Miller's Ale House
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
95
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Miller's Ale House stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 31, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Brandon sits at 82, putting Miller's Ale House on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain. Manager separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
95
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. Dishmachine at bar tested at chlorine 0ppm
22-41-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at wait station. Manager placed glasses in dish rack to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in container of mixed vegetables in reach I. Cooler on cookline. Manager placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like buildup observed behind nozzles of soda fountain in server station. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bag of onions stored over salad dressing in walk in cooler. Manager moved onions to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles, cove molding and missing grout throughout kitchen, dish and prep areas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven in prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
90
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor by ice machine. 1 live roach on walk in cooler door Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies on wall in dish pit 2 on shelving in dish pit **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles, cove molding and missing grout throughout kitchen, dish and prep areas **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven in prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
67
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar soiled. Manager cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on 3 kitchen employees.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic tubs at clean dish rack. Drink glasses at wait station. Manager separated items to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda fountain soiled with food buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Salsa in walk in cooler. Manager covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Sep 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket near microwave
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
70
Jun 14, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 7 live roaches along base board of prep area wall adjacent to walk-in cooler,1 live roach on wall on cookline above hand sink,approximately 10 live roaches along wall at mop sink,approximately 2 live roaches along wall in dish area , 1 live in bar area **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches along prep area wall adjacent to walk-in cooler, 1 dead roach on cookline prep table , 2 dead in bar area **Warning**
35A-03-4
82
Nov 3, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand sink on cookline
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink store on prep table **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint on cookline Corrected-observed employee place hair restraint on hair **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with old food debris
36-27-5
67
Oct 19, 2022
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Jul 27, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (45F - Cold Holding in reachin cooler on cookline Observed employee place food items in walk-in cooler to drop temperature **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled in bar area Corrected-observed employee label **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted on dish shelf Corrected-observed employee invert **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on oven handles on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature gauge on dish machine broken **Warning**
16-38-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cookline reachin coolers soiled with old food debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 2 reachin coolers on cookline not properly cold holding Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (45F - Cold Holding); guacamole (45F - Cold Holding in reachin cooler on cookline **Warning**
14-74-7
58
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 Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miller's Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” 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 Brandon?
Miller's Ale House most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Miller's Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Miller's Ale House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Miller's Ale House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Miller's Ale House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miller's Ale House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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