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INSOMNIA COOKIES

2260 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Bakery

Inspection summary

INSOMNIA COOKIES has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 8, 2013. The most recent inspection, on November 22, 2024, found no infractions.

2 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times on April 29, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2019. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on August 21, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 12 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on November 30, 2020. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on November 30, 2020. For example: ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • WHITE CHEST FREEZER BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR.EXTERIOR LID LEFT SIDE HAS EXPOSED INSULATION WITH MISSING LID COVER,REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO HOOD AND VENTILATION SYSTEM ATTACHED/INSTALLED OVER CONVECTION OVEN IN PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOOD AND VENTILATION IS REQUIRED FOR OVEN SYSTEMS, UNLESS IT IS AN ELECTRIC OVEN AND USES LESS THAN 10 KILOWATTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SPECIFICATION TO IDENTIFY/CONFIRM KILOWATT OR INSTALL HOOD AND VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER CONVECTION OVER, IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
  3. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED/LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN RESTROOM/S ADJACENT TO PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO HOOD AND VENTILATION SYSTEM ATTACHED/INSTALLED OVER CONVECTION OVEN IN PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOOD AND VENTILATION IS REQUIRED FOR OVEN SYSTEMS, UNLESS IT IS AN ELECTRIC OVEN AND USES LESS THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SPECIFICATION TO IDENTIFY/CONFIRM KILOWATT OR INSTALL HOOD AND VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER CONVECTION OVER, IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED FLOOR BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOOR AT THIS AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED BASE OF FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET. NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO OR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,STORAGE SHELVES,FRONT WINDOW SILLS,HAND SINK BASIN IN TOILETROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN WALK IN FREEZER
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN TOILETROOM.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT 3- COMP SINK,VENTILATION IN TOILETROOM NOT WORKING.MUST PROVIDE 1 MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
  7. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • ESTABLISHMENT HAS 2 LARGE ROUND OPENINGS (1 FT IN DIAMETER EACH) IN WALL CLOSE TO CEILING LEADING DIRECTLY TO OUTSIDE. HOLES MUST BE CLOSED OR SCREENED TO PREVENT INSECT, RODENTS OR BIRDS FROM ENTERING. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING MILK IS BEING STORED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN. ALL REACH IN FREEZERS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULTION ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN REACH IN FREEZERS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT IN WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LIGHT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL BY THE ICE CREAM.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL CHEST FREEZER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE THE BICYCLE IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. STORE IT IN THE BASEMENT OR OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR.
  9. License

    2 infractions

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
  10. License

    0 infractions

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