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MILLER'S ALE HOUSE INC

7901 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33702 · 7272179206

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats234
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6214438
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insects management office
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023028800Apr 4, 2023Jul 6, 2023$600
3--2022031933May 2, 2022Jul 22, 2022$800
3--2021004662Jan 4, 2021Feb 23, 2021$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insects management office
High priority/35A-02-7
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed Salmon in pull out drawers 4 pieces verified box
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line steak butter - with garlic (99F - Cold Holding) Checked TCS list - checked ingredients list.
High priority/03A-02-5
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed Salmon in pull out drawers 4 pieces
Basic/06-09-1
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Microwave handle
Basic/14-71-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Grill
Basic/36-17-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
The state's own report →
Dec 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Handle of oven broken left side prep area.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front of oven prep area.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Chicken reach in coolant cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Dec 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 8, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. 0ppm ran serval times.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area deli cooler over filled line cooked chicken cubed in bags (55F - Cold Holding) Moved to down below
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Handle of oven broken left side prep area.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front of oven prep area.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed a leaking pipe in walk in freezer with slab of water on floor of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Chicken reach in coolant cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty cups inside service hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left Deli cooler top pico (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (47F - Cold Holding); shredded white and yellow cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Right side deli cooler cut leafy greens (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); whole eggs (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (40F - Cold Holding) Moved all items to walk in freezer. Put bags of ice on top inside walk in cooler. Discussed with operator the usage of ice bags during lunch rush. pico (41F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (38F - Cold Holding); shredded white and yellow cheese (43F - Cold Holding) Right side deli cooler cut leafy greens (38F - Cold Holding); sour cream (43F - Cold Holding); whole eggs (32F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (40F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. During inspection observed employee rood right reach in cooler at cook line over to of cut leafy greens Employee moved.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor missing at walk way of cook line.
Basic/36-17-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Interior of oven Alta-sham has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit right side deli cooler.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler opposite of grill solid.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken wings inside walk in cooler not covered employee covered Walk in freezer Cake, shredded chicken, pita management covered
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Water draining onto floor surface. Pipe under three compartment sink drain from white pipe.
Basic/29-03-4
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cookline, replaced
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over prep room
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Basic/14-09-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle, removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink behind bar
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of grease on sides of equipment on cook line
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal pans on storage racks
Basic/16-46-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar
Basic/29-49-6
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Broken glass in chest cooler behind bar
Basic/22-16-4
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Gallon of Milk labeled used by 3/30/24 in reach in fridge in bar area.
High priority/01B-24-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Inside stand alone cooler on cook line near walk in cooler door @ 11:29am: -Chicken breast (46F- Cold Holding), Raw fish (46F- Cold Holding) -Employee iced items in cooler. -Inspector re-temped items @ 12:20pm: Chicken Breast (38F- Cold Holding), Raw fish (34F- Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stained on reach in coolers in kitchen area. -Outer areas of soda nozzles on soda dispenser in server wait station soiled with mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -oven handle in back kitchen area near walk in cooler/freezer door.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. -Spatulas stored behind plastic peg board where other utensils are hung up. Manager moved spatulas.
Basic/24-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -License displayed expired on 2/1/2025. Manager printed updated license and posted it during inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee engaging in food preparation on cook line.
Basic/13-04-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -inside both walk in coolers.
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -In mini freezer near wait station area holding ice cream.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris and mold like substance throughout the kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -inside reach in cooler in bar area.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Manager stored mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Container of white powdered substance inside container near walk in cooler/freezer door. Manager labeled as flour.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three 102 oz. Dented Jalapeño can, five 7 oz. chipotle peppers cans
High priority/01B-01-4
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer working from dirty dishes to clean dishes without washing his hands. Employee washed his hands and was educated by manager on proper hand washing procedures.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over clean cut produce in walkin cooler. Manager moved items to its designated area.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Comminuted beef temping at (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee moved it to walk in cooler to bring the temp down 39F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle on server wait station soiled with mold- like substance. Soda guns in bar area soiled with mold- like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup being used to scoop coleslaw.
Basic/14-01-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle on walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-24-4
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Three 102 oz. Dented Jalapeño can, five 7 oz. chipotle peppers cans.
Basic/08B-20-4
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duck tape used to repair side of reach in cooler in bar area.
Basic/14-71-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting pans above three compartment sink in prep area. Westing nesting cups in server station area.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor near prep area entrance.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Standing water in cook line temping at 120F. Manager moved water to flat top to reheat and brought the temperature up to 170F. In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between reach in cooler on prep line. Manager moved knifes. In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on prep table interior has food debris residue.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes about three compartment sink in prep area.
Basic/16-46-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler in bar area. Standing water in bottom of reach in beer cooler in bar area. Standing water in bottom of keg reach in cooler in bar area.
Basic/29-49-6
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored on top of prep table in prep area.
Basic/21-12-4

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.