ELUSIVE GRAPE
129 N WOODLAND BLVD, Deland FL 32720 · 386-785-2467
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3- rodent droppings in hot water closet. Operator cleaned and removed from area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022051105 | Oct 18, 2022 | Nov 10, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2020039175 | Jul 16, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | $120 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water filter placed at bar hand wash sink. Operator removed..
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell hone on kitchen food proper table. Operator removed,
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Jan 9, 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
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler chili (47F - Cold Holding); sausages (47F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard. Prosciutto 44F, on top of containers, in kitchen make table unit. Overnight Operator placed in bottom.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp in kitchen Avantco make table unit, prepared 24 hours ago. Operator updated.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon thawed within bag in ROP bag. Operator instructed to discard.
Oct 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Sep 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jul 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
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.
Jan 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored over onions in walk in cooler, Operator relocated
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.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3- rodent droppings in hot water closet. Operator cleaned and removed from area.
Wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
Stored food not covered, soup in walk in cooler not covered.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar handwash sink.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
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.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, washware area.
Food stored on floor. Stock pot of chicken stock, stored on walk in cooler floor.
Washware wall, soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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,
Food stored on floor. Container of bagged spinach stored on walk in cooler floor.
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.