CDC Gives Cruise Ship Failing Grade After Surprise Inspection

Published on May 17, 2024

Officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave a cruise ship a failing grade during a recent inspection, according to an update posted by the federal agency this week. During a surprise inspection on May 1, CDC officials found 65 different concerns on the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise in multiple areas, including how the food preparation for both guests and crew members was handled, cleanliness of plumbing, pool maintenance, and the cleanliness of the ship’s medical facility. The agency gave the vessel an 83 score during the inspection, which means that it falls below the 86 threshold the agency has established. An 85 score or lower, according to the CDC is “NOT satisfactory.”...

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