What is Seafood Paradise ON Jeffery's health inspection score?

Seafood Paradise ON Jeffery has a SafeDine safety score of 63 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Seafood Paradise ON Jeffery last inspected?

Seafood Paradise ON Jeffery was last inspected on August 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Seafood Paradise ON Jeffery have?

Seafood Paradise ON Jeffery has 42 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Seafood Paradise ON Jeffery safe to eat at?

Seafood Paradise ON Jeffery has a safety score of 63/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Seafood Paradise ON Jeffery

Name: Seafood Paradise ON Jeffery
Address: 9529 S JEFFERY AVE, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 63

9529 S JEFFERY AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Fair

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Aug 13, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

10.5

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-37

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-19 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2024

2 inspections

7 intermediate

14 basic

Dec

Aug 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

20 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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−2
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−2
ALL CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED. ALL WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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−2
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−2
ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF WASTE CAN WITH LID INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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−2
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−2
ALL AIR CONDITIONING VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−20 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 10-12 DROPPINGS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ARES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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−2
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−2
ALL CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED. ALL WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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−2
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−2
ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF WASTE CAN WITH LID INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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−2
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−2
ALL AIR CONDITIONING VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−25 pts

Dec 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED THERMOMETERS MISSING IN REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, BULK CONTAINERS, SHELVIN UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAINLINES NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−29 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionFail

4 Med7 Basic

11 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED THERMOMETERS MISSING IN REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, NEAR WATER HEATER AND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PREP AREA, LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, BULK CONTAINERS, SHELVIN UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAINLINES NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−34 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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