Awash Ethiopian Restaurant
947 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, 10025
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (10 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Sep 25, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Sep 25, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 23 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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