MILLER'S ALE HOUSE INC
3860 W COLUMBUS DR, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-330-2175
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 1 live fly at service area by bar -1 live fly in dish area
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of Queso 117 F stored in steam well at cook line. Operator reheated on grill, re temped 168 F.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple food employees in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.in walk-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom. Operator restocked at time of inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under large ice machine and soda syrup shelf at back kitchen.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At main bar.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of Feta cheese 72 F stored in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator moved to reach-in freezer to rapid cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of onion soup (128F - Hot Holding) stored in hot box at cook line. Operator reheated in steamer and temped 206 F at time of inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 1 of the sanitizer bucket tested 500+ppm at cook line.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored prep table top at expo line. Employee removed drink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between reach-in coolers on cook line, operator removed knives.
Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line.
Jan 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Reach in cooler on line -Ice cream freezer on back line -Can opener - soda gun at bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.floors under equipment.
Dec 30, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 1 live fly at service area by bar -1 live fly in dish area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheddar jack cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked veg (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (44F - Cold Holding) cooler at far end of hot line closest to outside bar, operator moved to working cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box on cooks line chicken (120F - Hot Holding); cooked veg (121F - Hot Holding), operator reheated and moved to other hot box
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Reach in cooler on line -Ice cream freezer on back line -Can opener - soda gun at bar
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.cleaning tools in front of sink, and scrubber in sink operator moved them.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar operator replaced.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.floors under equipment.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer stored on dry storage shelf adjacent to 2-compartment sink Corrected observed employee place in proper area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food build up on slicer machine next to walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee clean sliced machine
No soap provided at handwash sink Observed soap and paper towels missing at his sink in bar area Corrected-observed employee replace
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Owner a paper bowl used to scoop Parmesan seasoning Corrected observed employee remove
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table on cookline Corrected observed employee discard
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a cook with no beard guard Corrected observed employee place on beard guard
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers stored on shelf in dish area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cookline coolers Corrected observed employee remove
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed stored on floor under 2-compartment sink Corrected observed employee discard
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour stored next to walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee label
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cookline below grill top
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on cookline below grill top
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food build up on slicer machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on service line Corrected observed employee replace
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Ob spray bottle filled with blue sanitizer not labeled in bar area Corrected observed employee label
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor in back kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked and broken plastic containers
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cookline equipment
Jul 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened container of milk held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine with heavy rust and debris.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep, corrected, employee moved drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Chipped bulk container lids.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bulk containers with old debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Gloves not changed after touching employee drink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Buttermilk 65°, eggs wash 63°, calamari 65°
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash 63°, buttermilk 65°, calamari 63°.See stop sale
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened container of milk held over 24 hrs not date marked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Unable to dispense paper towels at bar employee hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Unable dispense paper towels at employee hand wash at bar area,.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine with heavy rust and debris.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep, corrected, employee moved drink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods stored in walk in cooler, not identified nor separated.
Equipment in poor repair. Chipped bulk container lids.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bulk containers with old debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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