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THE PELICAN BELIZEAN CUISINE

4254 S VERMONT AVE · Los Angeles
83 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9283
Feb '24Oct '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
Multiple serious problems together add up to a higher overall risk to your health.
LA County code F153 · 3 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food held at an unsafe temperature
Food kept too warm or not cold enough lets bacteria grow, which is a real illness risk.
LA County code F108 · 2 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can pass germs to your food, so this one matters.
LA County code F115 · 2 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
Hot or cold water was not adequate at a sink, which makes cleaning and handwashing less effective.
LA County code F122 · 2 pt
Moderate · lower risk
Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
Pests can spread disease through food, so this is a serious cleanliness and safety problem.
LA County code F124 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Ventilation or lighting not adequate Minor · 1 pt
Cleaning chemicals not stored or labeled right Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or protected Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Inspection history
83 · Oct '25 · 3 serious
• Several serious violations at once
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
+ 6 minor or admin
92 · Feb '24 · 1 noted
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 6 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 83, a B, and slipping from 92. 3 serious issues last visit, the worst being several serious violations at once. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Oct 28, 2025
An inspection is a snapshot of one day. A clean score isn't a guarantee, and a low one doesn't mean you'll get sick. Official LA County Public Health data, translated, not changed. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.