619 Bar & Restaurant El Salvadoreno

395 East 151 Street, Bronx, NY 10455
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at 619 Bar & Restaurant El Salvadoreno, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 6, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Bronx sits at 77, putting 619 Bar & Restaurant El Salvadoreno on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
82
Jun 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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 rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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
50
Jun 17, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04K
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Hand wash sign not posted
10J
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 619 Bar & Restaurant El Salvadoreno last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 619 Bar & Restaurant El Salvadoreno on file is from Dec 6, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 619 Bar & Restaurant El Salvadoreno?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 619 Bar & Restaurant El Salvadoreno.

How does 619 Bar & Restaurant El Salvadoreno compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

619 Bar & Restaurant El Salvadoreno most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has 619 Bar & Restaurant El Salvadoreno's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 619 Bar & Restaurant El Salvadoreno have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 619 Bar & Restaurant El Salvadoreno 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 619 Bar & Restaurant El Salvadoreno inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 619 Bar & Restaurant El Salvadoreno is inspected roughly once per year on average.