MILLER'S ALE HOUSE
MILLER'S ALE HOUSE has 9 health inspections on file for its WINTER GARDEN location, with an overall rating of 1.6/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
12175 W COLONIAL DR
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/5/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13568139
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent is kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer In upright white chest freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink Exterior of all equipment at cook line. Dipper well behind oven in the kitchen heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dish washer in dish area. Touched dirty dishes then removed clean dishes no glove change or hand wash. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer on shelf with food and above Sugar at wait station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In sealed plastic bag double stacked, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled. Long white cutting board on prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 11/4/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10932580
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent is kitchen area.
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Cups in server area when reaching for paper towels water is dripping on cups
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates by the bar area. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 40-04-4:Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Colander on dish shelf. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the kitchen. Floor behind freezer soiked
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer In upright white chest freezer. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink Exterior of all equipment at cook line. Dipper well behind oven in the kitchen heavily soiled.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leak under hand washing sink in prep area.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Meat loaf in walk in cooler not covered.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed potatoes over butter in prep area. Unwashed vegetables over pasta in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line soiled.
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Per operator more than 2 hours. Blacked Chicken (78F - Cooling) Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees touched raw salmon put on gloves with no hand washing. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-13-4: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. Dish washer in dish area. Touched dirty dishes then removed clean dishes no glove change or hand wash. Warning
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook handled raw chicken then touched clean ramekin without washing hands. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Blacked Chicken (78F - Cooling) Butter (64F - Cold Holding)
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator placed in ice bath. Buttermilk (51F - Cold Holding) Hot sauce with butter and Fresh Garlic (61F - Cold Holding) Blu Cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Hard boiled eggs (62F - Cold Holding); Black bean salad (46F - Cold Holding); Pico de Gallo (46F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken Per operator butter have been sitting out from day prior. Butter (64F - Cold Holding** ** **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer on shelf with food and above Sugar at wait station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In sealed plastic bag double stacked, Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled. Long white cutting board on prep table.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with cutting board.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back prep area.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatloaf in walk in cooler.
Inspection Date: 5/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10848151
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on dish drying rack in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler draw door on cook line do not close all the way. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers in the kitchen soiled. Can opener holder soiled. Fan guard in walk in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 5/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10846918
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup and phone on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks on cook line.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on dish drying rack in the kitchen area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler draw door on cook line do not close all the way.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in back kitchen area soiled.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers in the kitchen soiled. Can opener holder soiled. Fan guard in walk in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler the kitchen.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink soiled.
- 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. 0 ppm technician came and fixed before end of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to reach in for quick cool. Rice (45F - Cold Holding); Pico De Gallo (47F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked ribs (48F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with clear liquid on top of dish washer
Inspection Date: 3/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718027
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer soiled
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards soiled
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from day prior Cooked Pasta (62F - Cooling)
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 2 flying insects at the bar.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior Cooked Pasta (62F - Cooling)
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to walk in freezer for quick chill. Raw Chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Raw Steak (49F); **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 11/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726323
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager found and posted. 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. Employee apron on cutting board in the kitchen. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack in ware washing area Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back prep area and walk in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of drinks on floor in the beer cooler
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cooler prep table by cook line.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of lids on floor in dry storage area
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above 3 comp sink
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. One male on cook line handled raw fish, proceed to change gloves without washing hands.
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook on cook line placed raw fish on grill then grabbed burger bun top and placed it on burger with no glove change or handwashing.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Manager moved to walk in freezer for quick chill. Raw Fish (47F - Cold Holding); Raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table by cook line. Can opener on prep table
Inspection Date: 10/23/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8532906
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./cook line prep table/ Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./metal containers on cleaned dish rack.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses./ice scoop touched the wall, wall soiled. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris./cook line. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line cold drawers gasket soiled. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation./celery/ Corrected On-Site
- 36-22-4:Basic - Walk in beer cooler floor covered with standing water. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./flour container next to fry station cooler/ Corrected On-Site
- 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./0ppm, bar dish machine/rechecked 100ppm/ Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./cook line hand sink near the office/ Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Inspection Date: 7/31/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8456456
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Beer walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of bun toaster has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights not functioning.Under hood suppression system. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking by dishmachine area is soiled. Interior of cabinets have a grease residue build up. Residue outside the ice cream freezer. Side of grill has a residue build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Chicken storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water condensation outside freezer door.Next to walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink.Water,77 f in men's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Water,71 f at the men's restroom. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/27/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8455147
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Green bracelet. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Beer walk in cooler. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of bun toaster has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Lights not functioning.Under hood suppression system. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units . Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Caulking by dishmachine area is soiled. Interior of cabinets have a grease residue build up. Residue outside the ice cream freezer. Side of grill has a residue build up. Warning
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Chicken storage area. Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Water condensation outside freezer door.Next to walk in cooler. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - One live small flying insects in kitchen at back line area. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw beef stored over cooked ribs at cooks line. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw ground beef stored over whole muscle beef in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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.Eggs,45 f,cheese,51 f,blue cheese,48 f,diced tomatoes 48 f held more than four hours at salad reach in cooler .Meat loaf 47 f,beef tender tip,47 f - meat cooler,cabbage ,50 f,mushrooms,47 f,cooked onions,47 f,pot sticker,45 f ,ravioli,48 f ,spinach dip at sautée reach in cooler held more than four hours - Stop Sale. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Eggs,45 f,cheese,51 f,blue cheese,48 f,diced tomatoes 48 f held more than four hours at salad reach in cooler .Meat loaf 47 f,beef tender tip,47 f - meat cooler,cabbage ,50 f,mushrooms,47 f,cooked onions,47 f,pot sticker,45 f ,ravioli,48 f ,spinach dip at sautée reach in cooler held more than four hours - Stop Sale. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting board is stained. Dipper well is soiled . Can open holder is soiled . Ice nozzle by ice machine Lime build up by iced tea machine. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink.Water,77 f in men's restroom. Warning