CDC Inspection Report: Harmony of the Seas

Inspection Date: 2024-01-15, Monday, January 15, 2024 | Operator: Royal Caribbean International

Official Score
95 Satisfactory

Key Facts

  • Inspection was conducted on 2024-01-15, Monday, January 15, 2024 for vessel Harmony of the Seas (IMO 9682875).
  • Operator on inspection date was Royal Caribbean International.
  • Inspection type was Periodic Routine.
  • Final inspection score was 95 out of 100 points (Satisfactory).
  • Passing threshold in force on inspection date was 86 points.
  • Total of 3 deficiency items were cited resulting in 5 deducted points.

Inspection Overview

Ship Name at Inspection Harmony of the Seas
IMO Entity Key 9682875 (View Ship Dossier)
Cruise Line at Time Royal Caribbean International
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 15

Time and Temperature Control for Safety (TCS)

-2 Points

VSP Inspector Citation

Sliced roast beef in carving station buffer measured 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Observed on Harmony of the Seas inspection).

Cruise Line Corrective Action Statement

"Product discarded voluntarily and cooling pan replaced."
Item 7

Recreational Water Facilities Maintenance

-2 Points

VSP Inspector Citation

Aft plunge pool chlorine analyzer indicated 1.9 ppm free chlorine. (Observed on Harmony of the Seas 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 Harmony of the Seas inspection).

Cruise Line Corrective Action Statement

"New sanitized tether chain installed."

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