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Insomnia Cookies

1344 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant ZIP 60610 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 27, 2026

Insomnia Cookies was last inspected on October 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 27, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical4 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

    Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without the city of chicago food service manager certification. No citation issued.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the walk in freezer unit floor in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the front and rear areas of the facility, under, around and behind equipment and shelvings in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed multiple bulbs out in the rear dish washing area and storage area along the dish washing wall. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed all of the heating and a/c vents in need of a detail cleaning from dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed manager on site without valid city of chicago food service manager certification while tcs foods (ice cream, cookies) are being prepared and served. Informed that facility must have a certified manager on site at all times while facility is open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no soap at hand wash sink of the front prep area. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all ahnd washing sinks. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted wash room on premise with garbage receptacles and no lid. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed manager on site without valid city of chicago food service manager certification while tcs foods (ice cream, cookies) are being prepared and served. Informed that facility must have a certified manager on site at all times while facility is open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt and food debris under and around deep freezers, under shelving and around the warming box located in the front service area. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect feeding and harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed manager on site without valid city of chicago food service manager certification while tcs foods (ice cream, cookies) are being prepared and served. Informed that facility must have a certified manager on site at all times while facility is open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site or city of chicago certificate posted, tcs food (ice cream) is being served. Informed person in charge to have a certified manager onsite at all times tcs food is being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010.no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floor around the hot water tank, and in the walk in freezer, instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the detached ceiling vent in the staff toilet room, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site or city of chicago certificate posted, tcs food (ice cream) is being served. Informed person in charge to have a certified manager onsite at all times tcs food is being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with chicago food sanitation certificate on site. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operations. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling light shields covers in food preparation area. Must clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site nor city of chicago certified posted while time temperature control for safety foods are being served such as ice cream. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times tcs food is being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. No Entry

    Complaint Re-Inspection · No Entry

    4 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with chicago food sanitation certificate on site. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operations. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Instructed to provide procedure with the necessary items gloves, masks, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near and washing sinks in employee/customer washroom. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate waste water disposal observed excessive sewage and waste water backing up from grease trap located underneath 3-compartment sink in food preparation area when water is draining from 3-compartment sinks. Noted strong sewage smell coming from grease trap must repair grease trap and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling light shields covers in food preparation area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site nor city of chicago certified posted while time temperature control for safety foods are being served such as ice cream. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times tcs food is being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    4 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with chicago food sanitation certificate on site. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operations. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Instructed to provide procedure with the necessary items gloves, masks, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near and washing sinks in employee/customer washroom. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Inadequate waste water disposal observed excessive sewage and waste water backing up from grease trap located underneath 3-compartment sink in food preparation area when water is draining from 3-compartment sinks. Noted strong sewage smell coming from grease trap must repair grease trap and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling light shields covers in food preparation area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site nor city of chicago certified posted while time temperature control for safety foods are being served such as ice cream. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times tcs food is being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010.no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide procedure foe employee to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide procedure with the necessary items gloves, masks, disposable mop and appropiate sanitizer. Priroity foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear exposed hand washing sink draining slow. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate items 6inches off floor inside walk-in frrezer and must maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site nor city of chicago certified posted while time temperature control for safety foods are being served such as ice cream. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times tcs food is being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010.no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed back door leading to outside in receptacle area not tight fitting and missing door knob. Instructed manager to provide tight fitting door to prevent pest entering.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found a raw wooden counter top at the service check out area table. Must paint or seal with a non-toxic finish raw wooden table top so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.

  11. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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