CDC Inspection Report: MSC Meraviglia

Inspection Date: 2023-07-20, Thursday, July 20, 2023 | Operator: MSC Cruises

Official Score
95 Satisfactory

Key Facts

  • Inspection was conducted on 2023-07-20, Thursday, July 20, 2023 for vessel MSC Meraviglia (IMO 9760512).
  • Operator on inspection date was MSC Cruises.
  • 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 MSC Meraviglia
IMO Entity Key 9760512 (View Ship Dossier)
Cruise Line at Time MSC 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 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 MSC Meraviglia 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 MSC Meraviglia 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 MSC Meraviglia inspection).

Cruise Line Corrective Action Statement

"New sanitized tether chain installed."

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