Awash Ethiopian Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Awash Ethiopian Restaurant has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Awash Ethiopian Restaurant's latest score of 74 falls below the Miami Gardens average of 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pots and pans with accumulated dried grease on the bottom in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Observed pots and pans with accumulated dried grease on the bottom in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Observed reach in cooler with torn gaskets. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
74
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pots and pans with accumulated dried grease on the bottom in the kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Azeb engaged in food preparation hired over 60 days ago with no employee training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 3 ceiling tiles with accumulated dust in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
52
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw beef in the walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked vegetables, split peas and green beans frozen with no date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles with accumulated dust in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
55
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed vegetables, split peas and green beans frozen with no date marking.
02C-04-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed exit door, and wall by the 3 compartment sink soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
36-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. Observed ice machine in disrepair, as per operator not in use.
14-11-5
70
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. Operator placed new bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl inside the bean container used as a scoop with no handle. Operator removed. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent in the kitchen over steam table with accumulation of dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at the reach in cooler by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed beans stored in a container with a crack lid.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cabbage, tomatoes and raw shell eggs stored on the floor at the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By the 3 compartment sink.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the kitchen and bags of onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and stove top with accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under 3 compartment sink and walk in cooler.
36-73-4
70
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, tomato sauce, cooked vegetables, Prepared the day be according to chef, no date labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water filter not maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.
29-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed trough out kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers torn
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By 3 compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Awash Ethiopian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant.
How does Awash Ethiopian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Awash Ethiopian Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Awash Ethiopian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Awash Ethiopian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Awash Ethiopian Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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