chicago.fyi
Sign inSign up

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Insomnia Cookies

1537 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago 60622 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Dec 27, 2023

9

Inspections on record

2

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 27, 2023

  1. #1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
  2. #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK) ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Dec 27, 2023CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 16, 2022CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Jul 29, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
May 21, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
May 14, 2020CanvassFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Sep 13, 2018CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Mar 28, 2017CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Apr 12, 2016LicensePassRisk 2 (Medium)
Apr 8, 2016LicenseNot ReadyRisk 2 (Medium)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

Other inspected places in 60622

Jitterbug Sweets1916 W North AvePolak Eatery1043 N California AveOutput1758 W Grand AveNurturing Niche2600 W Division StPhodega1924 W Division StCafe Istanbul2014 W Division St

Insomnia Cookies — questions

Did Insomnia Cookies pass its last health inspection?
Insomnia Cookies at 1537 N Milwaukee Ave was inspected on Dec 27, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 9 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Insomnia Cookies?
The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICA
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Search another establishment · Browse all inspections · More about 60622