Miller's Ale House - Mount Dora
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Miller's Ale House - Mount Dora seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Mount Dora restaurant, which scores around 69. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Guacamole with tomatoes (49F) Shredded Chicken (49F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand washing sink and three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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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
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Guacamole with tomatoes (49F) Shredded Chicken (49F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In shredded cheese container. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand washing sink and three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 flying insects 1 in kitchen back storage area One at the bar
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quick cooling. Raw ground beef (49F) Cole Slaw Mix (46F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents by cook line and dry staircase area soiked
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and freezer gasket at cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer and cooler soiled by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep table in back dry storage area.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
47
Jan 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board on line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Large lexans on rack
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - front bar in dining area. Per operator water leak in floor or wall. Leak is in repair.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - walk-in cooler - walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - all reach in coolers gaskets
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. - lowboy under fry station **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Toilet leaking. - men's room urinal.
29-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - water line leaking in front of front bar.
29-11-4
45
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle hanging on hand sink in Togo. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - tan cutting board on cooks line - soda nozzle at front bar **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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. - microwave on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - all speed racks - exterior of microwave on cooks line. - hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - hand sink next to cooks line
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - freezer unit in cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
47
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Dec 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miller's Ale House - Mount Dora last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miller's Ale House - Mount Dora on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miller's Ale House - Mount Dora?
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 - Mount Dora.
How does Miller's Ale House - Mount Dora compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
Miller's Ale House - Mount Dora most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has Miller's Ale House - Mount Dora's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Miller's Ale House - Mount Dora have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Miller's Ale House - Mount Dora 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 - Mount Dora inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miller's Ale House - Mount Dora is inspected around three times per year on average.
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