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MILLER'S BOCA ALE HOUSE

9244 GLADES RD, Boca Raton FL 33434 · 561-487-2989

Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats190
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6010768
Grade history
JUL 24
MAR 25
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Strawberries.
High priority/01B-07-4
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 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. Dishwasher chlorine at zero ppm. Manager changed bucket and primed to 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box of trash in front of handwashing sink in kitchen. Employee removed box
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a scoop. Manager removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Fish still in reduced oxygen packaging that was cut, instructed to removed fully from reduced oxygen packaging.
Basic/06-09-1
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

6 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Pipes go into drain at dishwasher drain line
High priority/29-44-4
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of jalapeno 102 oz cans
High priority/01B-01-4
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. Used a chlorine test kit and found no chlorine sanitizer residual in the dishwashing machine.Pic corrected by replacing empty bucket with full bucket, then priming to 100 ppm, dishwashing machine was repaired and working properly before inspection was completed. Pic has been reminded to use test kit to verify that dishwashing machine is sanitizing dishes.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatloaf; (47F - Cold Holding) in cooler longer than six hours
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Meatloaf; (47F - Cold Holding) was made yesterday see stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. onion soup (129F - Hot Holding)
High priority/03B-01-6
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box of trash blocking handwashing sink on cook line, Employee moved box.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottle
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling in kitchen and cook line where pipes go into ceiling
Basic/36-32-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. found utensils in standing water on the cook line in kitchen, to correct, discard water and clean and sanitize scoop. Person in charge discarded water and washed utensils
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler has no type of ambient air thermometer at time of inspection.
Basic/05-09-4
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw flip top cooler on cook line at cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (48F - Cold Holding), chef removed items from cooler and placed in working cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
No soap provided at handwash sink. manager filled soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging before thawing. Manager removed salmon from packaging
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon and meatloaf left on shelf to thaw. Chef stored salmon and meatloaf in walk-in cooler
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using bowls as scoops. Chef discarded bowls
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Mahi still in sealed reduced oxygen packaging after being thawed. Chef cut open packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Strawberries.
High priority/01B-07-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line. As per manager, item out of temperature for approximately 2 hours, manager put bags of ice on product to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (100-120F - Hot Holding at 2:20) on cook line, as per management, items were cooked off and held hot appropriately 1 hour prior to inspection. manager placed item in freezer to begin cooling process.
High priority/03B-01-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Additionally, observed microwave interior soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used as a dump sink as evidenced by ice in hand washing sink in bar.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In garlic.
Basic/14-01-5
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not working, as per manager, all ware washing done at 3 compartment sink.
Basic/16-55-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beer cooler.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of orange soda mix stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of chicken thawing at room temperature on storage rack, chicken was frozen solid.
Basic/06-01-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observe unwashed tomatoes stored above ready to eat portioned cheese.
Basic/08B-17-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On prep table.
Basic/21-09-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear bag of seasoning mix with no label on dry storage rack.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler at cook line.
Basic/36-22-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in walk in freezer.
Basic/36-11-4
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw flip top cooler on the cook line
High priority/03A-02-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink by the cook line leaking
Basic/29-11-4

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.