DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BITTERROOT

With 11 documented inspections, BITTERROOT in DESTIN has achieved a 4.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 11 reports on file

Commons Drive West
Florida, 32541
Okaloosa County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/10/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13562821

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/29/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13555051

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Upon callback Plumbing repairs to begin on cook line hand wash sink . Water 76F Second handwashing sink in close proximity . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: At time of the callback Repairs ongoing on cook line hand wash sink . Water 70F Supervisor Yandell notified **Time Extended**

10/21/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13553870

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Upon callback Plumbing repairs to begin on cook line hand wash sink . Water 76F Second handwashing sink in close proximity . **Time Extended**

10/20/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10898712

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - 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.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - 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 . Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Fire damage to wall at walk in cooler.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front expo line at ice machine / two door upright freezer
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - 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 Warning

4/28/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10743040

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/12/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10742857

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/13/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8790908

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 5 basic

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

3/4/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8565357

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Fire damage to wall adjacent to walk in cooler . Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - 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.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with black mold-like substance. Back cook line cutting board. Removed from service and bleached during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

3/4/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8604390

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/2/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8565155

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 03G-50-1: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. Observed ROP (vacuum packed in house ) raw beef in reach in cooler . ROP beef held over 48 hrs. No HACCP Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: 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**

12/4/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8366301

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 3 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tiles missing adjacent to walk in cooler.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Fire damage observed to wall adjacent to walk in cooler.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Florescent lights adjacent to walk in cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled . Expo line and back line cutting boards stained
  • 03G-50-1: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. Observed ROP (vacuum packed in house ) raw beef in reach in cooler . ROP beef held over 48 hrs. No HACCP Repeat Violation Warning