MILLER'S ALE HOUSE
2881 BASS PRO SHOPS BLVD, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.371.0818
Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed: soap suds buildup under the 3 compartment sink. This was rinsed and squeegeed. Water was run full throttle with no water backing up through the floor drain.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed : both chemical dish wash machine indicated 0 ppm for chlorine. The systems were primed and tested correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : hot holding chicken on the cook line at 69°. This was placed in a frying pan for reheating.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : spray sanitizer stored on the top ledge of the ice maker. The spray was moved to cleaning.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed : no plan was available for review. One was emailed.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the can opener with dried food debris on the blade.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a purse stored at the bar with serving glasses.
Food stored on floor. Observed : a case of food on the floor of the walk-in freezer. No deliveries today per the manager.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed : the ice scoop at the bar touching product. The scoop was washed and adjusted.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed : as a food pan came out of the dish wash machine, it still had a date sticker on it.
Stored food not covered. Observed : prime rib on the top shelf of the speed rack in the e walk-in cooler. No cover.
Aug 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : at the breader station: fish 46,47°, milk wash 52°, chicken 44°, chicken 45°. All items were ice bagged down. Items were 41° and below at the bottom of the pans. Pans were over stocked in preparation for lunch. After ice bags were added, all items dropped at least 2° in 10 minutes. Ice bags were left in the pans, and the pans were reduced in the amount of food in the pans, the overstock was moved below in an open pan. ALSO, cut leafy greens 48°. on the cookline, drawer, Warning**
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed : the butter on the wait station line, lacking a time stamp.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed : Mike M, lack of proof oF a certificate. This was found on the ServSafe website. Good until 12-2025.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed : as clean dishes were coming out of the dish wash machine, date labels were still on them.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed lack of Wash cloth solution on the floor at the breader station.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cooked sauce in the alto sham 127°. Temperature increased in the unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the cook line bread drawer with an accumulation of food debris on the side rails. ALSO, the point soda gun is soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for the eco lab sanitizer, no test strips or indicator chart.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a lidded drink on the cook line prep table, this was moved below.
Food stored on floor. Observed: a case of food in the floor in the walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed: on the cook line the shredded cheese portion handle was touching product. This was adjusted above.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: sanitizer(eco lab) bucket stored on the cook line prep table. This was moved below.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor in the beer walk-in cooler has bubbles.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 3 flying insects near the bulk breader container.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed: soap suds buildup under the 3 compartment sink. This was rinsed and squeegeed. Water was run full throttle with no water backing up through the floor drain.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed on the cook line, staff adjust pants, and then kept preparing, cooking and dishing.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer stored on the cook line breader station.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the dipper well s soiled. This was cleaned during the inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: unsealed sports drink on a back prep table.
Equipment in poor repair Observed: the alto sham on the cook line, the gasket was hanging off. This was reattached during the inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the floor by the ice maker.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: throughout: doors, handles of reach-in coolers are soiled.
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook line staff handle raw chicken, remove gloves, no hand wash, then handle food container to return it to walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: beef 50, ground beef 47, beef 48, sliced cheese 48 all in the lower drawer on the cook line. Items are less than 4 hours out of the walk-in cooler. Items are being iced down. ALSO, sour cream and butter, 58-59 on the front line wait station. Fresh ice was in the container below, no water, and not touching the pans.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: multiple cutting boards stained on the cook line. ALSO, the cook line reach-in freezer for desserts has an accumulation of food debris in the bottom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water on the floor around the ice machine.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: cloth under a cutting board on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the cook line bulk flour bin with an accumulation of debris cover the top and sliding cover.
Aug 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 1 fly by the office.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: beef in the cook line 50, meatloaf 48, chicken 57; cole slaw on the server line, 63F. All items were brought out around 11am, and were iced, above and below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: a cook line cutting board is stained. ALSO, the first soda gun at the bar has residue on the white diffuser.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: employee drinks stored in a reach-in freezer over guest food. The drinks were removed.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: a sanitizer bucket stored on a prep table on the cook line. It was removed.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, soda gun drain, or mop sink. Observed: the soda gun drain at the bar is not draining.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple stored food, below 41F, not covered in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Lids were added and bags were closed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed: quaternary amonia sanitizer at less then 100 ppm. This was refreshed.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.