The Downtown Exchange

639 8 Street, Clermont, FL 34711

American

Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Downtown Exchange six times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Among Clermont restaurants, the typical score is 68; The Downtown Exchange is comfortably above that bar. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 10, 2025

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. -restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: operator is contacting plumber for hand sink issues **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

27-19-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -bathroom, 73F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: operator is contacting plumber for hand sink issues **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

27-16-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -restroom door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**

32-04-4

Sep 9, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent dropping found by triple sink. **Warning**

35A-04-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. -restroom **Warning**

27-19-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by triple sink. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -bathroom, 73F. **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

35B-01-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -restroom door **Warning**

32-04-4

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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

32-04-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by mop bucket and paint bucket

31A-09-4

Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. -peeling over a food booth on right side of building as you enter.

36-32-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -current and active. License displayed expired 4/1/24

50-09-4

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

35B-01-4

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

32-04-4

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Downtown Exchange last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Downtown Exchange on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Downtown Exchange compare to other restaurants in Clermont?

The Downtown Exchange most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Clermont average of 68.

Has The Downtown Exchange's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Downtown Exchange have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Downtown Exchange 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 Downtown Exchange inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Downtown Exchange is inspected around two times per year on average.

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