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CONNECTIONS CAFE & EATERY

1400 AVENUE OF THE STARS, Orlando FL 32836 · 407.497.2282

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats700
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5815513
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board is stained. Plate holders are soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training one for some employee.To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Wendy M.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the steamer.
Basic/16-23-4
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door.
Basic/35B-05-4
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Sanitizer bucket stored next to gloves in kitchen area.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Interior of pizza oven and bakery oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact counter not smooth and easily cleanable at drink station.Counter is cracked.
Basic/14-47-4
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Expired 1/1/25
Intermediate/29-28-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine and the interior of the steamer.
Basic/16-23-4
Dish storage shelves and walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of food storage cabinets have a residue build up
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting board is stained. Interior of dish cloth storage container is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top back of fryer cabinet have a grease build at cooks line. Steamer has a residue build up in downstairs kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table.Lactic acid,704 ppm.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting boards are stained. Residue build up under ice nozzle by ice machine area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Filters expired 6/4/24.
Intermediate/29-28-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine and steamer in kitchen.
Basic/16-23-4
Unwashed basil stored with ready-to-eat dressing in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Sanitizer hose is inside handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Downstairs dry storage area.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Pizza oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated substance by dishmachine area and downstairs by prep sink area.
Basic/36-27-5
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up inside the steamer. Caulking has a build up of black like substance by the dishwashing area.
Basic/23-03-4

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.