Miller's Ale House

2600 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
American
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Miller's Ale House has been inspected 15 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.

The city-wide average for Orlando sits at 79, putting Miller's Ale House on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

15
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. 00ppm chlorine. Patio Bar dishwasher. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between equipment At cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in floor drain under dishwasher
29-19-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm quaternary. Operator added more solution 300ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In lobby above left side dining room.
36-36-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. 3 drains at outside bar.
29-18-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wires, and tv screen for orders on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line, above prep station, and by reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen.
36-27-5
82
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breading station cooler chicken (50F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding); fish (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator in cooler less than 2 hours Operator removed items and placed into freezer for immediate temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no vacuum breaker **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Outside server station hand sink with pans in it. Operator removed pans **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut board at make station by ovens grooved **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks no beard guards Cooks put on beard guards **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing above ovens **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handles from scoop touching product panko Operator removed scoop **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash signs missing at both sinks outside bar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled cook line **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Oct 18, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee came in back door, placed cell phone in pocket, went to cook line and started to put on gloves. Stopped employee and educated. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
86
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in back prep area in disrepair **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut board on make table by ovens healthily grooved **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile upon cook line in disrepair **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Scheduled for repair of floor **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink by ware wash pedals in disrepair **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Still needs repair **Time Extended**
29-08-4
82
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breading station; chicken wings per operator in cooler less than 1 hour (51 second temp 51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken per operator in cooler less than 1 hour (50 second temp 51F - Cold Holding); codfish per operator in cooler less than one hour (52 second temp 51F - Cold Holding) Make table by oven; shredded cheese per operator in cooler less than 1 hour (48 second temp 46F - Cold Holding); black bean and corn per operator in cooler less than 1 hour ( 44 second temp 43F - Cold Holding); cut chicken per operator in cooler less than 1 hour (48 second temp 46F - Cold Holding); pico per operator in cooler less than 1 hour (45 second temp 45F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce per operator in cooler less than 1 hour (48 second temp 45F - Cold Holding); marinara per operator in cooler less than 1 hour (46 second temp 45F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Bin of flour by breading station not labeled **Warning**
02D-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Burger patty in front freezer uncovered **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile upon cook line in disrepair **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing on cook line **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Now phantom wash signs at both hand sinks outdoor bar **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink by ware wash pedals in disrepair **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in back prep area in disrepair **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator thawing salmon in packaging in walk in cooler without cutting or removing from package. Operator cut packaging **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut board on make table by ovens healthily grooved **Warning**
14-09-4
52
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in prep area damaged - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in walk-in-cooler and in kitchen either soiled or damaged - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut board on line grooved - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter on cook line missing - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven for flat bread soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of monitor on cook line heavy build up of dumpster Hood filter soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee with gloves touch raw shrimp,then wipe hands on apron, proceeded then to grab burger bun. Advised manager of observation **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make tables near fryer pico 56°, spring 48°, prime rib 45°, buttermilk 47-48°. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator placed items on ice for immediate temperature recovery **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut board on line grooved
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor Operator moved oil to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter on cook line missing
14-42-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in panko bin Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in prep area damaged
36-32-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven for flat bread soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in walk-in-cooler and in kitchen either soiled or damaged
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of monitor on cook line heavy build up of dumpster Hood filter soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat lettuce. Operator move tomatoes with other unwashed tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor cook line and bar. Operator moved bucket or pictures another bucket under **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil spray bottle not labeled Operator discarded spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
43
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple metal pans on storage shelf in warewashing area. Employee removed for proper air drying **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior roof of Microwave at right side cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in seafood cooler drawer on cook line Gasket to walk in cooler soda fountain by outside bar. Soiled on underside of fountain - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator peeled labels off. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink by ware washing area and hand sink at far right of cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
78
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw chicken 46F-49F in wing prep station less than 4hours per operator. Operator immediately put item on ice temperature recovery . - blu chhes, ranch, ceaser 56F at expo station insufficient ice bath less than 4 hours per operator. Operator put on sufficient ice bath. - ceaser, cocktail, and blue cheese dressing at to go station 60F. Operator immediately removed to cooler for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator filled out forms **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of ceaser dressing **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of dish machine Employee beverage on top of cooler at bar **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Backpack on top of cooler at bar **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple metal pans on storage shelf in warewashing area. Employee removed for proper air drying **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to ceaser dressing container. Operator removed and replaced with new lid **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior roof of Microwave at right side cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in seafood cooler drawer on cook line Gasket to walk in cooler soda fountain by outside bar. Soiled on underside of fountain
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator peeled labels off. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink by ware washing area and hand sink at far right of cook line
29-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Panko container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
41
Apr 5, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - Operator printed during inspection and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Dumplings commercially packaged in walk in cooler at 40F and at make 53F. Buttermilk at batter station 52F also comes commercially processed less than 2 hrs at station. Operator placed ice on items for temperature recovery. Operator stated all other items in unit prepared in the morning and put into unit are cooling at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Sanitizer bucket stored above battering make table on cook line. Operator moved bucket away from food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - At left sink at outdoor bar. Operator placed bottle of soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - Stack of beer buckets stored in right hand wash sink at outdoor bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - At make table near office with temperatures in 50s F. Operator placed thermometer in unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease or dust. - Fan guard for outdoor walk I cooler has slight dust accumulation. Ventilation hood above fryers and oven has slight buildup.
23-03-4
43
Mar 3, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. - Outdoor bar sanitizer tested at approximately 0ppm. Operator primed and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cooler washed items taken out less than 1 hr- Cold Holding 47-49F: Pico, sour cream, cooked onions. Advised operator to keep put pans of food in walk in cooler while washing out make table to not expose food to temperature danger zone. Items placed in walk in cooler for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - Next to beverage server station at front 75F, Outdoor bar left sink 72F. Advised to repair. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - Pans on rack next to ware washing station. Advised operator to air dry.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - Throughout cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - Womens restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - For desserts at end of cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe. - Under hand wash sink and under dishwasher at outdoor patio.
29-11-4
43
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Server station added at front of store. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: - No plans available for to go station. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment stored outside of back door in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
74

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 Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 15 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 seven times, more than any other issue at Miller's Ale House.

How does Miller's Ale House compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Miller's Ale House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

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 three violations per visit across the recent 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.