SISTER NOODLE HOUSE
2502 N ROOSEVELT BLVD UNIT A, Key West FL 33040 · 305.900.3057
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over noodles inside reach in cooler across wok station. Operator rearranged.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris at cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside walk in cooler assorted dumplings without date marked. As per operator for more than a day.
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Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and headphones on shelf over reach in coolers. Operator removed
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of dish machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs handing from oven door. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in coolers at cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed MSG, flour, cornstarch and salt inside plastic containers without label next to walk in cooler.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sodas nozzles soiled located in the lobby, slicer guard soiled, can opener blade soiled.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Hua He Lee expired on 12/05/2025
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. Operator removed them
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled., observed under prep table soiled.
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep cooler soiled, reach in freezer soiled
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponge stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottle.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed pots from floor.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on reach in coolers inside kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in front of Walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored under cook line on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour inside container in front of Walk in cooler. Operator stored scoop with handle up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing station by deep fryers. Operator provided sign.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in coolers by and in front of cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking at hand wash sinks located by DM and at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled on shelf by Walk in cooler. Operator lane container.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above beef in the reach in freezer. No items were commercially packaged. Employee inverted the food items.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dirty cutting board.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubbing tool inside the hand sink at the kitchen. Employee moved it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the kitchen station. Employee restocked the station.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed some lime scale inside dishwasher machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic trays used to dispense food. Employee discarded them.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table. Employee moved it.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil plastic container on the kitchen floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Owner posted it one immediately.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water at the bottom of the cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area next to dishwasher machine. Employee restocked during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified in kitchen area, also at the front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container, also in raw chicken container. Employee removed during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in expo area. Employee removed during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed sugar container stored on floor at cook line. Employee rearranged properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in unisex bathroom. Manager posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar,flour,corn starch and rice containing not identified in dry storage area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.