Islamorada, Village of Islands, Monroe County

BITTON BISTRO CAFE

82245 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL 33036

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Apr 8, 2026
City
Islamorada, Village of Islands
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 24498446

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 52F put into refrigerator Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 24498445

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Quiche in stand up cold hold unit .

53B-14-5

Detail 24498447

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Michele exp 10/25

22-20-5

Detail 24498444

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24057409

High Priority - Raw salmonstored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food , sliced poultry and ham in lift lid unit Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24057410

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. quiche (57*F - Cold Holding) as per owner the quiche was out for service earlier and was recently put away. Butter pats 65 F, butter was refrigerated to rapid cool

02C-02-5

Detail 24057408

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pans of quiche not date marked in stand up cold holding units quiche was dated during inspection Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24057411

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

05-09-4

Detail 24057407

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Holding quiche and shell eggs

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 23525571

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 23525574

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Quiche not date marked

33-16-4

Detail 23525573

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-38-4

Detail 23525572

Basic - Plastic water bottles stored on floor.

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23125001

High Priority - Raw animal , fish food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food , sliced turkey

03A-03-5

Detail 23125000

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs sitting out on counter

02C-02-5

Detail 23125002

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Quiche not date marked.

22-02-4

Detail 23124997

Intermediate - Slicer blade is soiled with food debris. Lid on reach in cooler is soiled with food debris

14-09-4

Detail 23124999

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks.

23-03-4

Detail 23125003

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled .

33-16-4

Detail 23125004

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-38-4

Detail 23124998

Basic - Plastic bottles of water stored on floor.

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22740144

High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat dressings in reach in cooler under slicer Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22740137

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats 72Fbutter was put into refrigerator Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22740141

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board soiled

31B-03-4

Detail 22740145

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 22740143

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety Quiche prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

22-20-5

Detail 22740142

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

24-27-4

Detail 22740138

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.

33-16-4

Detail 22740146

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-38-4

Detail 22740140

Basic - Plastic bottles of water are stored on floor in dry storage . Repeat Violation

08B-54-4

Detail 22740139

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Water pitcher holding ice and water under the paper towels dispenser at handwash sink

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 22377869

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 22377873

High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat food ,quiche, In stand up coolers

33-23-4

Detail 22377871

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

33-16-4

Detail 22377872

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22377870

Basic - Plastic bottles of water stored on floor in storage room

24-27-4

Detail 22377874

Basic - Water pitcher and single service cups stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash.

Apr 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21960909

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats 72F sitting out .as per operator small container of butter taken out in the morning for softening for customers during breakfast . Less than 4 hours

22-20-5

Detail 21960906

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 21960905

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Broken handle on flour scoop

51-13-4

Detail 21960908

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator Corrective Action Taken

33-16-4

Detail 21960907

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

24-27-4

Detail 21960904

Basic - Water pitcher and cups stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 21503041

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over bagged lettuce

31A-09-4

Detail 21503045

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water pitcher in front of handwash sink. Spray bottle in handwash sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21503043

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Quiche not date marked Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 21503042

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In storage room .

33-16-4

Detail 21503044

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Apr 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21028864

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over turkey in Tracy in cooler.

31A-11-4

Detail 21028868

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of water pitchers around handwash sink

02C-02-5

Detail 21028862

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cold holding Quiche in reach in cooler is not date marked Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21028863

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

10-17-4

Detail 21028865

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21028867

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-36-4

Detail 21028866

Basic - Uncovered drink water pitchers are stored next to handwash and under paper towel dispenser stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21028861

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Dec 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 20731729

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Quiche not date marked - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-16: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 20731730

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-16: Dumpster lid is open. Time Extended

Sep 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 20543652

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shell eggs over quiche in reach in cooler

03A-02-5

Detail 20543653

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats 67°F Cut lettuce 68°F

02C-02-5

Detail 20543654

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Quiche not date marked

53B-05-5

Detail 20543655

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Michell Bitton 4/2018

10-17-4

Detail 20543649

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

33-16-4

Detail 20543656

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-10-4

Detail 20543650

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

08B-54-4

Detail 20543651

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Pitcher of water near handwash sink under paper towel dispenser