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Grade AEthiopian

Awaze Ethiopian Cuisine

2288 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD, Manhattan

Should you eat here?

Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago).

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jan 8, 2026

  • Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

    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.

    Critical

  • Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

    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.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jan 8, 2026Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Mar 24, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection0
Mar 18, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection10 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 7 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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