CDC Inspection Report: Carnival Celebration

Inspection Date: 2024-01-15, Monday, January 15, 2024 | Operator: Carnival Cruise Line

Official Score
94 Satisfactory

Key Facts

  • Inspection was conducted on 2024-01-15, Monday, January 15, 2024 for vessel Carnival Celebration (IMO 9851737).
  • 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 Celebration
IMO Entity Key 9851737 (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 14

Food Contact Surfaces Sanitization

-2 Points

VSP Inspector Citation

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

Cruise Line Corrective Action Statement

"Filters washed in high-temp warewasher."

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