ETHEL AND FREDS ENTREE RESTAURANT
3016 W NEW HAVEN AVE, West Melbourne FL 32904 · 321 725 6855
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings in baking pans on microwave shelf in kitchen. Manager discarded
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026016065 | Feb 23, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in mop sink. Labeled sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Edge in make table that holds trays is soiled with old food debris. Pans on bottom shelf near griddle soiled with dust and debris. Dish ware in tan cabinet on cook line soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Two door reach in cooler torn gasket left door, in kitchen near triple sink. Walk in cooler torn gasket.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Screen door in back of kitchen has 3/4" gap on the hinge side.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near fryer and hand wash sink soiled with food debris.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining into pan under dish machine.
Feb 24, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in cooler back of kitchen has rusty shelves.
Ceiling tile missing. One ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling soiled with dust and debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler has torn gaskets. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer have torn gaskets.
Water draining onto floor surface. Dish washer is leaking water into a plastic bin under machine.
Feb 23, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 19 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Gloves changed with no handwashing moving from raw bacon contact to other food prep.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop sink has hand wash signs, asked employees where mop water is dumped and they stated outside. Educated employees and spoke to manager.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 under dish machine in kitchen, 12 under shelving in back storage room, 12 behind chest freezer in back storage room, and 24 by household fridge near walk in cooler. Approximately 52 total
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plates and pans on cook line not inverted or protected, covered with food debris. Reach in cooler back of kitchen has soiled bottom shelf.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in cooler back of kitchen has rusty shelves.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice maker has mold like substance on deflector plate.
Ceiling tile missing. One ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling soiled with dust and debris.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phones and vape on prep table near meat slicer.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler has torn gaskets. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer have torn gaskets.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor tiles under equipment soiled with grease and food debris.
Food stored on floor. Two items of cooking oil stored on floor. Bucket of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood cover soiled with grease. Prep table in kitchen bottom shelf covered with old food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler bottom shelf soiled with food debris. Make table soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service tray box stored on floor in back storage room.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken make table in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cook line soiled with grease and food debris.
Water draining onto floor surface. Dish washer is leaking water into a plastic bin under machine.
Oct 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gas stove has old food debris build up
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen tile has large hole, several tiles are soiled
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich cooler is not in working order. Manager states its going to get repaired.
Oct 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Tuna salad made on 10/14 Egg salad made on 10/14 Diced sausage dated 10/10 Today is 10/23
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings in baking pans on microwave shelf in kitchen. Manager discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hand wash sink front counter. Server removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gas stove has old food debris build up
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen tile has large hole, several tiles are soiled
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Green plastic cups next to soda fountain
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich cooler is not in working order. Manager states its going to get repaired.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in kitchen are soiled with food debris where clean dishes and pans are stored.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under steam table, foil is torn and soiled. Under grill foil is ripped and soiled with grease
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chemical was low in container, replaced.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on top of diced raw onion in white freezer in kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Diced sausage 3/5, diced tomatoes 3/4, cook discarded mashed potatoes 2/25
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Just at 2 hours, rapid heated black eye peas (132F - Reheating); mixed vegetables (122F - Reheating); green beans (126F - Reheating); black eye peas (190F - Hot Holding )mixed vegetables (166F - Reheating); green beans (168F - Hot Holding)
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 new employees, did not have training or employees reporting agreement. Provided hard copy and digital copy to operator
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above 3cs has heavy dust build up
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male prepping in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler right of cook line not working. Not being used. Cook states part is on order
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On cook line
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of handwash next to triple sink used as a dump sink
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table
Food stored on floor. Cabbage in walk in cooler manger placed on pallet
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
May 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Will sanitize in triple sink
Mar 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 2 shell eggs cracked operator discarded
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Buttermilk and milk
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Will sanitize in triple sink
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw mahi in 2 door reach in cooler. Educated operator
Food stored on floor. Red potatoes
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Philly meat over ready to eat onion rings reach in white freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. On potatoes, operator added time stamp
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Undated opened milk in both glass double door reach in
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade accumulated debris
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by back door
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Dish washer, new server and new cook
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket reach in double door cooler
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, potatoes and cabbage on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pipes behind flat top accumulation of grease Wire rack above flat top accumulation of grease
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo cups stored on floor
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled grits
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.