Masawa
1239 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, 10027
Ethiopian
2126630505
AScore: 12
Last inspected: September 25, 2025
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Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
September 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
July 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 44
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04NFilth 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.
05DNo 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 washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
10BAnti-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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
September 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
10FNon-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
December 14, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 14
04NFilth 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.