Insomnia Cookies

708 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA 02215

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: May 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Insomnia Cookies has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Sanitizers criteria-chemicals” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 6, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at the warewashing area without soap and without signage. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: Toilet door not self-closing it appears broken. Repair or replace to provide self-closing door.

590.006/6-202.14-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiiling tiles and wall at the oven area soiled with grease build up. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)

Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer from the automated dispenser at the 3 bay sink is testing at 500ppm+ Maintain at 200-400ppm Dilute with water until repairs are made

590.007/7-204.11-P

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe located behind slide top freezer in the kitchen with damaged peeling paint- Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Jan 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)

Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer from the automated dispenser at the 3 bay sink is testing at 500ppm+ Maintain at 200-400ppm Dilute with water until repairs are made

590.007/7-204.11-P

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Area where sauce bottles are held at the icecream freezer with heavy encrusted soils- Clean with proper frequency Interior of slide top freezer in the back kitchen with heavy frost buildup- Clean properly

590.004/4-602.13-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe located behind slide top freezer in the kitchen with damaged peeling paint- Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Employee working at the time of the inspection was not wearin a hair restraint- Corrected during inspection

590.002/2-402.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous soiled damp wiping cloths piled up on the 3 bay sink-

590.003/3-304.14-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: Light shield missing in back prep-

590.006/6-202.11-C

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 20, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Three Bay Sink missing two of three drain plugs unable to set it up properly. Provide all drain plugs and set up three bay sink properly.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths store soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of one freezer unit soiled in the bottom. One of freezer units with thick layer of ice. -- Clean properly amd remove ice.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Aug 11, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Insomnia Cookies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Insomnia Cookies on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Insomnia Cookies?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizers criteria-chemicals” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Insomnia Cookies.

How does Insomnia Cookies compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Insomnia Cookies most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Insomnia Cookies' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Insomnia Cookies have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Insomnia Cookies means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Insomnia Cookies inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Insomnia Cookies is inspected around two times per year on average.

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