Miller's Ale House
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
100
Score
Miller's Ale House appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about eight violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Miller's Ale House's latest score of 100 sits above the Lady Lake average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
15
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live on wall behind dish machine. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
86
Feb 3, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Operator reheated to 165 F. Cooked Pork (96F - Hot Holding); (96F) **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: No pork hot holding at time of callback. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor in walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
82
Jan 22, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Operator placed in freezer for quick cooling. Rice (58F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Operator reheated to 165 F. Cooked Pork (96F - Hot Holding); (96F) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash can. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice cream freezer gaskets at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Ice cream freezer interior at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler by cook line. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
41
Jan 15, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 underneath counter at center bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: -1 live under counter at front bar. Manager killed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Cooler gasket torn across from breading station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
82
Jan 12, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over cut celery. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 underneath counter at center bar. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cooler across from flat grill. -Cooler across from breading station. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead across from dish machine in center bar. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Cooler gasket torn across from breading station. **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -3 comp by walk in cooler door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Liquor room. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of Alto Sham. -Potato warmer. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of potato warmer. -Piping behind cook line equipment. **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw calamari stored behind red onions in prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over vegetables in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Pasta 46f, 50f. Over 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pasta 46, 50f. Over 4 hours.
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Mop sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of alto sham.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cooler to left of 6 burner.
22-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Interior of microwave across from fryers.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Left side of interior ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Chicken wing cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Handsink by three compartment sink.
29-20-5
37
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice shields. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Outside mop sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under 6 burner.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Some shelves in walk in cooler. -Lowboy cooler to left of 6 burner. -Interior of coolers on cookline.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Chocolate sauce in rear prep cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Rear prep.
36-27-5
52
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 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. -0 ppm. Manager primed machine. Rechecked at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -No hot water in entire establishment. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board across from oven.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over rear prep.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Blue cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn by bread toaster.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Outside mop sink. -Under ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Liquor shelf at bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in beer cooler at bar. -Cooler to left of 6 burner. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On top of steamer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
45
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Oct 9, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -3 dead small bugs under booth in bar. Manager cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatloaf 50f. Over 4 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 53f. Operator discarded. Less than 4 hours. Chicken 47f, Shrimp 46f, Meatloaf 50f. Meatloaf over 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on center prep cooler.
22-02-4
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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
41
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pico 54f, Cut tomato 54f. Over 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 54f, Cut tomato 54f. Over 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Philly meat over French fries. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on prep cooler on cookline.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Outside mop sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of flour bin on cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour.
02D-01-5
43
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken wings over jalapeños. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Coleslaw scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead by office. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Cook.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Shredded cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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 Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 15 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 six times, more than any other issue at Miller's Ale House.
How does Miller's Ale House compare to other restaurants in Lady Lake?
Miller's Ale House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lady Lake average of 79.
Has Miller's Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Miller's Ale House have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight 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 five times per year on average.
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