AWAZE ETHIOPIAN CUISINE.

NYC Health Dept

2288 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Closed by NYC Health Dept, Mar 2025. Reopened Mar 2025.

4 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months · closure on record Mar 2025.

CLOSURE ON RECORD

Closed by NYC Health Dept on March 18, 2025. Reopened March 18, 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
13
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 8
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
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 fl
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Not Critical Pest Activity
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, re
MAR 24
2025
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 18
2025
FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL
Not Critical Other
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 dispen
Not Critical Pest Activity
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
Critical Employee Hygiene
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
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Critical Food Temperature
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 dur
MAR 18
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
“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.

Public inspection records from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Records current as of 2026-07-12. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Official record →

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