Spring Hill, Hernando County

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

4196 MARINER BLVD, Spring Hill, FL 34609

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Feb 9, 2026
City
Spring Hill
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 24356815

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles not labeled. The operator labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24356814

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor behind the grill is soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 24356813

Basic - 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.

Sep 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 24003562

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottles of medicines over produce on the shelving unit by the walk in cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 24003561

High Priority - 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.

03E-02-5

Detail 24003565

High Priority - 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.

16-37-1

Detail 24003563

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

23-03-4

Detail 24003564

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled slime and mold-like substance: reach in cooler by the front counter.

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23806785

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs stored over condiments in walk in cooler Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 23806788

High Priority - 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 Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 23806786

High Priority - 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 Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23806783

Intermediate - 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 Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23806784

Intermediate - 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. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23806787

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical in spray bottle by dish machine Warning

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 22674419

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22674420

Basic - 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.

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

02C-01-5

Detail 22363348

High Priority - 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.

01B-24-5

Detail 22363346

High Priority - 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.

41-10-4

Detail 22363347

High Priority - 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.

22-20-5

Detail 22363344

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in drink station area. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22363345

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-27-4

Detail 21815043

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook on cook line crack raw shell eggs into a skillet and not change gloves and wash hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 21815042

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above bao buns in reach-in cooler drawer on cook line underneath flat top grill. Observed raw bacon stored above ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21815044

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard soiled with an accumulation of food debris.

22-20-5

Detail 21815045

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine to the left of the cook line.

12B-07-4

Detail 21815046

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks stored on top of pastry display case. Employee moved and stored correctly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-13-5

Detail 21383461

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-34-5

Detail 21383460

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust.

12B-07-4

Detail 21383462

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverages on display case, operator moved to table Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 21383463

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados still have stickers on them, operator says they have been washed. Stickers will be removed before washing.

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-04-5

Detail 21006271

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over cut Strawberries in glass door cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

41-27-4

Detail 21006270

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm chlorine, corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-15-4

Detail 21006276

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Operator use quaternary test strips to test chlorine sanitizer. Discussed proper test strips and use. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21006273

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator filling pot with water, moved pot to kitchen . Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21006272

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21006278

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. One bathroom has sign on door the At says employees only, has toilet and hand wash sink. Now used for storage, cases of soda, to go containers, plastic plates, powdered milk. Owner needed more storage space. Warning

08B-37-4

Detail 21006277

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Cases of soda and powdered milk stored in bathroom. Operator moved food items to kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning

25-18-4

Detail 21006274

Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room. To go boxes, plastics plates stored in bathroom. Door sign says employees only. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 21006275

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

21-05-5

Detail 20800935

Basic - Cloth towels used as a liner for dumplings in cooler drawers under grill. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-18-4

Detail 20800936

Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. To go containers, plastic silverware stored in employee bathroom. Discussed proper storage with manager.