Insomnia Cookies

237 East 53 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022

American

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Insomnia Cookies appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 26, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after four on the prior visit.

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Insomnia Cookies's latest score of 86 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

04A

May 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

08A

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Nov 7, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

04A

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

08A

Sep 20, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Insomnia Cookies last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Insomnia Cookies?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food 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 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Insomnia Cookies's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Insomnia Cookies have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

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 roughly once per year on average.

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