Serie 69 Bar & Restaurant

213 East 170 Street, Bronx, NY 10456
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show seven inspections at Serie 69 Bar & Restaurant stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 22, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The latest visit found two violations, down from eight violations the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

Serie 69 Bar & Restaurant's latest score of 82 sits above the Bronx average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Apr 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
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
86
Apr 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Mar 28, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
No 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.
05D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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.
06C
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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
45
Jan 31, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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.
06C
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
43
Jul 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
50
Apr 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Serie 69 Bar & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Serie 69 Bar & Restaurant on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Serie 69 Bar & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Serie 69 Bar & Restaurant.

How does Serie 69 Bar & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Serie 69 Bar & Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Serie 69 Bar & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Serie 69 Bar & Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Serie 69 Bar & Restaurant 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 Serie 69 Bar & Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Serie 69 Bar & Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.