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BITTERROOT

4463 COMMONS DR W UNIT 10A, Destin FL 32541 · 720-938-6278

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats54
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5604023
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
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Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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
Basic/29-03-4
Nov 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 29, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
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
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 21, 2025 · Upon callback Plumbing repairs to begin on cook line hand wash sink . Water 76F Second handwashing sink in close proximity . Time Extended/Return visit Oct 29, 2025 · At time of the callback Repairs ongoing on cook line hand wash sink . Water 70F Supervisor Yandell notified Time Extended
Oct 21, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
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
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 21, 2025 · Upon callback Plumbing repairs to begin on cook line hand wash sink . Water 76F Second handwashing sink in close proximity . Time Extended
Oct 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
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.
Basic/22-20-5
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.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Fire damage to wall at walk in cooler.
Basic/36-24-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front expo line at ice machine / two door upright freezer
Basic/36-22-4
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance. Yellow cutting board located in kitchen prep area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Ceiling tiles missing. No ceiling tiles / open ceiling above and adjacent to walk in cooler.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Front exposed line
Basic/21-04-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights adjacent to walk in cooler
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand wash sink Hand wash signs provided to operate
Basic/31B-04-4
Wall in disrepair Fire damaged wall adjacent to walk in cooler
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with black mold-like substance. Back cook line cutting board. Removed from service and bleached during the inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Fire damage to wall adjacent to walk in cooler.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/38-07-4
Feb 2, 2024Call 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
Show 1 finding ▾
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
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 2, 2024 · Upon callback inspection HACCP procedures for ROP in the process of being formulated and submitted. Supervisor Adamson notified Templates and Special Processes information provided to operator. Time Extended
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled. Expo line and back line cutting boards stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
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
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling tiles missing adjacent to walk in cooler.
Basic/36-36-4
Fire damage observed to wall adjacent to walk in cooler.
Basic/36-24-5
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Florescent lights adjacent to walk in cooler.
Basic/38-07-4

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