CDC Inspection Report: Viking Sea

Inspection Date: 2024-01-15, Monday, January 15, 2024 | Operator: Viking Ocean Cruises

Official Score
94 Satisfactory

Key Facts

  • Inspection was conducted on 2024-01-15, Monday, January 15, 2024 for vessel Viking Sea (IMO 9650420).
  • Operator on inspection date was Viking Ocean Cruises.
  • Inspection type was Periodic Routine.
  • Final inspection score was 94 out of 100 points (Satisfactory).
  • Passing threshold in force on inspection date was 86 points.
  • Total of 3 deficiency items were cited resulting in 6 deducted points.

Inspection Overview

Ship Name at Inspection Viking Sea
IMO Entity Key 9650420 (View Ship Dossier)
Cruise Line at Time Viking Ocean Cruises
Inspection Type Periodic Routine
Threshold in Force 86 points
Passing Standard Passed (Satisfactory)
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Cited Deficiency Items & Corrective Action Statements

Public health violations cited under the CDC VSP Operations Manual during this inspection:

Item 7

Recreational Water Facilities Maintenance

-2 Points

VSP Inspector Citation

Aft plunge pool chlorine analyzer indicated 1.9 ppm free chlorine. (Observed on Viking Sea inspection).

Cruise Line Corrective Action Statement

"Chlorine doser adjusted and pool retested at 2.8 ppm."
Item 4

Potable Water Storage and Distribution

-3 Points

VSP Inspector Citation

Potable water sample tap cap missing lanyard chain. (Observed on Viking Sea inspection).

Cruise Line Corrective Action Statement

"New sanitized tether chain installed."
Item 14

Food Contact Surfaces Sanitization

-2 Points

VSP Inspector Citation

Dishwashing conveyor in crew pantry reached 154 degrees Fahrenheit rinse cycle. (Observed on Viking Sea inspection).

Cruise Line Corrective Action Statement

"Calibrated rinse booster thermostat to 165 degrees."

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