Coffee Connection
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2023, Coffee Connection has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Smithfield restaurants, the typical score is 78; Coffee Connection is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2025
Re-Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cut melons were observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in the grab & go open case. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Cut melons disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottle with chemical and quat tablets were stored with equipment and utensils. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles. PIC relocated items.
7-201.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Inspector observed leak at dump sink near drive-thru.
5-205.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. - ice machine, - slicer, - salad spinner The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC disposed ice and took items out of service to be washed and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Yogurt parfait packaged in the food establishment are lacking proper labels (missing establishment information and allergens). Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, allergens, the quantity of the contents, and the business name and address. PIC informed.
3-602.11
Toxic materials not properly labeled
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-101.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back hallways (both doors) and front entrance, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.
3-304.14
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The concentration of the sanitizer solution for the wet wiping cloths was >400 parts per million (ppm). The required concentration for quat sanitizer is 200 ppm. PIC refilled.
3-304.14
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed single-use items stored on the floor in the basement area. Items must be at least 6 inches off of floor. PIC removed from floor.
4-903.11(A)
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
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Jul 1, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Inspector observed leak at dump sink near drive-thru.
5-205.15
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various items were observed held between 44-56 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC discard or placed in walk-in cooler based on time.
3-501.16(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the front service counter. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC replace.
6-301.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following food contact surfaces were observed with an accumulation of food and debris: - can opener - mixers - ice machine - slicer - salad spinners The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC took items out of service to be washed and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed scoop with handle touching food. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. PIC removed scoop.
3-304.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed single use items stored on the floor in the basement storage area. Single use/service items must be stores at least 6 inches off the floor. PIC relocated items.
4-903.11(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Handwashing sign not posted
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bathroom was lacking proper handwashing signage. PIC made sign.
6-301.14
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of various dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food. PIC labeled items during inspection.
3-302.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the back hallways (both doors) and front entrance, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The concentration of the sanitizer solution for the wet wiping cloths was >400 parts per million (ppm). The required concentration for quat sanitizer is 200 ppm. PIC refilled bucket.
3-304.14
41
Oct 16, 2023
Environmental Complaint
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coffee Connection last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coffee Connection on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coffee Connection?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coffee Connection.
How does Coffee Connection compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?
Coffee Connection most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Smithfield average of 78.
Has Coffee Connection's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Coffee Connection have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Coffee Connection means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Coffee Connection inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coffee Connection is inspected around two times per year on average.
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