Ethel and Freds Entree Restaurant in West Melbourne
Last inspected:
3016 W New Haven Ave, West Melbourne, FL 32904Ethel and Fred's Entree Restaurant in West Melbourne has accumulated 294 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.5 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. Recent enforcement shows escalating violations, with 19 violations cited in February 2026 and an emergency order recommended following non-compliance. Recurring violations involve ventilation systems, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory postings.
Most recent closure: February 23, 2026 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ethel and Freds Entree Restaurant in West Melbourne: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
10.3
violations / inspection
10.3 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg
5.94
violations / inspection
5.94 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Brevard County Avg
0.16
closures / facility
0.16 county average
Ethel and Freds Entree Restaurant in West Melbourne: Emergency Closure History (1)
Ethel and Freds Entree Restaurant in West Melbourne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections36 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 23 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Ethel and Freds Entree Restaurant in West Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ethel and Freds Entree Restaurant in West Melbourne last inspected?
- Ethel and Freds Entree Restaurant in West Melbourne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Ethel and Freds Entree Restaurant in West Melbourne last shut down?
- Ethel and Freds Entree Restaurant in West Melbourne was last shut down on February 23, 2026 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Ethel and Freds Entree Restaurant in West Melbourne?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ethel and Freds Entree Restaurant in West Melbourne are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Ethel and Freds Entree Restaurant in West Melbourne had?
- Ethel and Freds Entree Restaurant in West Melbourne has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ethel and Freds Entree Restaurant in West Melbourne find?
- Ethel and Freds Entree Restaurant in West Melbourne was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ethel and Freds Entree Restaurant in West Melbourne ever been shut down?
- Yes, Ethel and Freds Entree Restaurant in West Melbourne has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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