161 Bar & Grill

101 East 161 Street, Bronx, NY 10451

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at 161 Bar & Grill stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so 161 Bar & Grill is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jul 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

02H

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Anti-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.

10B

Nov 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Filth 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.

04N

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Non-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.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 161 Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 161 Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 161 Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 161 Bar & Grill.

How does 161 Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

161 Bar & Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has 161 Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 161 Bar & Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 161 Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 161 Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 161 Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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