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HOLY COW ICE CREAM

1049 STATE ROAD 7 S, Margate FL 33063 · 954-247-9516

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1625628
Grade history
OCT 23
JUL 24
JUL 25
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. 1. Front line hand washing sink draining slowly, operator removed lodged paper towels in drain. Sink drained properly.
Basic/29-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Mini flip top cooler cutting board contains cut marks
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Observed at callback same Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back exit door
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Observed at callback same Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom mini flip top cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Jul 15, 2025 · Observed at callback same Time Extended
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Central cooler; milk (50F- cold holding); hot dogs at (50F- Cold holding); creamer (49-50F- cold holding) Per operator items cold holding in unit overnight. Foods not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Central cooler; milk (50F- cold holding); hot dogs at (50F- Cold holding); creamer (49-50F- cold holding) Per operator items cold holding in unit overnight. Foods not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Mini flip top cooler cutting board contains cut marks
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back exit door
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom mini flip top cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at side bar counter blocked by stool with equipment on it. Manager moved stool to provide access.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ice cream scoop handles in contact with italian ices in right freezer unit at front counter. Manager moved scoops to properly store.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Container of single service plastic spoons on counter with handles not all same directions.
Basic/25-02-4
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.