Grade AAmerican
Insomnia Cookies
237 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan, 10022
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Aug 26, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 26, 2025
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| May 9, 2024 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Sep 20, 2022 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 15 rodent inspections on record, 6 finding rat activity.
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