Miller's Ale House
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Miller's Ale House, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 27, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Miller's Ale House's latest score of 67 falls below the Sharpsburg average of 90. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following foods not reaching safe cold holding temperatures of 41F or below in the following. Reach-in-cooler:: Sliced tomatoes 52F, Chorizo 54F, cooked beef 60F, Coleslaw 47. Prep top cooler:: Sour cream 54F, Hardboiled egg 58F, Dice tomatoes 50F, Coleslaw 50F, Raw chicken 52F, 52F, 52F, 55F, Milk 54F, 56F. All foods discarded during inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dishwashing machines at both bars not testing to at least minimum ppm for chlorine sanitizing solution. Use dishwashing machine in main kitchen until bar dishwashers are sanitizing correctly.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed heavy build-up on food prep surface at the chicken station. Food prep surface should be cleaned frequently enough to prevent build-up.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bags of spices/dry goods stored without being sealed. Bags sealed during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
67
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed dry stored rice in contact with water still water on lid of bin. PIC corrected during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(i)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed Single serve items on floor during inspection.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed food stored in walk in cooler without cover. PIC cover items during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
86
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mutiple containers of prepped food items stored past its used by date in the walk-in cooler, including raw pork 4/11, raw hamburger 4/11, raw chicken breast 4/13, creme 4/11, onions 4/13 and black beans 4/13. All food items discarded during inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black build up on walls and white panel of ice machine in back kitchen. Advised PIC to clean at a frequency to minimize accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed build up on blade of can opener. Observed build up inside containers with clean utensils and container lids. PIC moved items to be cleaned during inspection.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drink stored next to clean plates and single use containers. Observed employee sip drink in main kitchen. Drink discarded during inspection.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee with long beard with no beard net. Employee added beard net during inspection.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
64
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of prepped food items exceeding Use By date in walk-in cooler, including 2 containers Pico De Gallo 11/13 and Horsey Sauce 11/13. All items discarded during inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple potentially hazardous foods stored at greater than 41F minimum in prep-top cooler, including sour cream at 46F and pre-cooked chicken at 46F. Observed multiple potentially hazardous foods stored at greater than 41F minimum in reach-in cooler including pre-cooked chicken at 47F and sliced cheese at 46F. All items discarded during inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed large pot stored in handwash sink in main kitchen. Observed chemical bottle handing off side of handwash sink in bar area. Observed employee using handwash sink to fill container with water. Handwash sinks should only be used to wash hands.
511-6-1-.03(5)(d)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining proper temperatures. Temperatures increased during inspection.
511-6-1.05(3)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multi-use employee drink cup stored on prep-top surface. Single-service drink cups should be stored in a designated employee area. Drink discarded during inspection.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
58
May 21, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed garnishes at bar without cover. Cover provided during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miller's Ale House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miller's Ale House on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miller's Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Miller's Ale House.
How does Miller's Ale House compare to other restaurants in Sharpsburg?
Miller's Ale House most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sharpsburg average of 90.
Has Miller's Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Miller's Ale House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Miller's 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 Ale House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miller's Ale House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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