94):
−4 ptsItem 12: Hands washed; Hygienic practices
−2 ptsItem 10: RWF maintenance, safety equipment
All 29 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)11 findings
Item 12Deck 7 - World Cafe - Port Omelet Station
A crew member handled raw egg and subsequently touched a ready-to-eat food contact surface (passenger plate) without changing gloves or washing hands, creating a risk of cross-contamination. Staff were reminded to ensure they change their gloves and wash their hands after changing tasks.
Item 18Deck 7 - Mamsens
Containers of raw herring were positioned above red peppers in the reach-in refrigerator.
Item 18Deck 7 - World Cafe - Port Omelet Station
A crew member handled raw egg and subsequently touched a ready-to-eat food contact surface (passenger plate) without changing gloves or washing hands, creating a risk of cross-contamination. Staff were reminded to ensure they change their gloves and wash their hands after changing tasks.
Item 19Deck A - Hot Galley
An insect light trap was installed on the bulkhead to the left of the combination ovens above a rolling cart of uncooked rice.
Item 21Deck 1 - Pastry
The hinges of an undercounter refrigerator door were loose and did not allow for the door to fully seal. Additionally, a second undercounter door's magnet was loose and prevented the door from properly sealing. Staff reported a work order was already placed.
Item 22Deck 7 - World Cafe - Dishwash
Multiple nozzles on the upper and lower final sanitizing rinse spray arms of the glasswash machine were blocked with debris.
Item 27Deck 7 - World Cafe - Port Bain Marie Station
Two bain-marie stations were not fully covered and at a rapid boil and steam was condensing on the metal storage rack above. No food was impacted.
Item 27Deck 1 - Cold Galley
The plastic protective cover of the counter mixer had an accumulation of old food soil around the multiple fasteners and plastic facing.
Item 28Deck 7 - World Cafe - Port Omelet Station
A house fly landed on a plate for passenger service.
Item 37Deck 7 - World Cafe - Port Bain Marie Station
Two bain-marie stations were not fully covered and at a rapid boil and steam was condensing on the metal storage rack above. No food was impacted.
Item 39Deck 7 - World Cafe - Port Omelet Station
A house fly landed on a plate for passenger service.
Buffets10 findings
Item 12Deck 7 - Pool Grill
A crew member handled raw hamburgers with gloved hands and then touched an undercounter refrigerator handle without removing or changing gloves. Two additional crew members subsequently touched the same handle while working, including while handling passenger plates for service, creating a risk of cross-contamination. Staff were reminded to ensure they remove their gloves and wash hands when they become soiled and changing tasks.
Item 18Deck 7 - Pool Grill
A crew member handled raw hamburgers with gloved hands and then touched an undercounter refrigerator handle without removing or changing gloves. Two additional crew members subsequently touched the same handle while working, including while handling passenger plates for service, creating a risk of cross-contamination. Staff were reminded to ensure they remove their gloves and wash hands when they become soiled and changing tasks.
Item 21Deck 7 - World Cafe
Multiple areas along working sides of the countertops had areas of rough grouting or worn surfaces that presented difficult to clean features.
Item 21Deck 7 - World Cafe - Starboard Juice Station
Grouting around the raised cold well was recessed and apparent mold growth was observed in the recess along the passenger service side.
Item 26Deck 7 - World Cafe - Starboard Juice Station
A spoon out for passenger self-service had a white piece of dried food on the mouthing end.
Item 27Deck 7 - World Cafe - Starboard Juice Station
Grouting around the raised cold well was recessed and apparent mold growth was observed in the recess along the passenger service side.
Item 33Deck 7 - World Cafe - Cereal Stations
Soft silicone was applied to break the 90-degree bulkhead/deck juncture along the back and sides of these stations.
Item 33Deck 7 - World Cafe - Waiter Stations
Soft silicone was installed as deck coving along deck/bulkhead junctures at various stations. The inspector mentioned hard durable coving is needed within 24 inches of these stations.
Item 36Deck 7 - World Cafe - Cereal Stations
Light intensity could not be raised to 220 lux at these self-service stations where food and milk are offered for passenger service.
Item 36Deck 7 - Mamsens
Light intensity could not be raised to 220 lux along the front left countertop where bread was being sliced.
Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding
Item 10Deck7: Main Pool
At the pool, the pH measured 6.83, 6.94, low, and 7.02 (average 6.8) with the crew's test kit (4 separate tests using 3 samples). With the inspector's test kit, the pH measured 7.13 twice (2 different samples). The technician stated the set point for pH was 7.5. In the recreational water facilities equipment room the pH at the analyzer read 7.47. In this room, the crew recorded a pH at 6.97 and the inspector recorded a pH of 7.15.
Dining rooms2 findings
Item 28Deck 2 - Restaurant Bar
Approximately 15 previously cleaned and sanitized champagne glasses were stored upright on the storage shelves. The area was not open for service.
Item 36Deck 2 - Waiter Station #4 & #7
Light intensity could not be raised to 220 lux of light at the soiled counters where the previous wine refrigerators were installed.
Drinking water2 findings
Item 07Disinfection Logs
On 13 September 2025, records showed a replacement for a cracked water pipe started the disinfection process at 0830 (70 ppm) and ended at 1045 (70 ppm).
Item 08Cross Connection Control Logs
In the logs for the non-testable devices, four devices were listed as being inspected in June 2025; however, the state/condition/corrective action column stated '365', which appeared to be an error. Additionally, there was no 2025 inspection date listed for the device on the main galley soup station tilting pan.
Bars1 finding
Item 16Deck 1 - Library Bar
PHF/TCS food on time control was not discarded according to the time control plan. Four open containers of milk and three assorted Danishes had yellow discard stickers indicating a service period from 0500-0900; however, at 0915 the products remained available for order at the open bar.
Housekeeping1 finding
Item 41Deck 4 - Chemical Locker
The chemical disinfectant's concentration measured 5,000 ppm with a test strip. Based on the ship's OPRP, the concentration on the day of the inspection was required to be 1,500 ppm.
Medical center1 finding
Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Logs
The AGE log did not have a 'Notes' column as required in the 2025 VSP Environmental Public Health Standards.
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 20Deck 1 - Manfredi's Galley
Freezer #M-1 was not in operation starting the morning of the inspection. Staff stated the unit was not maintaining proper temperature.
Item 20Deck 1 - Beverage Station
The coffee machine was out of service since 25 May 2025.
Item 20Deck 1 - Hot Galley
The top combination oven was out of service since 28 April 2025. The lower oven was operational.
Item 20Deck 1
Freezer #HS-2 was out of service starting the morning of the inspection. Staff stated the unit was not maintaining proper temperature.
Item 21Deck 1 - Manfredi's Galley - Hot Service Line
Aluminum foil around the wire inside the left undercounter technical compartment was loose and in poor condition. Black insulation material around the steam pipe inside the right undercounter technical compartment was loose and in poor condition.
Item 22Deck 7 - World Cafe
The exposed steam pipe was soiled with rust in the upper drying compartment of the rack-type dishwash machine.
Item 33Deck 7 - World Cafe
The door handle outside the soiled warewashing pass-through area was soiled with food debris. The galley was not in operation during the inspection, but the warewash area was in operation.
Buffets6 findings
Item 13Deck 7 - Pool Grill
The crew member responsible for measuring temperatures of cooked hamburgers kept his thermometer in his back pocket and sanitizing wipes in another pocket while hamburgers were being prepared. No thermometer or sanitizing wipes were observed near the preparation area nor being used to ensure hamburgers were thoroughly cooked. The area was in operation during the inspection.
Item 20Deck A - Crew Mess
Freezer #CM-2 was out of service since 16 June 2025. Staff stated the unit was not maintaining proper temperature.
Item 20Deck 7 - Pool Grill
The undercounter refrigerator door broke on 2 June 2025. The refrigerator was out of service since that date.
Item 20Deck 7 - World Cafe
Slotted fasteners were in the food splash areas of the port and starboard side coffee machines.
Item 21Deck 7 - World Cafe - Waiter Station
The wood wicker basket used for soiled linens had broken pieces and was in poor condition.
Item 39Deck A - Crew Mess
One fly was below the silverware dispensers. The area was in operation during the inspection.
Housekeeping1 finding
Item 43LivNordic Spa Variance
The vessel has an approved variance for hot water shower head disinfection in the LivNordic Spa. The approved disinfection process states: -'The time keeping of the process for each individual shower head will start once the temperature of greater than or equal to 65°C (149°F) at the output[s] (shower heads) has been achieved.' -'Hot water at 68°C - 70°C (154.4°F - 158°F) will be flushed through the shower heads for greater than or equal to 15 consecutive minutes. When greater than or equal to 15 minutes have elapsed, the temperature output will be measured again to ascertain correct critical limits.' Shower head disinfection occurred in May 2025, February 2025, November 2024, and August 2024. All temperatures recorded on each log stated 65°C with no temperature output after the 15-minute contact time. The variance also stated that European health authorities have determined that Legionella dies at a temperature of 66°C (150°F) within 2 minutes of exposure time.
Medical center2 findings
Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Records
The records stated that a food employee had AGE symptom onset on 21 May 2025 at 1225, but reported to the medical center on 20 May at 1245. The staff stated that this was a clerical error because all other entries were on 21 May.
Item 11Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Records
A food employee was working during AGE symptomatic onset on 3 March 2025 at 2330. The employee returned to work and did not report to the medical center until 24 March at 0947. The food assessment stated that the employee was working at the potwash and all pots and pans were re-cleaned and re-sanitized.
Pantries1 finding
Item 264 - Aft Housekeeping
Black debris was inside the recirculating tank of the ice machine.
Drinking water1 finding
Item 08Cross Connection Log
The list of nontestable backflow prevention devices stated that a dual check vacuum breaker was installed on the hospital shower hoses. Instead an atmospheric vacuum breaker was connected to the hoses.
Food preparation rooms1 finding
Item 33Deck A
An open seam was between the corner bulkhead panel and the bulkhead to the right of the handwashing station. It appeared a spot weld was missing.
All 36 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)9 findings
Item 08Deck 1 - Hot Line Area
The backflow prevention device was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents for the top stacked combination oven.
Item 08Deck 1 - Manfredi's
The backflow prevention device was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents for the top stacked combination oven.
Item 21Deck 1 - Manfredi's
The door gasket for the reach-in freezer was in disrepair causing an excess amount of condensate to gather and pool on the top of the freezer door.
Item 22Deck 1 - Potwashing Area
An excess amount of steam was exiting the door of the potwashing machine during wash and sanitizing cycles.
Item 22Deck 7 - World Cafe - Warewashing Area
Five soiled utensil racks were resting against the wash tank compartment door of the conveyor-type warewashing machine. Remediation began immediately.
Item 22Deck 1 - Warewashing Area
An excess amount of paper was in the wash compartment of the glass washing machine.
Item 24Deck 1 - Warewashing Area
The chlorine solution residual value was below 50ppm for the sanitizing bucket located next to the conveyor-type warewashing machine.
Item 27Deck 7 - World Cafe - Bakery
The pipe insulation was heavily soiled and peeling causing wet debris to collect on the bottom of the technical space located below the knife locker station.
Item 33Deck 7 - World Cafe
The pipe insulation was heavily soiled and peeling causing wet debris to collect on the bottom of the technical space and pool on the deck below the knife locker station.
Drinking water7 findings
Item 03Production Records
Potable water production records indicated the chlorine value fell below 2ppm from approximately 0400 to 0600 on 24 NOV 2024. There was no notation on the chart to indicate corrective action was taken.
Item 06Distant Point Chart Records
Chart records for the Deck 6 distant point indicated a chlorine value above 5ppm from approximately 1830 to 2000 on 9 DEC 2024 without any notations. The analyzer was re-calibrated at 2000.
Item 07Backflow Device Disinfection
Two non-testable backflow prevention devices for beverage equipment were replaced during the inspection without being properly disinfected before installation.
Item 08Cross-Connection Log - Garbage Room
The non-testable cross-connection control log indicated two DCV backflow prevention devices were on the hot and cold water lines in this room; however, no backflow devices were identified on the water lines entering the room. A continuous pressure backflow device was on the room's spray hose; however, this device was not on the list. Additionally, a potable water line was directly connected to the room's wash bin, but there was no backflow prevention on the line. Staff reported some modifications were recently made in this room and may be why these issues were present.
Item 08Garbage Room
A water line to the pulper system was striped, blue/gray/blue instead of another designation to indicate technical water. Staff were reminded that blue/gray/blue color designation is for distillate and permeate water lines going to potable water system.
Item 08Bunker Hoses
The POTABLE WATER ONLY stenciling on the ends of four potable water hoses was significantly peeling or missing.
Item 08Pipe Striping
In multiple technical areas of the vessel including the engine room, pool machinery rooms, and ventilation rooms, pipe striping color markings were observed faded and resulted in a different designation. For example, the gray marking for blue/gray/blue striping has faded and now appears white indicating chilled water lines. Also, the yellow marking for blue/yellow/blue to indicate condensate on a steam line in the engine room, now appears white and shows blue/white/blue. Additionally, in the engine room, blue/white/blue striping was on the permeate water piping from both reverse osmosis machines. Also, water piping downstream the RPZ on the 'AP/210VD Cold Potable Water' valve was striped, blue/green/blue.
Food storage (provisions)4 findings
Item 19Deck A - Vegetable Freezer
Four boxes of frozen vegetables were heavily damaged with the lids and side walls torn creating potential food protection challenges.
Item 19Deck A - Vegetable Freezer
The lids of ten containers of ice cream were heavily soiled with black dust. Staff stated these containers were provisioned the week prior to the inspection.
Item 19Deck A - Meat / Poultry Freezer
Five heavily soiled metal pallets were stored resting against multiple boxes of frozen meat products.
Item 19Deck A - Meat / Poultry Freezer
At least twelve pieces of vacuum sealed bags of meat products were stored on soiled boxes in this freezer.
Buffets7 findings
Item 19Deck 7 - World Cafe - Portside Aft
A previously used soiled serving tray was stored next to condiments and pitchers of water on the designated clean side of the waiter station.
Item 19Deck 1 - Cold Line
A set of serving tongs was completely resting inside a bowl of salad during active service. The tongs and bowl of salad were removed immediately.
Item 21Deck 7 - World Cafe - Portside Aft
The back bar active bottle storage shelf to bulkhead radius was 90 degrees making this area difficult to keep clean.
Item 22Deck 7 - World Cafe - Warewashing Area
Food debris was resting on the bottom of the wash tank compartment of the conveyor-type warewashing machine. Remediation began immediately.
Item 27Deck 7 - World Cafe - Starboard side
The inside glass area of the sneeze guard for the cold buffet was soiled with more than a day's worth of accumulated food debris. Cleaning began immediately. The buffet was open for service at the time of the inspection.
Item 28Deck 7 - World Cafe - Portside
Three previously cleaned and sanitized serving bowls positioned for self-service were stored upright and unprotected at the cold buffet area.
Item 36Deck 1 - Cold Line
The light intensity could not reach 220 lux at the salad station of the cold buffet. The area was in service at the time of the inspection.
Pantries5 findings
Item 08Deck 7 - Aqua Wet
The backflow prevention device for the countertop juice/water station was in disrepair with blocked atmospheric vents.
Item 20Deck 7 - Pool
Slotted fasteners were on the ice thickness sensors for the ice machine. Remediation began immediately.
Item 20Deck 7 - Mamsen
Slotted fasteners were noticed on the ice thickness sensors for the ice machine. Remediation began immediately.
Item 27Deck 7 - Explorer
A potable water line was continuously dripping causing water to pool in the technical space below the countertop coffee machine.
Item 34Deck 7 - Explorer
A potable water line was continuously dripping causing water to pool in the technical space below the countertop coffee machine.
Other areas2 findings
Item 21Deck 1 - Manfredi's
Multiple chips were in the black granite service counter making this area difficult to keep clean.
Item 21Technical Office
A small refrigerator with beverages was maintained on the deck inside this office. By the end of the inspection a stand was installed to elevate the unit.
Bars1 finding
Item 21Deck 1 - Living Room
The back bar active bottle storage shelf was not smooth and difficult to keep clean due to peeling varnish.
Medical center1 finding
Item 0124- Hour Report
The 24-hour report for the voyage 12/5-12/19/24 included the actual number of passengers and crew on the ship, rather than the total number of passengers and crew on the day of embarkation. Medical indicated this was a mistake, and a 4-hour reported was later submitted with the correct figures.
To see this report on the CDC site: open the CDC inspection search, choose Viking Sky 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.)
