What is Holy Cow's health inspection score?

Holy Cow has a SafeDine safety score of 53 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Holy Cow last inspected?

Holy Cow was last inspected on July 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Holy Cow have?

Holy Cow has 6 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Holy Cow safe to eat at?

Holy Cow has a safety score of 53/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Holy Cow serve?

Holy Cow serves Sandwiches cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Holy Cow

Name: Holy Cow
Address: 1412 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx, 10462
Rating: 53

1412 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx

Last inspected 9mo ago

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Sandwiches•Bronx

Ranked #997 of 1000 in BronxBetter than 10% of sandwiches restaurants

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1 inspection

Last: Jul 30, 2025

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-72

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

Real-time Score: 28/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (53/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Jul 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High2 Med

6 total3 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
05DNo 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.−10
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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