Miller's Kendall Ale House
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Miller's Kendall Ale House, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Miller's Kendall Ale House trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside dirty water at steam table in back prep area near pasta station. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed buttermilk (54F - Cold Holding) at fryer station, as per operator for 3 hours. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup on reach in cooler door handles in pasta station. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside beer cooler. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor underneath ice machine and inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked and missing throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line. Observed hood filters dusty at pasta station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (100F - Hot Holding) inside steam table as per operator for less than 30 mins. Operator took product to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer blade soiled in back prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles soiled at pasta reach in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty in bar area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside missing tile at fryer station and inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing at fryer station. Observed floor tiles cracked in dish area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer on floor.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 89F at cook line. Operator moved utensils to stove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut peppers and onions inside of reach in cooler near cook line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cooling) inside of reach in cooler in back kitchen area next to walk in cooler. As per operator product has been inside cooler since previous day.
03D-07-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cooling) inside of reach in cooler in back kitchen area next to walk in cooler. As per operator product has been inside cooler since previous day.
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked white rice inside of walk in cooler without date mark. As per operator rice was prepared 24 hours before inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and ground beef thawing in standing water. Operator turned on water for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on prep table in back kitchen area. Operator removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in both walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle in back kitchen area. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of garnish reach-in-cooler in bar area.
29-49-6
43
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handle raw chicken then went to dish machine to remove clean dishes. Advise manager to instruct employee to wash hands and to change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back kitchen floor.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple items inside kitchen.
02D-01-5
74
Aug 2, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork ribs (55F - Cold Holding); meatloaf (55F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); Mahi fish (50F - Cold) inside reach in cooler by cook line. As per operator food have been placed inside reach in cooler for two hours. Operator removed all food to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 reach in cooler by cook line.
14-74-7
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 several salmon packaged stored at walk in cooler. Operator cut them. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container on cook line floor. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in back kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at back kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach freezer gaskets at cooking line and one at back kitchen. Also, observed soiled shelf in back kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container box stored on floor by dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep tables inside kitchen. Operator removed them and placed them on sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Jun 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
58
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. By the walk in cooler: approximately 6+ live flying insects flying by the hand washing sink, bar area: 2 live small flying insects flying nearby the ice bin, and 1 live fly flying throughout in the dry storage area by the electrical room.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler: cooked ribs, not date marked, cooked 3 days ago. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler: lids with panko soiled. Prep table: can opener blade soiled. Both drink machines: soda nozzles soiled. bar area: soda gun nozzles soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Walk in cooler: bowl with no handle inside a container with creamy Chile sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Back door by the mop sink, 4 not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave by the main cook line missing the handle.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Through the kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler: fan guards in both hoods by the walk in cooler soiled with dust. Prep area: small reach in freezer with ice cream soiled. Reach in cooler in the bar area by the entrance soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Ware wash area: old labels on clean pans. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Women restroom. The toilet in the second stall not working ( Southside), covered with a garbage bag.
29-08-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Servers area: forks stored with the handle down. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
45
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed kitchen employee eating While preparing food.
12B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside most kitchen coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
21-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miller's Kendall Ale House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miller's Kendall Ale House on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miller's Kendall Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Miller's Kendall Ale House.
How does Miller's Kendall Ale House compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Miller's Kendall Ale House most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Miller's Kendall Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Miller's Kendall Ale House have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Miller's Kendall 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 Kendall Ale House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miller's Kendall Ale House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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