Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
28
Last inspection
February 9, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
25 / 3
Holy Cow currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 9, 2026 found 7 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 28 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
February 9, 2026
- Date
- February 9, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 28
- Critical points
- 25
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 7 (5 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Feb 9, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Holy Cow does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Holy Cow's latest score: 28
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holy Cow's current NYC health grade?
Holy Cow currently has a N grade.
When was Holy Cow last inspected?
Holy Cow was last inspected on February 9, 2026.
What was Holy Cow's latest inspection score?
Holy Cow's latest inspection score was 28 points.
How many violations did Holy Cow have in its latest inspection?
Holy Cow had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Holy Cow located?
Holy Cow is located at 34 Canal Street in Manhattan, NY 10002.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50159396
Last updated: July 3, 2026