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MILLERS SARASOTA ALE HOUSE in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 55.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 7 critical, 2 major, 17 minor.
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The latest inspection on October 26, 2026 shows 19 observation rows: 4 critical, 2 major, and 13 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed box of moldy lemons in Walk-in Cooler. Manager removed box from cooler.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed buttermilk at 47F on front cook line. Manager discarded.
- [24-19-4] Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. Observed forks improperly stored in the front serving area.
- [29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water on bottom of Reach-in Cooler in prep area
- [29-17-4] Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste lines missing from holsters in bar area.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand was station in outside bar. Manager placed paper towels.
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk-in beer cooler.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like buildup inside ice machine
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as scoop in the outside bar ice machine. Manager removed cup.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over ready to eat in walk in cooler. Manager moved to proper storage location.
- [36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in cook line, prep area, walk in cooler and keg cooler not smooth and easily cleaned.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored by food items in the front server area. Manager removed bag.
- [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breakers missing from hose bib and mop sink by back wall.
- [21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitation bucket on floor. Manager removed from floor.
- [13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no beard guards.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked wet in the front service area.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with no labels throughout kitchen and prep areas.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris between coolers in the food prep area, between wall and fryers and on shelving in dry storage area.
- [36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on fan grill in Walk-in Cooler.
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