Awaze Ethiopian Cuisine

2288 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Manhattan, NY

Ethiopian

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Awaze Ethiopian Cuisine has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishwashing and ware washing”, showing up two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Mar 24, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 18, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Awaze Ethiopian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Awaze Ethiopian Cuisine on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Awaze Ethiopian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “dishwashing and ware washing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Awaze Ethiopian Cuisine.

How does Awaze Ethiopian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Awaze Ethiopian Cuisine most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Awaze Ethiopian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Awaze Ethiopian Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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