Holy Cow Ice Cream in Margate

Last inspected:

1049 State Road 7 S, Margate, FL 33063
Overview

Holy Cow Ice Cream in Margate has been inspected 5 times since late 2022, accumulating 18 violations across routine and licensing inspections. The facility recorded a clean inspection in October 2023 but deteriorated significantly in July 2025, when consecutive inspections on July 14 and July 15 identified critical compliance failures. The July 14 inspection issued a Warning and cited 18 violations including two high-priority findings for management awareness and employee health reporting, plus three high-priority food contact surface violations. The July 15 follow-up inspection documented three additional basic violations on food contact surfaces before the facility achieved Call Back - Complied status. High-priority violations for employee health reporting appeared in multiple inspections, suggesting systemic issues with management's handling of sick worker protocols. Food contact surface violations were a recurring finding across both July 2025 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed and averaged 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

5Inspections
18Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Holy Cow Ice Cream in Margate: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 3.6 violations / inspection 3.6 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Holy Cow Ice Cream in Margate: Full Inspection History — DBPR (5)

— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Holy Cow Ice Cream in Margate: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holy Cow Ice Cream in Margate last inspected?
Holy Cow Ice Cream in Margate was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 15, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Holy Cow Ice Cream in Margate?
The most frequently cited violations at Holy Cow Ice Cream in Margate are: Single-use items, Proper sewage disposal, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Holy Cow Ice Cream in Margate had?
Holy Cow Ice Cream in Margate has had 5 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Holy Cow Ice Cream in Margate find?
Holy Cow Ice Cream in Margate was most recently inspected on July 15, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Holy Cow Ice Cream in Margate ever been shut down?
No, Holy Cow Ice Cream in Margate has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.

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