Seafood Paradise on Jeffery
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
61
Score
SEAFOOD PARADISE ON JEFFERY, located at 9529 S Jeffery Ave, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on August 13, 2025, resulting in a score of 61. The inspection identified 10 minor violations, with notable observations including proper procedures for contamination prevention, wiping cloth usage, and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across 16 scored inspections, SEAFOOD PARADISE ON JEFFERY has historically maintained a mostly low-risk profile.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
61
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
55
Dec 30, 2024
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
61
Dec 17, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
55
Aug 27, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation.
90
May 27, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
43
Feb 6, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Oct 17, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 24, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 28, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 17, 2013
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 3, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 3, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
May 14, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 19, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Aug 13, 2025 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLER SLIDING GLASS DOOR TRACKS WITH AN OVER ABUNDANCE OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLOTHS AFTER SOAKING IN BLEACH SANITIZER MUST BE AIR DRIED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED. ALL WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF WASTE CAN WITH LID INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ALL AIR CONDITIONING VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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