Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
26
Last inspection
October 29, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
14 / 12
Holy Cow currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 29, 2025 found 7 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 5 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
- 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
October 29, 2025
- Date
- October 29, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 14
- Non-critical points
- 12
- Violations
- 7 (2 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Oct 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Holy Cow received a C grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2025 with a score of 43.
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: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holy Cow's current NYC health grade?
Holy Cow does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Holy Cow last inspected?
Holy Cow was last inspected on October 29, 2025.
What was Holy Cow's latest inspection score?
Holy Cow's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did Holy Cow have in its latest inspection?
Holy Cow had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is Holy Cow located?
Holy Cow is located at 23 West 100th Street in Manhattan, NY 10025.
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: 50160423
Last updated: July 3, 2026