Miller's Ale House
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2023, Miller's Ale House has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “no soap provided at handwash sink” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Bradenton restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee touch their fax then handle clean utensils without washing their hands. Operator had them wash their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Chris expired 1/3/26
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their sink and surface sanitizer.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal items on the cook and prep lines. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees working on the cook line with bracelets on. Operator had them removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs stored on the oven door. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels stuck to clean dishes. Operator began to remove them. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
58
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken then changed gloves and handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of marinara dented at the seams. Manager placed the cans aside for a refund.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at one of the hand wash sinks in the bar area. Employee placed soap at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the bar area. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Wall in the dishwasher area behind the sprayer hose soiled.
36-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
55
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the salmon. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line ; Blue cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Leafy greens (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked eggs (54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items. Butter (79F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature in the back preparation area of the kitchen. Manager stated the butter was stored at room temperature over overnight. Manager discarded the butter. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line ; Blue cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Leafy greens (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked eggs (54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items. Butter (79F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature in the back preparation area of the kitchen. Manager stated the butter was stored at room temperature over overnight. Manager discarded the butter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand washing sink in the bar area. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several portions cups used as scoop in the kitchen. Manager removed the cups. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the salmon. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Employee removed the phone and the cutting board to be sanitized and **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
41
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the convection oven on the left side of the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
95
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw beef roast in the walk in cooler. Manager placed the ground beef below the beef roast. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken (88F - Reheating ); stored in steam table on the cook line. Employee stated the chicken was place in the steam table to reheat appropriately 3 hours prior. Manager discarded the chicken. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored the the top section of the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Blue cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); Cooked eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (61F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2.5 hours. Manager placed bags of ice on all the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chicken (88F - Reheating ); stored in steam table on the cook line. Employee stated the chicken was place in the steam table to reheat appropriately 3 hours prior. Manager discarded the chicken. **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the wait station area. Manager removed the bottle. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken change their gloves and handled clean plates without washing their hands. Employee removed the plates to be sanitized washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand washing sinks in the bar area. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in the back preparation area soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the convection oven on the left side of the cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
33
Feb 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting board on single door flip top
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour bin not labeled. Managerlabeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
90
Oct 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miller's Ale House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miller's Ale House on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miller's Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Miller's Ale House.
How does Miller's Ale House compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Miller's Ale House most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Miller's Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Miller's Ale House have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Miller's Ale House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Miller's Ale House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miller's Ale House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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