Miller's Ale House Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
37
Score
Miller's Ale House Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 63, which Miller's Ale House Restaurant's 37 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from flat top grill. As per operator for less than one hour.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baked potatoes (126F - Hot Holding) at steam table on cook line, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took product to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw steaks inside reach in cooler across from grill. Operator properly placed products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab raw steak and raw chicken then handle vegetables and clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink across from fryer station. Operator added soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed top portion of reach in cooler across from flat top with ambient temperature 65F. Operator keeps all products on ice bath.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer across from cook line broken, not in use. Observed standing reach in cooler door in disrepair across from fryer station.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler and under ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed two floor tiles cracked at pasta station. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream and cheesecake stored not covered inside walk in freezer. Operator covered products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
37
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw philly steak meat removed from package stored over fries inside reach in freezer across from cook line. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink no vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty above cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles cracked in kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in cooler across from fry station. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler at fry station. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled with old food debris next to fry station.
22-16-4
55
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap in kitchen. Coached operator on hand washing procedure.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at triple sink inside of kitchen. Coached operator to have employee wash hands in hand sink only. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle soiled at main bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor near cook line.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tile on floor in front of stove near pasta station and broken tiles in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle on cook line. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Observed waste line missing at soda gun holster at outside bar.
29-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage stored inside of reach in freezer in front of cook line. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of reach in cooler and reach in freezer near fry station soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored inside of mop sink. Operator moved mops to hang dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled at fry station. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sautéed onions (56F - Cold Holding)stored in drawer reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per employee for more than 6 hours. Employee discarded item.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sautéed onions (56F - Cold Holding)stored in drawer reach in cooler, located at cooking line. As per employee for more than 6 hours. Employee discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, located at back preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed walk-in cooler Floor soiled.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler tiles broken.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets, located at cooking line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler, and reach in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and walk in cooler.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.
36-27-5
45
Oct 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of oven with heavy accumulation of grease. Observed interior of reach in coolers and reach in freezers soiled with old food debris throughout establishment. Observed interior of knife holster soiled at back preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of oven with heavy accumulation of grease. Observed interior of reach in coolers and reach in freezers soiled with old food debris throughout establishment. Observed interior of knife holster soiled at back preparation area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed interior of oven with heavy accumulation of grease. Observed interior of reach in coolers and reach in freezers soiled with old food debris throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed reach in cooler drawer handle in disrepair and has exposed insulation at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Observed reach in cooler drawer handle in disrepair and has exposed insulation at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Observed reach in cooler drawer handle in disrepair and has exposed insulation at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Observed reach in cooler drawer handle in disrepair and has exposed insulation at cook line. **Time Extended**
14-36-5
86
Sep 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Aug 31, 2023
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled dishes and then handled clean unwrapped single-service napkins without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 25 potatoes with mold on shelves at preparation area. Manager discarded items.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Observed meatloaf (48F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (48F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, since the previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cilantro butter (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near expo window. As per manger for approximately 2 hours. Observed Observed meatloaf (48F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (48F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, since the previous day. Observed raw NY strip (52F - Cold Holding); raw sirloin (44F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (49F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per manager, for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed bags of ice over products. Observed boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at preparation area. As per manager, for approximately 2 hours. Observed cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); pasta (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (46F - Cold holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, for approximately 2 hours. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed onions soup. (91F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (106F - Hot Holding) at warming cabinet at cook line. As per manager, for approximately 30 minutes. Employee took products to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of oven with heavy accumulation of grease. Observed interior of reach in coolers and reach in freezers soiled with old food debris throughout establishment. Observed interior of knife holster soiled at back preparation area.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Also observed baffles soiled with black substance.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing at upstairs storage area. Observed floor tiles cracked at cook line and ware washing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with heavy accumulation of dust at dining area. Observed ceiling vents at kitchen soiled with black substance. Observed ceiling at walk in cooler soiled with black substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in coolers, cook line and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored in floor at back preparation area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
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. Observed scoop handle touching pasta inside container. Manager removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at single door reach in cooler at cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of soda machines soiled with black substance at indoor and outdoor server's stations. Observed walk in cooler gaskets and door soiled with black substance. Observed slicer guard heavily soiled with old food debris. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance at cook line. Observed shelf underneath char grill soiled with old food debris. Observed shelves at ware washing area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors near ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line and preparation area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line, preparation area and ware washing area.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 50ppm. GM replenished solution. Final reading, 200ppm. **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
Basic - Observed reach in cooler drawer handle in disrepair and has exposed insulation at cook line.
14-36-5
17
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Entire kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Entire kitchen **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Entire kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Standing water throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.back prep area. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Still observed wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.back prep area. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miller's Ale House Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miller's Ale House Restaurant on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miller's Ale House Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Miller's Ale House Restaurant.
How does Miller's Ale House Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Palmetto Bay?
Miller's Ale House Restaurant most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto Bay average of 63.
Has Miller's Ale House Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Miller's Ale House Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Miller's Ale House Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Miller's Ale House Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miller's Ale House Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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