China Pearl Restaurant
Latest: PASS
November 13, 2025
Address
9 TYLER ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
77 inspections
30 failures
License
License #18493
Last inspected: November 13, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
November 13, 2025
at 5:23 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Dead roaches observed in basement area. Dead roaches observed in dry storage area. Clean to remove. Provide an updated pest report.
FAIL
November 5, 2025
at 5:37 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Multiple employees on production line observed without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Multiple con...
FAIL
October 29, 2025
at 4:06 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Multiple employees on production line observed without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Multiple con...
PASS
July 14, 2025
at 5:59 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): 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. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B...
FAIL
June 11, 2025
at 5:57 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): 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. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B...
PASS
December 11, 2024
at 3:43 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No thermometers observed in kitchen and bar area refrigerators. Provide for all cold storage. | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Ware...
FAIL
December 4, 2024
at 4:04 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No thermometers observed in kitchen and bar area refrigerators. Provide for all cold storage. | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Ware...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2024
at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 25, 2022
at 7:00 PM
2 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 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 pr...
FAIL
January 13, 2022
at 8:24 PM
2 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 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 pr...
PASS
December 1, 2021
at 7:32 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no lables. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Foods observed being...
FAIL
November 18, 2021
at 7:02 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no lables. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Foods observed being...
PASS
March 26, 2021
at 5:29 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floor of the refrigerated trash room visibly soiled and with an oil like substance. Clean to remove. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Faucet at the 3 bay sink in the ba...
FAIL
March 19, 2021
at 5:48 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floor of the refrigerated trash room visibly soiled and with an oil like substance. Clean to remove. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Faucet at the 3 bay sink in the ba...
PASS
July 22, 2020
at 3:05 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Interior of the ice machine with evidence of a dead roach. Clean to remove. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being ...
FAIL
July 15, 2020
at 3:06 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Interior of the ice machine with ...
PASS
February 20, 2020
at 7:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 6, 2019
at 4:21 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Scoops store in room temperature water store in water at 135f or above | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Tofu on count...
FAIL
July 29, 2019
at 5:15 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Scoops store in room temperature water store in water at 135f or above | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Tofu on count...
PASS
April 4, 2019
at 9:49 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 23, 2018
at 2:43 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 16, 2018
at 10:55 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 29, 2018
at 12:15 PM
6 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Woks stored under cooking on floor with grease buikld up clean to remove and store clean and dry 6" of floor | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Mold like substance build up on shel...
FAIL
March 20, 2018
at 12:35 PM
6 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Woks stored under cooking on floor with grease buikld up clean to remove and store clean and dry 6" of floor | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Mold like substance build up on shel...
PASS
December 4, 2017
at 12:52 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 26, 2017
at 5:36 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 16, 2017
at 6:28 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 25, 2017
at 2:24 AM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Piping at wok line not operating properly repairmen | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: ceiling tiles missing above Wok area replace
FAIL
March 24, 2017
at 7:04 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Piping at wok line not operating properly repairmen | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: ceiling tiles missing above Wok area replace
PASS
March 23, 2017
at 5:59 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood sticker expired in October of 2016 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company
FAIL
December 7, 2016
at 3:39 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood sticker expired in October of 2016 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company
FAIL
November 21, 2016
at 6:33 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood sticker expired in October of 2016 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company
PASS
July 7, 2016
at 6:28 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: grease trap next to barbecue cooker with heavy grease build up clean to remove | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1) Rat droppings found in basement adjacent to trash barrels clean to ...
FAIL
June 23, 2016
at 4:44 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: grease trap next to barbecue cooker with heavy grease build up clean to remove | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1) Rat droppings found in basement adjacent to trash barrels clean to ...
PASS
March 28, 2016
at 6:55 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 26, 2015
at 4:59 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: guages at dish machine not operating repair | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: grease build up on side of fryer clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1. ...
FAIL
October 20, 2015
at 3:59 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: guages at dish machine not operating repair | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: grease build up on side of fryer clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1. ...
PASS
June 12, 2015
at 5:06 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed containers of raw chicken stored above containers of vegetables / Re-organize walk in to provide proper food protection during storage. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Wash gauge broken / R...
FAIL
June 4, 2015
at 5:55 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Observed containers of raw chicken stored above containers of vegetables / Re-organize walk in to provide proper food protection during storage. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Wash gauge broken / R...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 19, 2014
at 4:27 PM
12 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Repair/replace interior of lid - Interior must be smooth durable and non absorbant - (Easily cleanable) | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Chipped/peeling paint and rust on scales and mixers st...
FAIL
December 5, 2014
at 6:55 PM
38 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food containers not labeled. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Fish 56 F Beef 56 F Tripe 57 F On cooking line | 03-3-501.19 - Times as a Public Health Control: Rice on counter 70 F Establishment do...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 28, 2014
at 5:08 PM
37 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food containers not labeled. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Fish 56 F Beef 56 F Tripe 57 F On cooking line | 03-3-501.19 - Times as a Public Health Control: Rice on counter 70 F Establishment do...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 5, 2014
at 3:56 PM
15 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue using ceramic plates for food container cover | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Discard all broken and chipped food containers and dishes | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 25, 2014
at 2:30 PM
29 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue using ceramic plates for food container cover | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice scoops stored above ice machine | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Employee rinsed hands at 3 bay sink...
FAIL
April 18, 2014
at 2:16 PM
28 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Separate raw animal products from ready to eat foods and foods that are not cooked to the same temperature Corrected on site | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice scoops store...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 14, 2013
at 4:47 PM
3 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Repair / replace the sump hole covers as discussed. The third floor flooring is scheduled for replacement / resurfacing. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Patch / repair...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 19, 2013
at 5:22 PM
1 violation
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: The flooring on the second floor should be resealed.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 29, 2013
at 2:40 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: A refrigerator containing commercially packaged noodles and condiments for the wok station was operating at 52 F. A service call has been placed. The two-door undercounter unit is located on the dining room side of...
FAIL
April 3, 2013
at 4:49 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: A refrigerator containing commercially packaged noodles and condiments for the wok station was operating at 52 F. A service call has been placed. The two-door undercounter unit is located on the dining room side of...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations