What is 161 Bar & Grill's health inspection score?

161 Bar & Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 100 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was 161 Bar & Grill last inspected?

161 Bar & Grill was last inspected on April 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does 161 Bar & Grill have?

161 Bar & Grill has 9 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is 161 Bar & Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, 161 Bar & Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 100/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does 161 Bar & Grill serve?

161 Bar & Grill serves Latin American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

161 Bar & Grill

Name: 161 Bar & Grill
Address: 101 EAST 161 STREET, Bronx, 10451
Rating: 100

101 EAST 161 STREET, Bronx

Last Inspected: 4/13/2026

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0Excellent

Latin American•Bronx

Ranked #997 of 1000 in BronxBetter than 100% of latin american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Apr 13, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+38 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 75/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (100/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

Jul

Oct 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

Apr 2026

1 inspections

Apr

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Apr 26

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High1 Med

4 total3 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
02HAfter 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.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jul 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High2 Med

5 total3 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

02HAfter 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.Risk Factor−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10BAnti-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.−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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