Spyhouse Coffee
2451 NICOLLET AVE, Minneapolis, MN 55404 · Hennepin County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Minneapolis Health Department
- License / ID
- LIC395310
- Status
- Risk level 3
- Official record
- Minneapolis Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
Inspections
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Jun 10, 2026 Routine Score 96
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Not serious
Priority 3
Do not store food in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under unprotected sewer lines, under leaking water lines, under water lines on which water has condensed, under open stairwells, or under other sources of contamination.
OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE RESTROOM. MOVE ALL FOOD OUT OF THE RESTROOM AND INTO AN APPROVED AREA OF THE BUILDING SUCH AS THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
Code MN Rule 4626.0305
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Serious
Priority 1
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.
OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING. FOR EXAMPLE: MILK AT47. SEE TEMP. CHART FOR MORE TEMPERATURES AND LOCATIONS. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( INSTRUCTED PIC TO MOVE TCS FOOD TO ANOTHER FRIDGE AND TO TURN DOWN SETTINGS OF THESE COOLERS FOR NOW. ASSESS COOLER TEMPERATURE IN 4 HOURS. CALL REPAIR COMPANY AS NEEDED.
Code MN Rule 4626.0395A2
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Not serious
Priority 3
Have at least 10-foot candles of light intensity at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in: • Walk-in refrigeration units • Dry food storage areas • In other areas while being cleaned
JANITOR’S CLOSET IS DARK. PROVIDE ENOUGH LIGHT FOR THIS AREA.
Code MN Rule 4626.1470A
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Not serious
Priority 3
All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.
TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE UNABLE TO KEEP TCS FOOD AT REPAIR COLD HOLDING UNITS SO FOOD IS STORED / MAINTAIN AT (DO NOT STORE TCS FOOD HERE UNTIL THEY ARE FIXED).
Code MN Rule 4626.0735AB
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Jun 6, 2024 Routine Score 92
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Not serious
Priority 3
Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.
MOP WAS STORED UPSIDE DOWN AT THE MOP SINK. PROVIDE AND USE EFFECTIVE WALL MOP HANGERS TO HANG THE MOP SO THAT THE MOP CAN DRIP DRY DIRECTLY INTO THE MOP SINK AND NOT ONTO THE HANDLE OF THE MOP. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.
Code MN Rule 4626.1540
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Serious
Priority 1
All food must be from approved sources.
OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD (TIRAMISU, PASTA, YOGURT PARFAIT, ETC.) FROM DUE FOCACCERIA (475 FAIRVIEW AVE S. ST. PAUL, MN 55409). THEY WERE LABELING ERRORS (MISSING: INGREDIENTS, DATE MARKING, ADDRESS, ETC.) AND PIC WAS NOT SURE IF THIS WAS A WHOLESALER. ONLY OBTAIN FOOD FROM APPROVED SOURCES.
Code MN Rule 4626.0130A
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Serious
Priority 1
When using time only as a public health control for up to 4 hours, discard all TCS food that has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours; was not at 41 degrees F (5 degrees C) or less when removed from temperature control; or is in unmarked containers.
ESTABLISHMENT WAS USING THE CONCEPT OF TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL (TPHC) TO KEEP TCS FOOD OUT OF MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION. FOR EXAMPLE: HALF & HALF COFFEE CREAMER. AVAILABLE PROCEDURE WAS NOT BEING FOLLOWED. CANISTERS WERE NOT MARKED / “LAMINATED TIME OUT / TIME CHANGE SHEET” WAS NOT BEING USED OR AVAILABLE. PROVIDE AN UPDATED WRITTEN DOCUMENT WITH A CLEAR PROCEDURE ON HOW TO USE TPHC. GUIDANCE DOCUMENT / HANDOUT IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT. HAVE WRITTEN DOCUMENT AVAILABLE FOR YEARLY REVIEW AND EMPLOYEE TRAININGS.
Code MN Rule 4626.0408B
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Not serious
Priority 3
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Dec 15, 2023 Follow-Up Score 98
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Not serious
Priority 2
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
MISSING TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER (BLEACH - CHLORINE). PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN A COMPLETE TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER SOLUTION.
Code MN Rule 4626.0715
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Not serious
Priority 3
The services of a licensed pest control operator shall be required when a facility has evidence of rodent or insect activity to the extent that rodent droppings are visible, or live insects are seen during an inspection. The facility shall maintain records of the pest control operator's services on
OBSERVED FRUIT / DRAIN FLIES IN THE KITCHEN. MOSTLY NEAR HAND WASHING SINK. PROVIDE A CURRENT DETAILED INVOICE / CONTRACT ADDRESSING PEST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT (SMALL FLIES). HAVE INVOICE AVAILABLE FOR HEALTH INSPECTIONS.
Code MCO 188.590
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Not serious
Priority 3
The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.
NO STATE REGISTERED CFPM CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. GO TO AN APPROVED SERVSAFE CLASS AND THEN SUBMIT DIPLOMA TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR STATE CERTIFICATE, PLEASE POST IT ON A VISIBLE PLACE. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html
Code MN Rule 4626.0033A
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Not serious
Priority 2
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Dec 6, 2023 Routine Score 86
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Not serious
Priority 2
Have a test kit for the type of sanitizer used.
MISSING TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER (BLEACH - CHLORINE). PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN A COMPLETE TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER SOLUTION.
Code MN Rule 4626.0715
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Not serious
Priority 3
Provide labeling for bulk, unpackaged food, such as bakery treats prepared on the premises of the food establishment or at another food establishment or a food processing plant that is owned by the same person and is regulated by the food regulatory agency that has jurisdiction.
PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE LIST OF INGREDIENTS READILY AVAILABLE FOR A VARIETY OF BAKERY ITEMS MADE AT ANOTHER STORE (PATISSERIE 46). HAVE A PRINTED LIST OF INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE FOR THESE TYPE OF FOOD ITEMS MADE AT ANOTHER ESTABLISHMENT.
Code MN Rule 4626.0435D(3)
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Not serious
Priority 2
Use approved trapping devices or other means of pest control when pests are found.
OBSERVED FRUIT / DRAIN FLIES IN THE KITCHEN. MOSTLY NEAR HAND WASHING SINK. CONTACT YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ADDRESS AND ELIMINATE FLIES. HAVE INVOICES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY THE HEALTH INSPECTOR.
Code MN Rule 4626.1565C
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Not serious
Priority 3
The services of a licensed pest control operator shall be required when a facility has evidence of rodent or insect activity to the extent that rodent droppings are visible, or live insects are seen during an inspection. The facility shall maintain records of the pest control operator's services on
OBSERVED FRUIT / DRAIN FLIES IN THE KITCHEN. MOSTLY NEAR HAND WASHING SINK. PROVIDE A CURRENT DETAILED INVOICE / CONTRACT ADDRESSING PEST IN THE ESTABLISHMENT (SMALL FLIES). HAVE INVOICE AVAILABLE FOR HEALTH INSPECTIONS.
Code MCO 188.590
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Not serious
Priority 2
Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.
ESTABLISHMENT WAS USING THE CONCEPT OF TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL (TPHC) TO KEEP TCS FOODS OUT OF MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION. FOR EXAMPLE: ½ & ½ COFFEE CREAMER. OPERATOR WAS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE THAT DESCRIBE HOW TO USE TPHC AT THIS ESTABLISHMENT. PROVIDE A WRITTEN DOCUMENT WITH A CLEAR PROCEDURE ON HOW TO USE TPHC FOR COFFEE CREAMER. GUIDANCE DOCUMENT / HANDOUT IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT. HAVE WRITTEN DOCUMENT AVAILABLE FOR YEARLY REVIEW.
Code MN Rule 4626.0408A
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Not serious
Priority 3
The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.
NO STATE REGISTERED CFPM CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. GO TO AN APPROVED SERVSAFE CLASS AND THEN SUBMIT DIPLOMA TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR STATE CERTIFICATE, PLEASE POST IT ON A VISIBLE PLACE. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html
Code MN Rule 4626.0033A
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Serious
Priority 1
Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.
NO EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MAINTAIN IN THE FACILITY A LOG TO BE ABLE TO RECORD REQUIRED ILLNESSES / SYMPTOMS, EXCLUSION DATES, ETC. BE SURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE CAN LOCATE THE LOG UPON REQUEST BY HEALTH INSPECTORS. A SAMPLE IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT.
Code MN Rule 4626.0040C
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Serious
Priority 1
The person in charge must notify the regulatory authority of any complaint from a consumer having or suspected of having diarrhea or vomiting, norovirus, hepatitis A virus, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or other enteric bacterial, viral, or parasitic pathoge
PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT KNOW HOW TO HANDLE CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINTS RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES. YOU MUST REPORT TO MDH AT 1-877-FOOD-ILL ANY CUSTOMER’S COMPLAINT RELATED TO FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES (E.G: VOMITING, DIARRHEA, ETC). ALSO SHARE THIS PHONE NUMBER WITH AFFECTED CUSTOMER.
Code MN Rule 4626.0040D
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Not serious
Priority 3
Keep the physical facilities in good repair.
SOME TILES ARE MISSING ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMP SINK REPLACE MISSING TILES OR REPAIR THIS WALL.
Code MN Rule 4626.1515
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Not serious
Priority 2
Source: Minneapolis Health Department. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.