BITTERROOT
4463 COMMONS DR W UNIT 10A, Destin FL 32541 · 720-938-6278
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023
5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rear make bar- chicken salad 46/44F less than 4 hrs. Moved to second cold hold unit for rapid cooling.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Condensation dripping onto walk in cooler floor from condenser grate. Drip contained from contact with food and/or food contact surfaces at time of the inspection. Discussed issue with Chef / KM
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line hand wash sink Hot water side turned off due to leak Water at hand wash sink 75F
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line hand wash sink Hot water side turned off due to leak Water at hand wash sink 75F
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front line hand wash sink observed to have hose attached with splitter. Hose / splitter removed during the inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line hand wash sink Hot water side turned off due to leak Water at hand wash sink 75F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front line ice machine with buildup of mold like substance on the deflector.
Dead roach on premises. Observed one dead roach located on bottom storage cabinet of wait station / front line next to hand wash sink. Dead roach removed and area cleaned.
Fire damage to wall at walk in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front expo line at ice machine / two door upright freezer
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
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Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance. Yellow cutting board located in kitchen prep area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filtration attachment with hose attached to front line hand wash sink. Per staff used to fill tea brewing containers. Attachments removed during the inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling tiles missing. No ceiling tiles / open ceiling above and adjacent to walk in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Front exposed line
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights adjacent to walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand wash sink Hand wash signs provided to operate
Wall in disrepair Fire damaged wall adjacent to walk in cooler
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rear make bar- chicken salad 46/44F less than 4 hrs. Moved to second cold hold unit for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with black mold-like substance. Back cook line cutting board. Removed from service and bleached during the inspection.
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler
Fire damage to wall adjacent to walk in cooler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Florescent lights adjacent to damaged wall / walk in cooler.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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. Observed ROP (vacuum packed in house ) raw beef in reach in cooler. ROP beef held over 48 hrs. No HACCP
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Food-contact surface soiled. Expo line and back line cutting boards stained
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. Observed ROP (vacuum packed in house ) raw beef in reach in cooler. ROP beef held over 48 hrs. No HACCP
Ceiling tiles missing adjacent to walk in cooler.
Fire damage observed to wall adjacent to walk in cooler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Florescent lights adjacent to walk in cooler.
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