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MILLER'S ALE HOUSE – CLERMONT

1555 S GRAND HWY · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 18, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3414357
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8584618
DBPR license4509009

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#11High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled dishes and then handled clean dishes without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw bacon stored next to salad blend in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp,47 f,raw salmon,47 f at cooks line,butter milk,46 f at chicken station ,cooked mushrooms,48 f,cooked onions,47 f,cheese,48 f at middle reach in cooler held less than four hours.Advised operator to ice food items.Advised operator to use time as a public health control for the reach in cooler that is not working. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Liquid assurance on top of dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#16Intermediate13-06-4

Intermediate – Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.Server is handling drinks.

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled . Can opener is soiled. Surrounding area of the soda nozzles are soiled. Cutting boards are stained in kitchen.

#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.Cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Cheese in reach in cooler at cooks line.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen. Caulking has a build up of black like substance by three comp sink and back line area.

#4Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing.Under three comp sink.

#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watches and bracelets with employees handling ice.

#6Basic13-01-4

Basic – Employee with soiled apron working in the kitchen.

#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of back door.

#9Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored next to slicer under prep table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Outside bar.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.