AWASH ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT

Name: AWASH ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT
Address: 19934 NW 2 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL, 33169, US
Rating: 33.7

19934 NW 2 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33169

License #2335620

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33.7 Grade F / 100

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September 3, 2026 · 8 findings · 0 critical

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AWASH ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT in MIAMI GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 33.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 70 total violations — 7 critical, 13 major, 50 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Ready-to-eat TCS food not properly date marked, working containers not labeled with common name, and menu disclosure issues for raw/undercooked foods.
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses — in standing water below 135°F, on equipment door handles, or in unsanitary positions.
Establishment lacks documented procedures for employee health reporting, response to vomiting/diarrhea events, or person-in-charge knowledge of foodborne illness.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.
Non-food-contact surfaces (gaskets, shelves, equipment exteriors, door handles) soiled with grease, debris, dirt, slime, or dust.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
CO2/helium tanks not adequately secured, no Heimlich/choking sign posted, plan review not submitted for renovations, latest inspection report not available.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are in the official DBPR report at myfloridalicense.com.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed under flat top.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
[14-74-7] 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.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under to hand sink.
[12B-14-4] 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.
[08B-42-4] Food stored outside. Observed onions outside in back area. Operator placed into cooler during inspection.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door. Manager removed item.
[14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at 3 door unit near kitchen entrance.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed none poster; inspector provided via email.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy.
[22-45-4] 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.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[01B-14-4] 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.
[01B-03-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[11-27-4] 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.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.