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MILLER'S ALE HOUSE

40220 US HWY 27, Davenport FL 33837

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats231
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308967
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatloaf cooked yesterday temping at 57F, see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2026024986Apr 6, 2026May 6, 2026$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 7, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 0 violations recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Meatloaf cooked yesterday temping at 57F, see stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Live, small flying insects found 3 on wall near walk-in cooler. 1 on wall by ice machine. 1 on ice machine. 2 on wall behind ice machine. 4 on wall above prep table. 1 on paper towel holder above prep table 1 on balsamic vinaigrette container on dry storage rack. 3 on wall behind storage rack. 1 on box on storage rack. 1 on wall behind speed rack. 2 on wall by dish area storage rack. 1 on drain under hand wash sink on left of cooks line. 1 on wall by hand wash sink on right side of cooks line. 1 on box above server station. Manager killed during inspection.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatloaf cooked yesterday temping at 57F, see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled with old soda debris. Manager cleaned and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In ice machine room.
Basic/36-22-4
Sep 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ashley Brennan 9-1-2020, expired 9-1-2025.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer under condenser line. And by condenser units in walk in cooler
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Dish machine drain line going into floor drain. Manager lifted piping
High priority/29-44-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line in between three burner range and oven: raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Manager place in walk in cooler shrimp retemped at 42f, cooked chicken at 48f, diced tomatoes at 45f. Middle unit across from char grill: diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding), cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) Manager closed cooler diced tomatoes temped at 43f, cooked onions at 46f, and sliced tomatoes 50f. Manager iced down product.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ashley Brennan 9-1-2020, expired 9-1-2025.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer under condenser line. And by condenser units in walk in cooler
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed knives between reach in cooler on cook line and took to dishwasher to be cleaned.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from oven door on cook line.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 15, 2024Inspection 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.