THE WIT.

Chicago Health Dept

201 N STATE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 24

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER TO MENU. CORRECTED ON SITE, DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT CORNER BASE OF HADDOX EXIT DOOR(STAIRWELL). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BOXES OF LIQUOR STORED ON MILK CRATES IN DOCK AREA LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOWER BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE(RPZ) UNSCREWED AND OBSERVED UPPER BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING(CLOSER TO CEILING) AT FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOWER BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE(RPZ) AND UPPER BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE(CLOSER TO CEILING) AT FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 29

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

DEC 11

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED SOME MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE BEING PRE-SET ON CUSTOMER DINING TABLES IN THE STATE & LAKE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROTECT TABLEWARE BY PROTECTING THE MOUTHPIECE OF THE UTENSILS AND INVERTING THE COFFEE CUPS OR DO NOT PRE-SET CUSTOMER DINING TABLES OR SET THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES UPON ARRIVAL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A COLD-WATER KNOB NOT TURNING ON AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT WITH ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

SEP 21

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED OATMEAL AND FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN COVERED DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

AUG 9

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THEMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MISSING LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( SUGAR, FLOUR ) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING AND BEFOR STACKING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL MULT-USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 16

2020

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREA IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET ON COOLER DRAWERS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA, as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM OFF THE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 6

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR INVERTED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES AT ALL STORAGE AREAS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MISSING EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A WATER SLOWLY DRAINING FROM THE HANDSINK IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 6

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 159 F IN MAIN KITCHEN, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN 180 RINSE TEMP AT ALL TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( CHICKEN, EGGS....), SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING. JUST STACKED INSIDE EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT EMPLOYEES SELF-SERVICE FOOD LINE. CURRENT GUARD TOO SHORT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND LOOSE WIRES ON A FOOD STRAINER, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

MAR 21

2017

PASS · 0 violations

APR 22

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced, cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced).

APR 15

2016

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting 40F or less in reach in cooler, and prep table counter top at time of inspection. Citation issued 7-38-005(A). Critical violation. List of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperatures of 40F or less are as follows: Pork Pate at 47.8F, meat loaf 48.5F, Salsa at 47.4F, cut tomatoes at 48.9F, cut vegetables 49.5F, cooked chicken at 49.8F, Pasta 46.9F, Soft cheeses at 49.4F, etc...Mgmt discarded products at once, 120lbs, approximate value $1300.00.(air temp of cooler was at 41.5F).

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found/observed front entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, door had gaps on bottom of doors ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch. Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced, cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks, and 3 compartment sink in prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Coffee station, bar area shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen prep area by dish machine area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in storage areas under shelving/racks in bsmt area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(Corners).

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in bsmt kitchen storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, above coolers, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

JUN 12

2015

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 18

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE SODA AND SYRUP LINES AT THE BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AREA.

APR 29

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED AND RAW FOODS THAT ARE VACUUM PACKAGED ON SITE WHITOUT OBTAINING PROPER HEALTH DEPT APPROVAL, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE VACUUME PACKAGING AND CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SODA GUN DISPENSERS AT BAR NOT CELAN INSIDE, INSTRUCRTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 28

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS(THONGS) AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED THONGS HANGING OFF THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK.

Minor Food Temperature

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT ALL REFRIGERATOR, COOLERS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR BY THE PREP AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS, COOLERS, WALK IN COOLERS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 6

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE 3RD COMPARTMENT ON THE 3 COMP. SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

FEB 10

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED/REOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE TOILET ROOM DOORS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUT REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.

MAR 14

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELD, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DELI SLICER AND ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT NOTED ON DRY FOOD STORAGE CEILING, CHIPPED DRY WALL BEHIND UTENSILS STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 21

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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