MILLER'S ALE HOUSE INC
1817 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 5617432299
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
JUL 25
JUL 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor by ice machine. 1 live roach on walk in cooler door Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023034560 | Jun 13, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2016025335 | Apr 25, 2016 | Aug 26, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired certificate observed.
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce and salad dressing in cookline flip top cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed on floor under dishmachine. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired certificate observed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at soda fountain. Manager separated to dry.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 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. Dishmachine at bar tested at chlorine 0ppm
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at wait station. Manager placed glasses in dish rack to dry.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in container of mixed vegetables in reach I. Cooler on cookline. Manager placed correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like buildup observed behind nozzles of soda fountain in server station. Employee cleaned.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bag of onions stored over salad dressing in walk in cooler. Manager moved onions to lower shelf.
Apr 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles, cove molding and missing grout throughout kitchen, dish and prep areas
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven in prep area
Apr 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies on wall in dish pit 2 on shelving in dish pit
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor by ice machine. 1 live roach on walk in cooler door Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles, cove molding and missing grout throughout kitchen, dish and prep areas
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven in prep area
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar soiled. Manager cleaned
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on 3 kitchen employees.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic tubs at clean dish rack. Drink glasses at wait station. Manager separated items to dry.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda fountain soiled with food buildup.
Stored food not covered. Salsa in walk in cooler. Manager covered
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back prep room wall
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket near microwave
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.