COLORADO'S PRIME STEAK

Name: COLORADO'S PRIME STEAK
Address: 3863 ORLANDO DR, SANFORD, FL, 327736165, US
Rating: 50.6

3863 ORLANDO DR, SANFORD, FL 327736165

License #6900920

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50.6 Grade F / 100

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COLORADO'S PRIME STEAK in SANFORD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 50.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 70 total violations — 15 critical, 4 major, 51 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 12, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 1 critical, 0 major, and 5 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on May 11, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on May 12, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Emergency Order Callback Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - interior and top of dishwasher
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - at cookline
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
[23-03-4] 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
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[35A-05-4] 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
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - interior and top of dishwasher
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen
[53B-01-5] 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.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
[23-03-4] 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
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. - 12 on wall near water heater
[22-41-4] 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)
[35A-02-7] 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.
[35A-12-4] Small flying insect breeding in standing water. - below three comp sink
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - at bar - throughout kitchen
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - near three comp sink - near entrance of walk in cooler - near ice machine
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - at cookline

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic ramekin used to scoop blue cheese crumbles
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - at triple sink
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - steak cooler
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over shredded cheese at walk in cooler
[53B-01-5] 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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler fan covers dusty - 6 burner range
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline
[03A-02-5] 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
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - COOKLINE LEFT - dessert cooler
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - Walk in cooler.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below ware wash station - below cooking equipment - at walk-in cooler
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - steak cooler - COOKLINE LEFT
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen

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COLORADO'S PRIME STEAK

Failing Health Score

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