Bitton Bistro Cafe in Islamorada
82245 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Bitton Bistro Cafe in Islamorada has been inspected 25 times since April 2022, accumulating 176 violations at an average of 7.0 per inspection—35% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency closed. High-priority violations dominated the record, with employee health policy violations cited in 11 of the 25 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in 10 inspections, and employee health reporting violations in 7 inspections. Handwashing violations were the most consistent pattern, appearing in nearly every inspection from 2022 through September 2025. Consumer advisory violations (failure to properly inform customers of known food allergies or special preparations) appeared repeatedly across the record. Toxic substance control violations, indicating improper chemical storage or handling, were cited in at least 6 inspections. The facility has not faced disciplinary action or emergency closure despite the frequency and severity of violations. Most recent inspection on September 23, 2025 documented 15 violations including multiple high-priority employee health and handwashing findings and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: September 23, 2025
Bitton Bistro Cafe in Islamorada: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Bitton Bistro Cafe in Islamorada: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Bitton Bistro Cafe in Islamorada: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bitton Bistro Cafe in Islamorada last inspected?
- Bitton Bistro Cafe in Islamorada was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 23, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Bitton Bistro Cafe in Islamorada?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bitton Bistro Cafe in Islamorada are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Bitton Bistro Cafe in Islamorada had?
- Bitton Bistro Cafe in Islamorada has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bitton Bistro Cafe in Islamorada find?
- Bitton Bistro Cafe in Islamorada was most recently inspected on September 23, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Bitton Bistro Cafe in Islamorada ever been shut down?
- No, Bitton Bistro Cafe in Islamorada has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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