Social Junkie
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
90
Score
Social Junkie appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “all food employees have food handler training” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Social Junkie is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
90
Jun 5, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK, PINK, AND BROWN SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
16
90
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK BELOW HAND SINK IN REAR BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
58
82
Sep 25, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
95
Jul 19, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND BARTENDER WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
57
95
Jul 12, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD SOLD AT PREMISES(HAMBURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
25
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND BARTENDER WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
57
86
Jul 13, 2021
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-- OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2279580 DATED:03/18/2019 #58--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION. Mar 18, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BAR,PREP AREAS AND WASHROOM).
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11--OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT PREP HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.12-- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19--OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
57
58
Jul 2, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM OPEN SITE DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK ONTO PREP FLOOR WHEN WATER IS USED/FILLED AND DRAINING FROM HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO UTILIZE ADDITIONAL DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WAREWASHING OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS .PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.
52
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) (HAMBURGERS,SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2279580 DATED:03/18/2019 #51--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR LOCATE THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION Jun 18, 2019 #52--OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP OR FIND THE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP IF IT IS LOCATED OUTSIDE. CORE VIOLATION. Jun 18, 2019 #58--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION. Mar 18, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 7/9/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
60
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (3/18/2019) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),NO CITATION ISSUED.
61
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SECTION OF BASEMENT CEILING NEAR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FRONT PREP EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
57
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AND AND DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
51
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
1
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BAR,PREP AREAS AND WASHROOM).
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT FRONT PREP HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
49
27
Mar 18, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD WAS PREPARED (SUCH AS SANDWICHES SUCH AS HAMBERGERS )AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE CLEAN-UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED TO THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY TO THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION.
58
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR LOCATE THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
51
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP OR FIND THE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP IF IT IS LOCATED OUTSIDE. CORE VIOLATION.
52
58
Oct 17, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (BY FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR) AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND FRONT AND REAR BAR).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED WALL BEHIND SODA SYRUP BOXES BEHIND FRONT BAR.
35
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Social Junkie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Social Junkie on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Social Junkie?
Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Social Junkie.
Has Social Junkie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Social Junkie have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Social Junkie means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Social Junkie inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Social Junkie is inspected roughly once per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants