Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford
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3863 S Orlando Dr., Sanford, FL 32773Colorado's Prime Steak in Sanford has accumulated 257 violations across 30 inspections since 2017, averaging 8.6 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with February 2025 inspections identifying 4 high-priority violations in a single day followed by continued failures through December 2025. Top recurring violations include improper ventilation (23), consumer advisory failures (19), and food contact surface issues (18).
Most recent closure: July 16, 2026 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
This Facility
9
violations / inspection
9 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg
5.48
violations / inspection
5.48 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Seminole County Avg
0.15
closures / facility
0.15 county average
Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford: Emergency Closure History (2)
Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 4 inspections31 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 6 inspections53 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections33 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford last inspected?
- Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 17, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford last shut down?
- Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford was last shut down on July 16, 2026 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford had?
- Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford find?
- Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford was most recently inspected on July 17, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford ever been shut down?
- Yes, Colorados Prime Steak in Sanford has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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