Awash Ethiopian Restaurant

947 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025
Ethiopian
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Awash Ethiopian Restaurant has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to four.

Across the inspection history, food contact surface not properly washed is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
67
Jun 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Awash Ethiopian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant.

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

Awash Ethiopian Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

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

No. Recent inspections at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

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.