Insomnia Cookies

1105 E 55Th St, Chicago, IL 60615

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Oct 4, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Insomnia Cookies, the earliest from 2016. On Oct 4, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “all food employees have food handler training” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 4, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ONSITE WITHOUT HER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF THE HAND SINK WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVERD (BAKE GOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CIATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ONSITE WITHOUT HER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Sep 19, 2016

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE WASH ROOM.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE MISSING.

Sep 16, 2016

License

4 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAR BARRIER AT THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA ENTRANCES.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE WASH ROOM.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE MISSING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Insomnia Cookies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Insomnia Cookies on file is from Oct 4, 2024. The public record contains four 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 two times, more than any other issue at Insomnia Cookies.

Has Insomnia Cookies' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Insomnia Cookies have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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 about once every two years on average.

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