Millers Sarasota Ale House
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Millers Sarasota Ale House has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up four times.
Millers Sarasota Ale House's latest score of 95 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed multiple puddles of standing water in the establishment due to broken tiles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
95
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee pull up their pants and then handle clean dishes without washing their hands. Operator had them wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the left side cooler and front server area: Chicken breast (60F - Cold Holding); Chicken Wings (60F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (58F - Cold Holding); Colelsaw (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their can opener and its holder with debris build up, Operator set it aside to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed them prepping food in the walk in cooler without a hand wash sink installed. Operator moved their preparing to the other prep area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the left side server sink used as a dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up inside the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator handling food with a watch on. Operator removed their watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a prep cook without a beard guard. Observed the employee tie their beard up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door to the walk in cooler broken. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed multiple puddles of standing water in the establishment due to broken tiles. **Warning**
36-22-4
43
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the back steam table: Marinara sauce (88F - Hot Holding); Cheese sauce (105F - Hot Holding). Operator states they were placed in there seater being reheated an hour ago. Operator placed them back in their steamer to reheat them. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a scoop with no handle stuck in a container of cooked pasta in the back area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink strokes on the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee in need of a beard guard preparing tomatoes in the back.
13-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed a sanitizer bucket at 50ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Jun 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked meat in a cook line reach in cooler Operator moved the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed an employee vape rig stored with sauces on the cook line. Operator removed the device. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple chemical spray bottles without labels. Operator labeled them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use steak knives stored in 80F degree standing water at the server counter. Operator removed the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on the back left hood filters. Operator washed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted in the back storage area. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 6 cans of white kidney beans rusted in the back can storage area. Operator willingly disposed of the cans. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dishwasher go from dirty dishes to clean dishes with no hand wash. Operator had the employee wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat salad mix in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw whole pork in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at the back prep make table: Sliced lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Pico de galo (53F - Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the food had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the food and had a technician look at the cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the back prep make table: Sliced lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Pico de galo (53F - Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the food had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the food and had a technician look at the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the sanitizer bucket at 350ppm quaternary. Operator dumped the bucket. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing chemicals not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the right side inside bar soda gun. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the two server hand wash sinks used to dump ice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust/grease build up on multiple ceiling tiles in the establishment. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food without a hair net on. Operator had the employee put on a hair net. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed a sticky trap stored over the soda boxes in the back ice area. Operator removed the trap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to many clean dishes in the kitchen. **Warning**
16-46-4
20
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the inside bar soda guns. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a damaged floor tile in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs hanging on the oven door handle on the cook line. Operator removed tongs. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the 2nd walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
74
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed tomatoes in the left side walk in cooler. Operator removed shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the back right corner make table and the left center make table on the cook line: Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that the food had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed food in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the inside bar soda guns. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the outside bar hand wash sink with used lemons inside. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals in the establishment. Operator removed and labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a damaged floor tile in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop handle covered by ice in the inside bar ice bin. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs hanging on the oven door handle on the cook line. Operator removed tongs. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on the back prep area hood filters. Operator removed filters to be cleaned. Observed food debris build up on the middle left freezer gaskets. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the 2nd walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning**
36-50-4
41
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Jul 7, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders on cook line at 68F. Employee said tenders had been out of refrigeration for about 30 minutes. Employee placed tenders in freezer to cool to temp. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand wash sink in outside bar used as drink dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean food pans next to food preparation area splattered with food debris. Employee rewashed pans and placed divider next to clean pan rack. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved in rear of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven in rear of kitchen with food debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Millers Sarasota Ale House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Millers Sarasota Ale House on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Millers Sarasota Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Millers Sarasota Ale House.
How does Millers Sarasota Ale House compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Millers Sarasota Ale House most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Millers Sarasota Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Millers Sarasota Ale House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Millers Sarasota 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 Millers Sarasota Ale House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Millers Sarasota Ale House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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