Celebrity Reflection: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Let's be honest: a CDC score of 98 is the kind of number that makes the rest of the fleet quietly close their spreadsheets and pretend they weren't paying attention. Celebrity Reflection earned that score on a December 2025 inspection — meaning this isn't some ancient glory from before the buffet sneeze guards got weird. It's current, it's verified, and it's sitting comfortably above the fleet average of around 95. For a Celebrity ship that regularly packs in well-heeled guests who absolutely will write a strongly-worded TripAdvisor review if the shrimp station looks sketchy, this tracks. The brand has a reputation to protect, and Reflection is apparently doing its part.
The food safety situation deserves its own moment of appreciation. A perfect 100 and a "Spotless Galley" designation is not something you stumble into — that's the result of someone on that kitchen crew genuinely caring about temperature logs at 2am. In a world where cruise ship food safety violations range from "mildly concerning" to "sir that is a biohazard," Reflection is out here running a clean operation. No outbreaks, no horror stories, no reason to side-eye the sushi station. You can eat your body weight in buffet crab legs with a clear conscience. That's the dream.
Who it's for: Anyone who wants a premium Celebrity experience without gambling on whether the galley crew had a good quarter. Food-focused travelers, germaphobes who still want a vacation, and anyone whose last cruise left them nursing a suspicious stomach thing for three days post-disembarkation. Who should skip it: Budget cruisers who'd rather spend that money on margaritas in port, and anyone who finds good behavior boring — Reflection, at least on paper, has very little drama to offer. Sometimes that's the whole point.
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Celebrity Reflection.
Total outbreaks on record: 0
Environmental Rating: C
Room to Improve
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 | 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 | 0 | 5 |
| #25 | Wiping Cloths Cleanliness | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #26 | Equipment Sanitization | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| Total Food Deductions | -0 | 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 Reflection 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days, round-trip Key West Bahamas | May 1 | 3N |
| 4 days, round-trip Key West Bahamas | May 4 | 4N |
| 3 days, round-trip Key West Bahamas | May 8 | 3N |
| 4 days, round-trip Bahamas Perfect Day | May 11 | 4N |
| 3 days, round-trip Bahamas Perfect Day | May 15 | 3N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Celebrity Reflection is 98/100 as of December 29, 2025.
No, the Celebrity Reflection has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Celebrity Reflection has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Celebrity Reflection has a latest CDC sanitation score of 98/100. See the full inspection history and our ShipTea verdict for a complete assessment.
Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Celebrity Reflection has a food safety score of 100/100 ("Spotless Galley"). This sub-score focuses on 13 food-specific inspection items covering temperature control, cross-contamination, and sanitation.
The Celebrity Reflection was last inspected by the CDC on December 29, 2025.