Did Seafood Paradise On Jeffery pass its last health inspection?

Seafood Paradise On Jeffery at 9529 S Jeffery Ave was inspected on Aug 13, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 17 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Seafood Paradise On Jeffery?

The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLER SLIDING GLASS DOOR TRACKS WITH AN OVER ABUNDANCE OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" 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

Seafood Paradise On Jeffery

9529 S Jeffery Ave, Chicago 60617 · Risk 2 (Medium) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 13, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 13, 2025

#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLER SLIDING GLASS DOOR TRACKS WITH AN OVER ABUNDANCE OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL CLOTHS AFTER SOAKING IN BLEACH SANITIZER MUST BE AIR DRIED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED. ALL WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF WASTE CAN WITH LID INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: ALL AIR CONDITIONING VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 13, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 5, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 30, 2024	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 17, 2024	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 17, 2024	Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 27, 2020	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 27, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Feb 6, 2019	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 17, 2016	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 15, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Mar 24, 2015	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jan 28, 2014	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jan 17, 2013	Suspected Food Poisoning	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 3, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 3, 2011	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 14, 2010	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jan 19, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)

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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Seafood Paradise On Jeffery — questions

Did Seafood Paradise On Jeffery pass its last health inspection?: Seafood Paradise On Jeffery at 9529 S Jeffery Ave was inspected on Aug 13, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 17 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Seafood Paradise On Jeffery?: The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLER SLIDING GLASS DOOR TRACKS WITH AN OVER ABUNDANCE OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" 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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