Connections Cafe & Eatery

1400 Avenue Of The Stars, Orlando, FL 32836

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Connections Cafe & Eatery has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Connections Cafe & Eatery's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board is stained. Plate holders are soiled. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - 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.

53B-14-5

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the steamer.

16-23-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door.

35B-05-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to gloves in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Interior of pizza oven and bakery oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact counter not smooth and easily cleanable at drink station.Counter is cracked.

14-47-4

Oct 9, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Expired 1/1/25

29-28-4

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine and the interior of the steamer.

16-23-4

Basic - Dish storage shelves and walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of food storage cabinets have a residue build up

23-03-4

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - 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.

22-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - 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.

23-03-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table.Lactic acid,704 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - 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.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Filters expired 6/4/24.

29-28-4

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine and steamer in kitchen.

16-23-4

Basic - Unwashed basil stored with ready-to-eat dressing in walk in cooler.

08B-17-4

May 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Sanitizer hose is inside handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Downstairs dry storage area.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Pizza oven.

22-08-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated substance by dishmachine area and downstairs by prep sink area.

36-27-5

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - 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.

23-03-4

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Dishmachine in poor repair.Main dishmachine.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Behind the fryer,above the fryer vat has a residue build up at cooks line.Residue build inside the steamer oven in kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues .Starbucks walk in cooler.

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Connections Cafe & Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Connections Cafe & Eatery on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Connections Cafe & Eatery?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Connections Cafe & Eatery.

How does Connections Cafe & Eatery compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Connections Cafe & Eatery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Connections Cafe & Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Connections Cafe & Eatery have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Connections Cafe & Eatery 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 Connections Cafe & Eatery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Connections Cafe & Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.

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