Holy Cow

4113 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Other

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2024

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: B

Holy Cow has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Dec 10, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from four to seven between inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, showing up one time.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Holy Cow's 52 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

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.

10F

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

Aug 5, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Cold 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.

02G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holy Cow last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holy Cow on file is from Dec 10, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holy Cow?

Across the inspection record, wiping cloths not stored clean and dry has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Holy Cow.

How does Holy Cow compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Holy Cow most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Holy Cow's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Holy Cow have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Holy Cow means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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