The Magic Cow
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
67
Score
The Magic Cow has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling tile missing” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Davie restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves to prepare waffle cones without first washing hands. Employee previously doing non-food related work. Reviewed with employee proper handwashing procedures and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, containers of diluted ice cream base for making milk shakes not date marked. Per employee prepared on 10-1.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tiles missing above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board for bananas at front counter heavily grooved and discolored.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing hair restraint while preparing food orders. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of whipped icing and cooler of candies on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops at front case in standing water in dipper well. Employee turned on water to dipper well. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of plastic and paper containers on floor in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Container of plastic tasting spoons by ice cream case not properly presented with all handles up.
25-02-4
45
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - 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. Emailed vomit clean up procedures to owner.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware washing area. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed Training records with incorrect expiration dates. Operator corrected during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in storage area.
51-11-4
Basic - Cases Single-service( cups) articles improperly stored on floor in hallway next to restroom.
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on dust pan next to water heater. Operator discarded into trash. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator hat stored on top bucket with peanut butter in dry storage area. Operator moved hat **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1.Case of chocolate chip on floor inside walk in cooler. 2.Case of plastic bottles of water on floor inside walk in cooler. 3.Bucket with vanilla mix on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator elevated foods **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away at ice cream station. Operator turned water on **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ware washing area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth at 0ppm chlorine in kitchen. Operator remade to 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
43
Aug 9, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed shake machine and blender stored directly beside hand washing sink located at front counter exposed to splash. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
24-27-4
90
Aug 8, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink chlorine sanitizing solution at 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed brownies stored in thank you bags in walk in cooler. Operator removed brownies and stored in food grade containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ortho pest control container labeled for home use only stored under waffle cone prep table. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 1 roach droppings beside water heater located beside hand washing sink directly beside 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned up area and removed roach droppings. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-23-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink located at front counter inaccessible with straws, cups and other to go items blocking access to sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink being used for a dump sink at front counter. Observed hand washing sink heavily soiled with mold build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector emailed poster to Operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of shake machine lid at front counter with heavy mold build up. Observed lids at front counter with heavy mold build up. Observed bags of chocolate stored in dirty container with old residue. Observed cutting board located on prep shelf with mold build up no longer cleanable. Operator cleaned shake machine, removed lids, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of Ice cream freezer located at front counter with lids and gaskets with mold build up and old food residue. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 dead fly in walk in cooler located in front of 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned up dead fly from walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed shake machine and blender stored directly beside hand washing sink located at front counter exposed to splash. **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches at 3 compartment sink area located in the exterior of establishment. Observed 3 dead roaches in light shield above mop sink. Observed 2 dead roaches on top of water heater located directly beside hand washing sink located in 3 compartment sink area. Operator cleaned areas and removed dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep shelf with waffle cones. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee handbag stored on dry storage area with condiments for guests. Operator had employee remove handbag and store correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee in food preparation wearing dangling bracelet. Operator had employee remove jewelry **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors throughout front counter, under shelves, under prep tables, 3 compartment sink area, under standing reach in freezers with old food debris and mold build up. Operator started to clean up areas **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop directly touching cooking dough in the walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed waffle maker located on shelf next to dry storage shelf with heavy grease buildup. Observed interior of microwave with heavy grease buildup. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed choking poster to Operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean sanitized container on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Operator removed old labels from containers and washed, and sanitized containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items stored on dry storage shelf not inverted **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed various amounts of ice cream stored in standing reach in freezer not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket at mop sink area not hung to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution stored on floor. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of Oreo cookies removed from original container with no label. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Magic Cow last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Magic Cow on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Magic Cow?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Magic Cow.
How does The Magic Cow compare to other restaurants in Davie?
The Magic Cow most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.
Has The Magic Cow's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Magic Cow have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Magic Cow means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Magic Cow inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Magic Cow is inspected around two times per year on average.
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