MILLER'S ALE HOUSE INC
2108 E FOWLER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee switch from prepping raw chicken to ready to eat salad station without proper handwashing between tasks. **Warning**
12A-13-4High 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. Observed dishwasher. **Warning**
22-57-6High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temperature dish machine reaching 143F, operator called for repairs and set up three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly in bar area up front, observed one fly in back kitchen area. **Warning**
28-13-5High Priority – Raw sewage grey water on ground of establishment. When dishwasher drained dish machine it overflowed onto floor, operator called plumber to fix machine at time of inspection. Establishment is discontinuing use of dish machine till repairs are made. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken (44F – Cold Holding); Chicken Buttermilk Mixture (44F – Cold Holding); Potstickers (46F – Cold Holding) FIRST TEMP AT 1:00pm SECOND TEMP at 3:00pm Diced Tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding); Cooked Vegetables (45F – Cold Holding); Swiss Cheese (44F – Cold Holding)- CORRECTED TO 41F **Warning**
Intermediate 5
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Fransisco Enriquez EXPIRED 04-09-2023 **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzle at server station and back bar area. Observed soiled soda gun in front bar area. Discussed with operator. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in bar area soiled with debris. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to walk in cooler in back prep area blocked by cardboard boxes. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink next to office in kitchen used to store knife. Operator moved to approved location **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No high temp test kit provided when using high temp dishwasher at ware washing machine. Operator stated they are receiving more. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in back bar area. Operator provided paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 10
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover in back mop sink not properly secured. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in back prep area. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on dish drying rack in back next to three compartment sink. Discussed with operator proper dish drying procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil next to hand sink stored on floor, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Observed pretzels on ground in freezer , operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens on cooks line soiled with debris, soiled warmer on cooks line soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers throughout kitchen soiled. Exterior of reach in cooler in front bar area soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dishes on dish drying rack, discussed with operator. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed Poblano Peppers and Cucumbers over commercially packaged apple sauce. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink next to dishwashing area leaking. Operator stated he would call and have a plumber come and make repairs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled water bottle on cooks line, operator labeled at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:10 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.