Miller's Ale House Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
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Score
Miller's Ale House Restaurant appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water near ice machine” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle containing possible degreaser not labeled. Operator threw bottle away during time of inspection.
41-17-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not properly sanitizing dishes and I was unable to read chemical PPM. Operator set up three compartment sink during time of inspection. Advised operator to discontinue dish machine until problem is fixed. Three compartment sink set up: Quaternary: 200PPM . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on food preparation table. Operator removed drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler next to breading station soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box containing napkins stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
70
Jul 24, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items for more than 4 hours: Pico de gallo 50F Alfredo Sauce 52F Marinara sauce 56F*See stope sale*. Observed following items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Cape hake 53F Buttermilk 57F Raw chicken 51F Chicken breast 47F Mac and cheese 53F. Operator placed those items into walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items for more than 4 hours: Pico de gallo 50F Alfredo Sauce 52F Marinara sauce 56F Mac and cheese 53F
01B-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to ice machine and on cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Entrance to walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed opening of reach in cooler next to microwave close to walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
64
Apr 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Chicken tenders 45F Buttermilk 48F Alfredo sauce 49F Lettuce 45F. Operator placed all food items on ice baths during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener bladed soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent accumulated with dust above reach in freezer in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at sauté station.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked near reach in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation grease and dust on hood vents.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler gasket at salad station soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at handwashing sink across from dish machine.
29-11-4
50
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken strips cold holding at 47F for less than 4 hours. Operator placed chicken in walk in freezer during time of inspection. New temperature 37F *Corrected On Site* Observed Cape hake 47F Shaved prime rib 48F Buttermilk 56F White rice 57F for Black bean corn salsa 48F cold holding more than 4 hours See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cape hake 47F Shaved prime rib 48F Buttermilk 56F White rice 57F for Black bean corn salsa 48F cold holding more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine and nozzles soiled with slime and mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eat food item on prep line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at bar hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and gaskets with accumulation of soil residue.
22-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to clean dishes. Operator removed drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
50
Mar 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle in kitchen with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs at all hand wash sinks in outside bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to dish pans on drying dish rack.
16-46-4
67
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small flying insect that flew into ice bin at bar. Employee melted ice and sanitized bin. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in front kitchen corner fry side with no soap. Manager added soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine bin. Also ice scoop stored in dirty holder. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vent outside of office and in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil stored on floor of dry storage area. Manager put oil on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between pan and top refrigerator cover. Manager took knife to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs stored in water at 106F. Manager put water pan on grill to bring to temp. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand wash sign in women's bathroom posted in handicap stall and no where else.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at batter station with accumulation of food residue.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fruit at bar not covered. Manager covered fruit with wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile missing on floor before walk in cooler.
36-17-5
50
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 30 live fly larvae under cold hold pans on make line. All found in one reach in drawer cooler under raw chicken and egg wash. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fly landed on the rim of an open bottle of red sauce on make line. Operator discarded. Also, 2 drawers of pasta on make line cooked last night.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta cooked last night in drawer cooler on make line. 50F and 52F degrees.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live flies, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Total of 7 live flies on make line. 1 live fly landed on rim of red dressing on make line. See stop sale **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in rice, plastic soufle cup in potato salad, and plastic soufle cup in dressing.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents around prep area of kitchen with build up of dust and ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone stored above prep table in back.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs hung on oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with build up of debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on raw chicken pans on pull thaw rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both dumpster lids open.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler on front line with accumulation of food debris in bottom.
22-16-4
30
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Observed fly tape behind bar that is not used in accordance with directions for product. Manager removed and threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
41-20-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink behind bar. Manager added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plate stored in flour bin. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning. Observed rusty knife rack with knives stored on it.
14-52-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crab legs in walk in freezer not covered. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
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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 Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 14 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 near ice machine” 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 Tallahassee?
Miller's Ale House Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
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 two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Miller's Ale House Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miller's Ale House Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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