INSOMNIA COOKIES in Harlem (South)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026
📍 17 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10027 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
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🚇 125th Street-Lenox
Overview
Insomnia Cookies in Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on 8 inspections between 2022 and 2026. The bakery has received Grade A on 3 of those inspections, with 1 emergency closure on record during that period.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
3
Grade A Inspections
INSOMNIA COOKIES in Harlem (South): Emergency Closures (1)
INSOMNIA COOKIES in Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (8 records)
✅ REOPENED
Mar 17, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 4, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 99
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
Violations:
04F
Mar 4, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves,...
Jan 22, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 46
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
GRADE A
Nov 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE A
May 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Violations:
06A
Sep 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Non-food contact surface or equi...
GRADE A
Feb 3, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 8
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food not protected from pote...
INSOMNIA COOKIES in Harlem (South): News Coverage (2)
ROUNDUP 2 NYC Restaurants Reopen After Health Closures: March 20, 2026 Published Apr 9, 2026 CLOSED Insomnia Cookies Closed by Health Dept - Manhattan Published Mar 7, 2026INSOMNIA COOKIES in Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was INSOMNIA COOKIES last inspected?
- INSOMNIA COOKIES was last inspected on March 17, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 3 points.
- What is INSOMNIA COOKIES's current health grade?
- INSOMNIA COOKIES currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has INSOMNIA COOKIES been closed by NYC Health?
- INSOMNIA COOKIES has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has INSOMNIA COOKIES had?
- INSOMNIA COOKIES has 8 health inspections on record from February 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at INSOMNIA COOKIES?
- The worst inspection score recorded at INSOMNIA COOKIES was 99 points on March 4, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.