The Elusive Grape
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
55
Score
The Elusive Grape appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The Elusive Grape's latest score of 55 falls below the DeLand average of 72. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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**
03G-50-1
90
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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**
03G-50-1
90
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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**
35A-04-4
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**
02C-01-5
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**
08A-04-5
Basic - Wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
61
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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**
02C-02-5
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**
16-55-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
74
Oct 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
01B-13-4
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**
02C-01-5
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.
53B-13-5
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**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, washware area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Stock pot of chicken stock, stored on walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Washware wall , soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
55
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of bagged spinach stored on walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler gumbo (40F-50F - Cooling) Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light fixture is provided.
38-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered in kitchen makeline. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Dining ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
64
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Elusive Grape last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Elusive Grape on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Elusive Grape?
Across the inspection record, “wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Elusive Grape.
How does The Elusive Grape compare to other restaurants in DeLand?
The Elusive Grape most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the DeLand average of 72.
Has The Elusive Grape's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Elusive Grape have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Elusive Grape means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Elusive Grape inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Elusive Grape is inspected around four times per year on average.
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