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Viking Venus CDC inspection score

Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Viking Venus.

  • Source: CDC public records
  • Data checked on October 31, 2026
  • Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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VikingInspected June 18, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Viking Venus scored 97 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on June 18, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

−1 vs previous inspection (98, May 26, 2025)
97.5average of the last 2 inspections
97lowest score (June 2026)
2inspections since 2025
0failed inspections

Inspection history of Viking Venus

Every CDC inspection score on record for Viking Venus: 2 inspections from May 26, 2025 to June 18, 2026, no perfect scores of 100 and no failed inspections.

7580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20252026May 26, 2025: 98Jun 18, 2026: 977580859095100Fail zone: 85 or lower20252026May 26, 2025: 98Jun 18, 2026: 97

All scores

Inspection dateResultReportScore
June 18, 2026Passedfindings below97
May 26, 2025Passedfindings below98

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).

June 18, 2026

97Passed

22 findings · 3 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 3 = 97):

  • −2 ptsItem 05: PW system halogen analyzer maintained, operated, calibrated
  • −1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located

All 22 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)10 findings

  • Item 18Deck 7: Pool Grill Show Galley

    Raw ground beef was stored above raw fish in the undercounter drawers. This was corrected.

  • Item 21Deck 7: World Cafe Dishwashing Room

    The rubber side bumpers on two rolling trollies were cracked, chipped, and in disrepair. The bumpers were replaced before the end of the inspection.

  • Item 21Deck 7: World Cafe Dishwashing Room

    A difficult-to-clean soiled linen basket made of rough, woven material was stored at each waiter station. The baskets were removed.

  • Item 21Deck 2: Hot Galley

    The stainless steel panel on the back of the two tilting kettle's circular handles pulled away from the handle, creating a difficult-to-clean seam. The seams were sealed before the end of the inspection.

  • Item 21Deck Alpha: Hot

    The stainless steel panel on the back of the tilting kettle and tilting pan's circular handles pulled away from the handles, creating a difficult-to-clean seam. The seams were sealed before the end of the inspection.

  • Item 25Deck 7: World Cafe Dishwashing Room

    A sanitizing cloth was stored on the rim of the sanitizing bucket instead of completely submerged in the sanitizing solution. This was corrected.

  • Item 27Deck 1: Room Service

    Dried food debris and dust accumulated in the technical compartments under the two counter-mounted toasters. The technical compartments were cleaned before the end of the inspection.

  • Item 33Deck 1: Cold Pantry

    Condensate collected on the deckhead across the corridor between the dishwashing area and the cold pantry. Condensate also collected above the preparation counters in the cold pantry. Staff stated there was a problem with the warewash's ventilation. No food preparation was taking place in the cold pantry. The ventilation was adjusted before the end of the inspection.

  • Item 36Deck 1: Room Service

    The light intensity at the countertop on the left side of the coffee brewers measured less than 110 lux.

  • Item 37Deck 1: Cold Pantry

    Condensate collected on the deckhead across the corridor between the dishwashing area and the cold pantry. Condensate also collected above the preparation counters in the cold pantry. Staff stated there was a problem with the warewash's ventilation. No food preparation was taking place in the cold pantry. The ventilation was adjusted before the end of the inspection.

Buffets5 findings

  • Item 19Deck 7: World Cafe Pizza Show Galley

    A pizza dough cutter was stored in a container of stagnant water with a temperature of 84°F. The dough cutter was removed.

  • Item 21Deck 7: World Cafe Pastry Show Galley

    A gap was between the lip of the countertop and the side bulkhead, creating a difficult to clean area. The gap was closed before the end of the inspection.

  • Item 21Deck 7: World Cafe Pizza Show Galley

    The insulation inside undercounter refrigerator #7's technical compartment was cracked and in disrepair. The insulation was replaced before the end of the inspection.

  • Item 27Deck Alpha: Staff Mess

    Red and pink debris accumulated inside the drain line for the counter-mounted ice dispenser. The drain was cleaned immediately.

  • Item 27Deck 7: World Cafe Pizza Show Galley

    More than one day's worth of flour accumulated on the insulation inside undercounter refrigerator #7's technical compartment. The insulation was replaced before the end of the inspection.

Dining rooms3 findings

  • Item 21Deck 7: World Cafe Starboard and Portside Aft Outdoor Waiter Stations

    A seam was present between the waiter station and the fire hose cabinet on both waiter stations. The seams were sealed before the end of the inspection.

  • Item 21Deck 2: Main Dining Room Waiter Station

    Three difficult-to-clean soiled linen baskets made of rough, woven material were stored at the waiter station. These were removed.

  • Item 27Deck 7: World Cafe Portside Aft Outdoor Waiter Stations

    Dried food debris accumulated inside the difficult-to-clean soiled linen basket. The basket was removed.

Drinking water2 findings

  • Item 05Deck 7 - World Cafe Far Point

    The halogen analyzer was greater than 0.2 ppm out of calibration. The analyzer displayed 1.36 ppm chlorine while the inspection team was in the area. The crew member manually measured 2.24 ppm, while the inspector measured 2.17 ppm. The analyzer had been manually calibrated earlier that morning. Staff immediately recalibrated.

  • Item 08Engine Room

    The distribution piping that was installed during the dry dock was not striped blue or blue/green/blue to designate it as potable water.

Food preparation rooms1 finding

  • Item 21Deck Alpha: Storage Locker

    A raw wood display stand was stored inside the storage locker. The display stand was discarded.

Food storage (provisions)1 finding

  • Item 18Deck Alpha: Dairy Storage

    Raw quail shell eggs were stored above ready-to-eat cheese. The eggs were relocated.

May 26, 2025

98Passed

13 findings · 2 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 2 = 98):

  • −2 ptsItem 19: Food protected storage, preparation, display, service, transportation; Original containers, labeling; Food handling minimized; In-use food dispensing, preparation utensils stored
Show all 13 findings

All 13 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.

Bars2 findings

  • Item 19Deck 9 - Open Deck

    Approximately 60 boxes of bottled water were stored on wooden pallets on the outside open deck and one of the four pallets was not fully covered overhead. The ship received the bottled water many days prior to the inspection.

  • Item 21Deck 9 - Open Deck

    Approximately 60 boxes of bottled water were stored on difficult to clean wooden pallets on the outside open deck and one of the four pallets was not fully covered overhead.

Pantries3 findings

  • Item 26Deck 7 - World Cafe - Restaurant Coffee Pantry

    Red residue was on the ice machine's deflector panel that the inspector was able to wipe off with an alcohol swab.

  • Item 33Deck 7 - World Cafe - Noodle Bar

    More than a day's accumulation of grease residue was on the exhaust hood overhang above the noodle boiler.

  • Item 33Deck 9 - Crew Bar

    Water was pooling on the deck near the handwashing sink. The area was not in use during the inspection.

Galleys (kitchens)2 findings

  • Item 26Deck 2 - Room Service

    Three previously cleaned and sanitized coffee carafes were soiled with coffee residue on the inside.

  • Item 26Deck 1 - Manfredi's - Cold Display

    Old coffee residue was in the food splash area above the port-a-filter of the previously cleaned and sanitized coffee machine.

Drinking water2 findings

  • Item 06Deck 6 - Far Point

    The manual comparison tests performed by the crew member and inspector measured greater than 0.2 ppm chlorine between the halogen analyzer and test kits. The analyzer measured 1.19-1.26 ppm while the inspection team was in the area. The crew member measured 1.75 and 1.82 ppm while the inspector measured 1.52 and 1.37 ppm.

  • Item 08Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Stations (HVAC), Etc.

    Numerous pipes in HVAC stations, crew stairwells, etc. appeared to be striped blue/gray/blue, indicating permeate and distillate lines. Clear tape was placed on top of black insulation between the blue stripes. Crew explained these pipes were chilled water lines and were to be striped blue/white/blue.

Food storage (provisions)2 findings

  • Item 33Deck A - Frozen Vegetables

    Frozen condensate accumulated on the bulkhead opposite the condenser.

  • Item 33Deck A - Pastry & Dairy Freezer

    Frozen condensate was on the deckhead around the condenser.

Food safety, general1 finding

  • Item 39Flies

    Flies were seen in the following areas: Deck 7 - World Cafe - Restaurant Coffee Pantry - One small fly was in the technical space below the right coffee dispenser. Deck 2 - Torshavn Bar - One small fly was near the back counter. Deck 2 - Torshavn Bar Pantry - One small fly near the handwashing station. Deck 2 - Room Service - One small fly was near the coffee carafes.

Other areas1 finding

  • Item 33Bridge and Chief Officer's Office

    Carpet was installed at the deck below the operational refrigerator and coffee machine. No coving was present.

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