CDC Inspection Report: Celebrity Ascent

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

Official Score
97 Satisfactory

Key Facts

  • Inspection was conducted on 2023-07-20, Thursday, July 20, 2023 for vessel Celebrity Ascent (IMO 9838400).
  • Operator on inspection date was Celebrity Cruises.
  • Inspection type was Periodic Routine.
  • Final inspection score was 97 out of 100 points (Satisfactory).
  • Passing threshold in force on inspection date was 86 points.
  • Total of 2 deficiency items were cited resulting in 3 deducted points.

Inspection Overview

Ship Name at Inspection Celebrity Ascent
IMO Entity Key 9838400 (View Ship Dossier)
Cruise Line at Time Celebrity 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 11

Handwashing Sinks and Facilities

-2 Points

VSP Inspector Citation

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

Cruise Line Corrective Action Statement

"Dispenser restocked immediately."
Item 20

Ventilation Hood Systems and Cleanliness

-1 Points

VSP Inspector Citation

Light grease film observed on exhaust hood baffle filters in auxiliary bakery. (Observed on Celebrity Ascent inspection).

Cruise Line Corrective Action Statement

"Filters washed in high-temp warewasher."

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