MILLERS GARDEN ALE HOUSE
9800 ALT A1A, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 · 561.691.1915
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 17 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 live flies on sliced cheese at cooler at cook line - Stop Sale Approximately 30 live flies next to second ice chest at the bar; some landing inside the ice chest -See Stop Sale Priority: High Priority
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
8 cases · $6,900
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026009925 | Dec 11, 2025 | Mar 27, 2026 | $1,500 |
| 2--2025046992 | May 29, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 | $1,000 |
| 2--2025004967 | Oct 28, 2024 | Apr 14, 2025 | $2,000 |
| 2--2024059141 | Aug 15, 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | $600 |
| 2--2024025824 | Apr 25, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2024013872 | Feb 19, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2022043966 | Jul 26, 2022 | Oct 3, 2022 | $200 |
| 2--2020004649 | Jan 8, 2020 | Feb 20, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
17 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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 handled dirty dishes, handled cash transaction, then proceeded to prepare drinks without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing. Employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, melted butter (117F -Hot Holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat item to 165F. Operator placed onto stove to reheat
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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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) operator ran dishwasher multiple times; unable to fix;
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (46F - Cold Holding)in cooler by the oven at the back of the kitchen; food sitting on ice; ice bath not properly set up; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; operator set up ice bath properly to submerge food containers;
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- on the flat top multiple utensils in water at 117 F Removed
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp (67F - Cold Holding);in drawers at cook line; as per operator food thawed out this morning under cold water; food left out too long; operator placed food in ice shredded cheese (43-56F - Cold Holding); in ice bath inside cooler #2 at cook line; ice bath not covering entire food container and food overstocked; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for 30 minutes; smaller portions made and ice added
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. gravy (112F - Hot Holding); beans (114F - Hot Holding); in hot box at cook line; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food placed inside steamer to bring to 165 F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line Operator provided
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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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 10ppm) operator ran dishwasher multiple times; fixed to 50 ppm
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee breading raw chicken, changed gloves by putting two pairs of gloves on without washing hands first and touched clean plates and frying basket; manager educated; employee washed hands and changed gloves.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit- tings and spatulas at cook line; operator changed water;
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee double gloved touched soiled towel and removed first pair of gloves using hands. Employee didn't wash hands before rearming to work with food again; Manager educated; employee washed hands.
Water heavily leaking from pipe under handwashing sink at cook line by walk-in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); fixed to 200 ppm
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface- handles at cold holding drawers under grill at cook line
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has installed a portable handwash sink not piped, connected to potable and gray water tanks at To Go station where they store and portion dressings in reach in cooler; Variance not approved;
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface- handles at cold holding drawers under grill at cook line
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 live flies at waiters' station / soda station landing on clean sanitized cups and sugar packets and other condiments; 10 live under the dining room booths adjacent to the waiters' area Manager started to clean areas
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked crab legs in one door cooler at cook line Stored properly
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (45-51F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler #1 at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (45-51F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler #1 at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has installed a portable handwash sink not piped, connected to potable and gray water tanks at To Go station where they store and portion dressings in reach in cooler; Variance not approved;
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface- handles at cold holding drawers under grill at cook line
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
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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) operator unable to fix; advised operator to set up three compartment sink for manual dishwashing
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee whipped his hands on his apron and touched food containers that were placed on flat top for reheating without washing hands and piping gloves on; Operator educated; employee washed hands;
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 live flies at waiters' station / soda station landing on clean sanitized cups and sugar packets and other condiments; 10 live under the dining room booths adjacent to the waiters' area Manager started to clean areas
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked crab legs in one door cooler at cook line Stored properly
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (45-51F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler #1 at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (45-51F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler #1 at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. onion soup (78-90F - Reheating)at 9:25 to 68 F at 10:00 since 9:00;on the flat top at cook line; at this rate food will not reach 165 F within 2 hours; advised operator to move to the stove
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwasher Operator provided
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has installed a portable handwash sink not piped, connected to potable and gray water tanks at To Go station where they store and portion dressings in reach in cooler; Variance not approved;
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- plates not inverted on the rack near dishwasher- not properly air dried
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy presence of mild like substance buildup on the wall by handwash sink at cook line
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Heavy sewage odor by handwash sink at cook line at walk-in coolers
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at prep area at the back of the kitchen Removed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all cooler in the kitchen
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface- handles at cold holding drawers under grill at cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Au jous thawing on the prep table at cook line; advised to move inside cooler or cold running water
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and peppers over prime rib and cheese in walk-in cooler; Advised to store properly
Water heavily leaking from pipe at handwash sink at cook line;
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding); in chicken cooler next to fryer; as per operator not prepared or portioned today; as per operator food moved from walk-in cooler 30 minutes prior; food moved back in walk-in cooler;
Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. prime rib (113F - Hot Holding) at cook line under heat lamps; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes; food moved to Alto Sham to reheat;
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit- unit used to hold chicken at frying station
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm)at cook line; advised to fix 150-400 ppm
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vents over cookline soiled with accumulated dust.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
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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 brought dirty dishes to kitchen area then proceeded to grab clean plates to carry to front of the house without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened box of Raw Philly meat stored over onion rings in reach in freezer. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline, raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler at fry station;raw chicken tenders (47F-Cold holding); raw calamari (48F-Cold holding); Sour cream(55F-Cold holding); spinach dip(58F-Cold holding); diced tomatoes(48F-Cold holding); cooked mushrooms(60F-Cold holding); cooked pasta(58F-Cold holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline, raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler at fry station;raw chicken tenders (47F-Cold holding); raw calamari (48F-Cold holding); Sour cream(55F-Cold holding); spinach dip(58F-Cold holding); diced tomatoes(48F-Cold holding); cooked mushrooms(60F-Cold holding); cooked pasta(58F-Cold holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vents over cookline soiled with accumulated dust.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water on the floor near walk in cooler from clogged floor drain.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: Approximately 50 live flies by handwash sink next to ice chest at the bar landing on liquor bottles and bar Approximately 30 live flies next to second ice chest at the bar; some landing inside the ice chest -See Stop Sale Approximately 50 live flies by second handwash sink at the bar Approximately 3 live flies by servers area where ice tea and coffee is prepared Approximately 3 live flies by soda machine and ice chest next to entrance door to the kitchen Approximately 10 live flies in the dining room by the last seating booths behind servers area 2 live flies on sliced cheese at cooler at cook line - Stop Sale Advised operator to get areas treated and stop sale the cheese Priority: High Priority
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: Approximately 50 live flies by handwash sink next to ice chest at the bar landing on liquor bottles and bar Approximately 30 live flies next to second ice chest at the bar; some landing inside the ice chest -See Stop Sale Approximately 50 live flies by second handwash sink at the bar Approximately 3 live flies by servers area where ice tea and coffee is prepared Approximately 3 live flies by soda machine and ice chest next to entrance door to the kitchen Approximately 10 live flies in the dining room by the last seating booths behind servers area 2 live flies on sliced cheese at cooler at cook line - Stop Sale Advised operator to get areas treated and stop sale the cheese Priority: High Priority
Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 live flies on sliced cheese at cooler at cook line - Stop Sale Approximately 30 live flies next to second ice chest at the bar; some landing inside the ice chest -See Stop Sale Priority: High Priority
Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced Swiss (43-47F - Cold Holding); in sandwich table at cook line; food overstocked; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale on top portion; Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced Swiss (43-47F - Cold Holding); in sandwich table at cook line; food overstocked; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for more than 4 hours; See Stop Sale; Priority: High Priority
Observed: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwash sink at cook line by meat walk-in cooler; unable to turn back on due to plumbing issues No hot and cold water at handwash sink at TO GO station by reach in cooler; unable to turn on; Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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- Salmon at one door reach in cooler at cook line; educated operator Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- spatulas in water at 98 F on the flat top; water discarded Priority: Basic
Observed: Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment- inside walk-in cooler for meats and fish; and women’s bathroom Priority: Basic
Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line Priority: Basic
Observed: Water leaking from pipe at handwash sink at the bar( closest to kitchen entrance) and handwash sink at cook line by walk-in cooler Priority: Basic Observed: Water leaking from pipe at handwash sink at the bar( closest to kitchen entrance) and handwash sink at cook line by walk-in cooler Priority: Basic
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak over raw crab legs in one door cooler at cook line; reversed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); Guacamole (53F - Cold Holding); in sandwich table at cook line across from flat top; as per operator food not prepared or portioned todays; foods out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; as per manager foods to be placed in ice due to cooler not properly maintaining 41 F; printed TPHC to place foods on 4 hour time limit; Establishment has plenty coolers;
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris- heavily greasy floors throughout the kitchen and cook line
Floors not maintained smooth and durable- cracks where water is accumulated- at cook line;
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- multiple utensils in steam table at cook line and on flat top in water at 133 and 97 F Advised operator to store utensils in water at 135 F or above;
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- walk-in coolers doors; reach in coolers at cook line; paper towel dispensers;
Objectionable odor - strong odor in the kitchen, cook line and walk in cooler used for raw meats and fish
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust-throughout the kitchen; cook line and walk-in coolers
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice (49-50F - Cooling);in walk cooler #2 at prep area; as per operator food cooked yesterday; it was placed in big plastic container and covered; food never reached 41 F or below within 6 hours; See Stop Sale.
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); operator was ab,e to fix after running machine a few times; chlorine to 75 ppm
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells in drawers at cook line. See stop sale-
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice (49-50F - Cooling);in walk cooler #2 at prep area; as per operator food cooked yesterday; it was placed in big plastic container and covered; food never reached 41 F or below within 6 hours; See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (43-46F - Cold Holding);in cooler at cook line; food overstocked; no preparation or portioning today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; operator made smaller portions
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line by frying station; operator provided
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- above cook line and prep station by walk-in cooler
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Big holes in the concrete floor at cook line; water standing
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor at cook line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs and spatulas stored in water at 93 F; operator discarded
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all cooler throughout the kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust- wall next to handwash sink by frying cleaning station has heavy accumulation of dirt and mold like substance
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.