Miller's Ale House

901 Lakeland Park Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809

American

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Miller's Ale House has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Miller's Ale House's latest score of 64 falls below the Lakeland average of 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), manager ran approximately 3 times to attain Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on soda nozzles at front main bar.

22-02-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle on cook line. Manager removed tongs from handle. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers, manager removed labels from containers. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.

16-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door around fan and on light shield.

14-69-4

Aug 7, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with debris observed around soda nozzles at service station.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, observed on rear of battering station on cook line.

23-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around doorway.

14-69-4

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm), manager primed chlorine to comply. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cook line, manager placed towel in sanitation container. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in cheese mix, manager removed handle from food. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler cooked ribeye (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F); cooked pasta (48F), ; cheese (48F), over 2 hrs managers moved to freezer for quick cooling, walk door left open for undetermined time for delivery. Ambient temperature 56F. Manager also opened freezer door to cool down walk in, ambient temperature 44F approximately 15 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil in hand sink in patio bar, manager removed utensil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in upper chute area. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of floor on cookline floor, manager removed flour from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (52F); shredded cheese (52F), manager iced down diced tomatoes (41F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (41F); shredded cheese (41F) within 20 minutes Technician contacted for repair. Manager will monitor temperature hourly. Facility there is sufficient cold holding units in kitchen to accommodate food if needed. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in upper drop area.

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles in walk in cooler, manager placed pickles on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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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 30, 2025. The public record contains seven 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 three times, more than any other issue at Miller's Ale House.

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

Miller's Ale House most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

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 four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Miller's Ale House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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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