Miller's Ale House
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Miller's Ale House, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Miller's Ale House's latest score of 52 falls below the Davenport average of 85. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cables connected to monitor above breading station and far left prep table. Multiple vents throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparations with bracelets. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Leading to trash area - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At prep triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
82
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood vent above dishwasher
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Several gaskets on cookline damaged Reach in cooler above not holding temperature at end of cookline across from dish area Cooler is not being used to hood product currently and work order is in for gaskets **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water next to grill 86F Operator removed and cleaned utensils **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink on dish side of cookline Operator unclogged **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Apples with produce stickers still on stored in pan in reach in drawer under make table on cookline Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From dishwasher at outside bar Pan at bottom of dishwasher that usually catches water doesn't line up right and water pours over it onto the floor Operator has work order in **Corrective Action Taken**
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At outside bar on counter near tap Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw burgers and did not wash hands before changing gloves
12A-12-4
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/ Ron Marduzzi 8/24
53A-03-7
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour by breading station
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator flipped **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks They put them on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on bottom drawer flat bread station
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwashing sink by walk in cooler Fan covers in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in server area not covered Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls next to fry warmer. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on seasoning shelf. Operator threw away. . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several guys prepping in the kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handsink by walk in cooler. Outside of ice machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Dish cooler in kitchen and drawers where eggs are in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dishmachine in outside bar.
29-11-4
58
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (44F - Cold Holding); **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Spray hose at dishwasher heavily soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on upright split cooler/freezer on cookline.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor moderately soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Labeled apples with ready to eat foods on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
61
Mar 15, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Red pepper strips
01B-01-4
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Hose at mop sink
29-44-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line no handwash after changing gloves touching trash
12A-07-5
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
22-57-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Orange liquid in spray bottle next to dishwasher
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Back cutting boards in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cambros back kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In walk in freezer
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer next to oven
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On salad station Employee removed knife **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic cup in parm cheese Sautee station
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cambrian back of kitchen
16-46-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At right side of bar **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
30
Aug 2, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); roast beef (46F - Cold Holding). Both items less than 4 hours
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Inside bar. Check all
29-17-4
74
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
52
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 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miller's Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” 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 Davenport?
Miller's Ale House most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Davenport average of 85.
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 nine 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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