Tallahassee, Leon County

MILLER'S ALE HOUSE RESTAURANT

722 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee, FL 32301

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Dec 15, 2025
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-17-4

Detail 24229883

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle containing possible degreaser not labeled. Operator threw bottle away during time of inspection.

16-55-4

Detail 24229884

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not properly sanitizing dishes and I was unable to read chemical PPM. Operator set up three compartment sink during time of inspection. Advised operator to discontinue dish machine until problem is fixed. Three compartment sink set up: Quaternary: 200PPM . Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24229882

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on food preparation table. Operator removed drink during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24229880

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near ice machine.

23-03-4

Detail 24229879

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler next to breading station soiled with food debris.

25-05-4

Detail 24229881

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box containing napkins stored on floor in dry storage area.

Jul 24, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 23872253

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items for more than 4 hours: Pico de gallo 50F Alfredo Sauce 52F Marinara sauce 56F Mac and cheese 53F

03A-02-5

Detail 23872256

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items for more than 4 hours: Pico de gallo 50F Alfredo Sauce 52F Marinara sauce 56FSee stope sale. Observed following items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Cape hake 53F Buttermilk 57F Raw chicken 51F Chicken breast 47F Mac and cheese 53F. Operator placed those items into walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23872255

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to ice machine and on cook line.

36-17-5

Detail 23872254

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Entrance to walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 23872252

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed opening of reach in cooler next to microwave close to walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.

Apr 28, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 23636594

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Chicken tenders 45F Buttermilk 48F Alfredo sauce 49F Lettuce 45F. Operator placed all food items on ice baths during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23636602

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener bladed soiled with food debris.

53B-13-5

Detail 23636601

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.

36-34-5

Detail 23636598

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent accumulated with dust above reach in freezer in kitchen area.

14-09-4

Detail 23636603

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at sauté station.

36-22-4

Detail 23636597

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machine. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23636599

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked near reach in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23636596

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation grease and dust on hood vents.

22-16-4

Detail 23636600

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler gasket at salad station soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 23636595

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at handwashing sink across from dish machine.

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 23331868

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cape hake 47F Shaved prime rib 48F Buttermilk 56F White rice 57F for Black bean corn salsa 48F cold holding more than 4 hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 23331866

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken strips cold holding at 47F for less than 4 hours. Operator placed chicken in walk in freezer during time of inspection. New temperature 37F Corrected On Site Observed Cape hake 47F Shaved prime rib 48F Buttermilk 56F White rice 57F for Black bean corn salsa 48F cold holding more than 4 hours See stop sale. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23331871

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine and nozzles soiled with slime and mold like substance.

14-09-4

Detail 23331867

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.

12B-07-4

Detail 23331870

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to clean dishes. Operator removed drink during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 23331873

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eat food item on prep line.

36-22-4

Detail 23331869

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler.

31B-04-4

Detail 23331865

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at bar hand sink.

22-16-4

Detail 23331872

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and gaskets with accumulation of soil residue.

Mar 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

29-34-4

Detail 22709549

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

41-17-4

Detail 22709547

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle in kitchen with no label.

14-09-4

Detail 22709548

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in kitchen.

31B-04-4

Detail 22709546

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs at all hand wash sinks in outside bar area.

16-46-4

Detail 22709545

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to dish pans on drying dish rack.

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 22546347

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small flying insect that flew into ice bin at bar. Employee melted ice and sanitized bin. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22546349

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in front kitchen corner fry side with no soap. Manager added soap. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22546343

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine bin. Also ice scoop stored in dirty holder. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22546344

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vent outside of office and in dining area. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22546340

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile missing on floor before walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 22546339

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil stored on floor of dry storage area. Manager put oil on shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22546345

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between pan and top refrigerator cover. Manager took knife to dish area. Corrective Action Taken

10-07-4

Detail 22546348

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs stored in water at 106F. Manager put water pan on grill to bring to temp. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 22546342

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand wash sign in women's bathroom posted in handicap stall and no where else.

22-16-4

Detail 22546341

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at batter station with accumulation of food residue.

08B-12-5

Detail 22546346

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fruit at bar not covered. Manager covered fruit with wrap. Corrected On-Site

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 14

35A-02-6

Detail 22154844

High Priority - Live flies, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Total of 7 live flies on make line. 1 live fly landed on rim of red dressing on make line. See stop sale Warning

35A-09-4

Detail 22154846

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 30 live fly larvae under cold hold pans on make line. All found in one reach in drawer cooler under raw chicken and egg wash. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22154853

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fly landed on the rim of an open bottle of red sauce on make line. Operator discarded. Also, 2 drawers of pasta on make line cooked last night.

03A-02-5

Detail 22154850

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta cooked last night in drawer cooler on make line. 50F and 52F degrees.

22-02-4

Detail 22154841

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.

53B-13-5

Detail 22154847

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.

14-01-5

Detail 22154842

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in rice, plastic soufle cup in potato salad, and plastic soufle cup in dressing.

36-34-5

Detail 22154854

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents around prep area of kitchen with build up of dust and ceiling tiles missing in the kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 22154849

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone stored above prep table in back.

10-20-4

Detail 22154852

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs hung on oven handle.

22-08-4

Detail 22154843

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with build up of debris.

16-46-4

Detail 22154848

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on raw chicken pans on pull thaw rack.

33-16-4

Detail 22154845

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both dumpster lids open.

22-16-4

Detail 22154851

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler on front line with accumulation of food debris in bottom.

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

41-20-4

Detail 21900180

High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Observed fly tape behind bar that is not used in accordance with directions for product. Manager removed and threw away. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21900183

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink behind bar. Manager added paper towels. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21900182

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plate stored in flour bin. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

14-52-4

Detail 21900181

Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning. Observed rusty knife rack with knives stored on it.

08B-12-5

Detail 21900184

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crab legs in walk in freezer not covered. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 17

01B-01-4

Detail 21299070

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of artichokes dented at the seal. Manager removed strawberries. Corrected On-Site

12A-16-4

Detail 21299069

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee texting on phone, then return to food prep without washing hands.

01B-07-4

Detail 21299067

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed moldy strawberries inside reach in cooler left of hand washing sink in bar area. Manager discarded strawberries. Corrected On-Site

22-12-5

Detail 21299076

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed soiled thermometer when asked to calibrate thermometer. Manager cleaned and sanitized thermometer. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21299078

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. Observed lettuce, hamburger Queso dip and sliced tomatoes placed in reach in cooler across from stove top at 9:45am. Lettuce read at 48 F at 3:20pm, tomatoes at 49 F at 3:20pm and hamburger Queso dip at 46 F at 3:20pm. Manager discarded lettuce, tomatoes and hamburger Queso dip. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21299073

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lettuce, hamburger Queso dip and sliced tomatoes placed in reach in cooler across from stove top at 9:45am. Lettuce read at 48 F at 3:20pm, tomatoes at 49 F at 3:20pm and hamburger Queso dip at 46 F at 3:20pm. Manager discarded lettuce, tomatoes and hamburger Queso dip. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21299072

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink across from chicken cold holding and at hand washing sink right of reach in cooler inside bar area. Manager replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 21299068

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training from Feb 2022 from Florida Lodging Association. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21299065

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents inside flatbread reach in cooler to be soiled.

50-09-4

Detail 21299066

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed current license. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 21299064

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee bite off bread while preparing food.

24-08-4

Detail 21299079

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans next to dish washer machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 21299071

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor. Manager removed oil from the floor. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 21299077

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

29-08-4

Detail 21299074

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet at hand washing sink right of reach in cooler inside bar area to be in disrepair. Hot water does not turn off unless hand washing sink is completely turned off.

22-16-4

Detail 21299075

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler left of hand washing sink to be soiled.

08B-12-5

Detail 21299063

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed breaded shrimp in reach in cooler uncovered. Manager covered shrimp. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 17, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 22, 2021

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 20365823

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen, 1 fly in men's room. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20365825

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 46° on front line less than 4 hours per operator, iced during inspection. cheese 50° in flat bread area , less than 4 hours per operator, unit not plugged in. Food put in walk-in, unit plugged in. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 20365826

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's room and wait station.

08B-12-5

Detail 20365824

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheese and cut lettuce in walk-in. Covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site