China Pearl Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
90
Score
China Pearl Restaurant appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Dead roaches observed in basement area. Dead roaches observed in dry storage area. Clean to remove. Provide an updated pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Degreaser observed stored next to liquor bottles. Seperate chemicals from food and beverage product.
590.007/7-201.11-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Employee observed handling ready to eat produce with bare hands. Person in charge corrected.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed with no labels. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Dead roaches observed in basement area. Dead roaches observed in dry storage area. Clean to remove. Provide an updated pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewash hand sink observed blocked. Corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in walk in cooler without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple employees on production line observed without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of uncovered food in walk in cooler. Provide cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen fish obsevred thawing in stagnet water. Follow proper thawing procedures.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled shelfing on production line. Dried goods shelfing observed soiled with food debris. Spice containers observed with heavy food build up on exteior of container. Clean to remove all soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Foil observed on sides of most kitchen equiptment. Remove. Surfaces must be easily cleanable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
39
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Automatice detergent dispensor on teh high temperature dish machine does not appear to be functioninf properly. Address and make any necssary repairs.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
74
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Automatice detergent dispensor on teh high temperature dish machine does not appear to be functioninf properly. Address and make any necssary repairs.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet to the first hand sink in the main kitchen not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap for high temperature dish washer. Provide.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temperature dish washer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only signage at all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometers observed in kitchen and bar area refrigerators. Provide for all cold storage.
590.004/4-204.112-C
74
May 25, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Water pipe broke on 3rd floor flooding water to 2nd and 1st floors. Restaurant is currently under construction and thereofre did not need to cease operations. PLumber restored running water to establishment.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: 8-304.15 Notification of changes: Submit plans in accordance with FC 8-2 Plan Submission and Approval any time an establishment is being remodeled or a new operation added and shall promptly submit to the board of health an application if a new or amended permit is required.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Pearl Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Pearl Restaurant on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Pearl Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Pearl Restaurant.
How does China Pearl Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?
China Pearl Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has China Pearl Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Pearl Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Pearl Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is China Pearl Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Pearl Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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