COLONIAL ROOM RESTAURANT
105 East 1st Street
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Seminole County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath flat top grills
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -tall white reach-in freezer
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -pvc pipe underneath handwash sink in rear of prep area
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall below pass through -wall behind flat top grills
- 21-07-4: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
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
- 03A-02-5: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:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside sandwich bar reach-in cooler -inside of microwave soiled
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bleach spray bottle lacking label, operator labeled Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile over toaster shows water damage
- 12B-07-4: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:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -spoons stored next to microwave, operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -one stored on front edge of stove, operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 42-03-5: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: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: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:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator added more chlorine sanitizer, retested 50 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4: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:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 12A-13-4: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: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: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 6/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 6/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4: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:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below steam table
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above dishwashing area
- 22-41-4: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:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -in reach in freezer Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4: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:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on make line soiled
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).