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THE DOWNTOWN EXCHANGE

639 8 STREET, ENTIRE BLDG, Clermont FL 34711

Last inspected Sep 10, 2025 · 4 visits since June 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence4508960
Grade history
JUN 24
APR 25
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent dropping found by triple sink.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Sep 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. -restroom
Intermediate/27-19-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · operator is contacting plumber for hand sink issues Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -bathroom, 73F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · operator is contacting plumber for hand sink issues Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -restroom door
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent dropping found by triple sink.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. -restroom
Intermediate/27-19-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by triple sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -bathroom, 73F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -restroom door
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -unisex bathroom
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by mop bucket and paint bucket
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -unisex bathroom
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. -peeling over a food booth on right side of building as you enter.
Basic/36-32-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -current and active. License displayed expired 4/1/24
Basic/50-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -gap at entry 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.