Pelicana Chicken

210-16 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11361

Korean

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Pelicana Chicken has been inspected three times since 2024. Pelicana Chicken was last inspected on Nov 5, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to five violations previously.

Food contact surface not properly washed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Pelicana Chicken trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Feb 27, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

Feb 6, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pelicana Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pelicana Chicken on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pelicana Chicken?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Pelicana Chicken.

How does Pelicana Chicken compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Pelicana Chicken most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Pelicana Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pelicana Chicken have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.

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 around two times per year on average.

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