Sanford, Seminole County

COLONIAL ROOM RESTAURANT

105 E 1 ST STE 100, Sanford, FL 32771

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Feb 17, 2026
City
Sanford
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24375118

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple white cutting boards stained Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 24375116

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pots and plastic bowls stored on open wire shelves, operator inverted Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 24375115

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -broken wall tile above handwashing sink in kitchen

33-38-4

Detail 24375117

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwashing sink in rear prep area, operator moved waste receptacle closer Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24375119

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -glass door reach-in cooler in front of kitchen

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23933822

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards are stained Repeat Violation

05-06-4

Detail 23933826

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit, operator recalibrated Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23933823

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Rebecca

36-32-5

Detail 23933828

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles over kitchen have apparent water damage

36-34-5

Detail 23933824

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent over dishwashing area

10-20-4

Detail 23933827

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging off of fryer door handle, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23933825

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris, operator states professional cleaning is scheduled for next week Corrective Action Taken

29-08-4

Detail 23933821

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink in front service area: hot water handle loose

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 23641400

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 23641403

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked rice 45-46F, dated 3/17/2025, operator discarded Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23641399

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside sandwich bar reach-in cooler -inside of microwave soiled

41-17-4

Detail 23641401

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bleach spray bottle lacking label, operator labeled Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23641395

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath flat top grills

14-69-4

Detail 23641396

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -tall white reach-in freezer

10-20-4

Detail 23641398

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, operator removed Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 23641397

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -pvc pipe underneath handwash sink in rear of prep area

36-27-5

Detail 23641402

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall below pass through -wall behind flat top grills

21-07-4

Detail 23641394

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 10ppm, operator added more chlorine sanitizer, retested 50ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 23094305

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 2x 0ppm, dishwasher repair technician installed new sanitizer, retested 150 ppm Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 23094314

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

12A-13-4

Detail 23094312

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -dishwasher, operator educated employee

03A-02-5

Detail 23094311

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -double glass door reach-in cooler: raw ground beef patties 44-46F, operator relocated to reach-in freezer to rapidly cool, rechecked 42F Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23094309

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -slicer has an accumulation of food debris -corners of ice machine curtain has a light accumulation of pink, mold-like substance -ice chute on front soda dispenser soiled, operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23094308

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile over toaster shows water damage

12B-07-4

Detail 23094306

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drink stored on top of "sandwich bar" reach-in cooler, operator removed Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 23094307

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -spoons stored next to microwave, operator removed Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 23094304

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -one stored on front edge of stove, operator removed Corrected On-Site

42-03-5

Detail 23094310

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -open box cutter stored on top of microwave in front cooking area, operator removed Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23094315

Basic - Stored food not covered. -ice being used as food stored in uncovered cooler in front service area, operator discarded ice Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23094303

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris

21-07-4

Detail 23094313

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator added more chlorine sanitizer, retested 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

Jun 4, 2024

Complaint Partial

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 22910128

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Time Extended

Jun 4, 2024

Complaint Partial

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 22909638

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 22909637

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 4 around under-sink grease interceptor - 5 under counter below dish machibe - 5 on casters of sandwich cooler __ Total 14 live roaches Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 22909639

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 5 plus against wall below fryers - 10 plus on glue trap inside soda syrup cabinet - 5 plus on floor inside soda syrup cabinet. Admin Complaint

35B-01-4

Detail 22909635

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door

36-73-4

Detail 22909636

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below steam table

Mar 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22689596

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -initial test less than 25 ppm; replaced empty sanitizer supply jug resulted in 50 ppm

14-31-5

Detail 22689598

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -in reach in freezer Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 22689597

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -cook had gloves on when using masking tape, then handled diced ham without changing gloves

22-02-4

Detail 22689599

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on make line soiled

36-34-5

Detail 22689600

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above dishwashing area