How many health inspections has ETHEL AND FREDS ENTREE RESTAURANT had?

ETHEL AND FREDS ENTREE RESTAURANT has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has ETHEL AND FREDS ENTREE RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, ETHEL AND FREDS ENTREE RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at ETHEL AND FREDS ENTREE RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at ETHEL AND FREDS ENTREE RESTAURANT are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

ETHEL AND FREDS ENTREE RESTAURANT

3016 W NEW HAVEN AVE, West Melbourne, FL 32904

Brevard County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: C N R INVESTMENTS INC · License: SEA1501765

ETHEL AND FREDS ENTREE RESTAURANT in West Melbourne, FL has 24 inspections on record with 256 total violations (10.7 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

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Data current as of February 23, 2026

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for ETHEL AND FREDS ENTREE RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Feb 23, 2026	Rodent activity	09:04:00

Inspection History (24)

Mar 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

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