Millers Ale House
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Millers Ale House stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about nine violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lutz restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled and grease buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
95
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Roast beef (58F - Cold Holding); cooked meat loaf (61F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (61F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (57F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone cheese (57F); cooked mushrooms (58F - Cold Holding); sliced white cheese (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. oast beef (58F - Cold Holding); cooked meat loaf (61F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (61F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese mix (57F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone cheese (57F); cooked mushrooms (58F - Cold Holding); sliced white cheese (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line see stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spay bottle stored on clean dish shelf in dish machine area **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained in prep counter **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Three employees no beard guard while engaging food preparation. Manager asked them to put beard guard on **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled and grease buildup. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green onion above cheese **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-17-4
50
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine chute soiled and black mold substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream 58F cold holding on front counter , see stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream 58F cold holding on front counter see stop sales Black beans 50F cold holding)cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) ; cooked onions (52F - Cold holding, second temp 37F,cooked mushrooms (52F - cold holding, second temperature 37 tomatoes salsa (44F - Cooling ); sour cream (47F - Cold holding second temperature 37F); guacamole (48F - Cooling second temperature temped 38F.)sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold holding, second temperature temped 37F,); shredded lettuces (47F cold holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled in bar area **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line used to clean thermometer, discussed proper use of hand sink with manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small freezer door gasket by warmer soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on bottom of reach in cooler by front lines **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked wing not covered, operator cover it after we discussed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine chute soiled and black mold substance **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 3 green cutting boards grooved and no longer cleanable **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee's cups on top of dish shelf in prep line, employee food on prep table in prep line, operator removed it operator removed them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees no beard guards while engaged food preparation, manager told them to put it on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans nesting on clean dish shelf **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on floor by dish machine area **Warning**
36-73-4
39
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Manager moved eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flip top cooler on cookline, shredded cheese. Operator placed utensils correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Employee removed produce, washed, placed into plastic storage containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf over prep table in prep area. Manager moved to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk breading. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
64
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine in both bar areas chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. No three-compartment sink in both bar areas. Discussed with operator washing/sanitizing glasses in dishmachine in warewashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 1450 a. cooked corn (48F - Cold Holding); b. cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); c. shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting boards on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching cooked pasta in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler door across from fat fryer is soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler across from fat fryer interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
58
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line Cut lettuce 48 f rice 60 f cut tomatoes 48 f cook ribs 45 f employee moved all products to walk in freezer Reach in cooler by hand washing sink Cold holding: cook noodles 60 f cook noodles 47 f cut tomatoes 46 f Alfredo sauce 46 f employee moved all products to walk in freezer. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Tested below 50 to 100 ppm retested to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched raw beef than took gloves off to grab food item from microwave. Discussed with employee the importance of hand washing. Employee washed hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical stored in hand washing sink at bar. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
58
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jun 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
47
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Millers Ale House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Millers Ale House on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Millers Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Millers Ale House.
How does Millers Ale House compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Millers Ale House most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lutz average of 79.
Has Millers Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Millers Ale House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Millers 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 Millers Ale House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Millers Ale House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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