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CAFFE CONNECTIONS, WOW BAO, GOLDEN GRIDDLE, GRILLED QUESADILLA C

4196 MARINER BLVD, Spring Hills FL 34609 · 352-610-4879

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats34
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3701177
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
JUN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice temperature (113F reheating); made on 9/2 at 6:00 p.m.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles not labeled. The operator labeled the bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor behind the grill is soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface: The fan guard in the walk-in cooler is soiled with a mold-like substance. The small fan clipped to the left side of the grill is soiled with dust, and the right side of the grill is soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottles of medicines over produce on the shelving unit by the walk in cooler.
High priority/41-07-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice temperature (113F reheating); made on 9/2 at 6:00 p.m.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Rice (113F - Reheating); made on 9/2 at 6:00 p.m.
High priority/03E-02-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Nonfood-contact surface soiled slime and mold-like substance: reach in cooler by the front counter.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs stored over condiments in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Butter prepped on 5/26
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Butter prepped on 5/26
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 food handling employees on shift at the time of the inspection
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical in spray bottle by dish machine
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above fully cooked sausage in reach-in cooler underneath cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine to the left of the cook line. Operator plans to replace ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed red potatoes with a date of 09/30, pumpkin mix with date of 10/1, and housemade cream cheese icing 10/5 in walk-in cooler.
High priority/02C-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed red potatoes with a date of 09/30, pumpkin mix with date of 10/1, and housemade cream cheese icing 10/5 in walk-in cooler.
High priority/01B-24-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Toxic chemical and medicine stored above portioning cups on wire rack shelf to the left of the walk-in cooler.
High priority/41-10-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in drink station area.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored next to the to-go containers at the front counter.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.