JUL 29
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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XAVIER'S CLUB.
BEAT. 41/100
4454-4456 S WESTERN AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 29, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since May 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR EXIT DOOR OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR SWEEP IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
JUL 182025FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2025
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR EXIT DOOR OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR SWEEP IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NOT IN USE BAR 2ND FLOOR SINK NOT DRAINING DURRING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
OCT 202022FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 20
2022
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
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MAY 22019FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 2
2019
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FIRST HANDSINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FOOR; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR ON THE SECOND FLOOR SURROUNDING SOME PIPES; INSRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING IN THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN OPENING AROUND THE WALL OUTLET IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR; SEAL OPENING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND NO VENTILATION FANS IN THE TWO WASHROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR; MUST INSTALL VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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