CDC Inspection Report: MSC Meraviglia

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

Official Score
94 Satisfactory

Key Facts

  • Inspection was conducted on 2024-01-15, Monday, January 15, 2024 for vessel MSC Meraviglia (IMO 9760512).
  • Operator on inspection date was MSC 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 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 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."
Item 14

Food Contact Surfaces Sanitization

-2 Points

VSP Inspector Citation

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

Cruise Line Corrective Action Statement

"Calibrated rinse booster thermostat to 165 degrees."
Item 11

Handwashing Sinks and Facilities

-2 Points

VSP Inspector Citation

Handwashing sink near main galley dessert station lacked single-use paper towels. (Observed on MSC Meraviglia inspection).

Cruise Line Corrective Action Statement

"Dispenser restocked immediately."

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