MILLERS SARASOTA ALE HOUSE
3800 KENNY DR, Sarasota FL 34232 · 941-378-8888
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw whole pork in the walk in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024049039 | Jul 22, 2024 | Sep 4, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors on the cook line, preparation area, walk in cooler #1 and keg walk in cooler not smooth and durable.
Aug 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler next to the fry line Chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding). All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler in the grill area Cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Provolone cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked mushrooms (55F - Cold Holding) Manager stated all the items were stored in the reach in coolers for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed bags of ice on the items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to single service items in the wait station area. Manager removed the items.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on the hose Bibb next to the three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of the ice machine in the kitchen soiled.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors on the cook line, preparation area, walk in cooler #1 and keg walk in cooler not smooth and durable.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in all reach in beer coolers in the outside bars area.
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed multiple puddles of standing water in the establishment due to broken tiles.
Dec 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Observed an employee pull up their pants and then handle clean dishes without washing their hands. Operator had them wash their hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the left side cooler and front server area: Chicken breast (60F - Cold Holding); Chicken Wings (60F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (58F - Cold Holding); Colelsaw (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in the walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their can opener and its holder with debris build up, Operator set it aside to be washed.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed them prepping food in the walk in cooler without a hand wash sink installed. Operator moved their preparing to the other prep area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the left side server sink used as a dump sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up inside the ice machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator handling food with a watch on. Operator removed their watch.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a prep cook without a beard guard. Observed the employee tie their beard up.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door to the walk in cooler broken.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed multiple puddles of standing water in the establishment due to broken tiles.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the back steam table: Marinara sauce (88F - Hot Holding); Cheese sauce (105F - Hot Holding). Operator states they were placed in there seater being reheated an hour ago. Operator placed them back in their steamer to reheat them.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a scoop with no handle stuck in a container of cooked pasta in the back area. Operator removed it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink strokes on the cook line. Operator removed it.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee in need of a beard guard preparing tomatoes in the back.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed a sanitizer bucket at 50ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm.
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked meat in a cook line reach in cooler Operator moved the eggs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed an employee vape rig stored with sauces on the cook line. Operator removed the device.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple chemical spray bottles without labels. Operator labeled them.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use steak knives stored in 80F degree standing water at the server counter. Operator removed the knives.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on the back left hood filters. Operator washed them.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted in the back storage area. Operator inverted them.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw beef stored on top of beer kegs in the alcohol walk in cooler. Operator removed the beef.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing chemicals not labeled. Operator labeled the bottles.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cups used as scoops in multiple food containers. Operator removed the cups.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored its clean dishes in the warewashing area. Operator disposed of the drink.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the back left hood filters in the prep area.
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the two server hand wash sinks used to dump ice.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust/grease build up on multiple ceiling tiles in the establishment.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to many clean dishes in the kitchen.
Jul 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 6 cans of white kidney beans rusted in the back can storage area. Operator willingly disposed of the cans.
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 the dishwasher go from dirty dishes to clean dishes with no hand wash. Operator had the employee wash their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat salad mix in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the shrimp.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw whole pork in the walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at the back prep make table: Sliced lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Pico de galo (53F - Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the food had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the food and had a technician look at the cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the back prep make table: Sliced lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Pico de galo (53F - Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the food had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the food and had a technician look at the cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the sanitizer bucket at 350ppm quaternary. Operator dumped the bucket.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the right side inside bar soda gun.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the two server hand wash sinks used to dump ice.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing chemicals not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust/grease build up on multiple ceiling tiles in the establishment.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food without a hair net on. Operator had the employee put on a hair net.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed a sticky trap stored over the soda boxes in the back ice area. Operator removed the trap.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to many clean dishes in the kitchen.
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the inside bar soda guns.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a damaged floor tile in the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs hanging on the oven door handle on the cook line. Operator removed tongs. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the 2nd walk in cooler fan covers.
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed tomatoes in the left side walk in cooler. Operator removed shell eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the back right corner make table and the left center make table on the cook line: Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that the food had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed food in the walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black build up on the inside bar soda guns.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the outside bar hand wash sink with used lemons inside.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals in the establishment. Operator removed and labeled bottles.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a damaged floor tile in the kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop handle covered by ice in the inside bar ice bin. Operator removed scoop.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs hanging on the oven door handle on the cook line. Operator removed tongs. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on the back prep area hood filters. Operator removed filters to be cleaned. Observed food debris build up on the middle left freezer gaskets.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the 2nd walk in cooler fan covers.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 cans of white kidney beans with a build up of rust. Operator set cans aside for disposal.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front cook line: Sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken (47F - Cold Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed food in the walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed right most serve hand wash sink used to dump ice.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black build up in the main kitchen ice machine and the left side server ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dishwashing machine with soil and food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles thought the restaurant with a black build up.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employe working with a watch on working with food. Employe removed watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint cooking food. Employe put on a hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor of the prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs on equipment handle in kitchen. Operator moved tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the two bar hand wash sinks..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the sides of the right side flat top in the kitchen with a build up of grease and food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a energy drink in the right side reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator removed the drink.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan covers with a black build up.
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