Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
18
Last inspection
June 3, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
13 / 5
169 BAR currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 3, 2026 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 18 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 3, 2026
- Date
- June 3, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 18
- Critical points
- 13
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Jun 3, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 7, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 30, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 12, 2023
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Grade Trend
169 BAR received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2024 with a score of 16.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
169 BAR's latest score: 18
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is 169 BAR's current NYC health grade?
169 BAR currently has a Z grade.
When was 169 BAR last inspected?
169 BAR was last inspected on June 3, 2026.
What was 169 BAR's latest inspection score?
169 BAR's latest inspection score was 18 points.
How many violations did 169 BAR have in its latest inspection?
169 BAR had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is 169 BAR located?
169 BAR is located at 169 East Broadway in Manhattan, NY 10002.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41171181
Last updated: June 26, 2026