Celebrity Summit: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Celebrity Summit is out here quietly doing the work while everyone else is busy having norovirus outbreaks and drama. A CDC score of 97 — two full points above the fleet average of 95 — is the kind of number that makes a food safety inspector weep happy tears. The galley earned a "Spotless Galley" grade on its August 2025 inspection, which, if you've ever seen the inside of a ship's kitchen at hour three of a buffet rush, you know is not a given. For a Millennium-class ship that's been sailing since 2001, Celebrity Summit is aging like a fine cheese rather than, say, a forgotten shrimp cocktail.
Celebrity has always leaned into the "premium but not pretentious" lane, and Summit backs that up. The cleanliness record is genuinely impressive — this ship is not coasting on nostalgia or brand name alone. When your food safety score is a 96 and your CDC score is a 97, you've earned the right to be a little smug about it at the dock bar. Compare that to some of the newer mega-ships lumbering around with scores in the high 80s while everyone's sick on deck five, and Summit starts looking very, very good.
Who it's for: Anyone who considers "I did not get food poisoning" a non-negotiable vacation outcome. Couples, older travelers who appreciate a ship that doesn't feel like a floating theme park, and anyone who has been burned (or, more accurately, nauseated) by a lower-scoring vessel and is ready to make better choices. Who should skip it: Thrill-seekers who need a brand-new ship with a rooftop roller coaster and seventeen specialty restaurants — Summit's charms are quieter than that, and if understated excellence sounds boring to you, Celebrity Edge is right there.
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Celebrity Summit.
Total outbreaks on record: 0
Environmental Rating: B
Making Effort
Score Breakdown
Friends of the Earth Report Card
USCG Environmental Compliance
✓ Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.
Spotless Galley
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 | -2 | 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 | 0 | 5 |
| #25 | Wiping Cloths Cleanliness | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #26 | Equipment Sanitization | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| Total Food Deductions | -2 | 50 | ||
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).
Crew Treatment: Crew's Choice
This score reflects how Celebrity treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Celebrity fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 4.0Based on 394 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Celebrity Summit is registered under a Paris MOU White List flag state — the highest safety and compliance tier. Flag State Score: 100/100
Upcoming Sailings
| Voyage | Departs | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8 days, one-way from Los Angeles to Vancouver | Apr 30 | 8N |
| 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | May 8 | 7N |
| 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | May 15 | 7N |
| 7 days, one-way from Vancouver to Seward | May 22 | 7N |
| 7 days, one-way from Seward to Vancouver | May 29 | 7N |
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- You want a ship with an excellent latest score (97/100)
- A clean outbreak record matters to you
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Celebrity Summit is 97/100 as of August 24, 2025.
No, the Celebrity Summit has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Celebrity Summit has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Celebrity Summit has a latest CDC sanitation score of 97/100. See the full inspection history and our ShipTea verdict for a complete assessment.
Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Celebrity Summit has a food safety score of 96/100 ("Spotless Galley"). This sub-score focuses on 13 food-specific inspection items covering temperature control, cross-contamination, and sanitation.
The Celebrity Summit was last inspected by the CDC on August 24, 2025.