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Insomnia Cookies

1344 N Wells St

Last inspected Oct 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Insomnia Cookies last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 5 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Sep 24, 2024 to Oct 27, 2026.
Has Insomnia Cookies ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 24, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 27, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MULTIPLE BULBS OUT IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA ALONG THE DISH WASHING WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 19, 2026

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector’s Notes

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOODSERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING PRACTICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MULTIPLE BULBS OUT IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA ALONG THE DISH WASHING WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 60Other

Official Wording

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE VIOLATION FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2626750 DATED 11/06/2025 VIOLATION #5-501.17 WITH A CORRECT BY DATE OF 02/06/2026...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. NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 6, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s Notes

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

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

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 24, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2024 · Original Source

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