Did The Wit pass its last health inspection?

The Wit at 201 N State St was inspected on Jul 24, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at The Wit?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 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

What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

The Wit

201 N State St, Chicago 60601 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jul 24, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 24, 2025

#25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 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
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT CORNER BASE OF HADDOX EXIT DOOR(STAIRWELL). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jul 24, 2025	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 29, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 21, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 9, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 16, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2015	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 18, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 29, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 28, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 6, 2012	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 21, 2010	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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.

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The Wit — questions

Did The Wit pass its last health inspection?: The Wit at 201 N State St was inspected on Jul 24, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at The Wit?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 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
What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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.

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