MILLERS ALE HOUSE
10065 GULF CENTER DRIVE, Ft Myers FL 33913 · 239.461.9334
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach by back door of kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025071071 | Sep 10, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $600 |
| 7--2024054168 | Aug 7, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | $800 |
| 7--2024008818 | Dec 20, 2023 | Mar 4, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2019038124 | Jun 14, 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
Jul 15, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 20 on clean dishware across from dishwashing area. 8 on electrical above microwave back prep line.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 2 hose bibs at mop sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Greasy electrical cords across from dishwashing area over microwave. Vent covers dusty in walk-in cooler.
Jul 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves after handling raw ground beef on cook line, no handwashing. Spoke with operator, operator washed hands before continuing.
Live, small flying insects found. 20 on clean dishware across from dishwashing area. 8 on electrical above microwave back prep line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top part reach-in cooler right side, cooked pork chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); feta (48F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); Swiss (52F - Cold Holding) less than an hour per operator. Discussed use of ice, closing lid, and time as a public health control with operator. Also at pass thru window front, house made coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 2 hose bibs at mop sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Greasy electrical cords across from dishwashing area over microwave. Vent covers dusty in walk-in cooler.
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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. Employee picked up gloved from floor and started to put on new gloves without washing hands. Educated employee. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 48F cold hold, provolone cheese 49F cold hold less than 4 hours in reach in cooler across from flat grill. Operator placed bags of ice in top, pulled reach in cooler away from wall, and turned down reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at end of threaded faucet at end of black hoses.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sinks at end of cook line near fry station blocked by box of cooking oil. Operator removed box of oil.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paper towels stored inside handwash sink at bar. Operator removed paper towels. Observed ketchup bottle and cloth stored in handwash sink. Operator removed items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at beverage/wait station.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed interior of microwave oven near back kitchen exit. Operator stop use of microwave oven.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives.
Reach-in freezer at end of cook line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Left side hose bibb at mop sink.
Sep 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running three times. Operator replaced sanitizer, 50ppm chlorine.
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. Observed bartender handling person cell phone then began cutting citrus for drinks. Spoke with operator, operator washed hands and donned gloves before returning to work.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed bartender putting washed citrus into machine to cut with bare hands. Spoke with operator, operator donned gloves before continuing to work.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to fryer; buttermilk (62F - Cold Holding), also reach-in cooler across from fryer:; mozzarella (68F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese mix (58F - Cold Holding); sour cream (59F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (59F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (57F - Cold Holding) also reach on cooler top middle cook line under window; cooked broccoli (45F - Cold Holding); swiss cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomato slices (45F - Cold Holding) all foods have been placed in cooling units within 2 hours since opening of restaurant. Operator began icing all foods for quick cooling, provided operator with time as a public health control form.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. housemade cheese sauce (111F - Reheating); cooked chicken (131F - Reheating) for two hours exactly per hour. Operator moved into steaming unit for rapid reheating, in 10 minutes both measured 168F or higher.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Left side hose bibb at mop sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee and tea filters uncovered in service station.
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on back prep line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish area, cook line, indoors bar cracks on tiles and spaces between leading to standing water.
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler drawers under grill raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding) stored overnight. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fryer station reach-in cooler : raw chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (58F - Cold Holding) raw calamari (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (45F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator. Operator iced down foods and closed lid for rapid cooling. Also Reach-in cooler drawers under grill:; raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator. In same unit raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding) stored overnight. See stop sale. Also Salad station reach-in cooler:; sour cream (57F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (56F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator. Also Expo ready reach-in cooler on cook line:; sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes salsa (48F - Cold Holding) for 2 hours per operator. Operator iced all foods, instructed employees to keep doors closed.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on back prep line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish area, cook line, indoors bar cracks on tiles and spaces between leading to standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in walk-in cooler.
Aug 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on top of and on hoses in back part of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents and surrounding tiles in dining room. Also vents in back of kitchen with mold like substance, rust.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease and food debris under cook line equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of both front of house soda machines heavily soiled, around attachments for nozzles.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from rinse sink before dishwashing machine in main kitchen.
Aug 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 25 by mop sink in kitchen, five on glassware hanging at entrance to bar. Operator sent glasses to dishwashing area for cleaning and sanitizing.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach by back door of kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Left side hose Bibb at mop sink no vacuum breaker. Right side hose Bibb vacuum breaker placed improperly, not at end after splitter. Repeat 12/20/2023, 8/2/2023.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on top of and on hoses in back part of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents and surrounding tiles in dining room. Also vents in back of kitchen with mold like substance, rust.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease and food debris under cook line equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of both front of house soda machines heavily soiled, around attachments for nozzles.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from rinse sink before dishwashing machine in main kitchen.
Dec 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. One missing vacuum breaker, repeat 8/2/2023.
Dec 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher 127F temperature after running three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, quaternary 200ppm, and called technician.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In kitchen, approximately 25 in dry storage area near office, 10 by mop sink. In main indoor s bar right side service area, 3on hanging glassware 3 on wall above hanging glassware - operator removed all glassware to dishwashing area for proper washing and sanitizing.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. In walk-in cooler observed raw salmon and tuna thawed, still in reduced-oxygen packaging, with a label stating to removed from packaging before thawing. Also reach-in cooler on cook line under grill, observed raw salmon thawed, still in reduced-oxygen packaging, with a label stating to removed from packaging before thawing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler drawers under grill :; raw beef 6 ounce (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef 10 ounce (50F - Cold Holding); for 4 hours per operator. Operator immediately submerged food in ice, in 15 minutes Raw beef 10 ounce - 46 cold holding. Raw beef 6 ounce - 50F cold holding. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler drawers under grill :; raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef 6 ounce (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef 10 ounce (50F - Cold Holding); for 4 hours per operator. Operator immediately submerged food in ice, in 15 minutes raw shrimp and raw fish were 41F or below. Raw beef 10 ounce - 46 cold holding. Raw beef 6 ounce - 50F cold holding. See stop sale. Also same cooler, raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (52F - Cold Holding), for two hours per operator. Operator iced down product for quick cooling. Cook line fryer side reach-in cooler facing service window; shredded cheddar cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (46F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (47F - Cold Holding) for 30 minutes per operator. Repeat 8/2/2023
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. One missing vacuum breaker, repeat 8/2/2023.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At outdoors bar area, both handwash sinks blocked with garbage cans. Operator moved both cans for sink access.
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. Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. In walk-in cooler observed raw salmon and tuna thawed, still in reduced-oxygen packaging, with a label stating to removed from packaging before thawing. Also reach-in cooler on cook line under grill, observed raw salmon thawed, still in reduced-oxygen packaging, with a label stating to removed from packaging before thawing. Repeat 8/2/2023
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm)
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (49 F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (45 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (59 F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two,spray bottles at wait station not labeled.
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. Ahi tuna packaging clearly labeled to remove from reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing, thawed under reduced oxygen packaging on cooks line.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm)
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.