Inspection Report

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ETHEL AND FREDS ENTREE RESTAURANT

3016 W NEW HAVEN AVE · WEST MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32904

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3742785
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13781287
DBPR license1501765

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – 3 Live, small flying insects found in red potatoes bin, employee took bin outside and cleaned it, discarded rotten potatoes, did not observe any flies after. Next unannounced per Julitza. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Red potatoes in black plastic bin are rotten

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Behind slicer blade guard is soiled, manager is disassembling slicer to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna prepared on 10/24/26 not date marked, cook date marked potato skins prepped on 10/23, cook date marked **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front counter ice machine has mold like substance on deflector plate

#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Manager cleaned microwave **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Chicken and beef in reach in cooler not covered. Cook covered products **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef thawing in prep sink at room temperature, beef was still frozen, moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish pit area behind hand sink

#6Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Below sink where dishes are sprayed off.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 29, 2026 6:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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)

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