Insomnia Cookies

636 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Insomnia Cookies appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2021. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“All food employees have food handler training” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (ICE CREAM) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL/VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Aug 17, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 10, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (ICE CREAM) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL/VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

May 23, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED MANAGER BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Jun 3, 2021

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Jun 2, 2021

License

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO VALID PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A SERVICE REPORT ON SITE FOR FACILITY ADDRESS (636 S WABASH). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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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 Nov 5, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Insomnia Cookies?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Insomnia Cookies.

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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