COLORADOS PRIME STEAK
3863 S ORLANDO DR., Sanford FL 32773 · 4073241741
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 15 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 2 inside leg post at three comp sink - 1 on floor near standing water at three comp sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - potato slicer - meat slicer
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - at cookline
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below triple sink - below dishwasher - at corner near ice machine - at entrance to walk in cooler - at salad station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - throughout kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall. -
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter scoop in standing water 90f
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - back wall of cookline
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - steak cooler
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at dish station
Jul 16, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 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 priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 5 on back leg of dishwasher - 1 on leg of table at dish station - 4 on casters of cookline left cooler - 2 on caster of grill - 3 on under-carriage of steak cooler - 1 at water line opening at two compartment sink - 1 on floor below two compartment sink TOTAL 17 live roaches
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - potato slicer - meat slicer
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - at cookline
Dead roaches on premises. - 2 on wall near water heater - 1 on side of steak cooler
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below triple sink - below dishwasher - at corner near ice machine - at entrance to walk in cooler - at salad station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - throughout kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall. -
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter scoop in standing water 90f
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - back wall of cookline
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - steak cooler
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at dish station
May 12, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - interior and top of dishwasher
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - top surface of steam wells - front side of glass door freezer - backsplash at cookline - hand wash sink near ice machine - exterior of plastic trash containers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - at cookline
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen
May 11, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate9 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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine <50ppm)
Live, small flying insects found - 4 near hand wash sink at bar - 5 landing on beer tap handles - 2 landing on small cutting board at bar - 5 around bar napkins and straw holder - 10 landing on food containers at dry storage - 10 landing on empty beer kegs at dry storage - 4 below three comp sink. - 10 right side dish machine - 8 landing on chemical buckets and lines ___TOTAL 58 small flying insects.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 2 inside leg post at three comp sink - 1 on floor near standing water at three comp sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - interior and top of dishwasher
Dead roaches on premises. - 12 on wall near water heater
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - near three comp sink - near entrance of walk in cooler - near ice machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - at bar - throughout kitchen
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - top surface of steam wells - front side of glass door freezer - backsplash at cookline - hand wash sink near ice machine - exterior of plastic trash containers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - at cookline
Small flying insect breeding in standing water. - below three comp sink
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beacon over shredded cheese at walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - onion soup date marked 12/6. Chef states made 4 days ago. Operator changed dates
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - vents and ceiling tiles over cookline
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - at entrance to walk in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - near fryers - behind ice machine
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - worn concrete floors in kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - scoops at butter station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior microwave - counter top next to fryers - six burner range
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - at triple sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - steak cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below ware wash station - below cooking equipment - at walk-in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler fan covers dusty - 6 burner range
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - COOKLINE LEFT - dessert cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - steak cooler - COOKLINE LEFT
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - Walk in cooler.
Jul 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - at triple sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic ramekin used to scoop blue cheese crumbles
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - steak cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below ware wash station - below cooking equipment - at walk-in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler fan covers dusty - 6 burner range
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - COOKLINE LEFT - dessert cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - steak cooler - COOKLINE LEFT
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - Walk in cooler.
Jul 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over shredded cheese at walk in cooler
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - at triple sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. STEAK COOLER: - raw steak (44F - Cold Holding); - raw burger (44F - Cold Holding); - fish (45F - Cold Holding); - cooked ribs (43F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding) Cooler service person arrived to repair unit. Food items moved to another cooler. WALK-IN COOLER: - cooked pasta date marked 7/15 (44F - Cold Holding); - French onion (44F - Cold Holding); - fettuccini sauce (44F - Cold Holding); Operator states unit was in defrost mode
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic ramekin used to scoop blue cheese crumbles
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - steak cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below ware wash station - below cooking equipment - at walk-in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler fan covers dusty - 6 burner range
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - COOKLINE LEFT - dessert cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - steak cooler - COOKLINE LEFT
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - Walk in cooler.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - at triple sink
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - at dressings cooler
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - near ice machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - inside walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand wash sink soiled near ice machine - sides of fryers - 6 burner stove
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. - bottom of dessert cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - at steak cooler
Stored food not covered. - ice cream bucket in reach in freezer
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate17 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw bacon above cubbed ham in walk in cooler
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - at triple sink
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. COOKLINE LEFT: Employee states all items brought out from Walk in cooler. - sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); - chili (46F - Cold Holding); - French onion soup (46F - Cold Holding); - cooked mushrooms (46F - Cold Holding); - sautéed onions (46F - Cold Holding) WALK IN COOLER: Operator states all items held overnight. Operator states No items delivered today. - portioned ribs (52F - Cold Holding); - pork (48F - Cold Holding); - sliced roast beef (49F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); - fish (50F - Cold Holding); - cooked prime rib (47F - Cold Holding); - stuffing (49F - Cold Holding); - sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); - sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); - marinated chicken (47F - Cold Holding); - tenders (47F - Cold Holding); - raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); - marinated beef (47F - Cold Holding); - French onion (47F - Cold Holding); - cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); - deli ham (47F - Cold Holding); - garlic butter (47F - Cold Holding); - beef tips (48F - Cold Holding); - blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ketchup filling device
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - at hand wash sink near ice machine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - bread pudding. Cook states made 2 days ago
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - at dressings cooler
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - salmon, see stop sale
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - near ice machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - inside walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. - jugs of cooking oil on floor in dry storage
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - thermometer on walk in unit not working. No secondary ambient thermometer inside
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand wash sink soiled near ice machine - sides of fryers - 6 burner stove
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. - bottom of dessert cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. - portion cups stored on floor in dry storage
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - at steak cooler
Stored food not covered. - ice cream bucket in reach in freezer
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed tomato over cooked ribs in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at prep table - above and below dish station
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. - cook moved hamburger buns from flat top to Togo container with bare hands
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - burgers and raw beef over fish in reach in cooler - raw chicken above fish
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - potato slicer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - bar hand wash sink
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - water well soiled - inside surface of door soiled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cook line
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - salmon
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn at cookline
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below bar equipment - throughout kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - bar hand wash sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand wash sink at bar - hood filter
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - floors worn in kitchen
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at dish station
Jun 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the 2 compartment sink a hose has replaced the spout
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Sheryl M MOD
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Desserts not dated in the coolerv
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Floor to the walk in cooler is damaged
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the line make cooler -ripped gasket on the true cooler in the prep area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the service window water 85°
Dec 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rack in the walk in cooler soiled
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. 0 ppm switch sanitizer. Primed tested 100 ppm
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the walk in cooler hose attached to a faucet with no vacuum breaker
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead plus egg sacks at the smoker floor next to the ice chest
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the line make cooler ripped
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rack in the walk in cooler soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go lids at the front line not inverted
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
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.