MILLER'S ALE HOUSE
635 N HWY 27/441, Lady Lake FL 32159 · 352.706.0042
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 underneath counter at center bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026023769 | Feb 26, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $200 |
| 4--2026014656 | Jan 15, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Fish 44f. Less than 4 hours. Fish 40f.Manager placed on ice.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Open gallons of milk. Manager determined correct time.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -Middle bar.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cooler across from stove top. -Cooler in outside bar standing water.
Mar 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live on wall behind dish machine.
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Operator reheated to 165 F. Cooked Pork (96F - Hot Holding); (96F)
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor in walk in freezer.
Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Operator placed in freezer for quick cooling. Rice (58F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Operator reheated to 165 F. Cooked Pork (96F - Hot Holding); (96F)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash can. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish drying rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice cream freezer gaskets at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Ice cream freezer interior at cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler by cook line. Operator cleaned.
Jan 15, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 underneath counter at center bar.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Cooler gasket torn across from breading station.
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over cut celery.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 underneath counter at center bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead across from dish machine in center bar.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Cooler gasket torn across from breading station.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -3 comp by walk in cooler door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Liquor room.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of Alto Sham. -Potato warmer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of potato warmer. -Piping behind cook line equipment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cooler across from flat grill. -Cooler across from breading station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw calamari stored behind red onions in prep cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over vegetables in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Pasta 46f, 50f. Over 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pasta 46, 50f. Over 4 hours.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Left side of interior ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. -Interior of microwave across from fryers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of alto sham.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cooler to left of 6 burner.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Chicken wing cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Handsink by three compartment sink.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice shields.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Outside mop sink.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under 6 burner.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Some shelves in walk in cooler. -Lowboy cooler to left of 6 burner. -Interior of coolers on cookline.
Stored food not covered. -Chocolate sauce in rear prep cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Rear prep.
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. -0 ppm. Manager primed machine. Rechecked at 50 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board across from oven.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -No hot water in entire establishment.
Ceiling tile missing. -Over rear prep.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Blue cutting board.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket torn by bread toaster.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Outside mop sink. -Under ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Liquor shelf at bar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in beer cooler at bar. -Cooler to left of 6 burner.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On top of steamer.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken breast over fish in cooler to left of fryers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Green cutting board.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Blue spray bottle at bar.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Over chicken prep cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor.
Oct 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -3 dead small bugs under booth in bar. Manager cleaned and sanitized area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatloaf 50f. Over 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 53f. Operator discarded. Less than 4 hours. Chicken 47f, Shrimp 46f, Meatloaf 50f. Meatloaf over 4 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on center prep cooler.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour.
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.