Insomnia Cookies
Last inspected: Nov 8, 2022
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Score
Inspectors have visited Insomnia Cookies eight times, with records going back to 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 8, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Insomnia Cookies since Nov 8, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Management, food employee and conditional employee” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Nov 8, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. - Repeat
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Oct 28, 2022
Reinspection
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O): **PF** FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with LAW, to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, in accordance with the law. NO WRITTEN/SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IS PROVIDED ON SITE. PROVIDED BLANK COPY TO MANAGEMENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: **PF** Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events: A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Gloves, face masks, disposable mops, and other items necessary for complying with the procedures shall be available for EMPLOYEE use at the retail food establishment. A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP POLICY/SUPPLY KIT IS NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR BIOHAZARD INCIDENTS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN POLICY PROCEDURES AND A SPILL KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. - Repeat
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: **PF** Responsibility -- Assignment THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: **PF** Responsibility -- Assignment (PIC) NO EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY-CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED ON SITE OF ANY INDIVIDUAL PENDING TO RECEIVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE FOOD IS BEING SERVED TO THE PUBLIC ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3)PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS ARE STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM THE PREVIOUS COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 8/8/19. REPORT #2304368. #54.)5-501.115: CEMENT FLOOR AT INSIDE AREA WHERE ALL RECEPTACLES (COMMON AREA) ARE STORED NOT CLEANED, STICKY LIQUID SPILLAGE, GRIME ETC, MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 8/8/19. REPORT #2304368. #57.) 2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON-SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. - Repeat
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered ALL GENDER RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM.
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Oct 21, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY-CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED ON SITE OF ANY INDIVIDUAL PENDING TO RECEIVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE FOOD IS BEING SERVED TO THE PUBLIC ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN/SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IS PROVIDED ON SITE. PROVIDED BLANK COPY TO MANAGEMENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP POLICY/SUPPLY KIT IS NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR BIOHAZARD INCIDENTS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN POLICY PROCEDURES AND A SPILL KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 8/8/19. REPORT #2304368. #54.)5-501.115: CEMENT FLOOR AT INSIDE AREA WHERE ALL RECEPTACLES (COMMON AREA) ARE STORED NOT CLEANED, STICKY LIQUID SPILLAGE, GRIME ETC, MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AREA. #57.) 2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON-SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CRATES ARE USED AS ELEVATION FOR CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS AND PEST/RODENT ACTIVITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL GENDER RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM.
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Aug 8, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE -
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: CEMENT FLOOR AT INSIDE AREA WERE ALL RECEPTACLES(COMMON AREA) ARE STORED NOT CLEANED, STICKY LIQUID SPILLAGE,GLOVES,GRIME ETC,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FRONT HANDWASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR CAUSE
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Apr 18, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 11, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT COUNTER AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: THIS ESTABLISHMENT COULD NOT PRODUCE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK BY THE NEXT INSPECTION WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE 4/18/2017 SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT OVER COUNTER/FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
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Apr 22, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE A BROKEN TOP INTERIOR PANEL OF THE DEEP FREEZER FACING NORTH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROWN LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE EXSPOSED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO THE ICE CREAM COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER 3-COMP SINK, UNDER OVEN, AND IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS I NTHE LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 20, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AT HALLWAY WITH LIQUID FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLE BEHIND PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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 8, 2022. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Insomnia Cookies?
Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Insomnia Cookies.
Has Insomnia Cookies' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Insomnia Cookies have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three 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.
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