The Exchange

100 E Madison St, Tampa, FL 33602

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2024

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, The Exchange has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 6, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 12 violations.

The Exchange's latest score of 33 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 6, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw chicken, changed gloves and plated-cooked food without washing hands. **Warning**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at bar was being used to clean bar ware **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Or soap at cook line hand sink **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

05-08-4

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. Currently on warning callback due 2-11 **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

11-26-1

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mop bucket. Manager moved **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning**

16-04-4

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 13, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Exchange last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Exchange on file is from Jan 6, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Exchange compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

The Exchange most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has The Exchange's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Exchange have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Exchange means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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