Awash Ethiopian Restaurant

242 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Ethiopian
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Awash Ethiopian Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, three this time.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Oct 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67
Jan 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
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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 Feb 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant.

How does Awash Ethiopian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Awash Ethiopian Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Awash Ethiopian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Awash Ethiopian Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Awash Ethiopian Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.