Colonial Room Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Colonial Room Restaurant has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Colonial Room Restaurant's latest score of 74 falls below the Sanford average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside sandwich bar reach-in cooler -inside of microwave soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bleach spray bottle lacking label, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath flat top grills
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -tall white reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -pvc pipe underneath handwash sink in rear of prep area
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall below pass through -wall behind flat top grills
36-27-5
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**
21-07-4
45
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
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**
22-41-4
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**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile over toaster shows water damage
36-32-5
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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -spoons stored next to microwave, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -one stored on front edge of stove, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
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**
42-03-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -ice being used as food stored in uncovered cooler in front service area, operator discarded ice **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator added more chlorine sanitizer, retested 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
33
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below steam table
36-73-4
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**
35A-03-4
64
Mar 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on make line soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above dishwashing area
36-34-5
55
Feb 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - refrigerator in country store **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
95
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -at cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -men's bathroom sink pipe leaks
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - 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
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on can rack **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under steam table and adjacent prep tables -behind tanks next to window -behind coolers in dish room
36-73-4
74
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Colonial Room Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Colonial Room Restaurant on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Colonial Room Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Colonial Room Restaurant.
How does Colonial Room Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Colonial Room Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Colonial Room Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Colonial Room Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Colonial Room Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Colonial Room Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Colonial Room Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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