Insomnia Cookies

100 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Insomnia Cookies has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Insomnia Cookies trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing paper towels at front counter hand sink. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)

Inspector notes: Damaged floor tiles in front of walk in freezer. Repair.

590.006/6-201.13-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Dead roach observed under dry storage area. Remove and provide an updated pest report.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Sep 5, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strips at location. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at service area hand sink. Provide

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Uncovered ice cream container and open boxes in freezer. Cover to prevent potential contaminants.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Small pool of water in basement area. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Mar 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Freezer floor observed with soils. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Mar 17, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Missing door to mop sink enclosure. Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Oct 19, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean the basement floor area past the water heater under the pipes. Remove all loose debris on the floor area. This is a repeat violation.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: clean out the landing below the basement stairs ion the basement. If there are any items not used as part of this operation remove. Organize all remining supplies.

590.006/6-501.114-C

May 24, 2022

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove any/all unecessary items from storage in the basement under the stairs. Organize all remaining supplies.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean the floor area of the basement at the end of the basement past the water heater. Remove all loose debris on floor area under the pipes. Keep all supplies 6 inches off the floor of the basement.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean basement stairs. araemove all loose debris and soils on stairs.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

590.003/3-304.14-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Provide a certified food manager for this location.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

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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 Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Insomnia Cookies?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three 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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