Neighbors Booze Bites/Cafe Da Vinci, Persimmon Hollow Brewing
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Neighbors Booze Bites/Cafe Da Vinci, Persimmon Hollow Brewing has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average DeLand restaurant scores 73. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Raw bacon 45F, placed overnight. Operator placed ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic food container stored in hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, .
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
61
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. See Stop Sale.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Macaroni salad , portioned 15 days ago, in storage area reach in cooler. Ierator instructed to discard, **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket detaching.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in storage area, reach-in freezer chest.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen in reach in cooler - ventilation soiled with grease. -soiled food container lid, with food debris in kitchen . -sides of fryers soiled with grime and food debris.
23-03-4
45
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen reach in cooler Raw bacon 47F on bottom shelf , placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard, **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Black beans 2-15-2024, in storage area glass door reach in cooler. Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
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 - 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**
53B-13-5
Basic - Food Employee in kitchen , with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -flour lid soiled with food debris in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
33
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage area door has a gap at the threshold that opens to outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Floor lid container soiled with food debris. -Ventilation hood is laden with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: Flour lid has been cleaned. Ventilation hood is laden with grease. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Neighbors Booze Bites/Cafe Da Vinci, Persimmon Hollow Brewing last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Neighbors Booze Bites/Cafe Da Vinci, Persimmon Hollow Brewing on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Neighbors Booze Bites/Cafe Da Vinci, Persimmon Hollow Brewing?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Neighbors Booze Bites/Cafe Da Vinci, Persimmon Hollow Brewing.
How does Neighbors Booze Bites/Cafe Da Vinci, Persimmon Hollow Brewing compare to other restaurants in DeLand?
Neighbors Booze Bites/Cafe Da Vinci, Persimmon Hollow Brewing most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the DeLand average of 73.
Has Neighbors Booze Bites/Cafe Da Vinci, Persimmon Hollow Brewing's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Neighbors Booze Bites/Cafe Da Vinci, Persimmon Hollow Brewing have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Neighbors Booze Bites/Cafe Da Vinci, Persimmon Hollow Brewing means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Neighbors Booze Bites/Cafe Da Vinci, Persimmon Hollow Brewing inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Neighbors Booze Bites/Cafe Da Vinci, Persimmon Hollow Brewing is inspected around three times per year on average.
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