ETHEL AND FREDS ENTREE RESTAURANT Inspection – October 23, 2025

High Priority 2

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High Priority – 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

Stop Sale

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High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings in baking pans on microwave shelf in kitchen. Manager discarded **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

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Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hand wash sink front counter. Server removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

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

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Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gas stove has old food debris build up

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Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen tile has large hole, several tiles are soiled

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Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Green plastic cups next to soda fountain

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich cooler is not in working order. Manager states its going to get repaired.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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.

#7Basic14-20-4

Basic – 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

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Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

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