Miller's Fort Myers Ale House
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
61
Score
Miller's Fort Myers Ale House has been inspected 14 times since 2022. Miller's Fort Myers Ale House was last inspected on Dec 16, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up six times.
Miller's Fort Myers Ale House's latest score of 61 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken container stored over raw shrimp container. Operator removed raw chicken container to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet and splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - One of the urinal not flushing/functioning properly at men bathroom.
32-23-5
Basic - Scoop handle in contact with raw shrimp at cook line. Operator removed the scoop to dishmachine area for sanitation. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service food container lids not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
61
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two reach-in coolers at cook line; raw steak (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (41F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (42F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (48F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (49F - Cold Holding); ; chopped tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in coolers for 3 hours. Operator moved all items to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: reach-in coolers at cook line; raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (48F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (47F - Cold Holding); ; chopped tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (48F - Cold holding). Per operator all items stored in cooler for 30 minutes. Operator moved all items to walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two reach-in coolers at cook line; raw steak (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (41F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (42F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (48F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (49F - Cold Holding); ; chopped tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in coolers for 3 hours. Operator moved all items to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store wet wiping cloth. Operator moved wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice buckets not stored inverted or protected near ice machine. Operator stored ice buckets inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets on her arm while preparing food at prep area. Employee moved bracelet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at prep area. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles surrounding soiled with mold like substance at server station. **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; Raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator raw chicken stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; Raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator raw chicken stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with accumulated rust.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near by walk-in cooler. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice buckets not stored inverted near by ice machine. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored about oil container at dry storage. Operator removed employee bag to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
52
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked ready to eat chicken. Operator mover raw ground beef to under ready to eat items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in dispenser at end of cook's line. Operator refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at server hand washing sink outside women's bathroom.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid on cook's line. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed prep cook wearing a watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle in ice at ice bin outside bar. Operator removed handle from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment handle in prep kitchen. Operator removed tongs to dishwasher area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed missing waste lines and a holster at outside bar.
29-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck to clean metal pans on shelf across from beer walk in cooler. Operator removed label and sent to dish. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
47
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice bins. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed plastic to go ramekin used as a scoop in dried bread crumbs on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on shelf in dry storage.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment on pizza station. Operator replaced knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed sign missing by wait station soda fountain. Operator placed one during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
74
Mar 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser at end of cook's line loaded with paper towels, but, unable to dispense.
31B-05-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored upright in basket by server side station. Operator inverted items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of potstickers thawing at room temperature by pizza station. Operator placed in reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk metal pan of dried seasoning on shelf by pizza station. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior of the ice bin closest to manager office door. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed black plastic to go ramekin used as a scoop inside bulk container of Cajun seasoning in kitchen area by pizza station. Operator removed from seasoning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers in walk-in coolers with buildup of dust.
36-34-5
64
Dec 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Nov 30, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink across from women's restroom. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid by hand washing sink across from women's restroom.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon unopened and thawing inside packaging bearing label to remove from packaging prior to thawing. Operator cut open bags during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf open dish area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice of ice machine at end of cook's line. Operator removed scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting green cutting board on prep table next to hot holding cabinets in prep area.
21-04-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holsters behind inside and outside bars with no waste line attached.
29-17-4
61
Sep 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above prep table across from convection oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean metal container in walk-in cooler labeled hamburger, but, product was coleslaw. Operator changed container and had correct label placed on item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
90
Sep 7, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Nov 10, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food on slicer blade sitting on shelf next to three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent above dishwasher with accumulation of dust and debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lids damaged and missing. Operator has contacted trash service provided to replace damaged dumpster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from equipment handles at waist level in prep kitchen and on cook's line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean metal pans on stainless steel shelf above prep table in prep kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
70
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over hard boiled eggs in walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw eggs to shelf with other raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid on server side station across from woman's restroom.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink and black mold like substance inside ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on stainless steel shelf across from pizza oven.
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal containers on stainless steel shelf across from pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk bin of flour unlabeled across from walk-in cooler.
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miller's Fort Myers Ale House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miller's Fort Myers Ale House on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miller's Fort Myers Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Miller's Fort Myers Ale House.
How does Miller's Fort Myers Ale House compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Miller's Fort Myers Ale House most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Miller's Fort Myers Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Miller's Fort Myers Ale House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Miller's Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers Ale House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miller's Fort Myers Ale House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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