Pelicana Chicken
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
74
Score
Pelicana Chicken, located at 420 14th St Unit 100 A in Atlanta, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on November 4, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified two major and two minor violations, including issues with food-contact surfaces, in-use utensil storage, and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across four recorded inspections, Pelicana Chicken has primarily received medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged strainers CA: PIC immediately discarded into trash.
511-6-1.05(2)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed strainers put away as clean CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed between use utensils in water at temperature of 72F, 68F, 70F CA: PIC immediately boiled fresh water for utensils, water was brought to temperature of 155F.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leak at 3 compartment sink CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
74
May 6, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods
Inspector notes: Observed failure to have consumer advisory on menu Consumer Advisory Provided for raw/undercooked CA: Except as specified in subsections (5)(a)3, and (5)(a)(iv), and (9)(a)3 of this Rule, if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. The disclosure and reminder statements sha...
511-6-1-.04(7)(e)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed microwave with food debris inside and outside of unit. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. CA-EHS advised MOD to clean more often
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris in RIC Nonfood-Contact Surfaces CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no previous inspection posted. 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. C-EHS advised MOD to post this inspection immediately
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
70
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dark matter on baffle inside ice machine Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces & Utensils CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dust on filters of ice machine Equipment, Food-Contact & Utensils CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed vegetable slicer put away as clean Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces & Utensils CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods
Inspector notes: Observed failure to have consumer advisory on menu Consumer Advisory Provided for raw/undercooked CA: Except as specified in subsections (5)(a)3, and (5)(a)(iv), and (9)(a)3 of this Rule, if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. The disclosure and reminder statements sha...
511-6-1-.04(7)(e)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed failure to have test strips Testing devices CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bowls inside condiment containers In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed wood board on bottom shelf of prep table Nonfood-contact Surfaces CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris in RIC Nonfood-Contact Surfaces CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up of grease on hoods Nonfood-Contact Surfaces CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on walls and along baseboard of kitchen Cleaning CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
47
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee fail for sanitize dish after washing and rinsing Before use after Cleaning CA: Instructed employee to return dish to wash area and properly sanitize before using. Sanitization of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Before Use After Cleaning. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning.
511-6-1.05(8)(a)
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed shelled eggs stored above RTE item (vegetable) Segregation PIC immediately moved item. Educated PIC on the importance of improper stacking to avoid contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp stored above dairy product (white milk) Segregation PIC immediately moved item. Educated PIC on the importance of improper stacking to avoid contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods
Inspector notes: Observed undercooked egg served to customer Consumer Advisory provided for raw/undercooked CA: 1. Except as specified in subsections (5)(a)3, and (5)(a)(iv), and (9)(a)3 of this Rule, if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. The disclosure and reminder statements shall b...
511-6-1-.04(7)(e)
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