CHICAGO, IL - A scheduled inspection at Seafood Paradise on Jeffery on 08/05/2025 documented several health code infractions.
Located in the heart of South Shore, Seafood Paradise on Jeffery operates from a prominent location at 9529 S Jeffery Avenue Chicago Illinois, making it easily accessible to area customers.
The inspection report notes: "38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present - comments: observed 20-30 mice droppings along wall bases in rear storage area. 39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display - comments: all reach in cooler sliding glass door ..." Food safety guidelines indicate that such conditions should be addressed promptly.
The inspection identified violations related to pest control, an important area of food safety.
Health experts emphasize that pest activity can rapidly contaminate food preparation surfaces and stored ingredients Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that The FDA Food Code mandates that food storage areas remain free from pest contamination at all times. Per HACCP Prevention Guidelines, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
Among the findings were infractions involving sanitation, a key component of food safety protocols.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive sanitation practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. The Food Safety Modernization Act offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
City health officials have required that Seafood Paradise on Jeffery promptly correct these infractions before continuing food service. Re-examination will be conducted to ensure corrections.
Regular health inspections serve as critical safeguards for public health in Chicago's dining landscape. Transparency in reporting inspection findings ensures that community members can make informed decisions about their dining options.
| Inspection ID | 2621707 |
| DBA Name | SEAFOOD PARADISE ON JEFFERY |
| AKA Name | SEAFOOD PARADISE ON JEFFERY |
| License # | 1820972 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Address | 9529 S JEFFERY AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617 |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 38. INSECTS |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | 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 | 39. 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 | 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL CLOTHS AFTER SOAKING IN BLEACH SANITIZER MUST BE AIR DRIED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE |
| CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments | ALL CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED. ALL WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN | 49. NON-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 | 49. NON-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 | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED |
| & CLEANED - Comments | TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF WASTE CAN WITH LID INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN | 55. PHYSICAL 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. | 56. ADEQUATE 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 | 56. ADEQUATE 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 |
| Latitude | 41.72155819719922 |
| Longitude | -87.57518787768151 |
| Location | (41.72155819719922 |
This inspection was conducted on August 5, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: pest-control, sanitation.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
