ARYA STEAKHOUSE

A stock pot burner at right side of the cook line extends past the ventilation hood. [CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment.

Measured calamari at 46 F within a double stacked container within the top portion of the cook line preparation refrigerator. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Discontinue the practice of double stacking containers or fully insert containers into ice baths. [COS] Calamari rearranged to be cooled to and held at 41 F or below.

Steaks defrosting in standing water at the preparation sink. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.

Observed the use of cardboard to line shelfs in the dry storage area. [CA] Discontinue the use of cardboard boxes to line shelves/flooring, use approved equipment made of materials that is easily cleanable, durable, smooth, and nonabsorbent.

The bar hand wash sink is partially blocked by the installation of a glass rinser. Water drains directly into the hand wash sink. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times. Relocate glass rinser so that hand wash sink is not obstructed. All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.

Raw shell eggs stored above beef and chicken soup within the walk in fridge. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.