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The Boiler Room Coffee Company

1830 3rd Ave S

Last inspected Oct 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was The Boiler Room Coffee Company last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 21, 2026. The result listed by Minneapolis Health Department was “Complete” (official score 94).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 5 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Oct 29, 2024 to Oct 21, 2026.
Has The Boiler Room Coffee Company ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 29, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Routine

Oct 21, 2026

Complete

Official score: 94 · Understand This Area’s Scale

5 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official Wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING INSIDE GLASS DISPLAY COOLER (ON COUNTER). FOR EXAMPLE: YOGURT AT 46F. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( INSTRUCTED PIC TO MOVE FOOD TO ANOTHER COOLER FOR NOW.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official Wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED COFFEE CUPS MADE OF PAPER WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC). DO NOT BUY UNAPPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTICS. SEE HANDOUT ATTACHED.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s Notes

ONE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WAS NOT WORKING. REPAIR OR REPLACE THIS PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUNCTION BETWEEN FRP WALL AND MOP SINK BASING IS MISSING SILICONE CAULKING. PROPERLY SEAL WALL / SINK JUNCTION. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TILES AROUND MOP SINK ARE BROKEN OR MISSING. REPLACE BROKEN TILES AROUND MOP SINK.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1540Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Hang mops to dry after using. Store mops in a way that will not make walls, equipment or supplies dirty.

Inspector’s Notes

MOP WAS STORED WET INSIDE 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 OR THE WALLS. DO NOT STORE MOPS ON THE FLOOR OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET / SINK.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode MN Rule 4626.0408AOther

Official Wording

Before using Time as a Public Health Control for TCS food develop, follow and keep written procedures onsite.

Inspector’s Notes

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. GUIDANCE DOCUMENT / HANDOUT IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source

Follow-Up

Nov 13, 2024

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official Wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING INSIDE GLASS DISPLAY COOLER (FRONT). FOR EXAMPLE: YOGURT AT 43F. AMBIENT AIR AT 44F. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( INSTRUCTED PIC TO TURNED DOWN SETTINGS TO THIS UNIT AND TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official Wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED COFFEE CUPS MADE OF PAPER WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC). DO NOT BUY UNAPPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTICS. SEE HANDOUT ATTACHED.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s Notes

JUNCTION BETWEEN FRP WALL AND MOP SINK BASING IS MISSING SILICONE CAULKING. PROPERLY SEAL WALL / SINK JUNCTION. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TILES AROUND MOP SINK ARE BROKEN OR MISSING. REPLACE BROKEN TILES AROUND MOP SINK.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Nov 13, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 29, 2024

Complete

Official score: 90 · Understand This Area’s Scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode MN Rule 4626.0620AEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Have a thermometer in the: • Warmest part of mechanically refrigerated units • Coldest part of hot food storage units

Inspector’s Notes

GLASS DISPLAY COOLER (FRONT) WAS MISSING AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. MAKE SURE EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A THERMOMETER.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official Wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOOD ABOVE 41F DURING COLD HOLDING INSIDE GLASS DISPLAY COOLER (FRONT). FOR EXAMPLE: YOGURT AT 43F. TROUBLESHOOT ANY REFRIGERATED UNIT THAT IS NOT KEEPING FOOD AT THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE ( INSTRUCTED PIC TO TURNED DOWN SETTINGS TO THIS UNIT AND TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode MN Rule 4626.1110ABHandwashing

Official Wording

Keep handwashing sinks accessible at all times. Make sure they are only used for handwashing.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED A LARGE BLACK PLASTIC TUB HANGING FROM THE EDGE OF THE MAIN HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. DO NOT STORE ANYTHING INSIDE OR IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINKS. DO NOT BLOCK ACCESS TO SINKS. SINK ACCESS WAS CLEARED DURING INSPECTION.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode MN Rule 4626.1620Chemicals

Official Wording

Use only chemical sanitizers on food-contact surfaces that meet Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations requirements: • Part 180, section 180.940 • Part 180, subpart E, section 180.2020

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 3-COMP SINK REGISTERING 500PPM OF QUAT SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DILUTE SOLUTION TO AN ACCEPTABLE RANGE (150-400PPM) BASED ON MANUFACTURER’S DIRECTIONS. NEW SOLUTION WAS READING 400PPM.

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official Wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED COFFEE CUPS MADE OF PAPER WITH PE LINING (PLASTIC). DO NOT BUY UNAPPROVED TO GO CONTAINERS. PURCHASE APPROVED MATERIAL THAT ARE REUSABLE, RECYCLABLE (1,2 & 5) OR CERTIFIED COMPOSTABLE (BPI OR ASTM 6868). DO NOT USE BLACK PLASTICS. SEE HANDOUT ATTACHED.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode MN Rule 4626.1515Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

Inspector’s Notes

JUNCTION BETWEEN FRP WALL AND MOP SINK BASING IS MISSING SILICONE CAULKING. PROPERLY SEAL WALL / SINK JUNCTION. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TILES AROUND MOP SINK ARE BROKEN OR MISSING. REPLACE BROKEN TILES AROUND MOP SINK.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source

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