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THE ELUSIVE GRAPE

THE ELUSIVE GRAPE in DELAND has 9 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.2/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

129 North Woodland Boulevard
DeLand, Florida, 32720
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516355

  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Canning of roasted tomatoes for Bloody Mary, sous vide of pork, fish, and chicken . Provided information to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Operator does not have applications submitted. - Stop Sale Ordered on Chicken and ribs ROP Operator states prepared on Saturday **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Operator plan received 19-07-2025. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13459137

  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Canning of roasted tomatoes for Bloody Mary, sous vide of pork, fish, and chicken . Provided information to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Operator does not have applications submitted. - Stop Sale Ordered on Chicken and ribs ROP Operator states prepared on Saturday **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10896755

  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Canning of roasted tomatoes for Bloody Mary, sous vide of pork, fish, and chicken . Provided information to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-13-5: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. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10760848

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8846148

  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored over onions in walk in cooler, Operator relocated Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bruschetta in walk in cooler prepared 48 hours in walk in cooler.Operator updated. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3- rodent droppings in hot water closet . Operator cleaned and removed from area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8732034

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered, soup in walk in cooler not covered . Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. chlorine 10 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus in make table not date marked. Operator updated. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444431

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. 10 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Compound butter in kitchen reach in cooler not date marked from 5 days ago. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8513173

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pursestored in storage rack with sanitized food equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, washware area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Stock pot of chicken stock, stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Washware wall , soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Beer cheese in make table unit datemarked 9-25, more than 7 days. Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  • 53B-13-5: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.

Inspection Date: 7/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353392

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of bagged spinach stored on walk in cooler floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked shrimp prepared day before, Corrected On-Site