China Pearl food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Richmond-Upon-Thames
China Pearl holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 205A Sandycombe Road, Richmond, TW9 2EW
How it compares in Richmond-Upon-Thames
In Richmond-Upon-Thames, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so China Pearl sits behind roughly 1,250 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,011 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ← China Pearl | |
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 162 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At China Pearl none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to China Pearl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Daycare Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bacco Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Bagels Already Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| All Bar One Richmond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Accent Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Apples and Bees Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
Questions about China Pearl
What is China Pearl's food hygiene rating?
China Pearl has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Richmond-Upon-Thames Council on 27 November 2025.
Is China Pearl safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was China Pearl last inspected?
China Pearl was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Richmond-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Pearl?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Pearl compare to other places in Richmond-Upon-Thames?
73% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Richmond-Upon-Thames hold the top rating of 5, while China Pearl holds a 3. 105 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Richmond-Upon-Thames Council inspects China Pearl and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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