MILLER`S DESTIN ALE HOUSE
34906 EMERALD COAST PKWY, Destin FL 32540 · 850.837.0694
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
JUL 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects observed. Two small flying insects observed kitchen. Manager ensured kitchen doors closed and worked to remove flying insects during the inspection.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Live, small flying insects observed. Two small flying insects observed kitchen. Manager ensured kitchen doors closed and worked to remove flying insects during the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cold drawers - Steak 47/46, ribs 46F Per staff less than 30 min.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Side and back walls
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash area
Jul 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold- make bar with drawers- portioned pulled chicken 50F, portioned prime rib 50F, pick 49F, sour cream 49F, shredded cheese 56F, chorizo 52F, cooked sliced onions 52F, spinach artichoke dip 51F, portioned house made beer cheese 51F. Ambient 52F ( all food held overnight).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- make bar with drawers- portioned pulled chicken 50F, portioned prime rib 50F, pick 49F, sour cream 49F, shredded cheese 56F, chorizo 52F, cooked sliced onions 52F, spinach artichoke dip 51F, portioned house made beer cheese 51F. Ambient 52F. ( all food held overnight) see stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cold hold doors, drawers, ice machine lids/doors and make bar lids heavily soiled thru out kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and on door lids and window slides on ice machine.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler at make bar with drawers in back prep area Ambient 52F. Do not use until repaired or food can be held at 41F or below. Cold hold- make bar with drawers- portioned pulled chicken 50F, portioned prime rib 50F, pick 49F, sour cream 49F, shredded cheese 56F, chorizo 52F, cooked sliced onions 52F, spinach artichoke dip 51F, portioned house made beer cheese 51F. Ambient 52F ( all food held overnight). Manager place a maintenance ticket for equipment repair during inspection. Repeat ViolationWarning**
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in ware wash location and in prep areas. Manager stated a ticket has been called in for repairs.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor near soda box station and back door exit. Employee hung bag of onions on shelf.
Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable at multiple make bars.
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil/black mold like residues on make bar lid and frame around food pans.
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Line - middle station - slaw 45, pico 49, / pick -up station - Blue cheese 51, cheese 49F. Back line prep station make bar - pico 50, sliced cheese 48, ( cold hold ) cooked chicken 59, spinach dip 51F Per staff less than 4 hrs. Temp logs in place. All above iced to facilitate rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled / Stained with food debris, mold-like substance. Back line make bar cutting board.
Ceiling in disrepair at cook-line adjacent to fry station with active leak observed. Leak contained at time of the inspection with no contact to food and/or food contact surfaces. Area of ceiling leak taken out of service and all equipment / single service / dish-ware removed. Discussion conducted with operator reference importance of ensuring the protection of food and food contact surfaces from the leak.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Back line prep cooler
Feb 12, 2025Inspection 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Back line pizza / flat bread station
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at rear of condenser/ fan unit.
Jul 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Saute station- Diced tomatoes 55, shredded cheese 55/56, Shredded lettuce 55, corn salsa 50, pot stickers 50F per manager less than 4 hrs. TCS food moved to a secondary cooler for rapid cooling. Line salad cooler/ Make bar - salad mix 49/50/51, diced tomatoes 50, slaw 52F per manager and line staff less than 4 hrs. Items iced for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled. Saute station cutting board stained.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Line saute and salad stations.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed on floor next to wall at rear preparation line in proximity of the ice machine. Dead roach removed and area cleaned during the inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash area.
Feb 5, 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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Cutting board has cut marks / stained and is no longer cleanable. Rear nacho / flat bread station
Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer at condenser.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. 0ppm chlorine Corrected during the inspection - pump reset 100ppm chlorine
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
Water leaking from front line hand wash sink faucet located at side kitchen door.
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