CDC Inspection Report: Carnival Horizon

Inspection Date: 2023-07-20, Thursday, July 20, 2023 | Operator: Carnival Cruise Line

Official Score
94 Satisfactory

Key Facts

  • Inspection was conducted on 2023-07-20, Thursday, July 20, 2023 for vessel Carnival Horizon (IMO 9767091).
  • Operator on inspection date was Carnival Cruise Line.
  • 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 Carnival Horizon
IMO Entity Key 9767091 (View Ship Dossier)
Cruise Line at Time Carnival Cruise Line
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 Carnival Horizon 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 Carnival Horizon 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 Carnival Horizon inspection).

Cruise Line Corrective Action Statement

"Calibrated rinse booster thermostat to 165 degrees."

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