Colonial Room Restaurant
105 E 1 St Ste 100, Sanford, FL 32771 · Permanent Food Service · License 6905125
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 24 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 9 basic (1 repeat)-25
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 24, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
-pooled raw shell eggs stored over smoked sausage in glass door reach-in cooler
Intermediate4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris.
-white cutting board stained
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
-handwash sink at left side unisex bathroom
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
-chlorine spray bottle in dishwasher area
Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charges 3% credit card fee without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
Basic9
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
-handle of scoop in contact with sugar, operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
-plastic bowl stored in sugar, operator removed -2 bowls stored foods in the top of the roll-top reach-in cooler, operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
-tested 2X, 0ppm, operator discarded and refilled sanitizer solution, retested 50ppm
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-exterior of cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris -stove wall
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
-wall next to dishwasher
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
-wall behind cooking equipment
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
-floor underneath cooking equipment
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
-employee apron hanging off of dry storage rack, operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.