Holy Cow Ice Cream

1049 State Road 7 S, Margate, FL 33063

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Holy Cow Ice Cream has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Holy Cow Ice Cream was last inspected on Jul 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Margate sits at 80, putting Holy Cow Ice Cream on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Mini flip top cooler cutting board contains cut marks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back exit door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom mini flip top cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**

29-49-6

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, restroom.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holy Cow Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holy Cow Ice Cream on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Holy Cow Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Margate?

Holy Cow Ice Cream most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.

Has Holy Cow Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Holy Cow Ice Cream have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Holy Cow Ice Cream 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 Holy Cow Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Holy Cow Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.

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