MILLER'S ALE HOUSE INC
8170 LAURA LN, Davenport FL 33896
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw burgers and did not wash hands before changing gloves
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 broken eggs stored in reach in cooler on cooks line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar hand sink, operator moved trash can.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small metal cup in pasta in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator moved items.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Small speaker hanging from cable on cooks line above make table. Operator removed speaker
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelets on while handling raw hamburger patty on cooks line. Operator had employee remove bracelets.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of grill on cooks line, operator moved tons to pan.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in freezer on cooks line soiled with old food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In middle reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator cleaned standing water.
Stored food not covered. Pan of frozen ravioli in small reach in freezer not covered, operator put lid on pan.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water overflowing from drain under dish machine
Sep 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cables connected to monitor above breading station and far left prep table. Multiple vents throughout kitchen
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparations with bracelets.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Leading to trash area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At prep triple sink
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 6lbs can of Marinara sauce dented near top seam in prep area. Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding. Per operator in unit for less than 4 hours. Advised operator to put items into walk in cooler for temperature recovery.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding unit on cooks line; precooked chicken (110F - Hot Holding); pork rib (110F - Hot Holding). Per operator items in hot holding unit for less than 4 hours. Advised operator to bring items up to 165° for hot holding.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator ran multiple attempts to get dish machine to proper sanitizing temperature.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cables connected to monitor above breading station and far left prep table. Multiple vents throughout kitchen
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparations with bracelets.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple stacks of plastic cups at all 3 soda stations
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Leading to trash area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooks line at flat top grill
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At breading station
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. At bar, silverware not inverted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bell peppers above ready to eat in walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At prep triple sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple throughout cook line and bar
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood vent above dishwasher
Equipment in poor repair. Several gaskets on cookline damaged Reach in cooler above not holding temperature at end of cookline across from dish area Cooler is not being used to hood product currently and work order is in for gaskets
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water next to grill 86F Operator removed and cleaned utensils
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink on dish side of cookline Operator unclogged
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Apples with produce stickers still on stored in pan in reach in drawer under make table on cookline Operator removed
Water draining onto floor surface. From dishwasher at outside bar Pan at bottom of dishwasher that usually catches water doesn't line up right and water pours over it onto the floor Operator has work order in
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At outside bar on counter near tap Operator removed
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw burgers and did not wash hands before changing gloves
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ron Marduzzi 8/24
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator flipped
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks They put them on
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on bottom drawer flat bread station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwashing sink by walk in cooler Fan covers in walk in cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in server area not covered Operator covered
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour by breading station
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls next to fry warmer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on seasoning shelf. Operator threw away..
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several guys prepping in the kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Light not functioning. Hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handsink by walk in cooler. Outside of ice machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Dish cooler in kitchen and drawers where eggs are in kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dishmachine in outside bar.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken (44F - Cold Holding);
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Spray hose at dishwasher heavily soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on upright split cooler/freezer on cookline.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor moderately soiled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Labeled apples with ready to eat foods on prep table
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
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.