MILLER'S ALE HOUSE
901 LAKELAND PARK CENTER DR, Lakeland FL 33809 · 352-254-8598
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at side bar. Employee provided paper towels.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed and containers on clean dish storage rack, operator re-washed and air dried.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handles on cook line manager moved tongs.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned interior of microwave.
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), manager ran approximately 3 times to attain Chlorine 100ppm).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on soda nozzles at front main bar.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door around fan and on light shield.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle on cook line. Manager removed tongs from handle.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers, manager removed labels from containers.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with debris observed around soda nozzles at service station.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around doorway.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, observed on rear of battering station on cook line.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm), manager primed chlorine to comply.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in cheese mix, manager removed handle from food.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cook line, manager placed towel in sanitation container.
Aug 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler cooked ribeye (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F); cooked pasta (48F),; cheese (48F), over 2 hrs managers moved to freezer for quick cooling, walk door left open for undetermined time for delivery. Ambient temperature 56F. Manager also opened freezer door to cool down walk in, ambient temperature 44F approximately 15 minutes.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil in hand sink in patio bar, manager removed utensil.
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in upper chute area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of floor on cookline floor, manager removed flour from floor.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (52F); shredded cheese (52F), manager iced down diced tomatoes (41F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (41F); shredded cheese (41F) within 20 minutes Technician contacted for repair. Manager will monitor temperature hourly. Facility there is sufficient cold holding units in kitchen to accommodate food if needed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade.
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in upper drop area.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles in walk in cooler, manager placed pickles on shelf.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.