Key West, Monroe County

SISTER NOODLE HOUSE

2502 N ROOSEVELT BLVD UNIT A, Key West, FL 33040

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 Intermediate
Jan 27, 2026
City
Key West
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 24327405

Intermediate - 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.

53B-14-5

Detail 24327411

Intermediate - 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

22-20-5

Detail 24327409

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-09-4

Detail 24327408

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24327402

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments

36-17-5

Detail 24327410

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24327406

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. Operator removed them Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24327407

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled., observed under prep table soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 24327404

Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep cooler soiled, reach in freezer soiled

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 13

22-02-4

Detail 23950221

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23950222

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponge stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23950219

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 23950216

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation

24-26-4

Detail 23950218

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed pots from floor. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23950225

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on reach in coolers inside kitchen.

36-17-5

Detail 23950223

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in front of Walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 23950224

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored under cook line on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23950226

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23950215

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing station by deep fryers. Operator provided sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23950217

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in coolers by and in front of cook line. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 23950220

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking at hand wash sinks located by DM and at front counter.

02D-01-5

Detail 23950214

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 14Total: 19

08A-20-5

Detail 23416499

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 23416486

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.

22-02-4

Detail 23416487

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dirty cutting board.

31A-11-4

Detail 23416503

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubbing tool inside the hand sink at the kitchen. Employee moved it. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23416496

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the kitchen station. Employee restocked the station. Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 23416494

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed some lime scale inside dishwasher machine.

14-01-5

Detail 23416504

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic trays used to dispense food. Employee discarded them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 23416490

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23416491

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table. Employee moved it. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23416501

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil plastic container on the kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 23416488

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-01-5

Detail 23416500

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

21-04-4

Detail 23416495

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

31B-04-4

Detail 23416492

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Owner posted it one immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23416502

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water at the bottom of the cooler.

14-17-4

Detail 23416498

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23416489

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 23416493

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-38-4

Detail 23416497

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 15Total: 18

03A-02-5

Detail 22204879

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

31B-02-4

Detail 22204878

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area next to dishwasher machine. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22204874

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified in kitchen area, also at the front counter.

22-20-5

Detail 22204865

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 22204864

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container, also in raw chicken container. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22204876

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in walk in cooler.

50-09-4

Detail 22204867

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 22204881

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22204873

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.

36-01-4

Detail 22204872

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 22204875

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar container stored on floor at cook line. Employee rearranged properly. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22204877

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

31B-04-4

Detail 22204868

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in unisex bathroom. Manager posted. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22204869

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line.

22-16-4

Detail 22204871

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line.

14-17-4

Detail 22204880

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

21-09-4

Detail 22204866

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.

02D-01-5

Detail 22204870

Basic - 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.

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 21761066

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of Bamboo shoots store on a stele in the kitchen. Operator removed the dented can from the shelf and placed it at the front counter. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21761062

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw chicken stored above sauces. Discussed with the operator and pro the form for the proper storage of food. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21761058

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and the can opener blade.

31B-02-4

Detail 21761070

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21761068

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By the walk in cooler.

23-24-4

Detail 21761065

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Most stand up reach in coolers.

51-11-4

Detail 21761059

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the restrooms. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21761069

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen, prep area: employees cutting raw chicken without hair restraints. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21761064

Basic - Food stored on floor. By the walk in cooler: bag of rice stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21761060

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21761067

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table in front of the slicer. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21761063

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Kitchen, condiment area: spoons. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21761071

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of the cook line.

29-11-4

Detail 21761061

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. By the dishwasher: water leaking from the spray hose faucet.

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 15

41-07-4

Detail 21075932

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee vitamin stored on top of prep table in the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 21075934

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork stored a thank you bag stored inside cooler.

08A-05-6

Detail 21075931

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked pork inside standing freezer located next to the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21075929

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding)stored inside make table in the cook line. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21075927

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 21075924

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21075923

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked curry chicken stored inside walk in cooler not properly date marked. As per operator cooked curry chicken was prepared 2 days ago.

51-11-4

Detail 21075928

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21075935

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled.

14-69-4

Detail 21075933

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located inside standing freezer next to the 3 compartment sink.

10-20-4

Detail 21075925

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21075921

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in restrooms hand washing sink.

23-03-4

Detail 21075926

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler gasket soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 21075922

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21075930

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Aug 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-11-4

Detail 20407176

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-06: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20407175

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-06: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

Aug 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 17

01B-01-4

Detail 20405065

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Coconut milk (chaokoh) 98 oz , Panda Oysters sauce 5 lb. Repeat Violation Warning

22-41-4

Detail 20405076

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with chlorine sanitation solutions at 0 ppm, operator prime the machine. Recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20405074

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flies flying above dishwasher machine and cook line area .Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 20405078

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach inside plastic tube coming from the floor located on the back area where ice machine and walk in cooler are, one live roach crawling on kitchen wall in between the reach in freezer and preparation table across the dishwasher machine, one live roach crawling under preparation table located on the left side of the cook line. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20405079

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (55°F - Cold Holding); Beef (59°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48°F - Cold Holding); sprouts (51°F - Cold Holding); Beef (52°F - Cold Holding) in preparation reach cooler located in front of cook line, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator moved the food items to walk in cooler. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20405066

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20405071

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20405073

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl inside the rice and sugar container. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20405068

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20405067

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach inside reach in freezer, located across the dishwasher machine. Admin Complaint

14-11-4

Detail 20405064

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler unable to keep cold holding temperature under 41° F. Food stored in reach cooler as follow pork (55°F - Cold Holding); Beef (59°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48°F - Cold Holding); sprouts (51°F - Cold Holding); Beef (52°F - Cold Holding) in preparation reach cooler located in front of cook line, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator moved the food items to walk in cooler. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20405080

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20405070

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed liquid oil on the floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-14-5

Detail 20405069

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20405075

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it.Repeat Violation** Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20405072

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20405077

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning