Ilma: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Let's be real: a 93 on the CDC inspection is the cruise ship equivalent of a solid B+. Ilma passes — and passes comfortably, technically — but with the fleet average sitting around 95, there's a small, nagging asterisk. The November 2025 inspection didn't find anything catastrophic, which is genuinely good news, but "no disasters" and "sparkling clean" are not the same compliment. Think of it as the ship that remembered to study but maybe skipped a few chapters.
Where Ilma actually earns some respect is in the galley. A food safety score of 90 and a Clean Kitchen grade means the kitchen staff are doing real work back there — not just wiping down counters when they hear footsteps. For a vessel this new and this large, keeping the food operation tight is no small thing. You can eat the buffet without mentally drafting your symptom timeline, and honestly, that's the bar more ships should clear and don't.
Who it's for: Travelers who want a modern, clean ship without obsessing over perfection — people who'd rather enjoy their vacation than audit the health certificate. Who should skip it: Hygiene absolutists who only sail ships with 98+ scores and treat anything less as a personal affront. If you've ever packed your own cutting board for a cruise, Ilma will stress you out slightly, and that's not Ilma's fault.
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Ilma.
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 | -5 | 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 | -5 | 50 | ||
⚠ 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 days, one-way from Barcelona to Civitavecchia-Rome | May 3 | 8N |
| 7 days, one-way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Piraeus-Athens | May 11 | 7N |
| 7 days, round-trip 7 Night Athens Piraeus to Athens Piraeus Cruise | May 18 | 7N |
| 7 days, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Venice | May 25 | 7N |
| 9 days, one-way from Venice to Civitavecchia-Rome | Jun 1 | 9N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Ilma is 93/100 as of November 7, 2025.
No, the Ilma has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Ilma has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Ilma has a latest CDC sanitation score of 93/100. See the full inspection history and our ShipTea verdict for a complete assessment.
Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Ilma has a food safety score of 90/100 ("Clean Kitchen"). This sub-score focuses on 13 food-specific inspection items covering temperature control, cross-contamination, and sanitation.
The Ilma was last inspected by the CDC on November 7, 2025.