AWASH ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Observed pots and pans with accumulated dried grease on the bottom in the kitchen. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with torn gaskets. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Observed reach in cooler with torn gaskets. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - 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.

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Intermediate - 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.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. Observed ice machine in disrepair, as per operator not in use.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed exit door, and wall by the 3 compartment sink soiled.

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the front counter. Operator placed new bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at the reach in cooler by the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed beans stored in a container with a crack lid.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cabbage, tomatoes and raw shell eggs stored on the floor at the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By the 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under 3 compartment sink and walk in cooler.

Basic - 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.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and stove top with accumulation of grease.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, tomato sauce, cooked vegetables, Prepared the day be according to chef, no date labeled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water filter not maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed trough out kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers torn

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

Basic - Assorted fruits storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

Basic - Assorted wet wiping cloths are not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed on top shelf of back kitchen reach in cooler.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed on a shelf in an aluminum container.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board is soiled.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation