Miller's Ale House
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
41
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Miller's Ale House stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 9, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
Miller's Ale House's latest score of 41 falls below the Gainesville average of 75. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : at the breader station: fish 46,47°, milk wash 52°, chicken 44°, chicken 45°. All items were ice bagged down. Items were 41° and below at the bottom of the pans. Pans were over stocked in preparation for lunch. After ice bags were added, all items dropped at least 2° in 10 minutes. Ice bags were left in the pans, and the pans were reduced in the amount of food in the pans, the overstock was moved below in an open pan. ALSO, cut leafy greens 48°. on the cookline, drawer, **Corrective Action Taken* **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed : the butter on the wait station line, lacking a time stamp.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed : Mike M, lack of proof oF a certificate. This was found on the ServSafe website. Good until 12-2025. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed : as clean dishes were coming out of the dish wash machine, date labels were still on them.
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed lack of Wash cloth solution on the floor at the breader station.
21-38-4
61
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cooked sauce in the alto sham 127°. Temperature increased in the unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for the eco lab sanitizer, no test strips or indicator chart.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the cook line bread drawer with an accumulation of food debris on the side rails. ALSO, the point soda gun is soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: a case of food in the floor in the walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed: on the cook line the shredded cheese portion handle was touching product. This was adjusted above. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: sanitizer(eco lab) bucket stored on the cook line prep table. This was moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor in the beer walk-in cooler has bubbles.
36-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a lidded drink on the cook line prep table, this was moved below. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
55
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed: soap suds buildup under the 3 compartment sink. This was rinsed and squeegeed. Water was run full throttle with no water backing up through the floor drain. **Corrected On-Site**
28-26-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed on the cook line, staff adjust pants, and then kept preparing, cooking and dishing.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer stored on the cook line breader station.
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 3 flying insects near the bulk breader container.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the dipper well s soiled. This was cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: throughout: doors, handles of reach-in coolers are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: unsealed sports drink on a back prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair Observed: the alto sham on the cook line, the gasket was hanging off. This was reattached during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the floor by the ice maker.
36-22-4
41
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook line staff handle raw chicken, remove gloves, no hand wash, then handle food container to return it to walk-in cooler.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: beef 50, ground beef 47, beef 48, sliced cheese 48 all in the lower drawer on the cook line. Items are less than 4 hours out of the walk-in cooler. Items are being iced down. ALSO, sour cream and butter, 58-59 on the front line wait station. Fresh ice was in the container below, no water, and not touching the pans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: multiple cutting boards stained on the cook line. ALSO, the cook line reach-in freezer for desserts has an accumulation of food debris in the bottom.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the floor around the ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: cloth under a cutting board on the cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the cook line bulk flour bin with an accumulation of debris cover the top and sliding cover.
23-03-4
58
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 1 fly by the office.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: beef in the cook line 50, meatloaf 48, chicken 57; cole slaw on the server line, 63F. All items were brought out around 11am, and were iced, above and below. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: a cook line cutting board is stained. ALSO, the first soda gun at the bar has residue on the white diffuser.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: employee drinks stored in a reach-in freezer over guest food. The drinks were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: a sanitizer bucket stored on a prep table on the cook line. It was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, soda gun drain, or mop sink. Observed: the soda gun drain at the bar is not draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple stored food, below 41F, not covered in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Lids were added and bags were closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed: quaternary amonia sanitizer at less then 100 ppm. This was refreshed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
52
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
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 Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miller's Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Miller's Ale House.
How does Miller's Ale House compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Miller's Ale House most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
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 five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Miller's Ale House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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