The Bell Clermont

637 8 St, Clermont, FL 34711

American

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at The Bell Clermont stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That's lower than the typical Clermont restaurant, which scores around 68. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -cooked steak (44-48F - Cooling, prepared 3/30), walk in cooler

01B-36-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked steak (44-48F - Cooling, prepared 3/30), walk in cooler

03D-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -bar, used to rinse cups by employees

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked steak (44-48F - Cooling, prepared 3/30), in deep covered container

03D-15-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored by portioned sauces in bar area, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both restrooms **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

May 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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. -Wes and Jaime

53B-13-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both bathroom doors

32-04-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -cooked chicken and meat patties thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -pickled hard boiled eggs held at room temperature more than four hours. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Jun 13, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs next to cooked sausage rolls. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -operator put chain on **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door

35B-01-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -pizza stored over cooked ham **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bell Clermont last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bell Clermont on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Bell Clermont?

Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Bell Clermont.

How does The Bell Clermont compare to other restaurants in Clermont?

The Bell Clermont most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Clermont average of 68.

Has The Bell Clermont's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Bell Clermont have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Bell Clermont 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 The Bell Clermont inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Bell Clermont is inspected around three times per year on average.

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