ARYA CAFE

GRADE Z

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Overview

ARYA CAFE in Elmhurst underwent a NYC health inspection on February 10, 2026 and scored 36 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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Address
81-05 QUEENS BOULEVARD
Queens, NY 11373
Cuisine
Asian/Asian Fusion
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
7 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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ARYA CAFE — Inspection Questions

Did ARYA CAFE pass their NYC health inspection on February 10, 2026?
ARYA CAFE underwent inspection on February 10, 2026 with a score of 36 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did ARYA CAFE have?
ARYA CAFE had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants