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BELL CLERMONT

637 8 ST, Clermont FL 34711 · 352.432.3224

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 5 visits since June 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats66
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4509114
Grade history
JUN 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/01B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
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
High priority/03D-02-5
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
High priority/01B-36-5
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
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -bar, used to rinse cups by employees
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored by portioned sauces in bar area, operator relocated
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
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Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both restrooms
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both bathroom doors
Basic/32-04-4
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.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/01B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs next to cooked sausage rolls.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -operator put chain on
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -pizza stored over cooked ham
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Basic/35B-01-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.