Pelicana Chicken

52 East 8 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
American
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2022, Pelicana Chicken has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Pelicana Chicken's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Oct 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Nov 4, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pelicana Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pelicana Chicken on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pelicana Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pelicana Chicken.

How does Pelicana Chicken compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Pelicana Chicken most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Pelicana Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pelicana Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pelicana Chicken 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 Pelicana Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pelicana Chicken is inspected roughly once per year on average.