Spirit of Discovery: Sanitation Record & Health Report
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Spirit of Discovery.
Total outbreaks on record: 0
Clean Kitchen
Food Safety Sub-Score based on 1 inspection with item-level data.
Food Inspection Breakdown
Item-level deductions from the most recent inspection with detailed data.
| Item | Category | Type | Deducted | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Employee Health & Illness Management | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #12 | Employee Cleanliness & Handwashing | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #13 | Food Safety Management & Knowledge | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #14 | Employee Appearance | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #15 | Food Sources & Receiving | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #16 | Food Temperature & Time Control | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #17 | Food Protection & Prep Practices | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #18 | Cross-Contamination Prevention | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #19 | Food Storage & Handling | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #20 | Food Display & Service | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #24 | Food-Contact Surface Cleaning | Critical | -3 | 5 |
| #25 | Wiping Cloths Cleanliness | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #26 | Equipment Sanitization | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| Total Food Deductions | -3 | 50 | ||
⚠ 3 points deducted from critical food safety items.
How Is This Calculated?
The Food Safety Sub-Score extracts deductions from 13 food-specific CDC VSP inspection items (items 11-20 and 24-26) covering employee hygiene, temperature control, cross-contamination, food storage, and equipment sanitation. The maximum possible food deduction is 50 points. Score = 100 × (1 - food deductions / 50).
Upcoming Sailings
| Voyage | Departs | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days, round-trip Continental Easter Mini Break | Apr 5 | 5N |
| 17 days, round-trip Vistas of the Mediterranean | Apr 10 | 17N |
| 12 days, one-way from Portsmouth UK to Dover | Apr 27 | 12N |
| 7 days, round-trip A Norwegian Spring | May 9 | 7N |
| 14 days, round-trip Scandinavian Capitals | May 16 | 14N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Spirit of Discovery is 96/100 as of February 11, 2025.
No, the Spirit of Discovery has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Spirit of Discovery has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Spirit of Discovery has a latest CDC sanitation score of 96/100. See the full inspection history and our ShipTea verdict for a complete assessment.
Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Spirit of Discovery has a food safety score of 94/100 ("Clean Kitchen"). This sub-score focuses on 13 food-specific inspection items covering temperature control, cross-contamination, and sanitation.
The Spirit of Discovery was last inspected by the CDC on February 11, 2025.