Seafood Paradise on Jeffery
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Seafood Paradise on Jeffery has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 13, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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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
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLOTHS AFTER SOAKING IN BLEACH SANITIZER MUST BE AIR DRIED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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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
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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
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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
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF WASTE CAN WITH LID INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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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.
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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
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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
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Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLOTHS AFTER SOAKING IN BLEACH SANITIZER MUST BE AIR DRIED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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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
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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
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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
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF WASTE CAN WITH LID INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Dec 30, 2024
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS MISSING IN REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINLINES NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 17, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS MISSING IN REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINLINES NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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May 27, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SLICED TOMATO 50.7 �F, MAYO 50 �F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 47.10 �F, AND HOTDOGS 46 �F . MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 49F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE SERVICED COOLER UNIT DURING INSPECTION. COOLER UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT 41F AT THE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR UNITS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR) AND ALSO FOOD CONTAINERS (EX. RAW CHICKEN) STORED INSIDE COOLERS WITHOUT LABELING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND IN-USE FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL IN-USE WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Feb 6, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POSSIBLE OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP) IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH RAW CHICKEN INSIDE WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED A HAIR RESTRAINT DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL COVING DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL IN VARIOUS PLACES OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 17, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE AIR DUCTS TO REMOVE DUST.
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Mar 24, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ON LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Jan 28, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP) IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE BOXES FROM SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INTERIOR PANEL OF DEEP FREEZER LID IS IN POOR REPAIR( BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE), MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COVER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKINGG EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AND CRACKS IN WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER ON NORTH WALL BY DEEP FREEZER.
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Jan 17, 2013
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN
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Oct 3, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVE UTENSIL NOT PROPERLY STORED IN CARDBOARD BOX.MUST PROPERLY STORE UPRIGHT IN PLASTIC CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO TOILET SEAT ON TOILET IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.MUST INSTALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
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May 3, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN AND SANITIZE SYRUP PUMPS , AND DEFROST BOX FREEZERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD REAR ABOVE SINK.
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May 14, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Jan 19, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must clean and maintain the interior of the deep fryer.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must clean and maintain floors around hot water tank.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must fix damaged ceiling and repair leak in ceiling in rear, replace all water-stained ceiling tiles and clean ceiling vents/tiles throughout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seafood Paradise on Jeffery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seafood Paradise on Jeffery on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seafood Paradise on Jeffery?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Seafood Paradise on Jeffery.
Has Seafood Paradise on Jeffery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Seafood Paradise on Jeffery have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Seafood Paradise on Jeffery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Seafood Paradise on Jeffery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seafood Paradise on Jeffery is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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