PELICANA CHICKEN in Sunnyside
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026
📍 47-08 GREENPOINT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11104 ·
🍽️ Chicken
Overview
Pelicana Chicken in Sunnyside, Queens holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. The restaurant has been subject to 4 emergency closures across 12 inspections since 2023, and has received 1 Grade C result among its inspection history.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
PELICANA CHICKEN in Sunnyside: Emergency Closures (4)
PELICANA CHICKEN in Sunnyside: Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE A
Feb 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE Z
Oct 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 6
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
GRADE P
Jun 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
Jun 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 18
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 64
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food servic...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 64
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
GRADE C
Mar 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 30
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Establishment is not free of harbo...
Oct 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 70
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands o...
GRADE A
Aug 31, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Aug 9, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 73
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not...
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PELICANA CHICKEN in Sunnyside: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PELICANA CHICKEN last inspected?
- PELICANA CHICKEN was last inspected on February 5, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is PELICANA CHICKEN's current health grade?
- PELICANA CHICKEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has PELICANA CHICKEN been closed by NYC Health?
- PELICANA CHICKEN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has PELICANA CHICKEN had?
- PELICANA CHICKEN has 12 health inspections on record from August 2023 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PELICANA CHICKEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PELICANA CHICKEN was 73 points on August 9, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.