Miller's Doral Ale House
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
61
Score
Miller's Doral Ale House appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed. It lemons and oranges uncovered at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed over main dishwasher area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at some AC vents in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at severs prep tables at kitchen line.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in front of soda fountain area.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board at prep table next to 3 compartment sink.
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed sanitizer under at kitchen line, employee placed it back in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler located across the cook line.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed working containers of sliced oranges and limes at the bar area not covered.
08B-02-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs at the steam table in unclean water at 140F. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on door handles at the reach in cooler located across the cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed several ice buckets on floor inside dry storage area.
10-14-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip container in back cook line area.
14-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall located next to ice machine soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working spray bottle of oil not labeled in back cook line area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several cleaning chemicals spray bottles at office bearing not label with chemicals name. Coached staff about labeling all chemical containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with not handle used at preparation table reach in cooler, staff removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler preparation table.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation areas and ware washing. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation table unit with marks not longer cleanable and other units at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen line by ware washing area.
36-02-5
70
Sep 10, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen and storage area, also AC vents and returns soiled/dusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: all throughout the kitchen and storage area, also AC vents and returns soiled/dusted. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Missing drain plug at dumpster **Time Extended**
33-11-4
90
Sep 9, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over meat . Operator rearranged products **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); Drawer RIC- pico de gallon (45F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation table at kitchen front line. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a few flies flying around in the inside and outside bar area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); Drawer RIC- pico de gallon (45F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation table at kitchen front line. **Warning**
01B-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. Observed outside bar chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Manager cleaned it during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Chef bagan cleaning machine **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage room. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen and storage area, also AC vents and returns soiled/dusted. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager discarded cutting board **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in dry storage under shelving. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler in front bar area. **Warning**
29-49-6
25
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager placed gloves on touch ready to eat food without washing hands, instructed manager to removed gloves and wash hands before putting new gloves on and he did. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout the kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Ceiling tile above dishwasher in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed Cutting board with cut marks by 3 compartment sink.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in freezer located across from cook line in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers throughout kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed Slow draining at handsink located by dishwasher area.
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen area.
36-27-5
58
Sep 22, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in freezer inside kitchen.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Jul 27, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken hot holding in unit at 90°F. Manager sent to reheat on cookline **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair in back kitchen area
36-17-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miller's Doral Ale House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miller's Doral Ale House on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miller's Doral Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Miller's Doral Ale House.
How does Miller's Doral Ale House compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Miller's Doral Ale House most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Miller's Doral Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Miller's Doral Ale House have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Miller's Doral 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 Doral Ale House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miller's Doral Ale House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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