MILLER'S FORT MYERS ALE HOUSE
Kernel Circle
Fort Myers, Florida, 33906
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/26/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed prep cook wearing a watch while preparing food.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle in ice at ice bin outside bar. Operator removed handle from ice. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment handle in prep kitchen. Operator removed tongs to dishwasher area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-46-4:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed missing waste lines and a holster at outside bar.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at server hand washing sink outside women's bathroom.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid on cook's line. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 14-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on shelf in dry storage.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment on pizza station. Operator replaced knives. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - 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.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-18-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 06-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid unlabeled at side station across from kitchen entry door. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/21/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - 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.
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf open dish area. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - 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.
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holsters behind inside and outside bars with no waste line attached.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid by hand washing sink across from women's restroom.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above prep table across from convection oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/15/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/7/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf above prep table across from convection oven. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).