Miller's Lakeland Ale House
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Miller's Lakeland Ale House has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “interior of microwave has accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Lakeland sits at 86, putting Miller's Lakeland Ale House on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On shelf above the flip top arch in cooler next to the hand washing sink entering the kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Water leaking fromfaucet/handle. Faucet at the 3 compartment sink in the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
90
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking from the hand was sink in the bar area.
29-11-4
95
Mar 6, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used his cell phone and then engaged in handling clean dishes. I had the employee to stop and wash his hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shrimp 51F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 51F. Inside the drawer on the reach in cooler across from the flat grill on the cook line.
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Beverage next to clean frying pans under the prep table at the end of the cook line. The beverage was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on the cook line.
13-04-4
58
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on the small flip top reach in cooleracross from the stove.
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Vegetable oil on the floor in the dry storage area . Case of shrimp inside the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. End of hood system near the fryers.
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Stainless steel microwave on the middle shelf of the stand next to the expo window.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the uprfreezers near the fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler and freezer across from the cook line.
22-16-4
67
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing floor grout and standings water in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed deep groves in cutting board at saute station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line by fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 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 1 live fly on wall by dish machine. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of clear liquid. Manager discarded
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing door handle on alto sham
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled with food debris
23-03-4
70
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Establishment removed and defaced closure sign posted by the division. Arrived at location at 8:18am and saw closure sticker was hanging in different spot on door and was partially attached. Operator confirmed that employee had taken it down but management put back up, but sticker was unable to stay fully attached to door so you couldn't see wording on sign without touching it. Reposted new closure sticker on front door **Admin Complaint**
50-07-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor by dry storage. Employee eradicated and will mop up area **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
74
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under dry storage rack. Observed 1 live roach on dry storage rack. Observed 2 live roaches on wall in prep area. Observed 8 live roaches in electrical panels Observed 1 live roach on cardboard box by back door. Observed 1 live roach on ground by ice machine. Observed 1 live roach in pos cabinet at server station. Manager eradicated 7 live roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on bottle of hot sauce Observed 1 live fly on dry storage rack Observed 1 live fly on bag of rice. Observed 11 live flies on wall and on dry storage rack Observed 2 live flies on wall in prep area Observed 6 live flies under dish machine **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in server cabinet. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing tiles and missing grout through back kitchen and under dish area allowing for standing water and food debris to accumulate and create breeding ground. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven on cook line has accumulation of black substance,grease, food debris and is dripping onto floor **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour on cook line. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miller's Lakeland Ale House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miller's Lakeland Ale House on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miller's Lakeland Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “interior of microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Miller's Lakeland Ale House.
How does Miller's Lakeland Ale House compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Miller's Lakeland Ale House most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Miller's Lakeland Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Miller's Lakeland Ale House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Miller's Lakeland Ale House 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 Lakeland Ale House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miller's Lakeland Ale House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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