Conditional

Xavier's Club

4454-4456 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Tavern ZIP 60609 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 24, 2026

Xavier's Club was last inspected on August 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

August 24, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 paperwork
  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed 2nd floor exit door outer opening not protected. Instructed to repair door sweep in order to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) out c 10/18/2025 observed equipment in not in use bar in rear as well as 2nd floor in need of cleaning. Must remove accumulated food debris from interior and exterior cooling equipment, bar top liquor wells and sink basins in order to prevent pest harborage in said spaces.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed not in use bar 2nd floor sink not draining during time of inspection. Instructed to reapir and maintain plumbing in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 out c 10/18/2025 observed trash/dirt, food debris buildup behind ice machine located next to main bar, under all heavy equipment located in bar in rear and upstairs. Instructed to remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2nd floor exit door outer opening not protected. Instructed to repair door sweep in order to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of pest control service on premise. Last noted service report observed at this time, dated may 10th 2023. Instructed to provide as required and remain on site for review. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed equipment in not in use bar in rear as well as 2nd floor in need of cleaning. Must remove accumulated food debris from interior and exterior cooling equipment, bar top liquor wells and sink basins in order to prevent pest harborage in said spaces.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed not in use bar 2nd floor sink not draining durring time of inspection. Instructed to reapir and maintain plumbing in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed trash/dirt, food debris buildup behind ice machine located next to main bar, under all heavy equipment located in bar in rear and upstairs. Instructed to remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signs at hand sinks throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to obtain signage and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 1000 rat droppings scattered throughout basement area where food prep is done, area is connected to adjoining bar area. Instructed person in charge to remove all rat droppings, clean and sanitize all areas, and inform pest control service of activity.priority violation 7-38-020(a).citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors behind both bar areas and on stairs and floors leading to upstairs second floor bar. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing sinks behind the three bars for handwashing as required; must provide. Instructed to install handwashing sinks behind all bars for handwashing with hot and cold running water, soap and handtowels. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: No pest control log book. Found no pest control log book from a licensed company with the necessary items inside of book; must provide. Instructed to obtain and have on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Found several outer doors not completely rodent proofed as required on the first and second floors; must completely rodent proof all doors to prevent possible rodent entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips on premises as required; must provide. Found no chemical test strips for testing the sanitizer when wash rinse and sanitizing glasses; must provide the appropriate test strips for the sanitizer used. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: No utility sink on premises for disposing of waste water; must provide. Instructed to install a utility sink on premises for disposal of waste water with hot and cold running water and a backflow device attached to the water line.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the pipe underneath the first handsink in the womens washroom on the first foor; repair leak at pipe.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device on the large ice machine by the front bar; must provide. Must install a backflow prevention device to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an opening in the floor behind the bar on the second floor surrounding some pipes; insructed to seal opening in the floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found an opening around the wall outlet in the womens washroom on the first floor; seal opening.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no ventilation fans in the two washrooms on the second floor; must install ventilation fans in both washrooms.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.