NYC FOOD PROTECTION COURSE QUIZ
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
All food service establishments must have a current and valid permit issued by the New York City Department Of Health and Mental Hygiene. - Correct Answers -True Health Inspectors have the right to inspect a food service or food processing establishment as long as it is in operation. Inspectors must be given access to all areas of establishment during an inspection. - Correct Answers –True All food establishments must display an "Alcohol and Pregnancy Warning" sign. - Correct Answers -False A "Wash Hands" sign must be displayed at all hand washing sinks. - Correct Answers - True Smoking may be permitted only at the bars. - Correct Answers -False "No Smoking" signs must be posted at all smoke free areas. - Correct Answers -True Obstruction or interference with Health Inspectors in the performance of their duties may result in the closing of the establishment and revocation of the permit. - Correct Answers -True Health Inspectors are authorized to collect permit fees and fines on behalf of the Department. - Correct Answers -False Health Inspectors must show their photo identification and badge to the person in charge of an establishment when requested. - Correct Answers -True The term "potentially hazardous food" refers to: - Correct Answers -Any food that will support the growth of microorganisms Home canned food products are allowed in commercial food establishments. - Correct Answers -False The Temperature Danger Zone is between 41°F and 140°F - Correct Answers -True 1 / 2
Within the Temperature Danger Zone most harmful microorganism: - Correct Answers - Reproduce rapidly The sensing portion of a bi-metallic stem thermometer is: - Correct Answers -At the dimple and downward Shellfish tags must be filed in order of delivery date and kept for a period of 90 days.
The 90-day period begins from: - Correct Answers -When the product is used up
Fresh shell eggs must be refrigerated upon receipt, at an ambient temperature of: - Correct Answers -45°F Foods in modified atmosphere packages provide ideal conditions for the growth of: - Correct Answers -Clostridium botulinum Chicken and other poultry are most likely to be contaminated with: - Correct Answers - Salmonella Smoked fish provide ideal conditions for the growth of Botulinum spores. Therefore, this
product must be stored at: - Correct Answers -38°F
Which of the following cans MUST be removed from circulation? - Correct Answers -A can with a dent on a seam All of the following are indications that fish is fresh except: - Correct Answers -There is a fishy odor The acronym FIFO means "First In First Out" - Correct Answers -True The New York City Health code requires that all food items must be stored at least - Correct Answers -6 inches from the floor In order to avoid cross-contamination, raw foods in a refrigerator must be stored - Correct Answers -Below cooked foods Cold temperatures slow down the growth of microorganisms. - Correct Answers -True Food for storage must be kept covered and/or stored in vermin-proof containers. - Correct Answers -True Ice intended for human consumption can be used for storing cans and bottles. - Correct Answers -False When foods are stored directly in ice, the water from that ice must be drained constantly. - Correct Answers -True
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