Massawa Foods

3153 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10027
Ethiopian
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Massawa Foods has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 1, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Feb 26, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Massawa Foods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Massawa Foods on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Massawa Foods?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Massawa Foods.

How does Massawa Foods compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Massawa Foods most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Massawa Foods' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Massawa Foods have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Massawa Foods means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.