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Kojin Noodle Bar

422 Eaton St, Key West, FL 33040
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Kojin Noodle Bar, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 22, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Kojin Noodle Bar's latest score of 58 falls below the Key West average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 chlorine sanitizing dishwasher machine at 0ppm, staff primed machine retested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw beef and raw duck at reach-in cooler unit. Staff moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC return soiled/dusted over dishwasher machine area.
36-34-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at unit at front counter area.
29-49-6
58
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas between wall and 3 compartment sink.
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.
21-12-4
86
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at front counter. During the inspection operator cleaned it.
22-20-5
95
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over cooked mushrooms inside reach in cooler kitchen. Operator rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed plastic container with sanitizer solution Chlorine at 400+ operator discard during inspection, recheck chlorine 50 ppm. Located at cook line area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
78
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at bar area soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf with cleaners. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen area cracked/ in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer next to warewashing area. Employee cleaned gasket during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at hand wash sink at front service area in disrepair. Operator working on it during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
61
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Manager put a lid in trash can during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
74
Jul 26, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kojin Noodle Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kojin Noodle Bar on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kojin Noodle Bar?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kojin Noodle Bar.

How does Kojin Noodle Bar compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Kojin Noodle Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Kojin Noodle Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kojin Noodle Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kojin Noodle Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Kojin Noodle Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kojin Noodle Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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