MILLER'S FORT MYERS ALE HOUSE
4400 KERNEL CIRCLE, Fort Myers FL 33916 · 239-931-4160
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 14 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Raw 10 oz sirloin (51F - Cold Holding) at 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded items.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025082179 | Oct 7, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust in kitchen and dinning area.
Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in coolers at cook line; raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (50F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (52F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (53F - Cold Holding); raw steak (52F - Cold Holding) Raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Shreded lettuce (71F - Cold Holding); slice tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (56F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in coolers for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to walk in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust in kitchen and dinning area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean Ice buckets not stored inverted near ice machine. Operator stored inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
In reach in cooler at cook line; Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed tong.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at server station. Operator stored inverted.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken container stored over raw shrimp container. Operator removed raw chicken container to bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet and splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
One of the urinal not flushing/functioning properly at men bathroom.
Scoop handle in contact with raw shrimp at cook line. Operator removed the scoop to dishmachine area for sanitation.
Single-service food container lids not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted.
Oct 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two reach-in coolers at cook line; raw steak (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (41F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (42F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (48F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (49F - Cold Holding);; chopped tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in coolers for 3 hours. Operator moved all items to freezer.
Oct 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two reach-in coolers at cook line; raw steak (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (41F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (42F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (48F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (49F - Cold Holding);; chopped tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in coolers for 3 hours. Operator moved all items to freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store wet wiping cloth. Operator moved wet wiping cloth.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice buckets not stored inverted or protected near ice machine. Operator stored ice buckets inverted.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets on her arm while preparing food at prep area. Employee moved bracelet.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at prep area. Operator discarded water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles surrounding soiled with mold like substance at server station.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; Raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator raw chicken stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; Raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator raw chicken stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with accumulated rust.
No soap provided at handwash sink near by walk-in cooler. Operator provided soap.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice buckets not stored inverted near by ice machine. Operator stored inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored about oil container at dry storage. Operator removed employee bag to proper storage.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked ready to eat chicken. Operator mover raw ground beef to under ready to eat items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in dispenser at end of cook's line. Operator refilled paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at server hand washing sink outside women's bathroom.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid on cook's line. Operator labeled during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed prep cook wearing a watch while preparing food.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle in ice at ice bin outside bar. Operator removed handle from ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment handle in prep kitchen. Operator removed tongs to dishwasher area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck to clean metal pans on shelf across from beer walk in cooler. Operator removed label and sent to dish.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed missing waste lines and a holster at outside bar.
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice bins.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.observed plastic to go ramekin used as a scoop in dried bread crumbs on prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on shelf in dry storage.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment on pizza station. Operator replaced knives.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed sign missing by wait station soda fountain. Operator placed one during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser at end of cook's line loaded with paper towels, but, unable to dispense.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior of the ice bin closest to manager office door.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed black plastic to go ramekin used as a scoop inside bulk container of Cajun seasoning in kitchen area by pizza station. Operator removed from seasoning.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers in walk-in coolers with buildup of dust.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored upright in basket by server side station. Operator inverted items during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of potstickers thawing at room temperature by pizza station. Operator placed in reach in cooler during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk metal pan of dried seasoning on shelf by pizza station. Operator labeled during inspection.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid unlabeled at side station across from kitchen entry door.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go soufflé cup used as scoop in cooked beef at steam table in prep area. Employee removed scoop during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter on cook's line. Employee removed cell phone.
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef in prep sink thawing at room temperature. Operator turned on running water.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink across from women's restroom. Operator refilled during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid by hand washing sink across from women's restroom.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
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. Observed salmon unopened and thawing inside packaging bearing label to remove from packaging prior to thawing. Operator cut open bags during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf open dish area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice of ice machine at end of cook's line. Operator removed scoop from ice.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting green cutting board on prep table next to hot holding cabinets in prep area.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holsters behind inside and outside bars with no waste line attached.
Sep 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above prep table across from convection oven.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean metal container in walk-in cooler labeled hamburger, but, product was coleslaw. Operator changed container and had correct label placed on item.
Sep 7, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Observed dishwasher was at 0 ppm chlorine. Compared test strips with operator test strips. Operator stopped using dishwasher and set up three compartment sink until service repair person arrives and corrects sanitizer to proper level.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Raw 10 oz sirloin (51F - Cold Holding) at 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded items.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink on left side of dual sinks in woman's room. Operator refilled soap during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above prep table across from convection oven.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knife being stored in crack between prep table and wall in prep kitchen. Operator had knife washed and sanitized during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment handle in prep area below waist level. Operator had employee remove tongs, place in dish area and replaced with clean tongs.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean metal container in walk-in cooler labeled hamburger, but, product was coleslaw. Operator changed container and had correct label placed on item.
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