Bhole Shankar INC

Year by year

Inspections

1. Nov 24, 2025 Routine Score 96
   • 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.

     There is no certified food protection manager (CFPM) employed. Manager has taken a food safety class but does not have the CFPM certificate. Discussed how to apply. See the website below for renewal classes and how to obtain the certificate. https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/index.html

     Code MN Rule 4626.0033A

   • Not serious Priority 3 Corrected on site

     Store all food: • In a clean, dry location • At least 6 inches above the floor

     Observed rice stored beneath hand wash sink. Do not store food here as it can easily become contaminated by handwash water and soap. Manager moved rice.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0300A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Remove all multi-use equipment, utensils, and food storage containers that are not: • Smooth • Easily cleanable • Durable • Nonabsorbent • In good condition

     Observed carboard used to line shelves near cooks line. Discussed removing this as it is not easily cleanable and absorbent. Replace with equipment that meets the above standards.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0450BCDE

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Use an effective method to date mark refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours. Day one is the day the food was made.

     Date marking is inconsistent. Mark food the day it is prepared. If taking food from a bulk container mark with the date of the bulk container. Use or discard within 7 days. Discussed date marking with management.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0400A

   • Not serious Priority 3

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

     Observed multiple takeout containers that are no compliant with city ordinance. Examples include expanded polystyrene aka "Styrofoam" and black plastic containers. Takeout containers must be recyclable or compostable within the City of Minneapolis. Guidance document provided with report, discussed compliant containers. Website linked below. https://www.minneapolismn.gov/business-services/business-assistance/run/food-business-rules/green-to-go/

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     GREEN TO GO RECYCLING/ORGANICS SYSTEM. Provide consumers with an opportunity to recycle and/or appropriately manage compostable plastics and utilize a qualified recycling and/or organics management system. This ordinance shall take effect April 22, 2015. (89-Or-060,§ 1, 3-31-89; 96-Or-059, ? 3, 6-28

     Observed compostable plastic soup container lids (#7 plastic). Restaurant does not have a compostable plastics waste hauler. Provide or discontinue using compostable plastics.

     Code MCO 204.30B

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

     Observed foods cooling with a food depth greater than 2 inches. There is no walk-in cooler on site, all foods are cooled in reach in coolers. Air flow in reach-in coolers makes passive cooling a challenge. Cool foods with a food depth no greater than 2 inches. Or, provide ice wands and an ice bath and actively stir and monitor food temperatures. Cooling guidance discussed and provided with report.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0390A

2. Nov 27, 2024 Routine Score 100

   Result: Complete.