Insomnia Cookies

76 Pearl Street, Manhattan, NY 10004

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Insomnia Cookies has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Apr 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Nov 1, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

10F

Aug 3, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jul 15, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Insomnia Cookies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Insomnia Cookies on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Insomnia Cookies?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Insomnia Cookies.

How does Insomnia Cookies compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Insomnia Cookies most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

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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