Emerald Princess Fails Sanitation Inspection in Long Beach
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What happened
The Emerald Princess received its first failing score on a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vessel Sanitation Program inspection on October 16, 2026, while docked in Long Beach. The ship scored 78 out of 100 points, which is considered failing because any score of 85 or lower is insufficient. The inspection report listed 39 violations, covering issues from food labeling to soiled surfaces.
From cruisehive.com
Why it matters
The failing score relates to the ship's sanitation program and is the first time the Emerald Princess has received such a score since entering service in 2007. The inspection failure could impact the operational standing of the Port of Long Beach.
From cruisehive.com
Who's involved
- Long BeachLocation where the sanitation inspection took place
- Port of Long BeachPort where the vessel was docked during the inspection
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The entities involved
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Long Beach
city in Los Angeles County, California, United States