AWASH ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT
19934 NW 2 AVE, Miami Gardens FL 33169
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
MAY 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing plastic food containers, no sanitizer step. Discussed with manager.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese at preparation cooler. Manager rearranged products. Observed raw shell eggs stored over mint at walk in cooler. Operator corrected during inspection.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked raw shell eggs at walk in cooler. Operator discarded eggs.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed employee water bottle stored in drink ice for customers. Operator removed bottle and inspector explained about ice needing to be dumped.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (77F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per manager, products placed at room temperature for less than 1 hour. Discussed time as a public health control with manager.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed under flat top.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in freezer no longer working. As per operator, used as dry storage, no TCS foods stored inside. Observed reach in across triple sink with ambient temp of 56F. As per operator, no longer in use. No TCS foods stored inside.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under to hand sink.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed employee water bottle stored in drink ice for customers. Operator removed bottle and inspector explained about ice needing to be dumped.
Food stored outside. Observed onions outside in back area. Operator placed into cooler during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door. Manager removed item.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at 3 door unit near kitchen entrance.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed none poster; inspector provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy.
Dec 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pots and pans with accumulated dried grease on the bottom in the kitchen.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with torn gaskets.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pots and pans with accumulated dried grease on the bottom in the kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Azeb engaged in food preparation hired over 60 days ago with no employee training.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 3 ceiling tiles with accumulated dust in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with torn gaskets.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the warewashing area.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw beef in the walk in cooler.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked vegetables, split peas and green beans frozen with no date marking.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles with accumulated dust in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed vegetables, split peas and green beans frozen with no date marking.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. Observed ice machine in disrepair, as per operator not in use.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed exit door, and wall by the 3 compartment sink soiled.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. Operator placed new roll.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. Operator placed new bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl inside the bean container used as a scoop with no handle. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent in the kitchen over steam table with accumulation of dust.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at the reach in cooler by the 3 compartment sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed beans stored in a container with a crack lid.
Food stored on floor. Observed cabbage, tomatoes and raw shell eggs stored on the floor at the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By the 3 compartment sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under 3 compartment sink and walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the kitchen and bags of onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and stove top with accumulation of grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the 3 compartment sink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.