COLONIAL ROOM RESTAURANT
105 E 1 ST STE 100, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-323-2999
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $250
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024032893 | Jun 4, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 | $250 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple white cutting boards stained
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
Hole in or other damage to wall. -broken wall tile above handwashing sink in kitchen
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwashing sink in rear prep area, operator moved waste receptacle closer
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -glass door reach-in cooler in front of kitchen
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards are stained
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit, operator recalibrated
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
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles over kitchen have apparent water damage
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent over dishwashing area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging off of fryer door handle, operator removed
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
Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink in front service area: hot water handle loose
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked rice 45-46F, dated 3/17/2025, operator discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside sandwich bar reach-in cooler -inside of microwave soiled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bleach spray bottle lacking label, operator labeled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath flat top grills
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -tall white reach-in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, operator removed
Plumbing system in disrepair. -pvc pipe underneath handwash sink in rear of prep area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall below pass through -wall behind flat top grills
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 10ppm, operator added more chlorine sanitizer, retested 50ppm
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
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
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
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
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile over toaster shows water damage
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
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -spoons stored next to microwave, operator removed
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -one stored on front edge of stove, operator removed
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
Stored food not covered. -ice being used as food stored in uncovered cooler in front service area, operator discarded ice
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator added more chlorine sanitizer, retested 50 ppm
Jun 4, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Jun 4, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below steam table
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -in reach in freezer
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on make line soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above dishwashing area
Feb 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - refrigerator in country store
Dec 21, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - cleanser over clean pots on dry storage shelf
Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. - ice cream being freeze dried to render non-TCS and held at room temperature
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue, or grease. - cutting boards soiled
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. - country store where freeze dried ice cream is prepared
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Freeze drying cabinet added to country store side of establishment. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. - establishment freeze drying ice cream to held at room temperature
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - refrigerator in country store
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - open coffee cup on prep table in back area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - phones on cookline
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - sugar, cornmeal
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -bathroom sink
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents in kitchen are soiled -ceiling tiles at cook line soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on can rack
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under steam table and adjacent prep tables -behind tanks next to window -behind coolers in dish room
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -at cook line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -men's bathroom sink pipe leaks
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.