DESTIN, Okaloosa County

BITTERROOT

4463 COMMONS DR W UNIT 10A, DESTIN, FL 32541

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
May 13, 2026
City
DESTIN
County
Okaloosa
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
19

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.

May 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-03-4

Detail 24574058

Basic - 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

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-16-4

Detail 24154577

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

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-16-4

Detail 24132009

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

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 24128681

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

Detail 24128676

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

22-20-5

Detail 24128680

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

Detail 24128679

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

Detail 24128677

Basic - Fire damage to wall at walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Detail 24128678

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front expo line at ice machine / two door upright freezer

Apr 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23422734

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance . Yellow cutting board located in kitchen prep area.

31A-11-4

Detail 23422737

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

Detail 23422735

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

36-36-4

Detail 23422733

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing . No ceiling tiles / open ceiling above and adjacent to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 23422732

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Front exposed line

38-07-4

Detail 23422736

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

Detail 23422730

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

Detail 23422731

Basic - Wall in disrepair Fire damaged wall adjacent to walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

03G-50-1

Detail 22614305

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

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22483639

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled . Expo line and back line cutting boards stained

03G-50-1

Detail 22483642

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

36-36-4

Detail 22483638

Basic - Ceiling tiles missing adjacent to walk in cooler.

36-24-5

Detail 22483641

Basic - Fire damage observed to wall adjacent to walk in cooler.

38-07-4

Detail 22483640

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.

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22691219

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

Detail 22691218

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

36-36-4

Detail 22691220

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 22691221

Basic - Fire damage to wall adjacent to walk in cooler . Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 22691222

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.

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 21792003

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Red meat sauce located in walk in cooler cooling over night in deep covered Cambro ( plastic ) container . 50/50/52F See stop sale Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 21792007

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Expo - upright reach in freezer- repackaged frozen beef, over unpackaged ready to eat house made desserts . Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 21792005

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Red meat sauce located in walk in cooler cooling over night in deep covered Cambro ( plastic ) container . 50/50/52F Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21792004

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen Back make line - shredded cheese 47, brisket 56, diced tomatoes 45F all less than 4 hrs Iced during the inspection for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 21792008

Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different 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. Sous Vide chicken held greater than 48 hrs. Sous Vide TCS cooked beef held greater than 48 hrs. HACCP template provided to operator Plan review notified

36-37-5

Detail 21792002

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over expo line salad make bar Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21792006

Basic - Food stored on walk in cooler floor. Red sauce and cooked beef

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

14-15-4

Detail 21610064

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Home Depot iciest used for food storage.

08A-05-6

Detail 21610065

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bologna type product in walk-in cooler. Shell eggs moved to bottom at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21610063

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. House made clarified butter 72F, overnight per manager, cooked fermenting peppers 73F, unknown amount of time. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 21610066

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. House made clarified butter 72F, overnight per manager, cooked fermenting peppers 73F, unknown amount of time. See stop sale.

36-37-5

Detail 21610067

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Open ceiling above food storage/prep area in hall way toward kitchen.

Jan 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 11, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 20417985

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ashley MCMahon 1/16/2016 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-11: At time of the callback inspection A. McMahon CFM expired. CFM on Duty Hugh Parmen 7/27/21 ServeSafe Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20417986

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-11: At time of the callback inspection No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233 Time Extended

Aug 3, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 14

35A-02-6

Detail 20399198

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect observed adjacent to front expo line Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20399203

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front expo make bar Ricotta 44°F less than 4 hrs. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20399195

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg plant puree hot holding less than 4 hrs 117°F Advised operator to reheat to 165°F Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20399204

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink

53A-03-7

Detail 20399196

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ashley MCMahon 1/16/2016 Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20399197

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front expo hand wash sink used as dump sink

53A-05-6

Detail 20399205

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53B-01-5

Detail 20399193

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 20399200

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Steaks and burgers offered Provided operator general consumer advisory Posted during the inspection Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20399201

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen cool line Hot water turned off

35A-03-4

Detail 20399202

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed on floor at wait station Removed during the inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20399194

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple areas of expo line and kitchen under shelving and storage racks.

24-08-4

Detail 20399206

Basic - Food storage containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drying rack kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 20399199

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt / dust. Multiple counter tops and storage shelves

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 20785823

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine Triple sink set up as sanitizer station Quat 200 ppm Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20785826

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen cook line - Cooked short ribs 47/47/48°F less than 4 hrs. Chef advised to rapidly cool short ribs Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20785824

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front expo line hand wash sink used for rinse and dump. Discussion conducted with manager reference proper use of hand wash sinks Hand wash only

02C-02-5

Detail 20785822

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler Per chef cooked two days prior to the inspection.

27-16-4

Detail 20785821

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water disconnected from - Kitchen hand wash sink located next to the dish machine . No hot water feed Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 20785825

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Rear cook line hand wash sink Hot water feed in disrepair and disconnected at time of the inspection.