Food Handlers Exam with Complete
Solutions
All food service establishments must have a current and valid permit issued by the New
York City Department Of Health and Mental Hygiene. - correct Answer-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 Answer-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
Answer-True
Health Inspectors are authorized to collect permit fees and fines on behalf of the
Department. - correct Answer-False
Health Inspectors must show their photo identification and badge to the person in
charge of an establishment when requested. - correct Answer-True
The term "potentially hazardous food" refers to: - correct Answer-Any food that will
support the growth of microorganisms
Home canned food products are allowed in commercial food establishments. - correct
Answer-False
The Temperature Danger Zone is between 41°F and 140°F - correct Answer-True
Within the Temperature Danger Zone most harmful microorganism: - correct Answer-
Reproduce rapidly
The sensing portion of a bi-metallic stem thermometer is: - correct Answer-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 Answer-When the product is used up
Fresh shell eggs must be refrigerated upon receipt, at an ambient temperature of: -
correct Answer-45 degrees fahrenheit
, Foods in modified atmosphere packages provide ideal conditions for the growth of: -
correct Answer-Clostridium botulinum
Chicken and other poultry are most likely to be contaminated with: - correct Answer-
Salmonella
Smoked fish provide ideal conditions for the growth of Botulinum spores. Therefore, this
product must be stored at: - correct Answer-38 degrees fahrenheit
Which of the following cans MUST be removed from circulation? - correct Answer-A can
with a dent on the seam
All of the following are indications that fish is fresh except: - correct Answer-Fishy odor
What does the term F.I.F.O mean - correct Answer-First-in first-out
The New York City Health code requires that all food items must be stored at least -
correct Answer-6 inches from the floor
In order to avoid cross-contamination, raw foods in a refrigerator must be stored -
correct Answer-Below cooked foods
Cold temperatures slow down the growth of microorganisms. - correct Answer-True
Food for storage must be kept covered and/or stored in vermin-proof containers. -
correct Answer-True
Ice intended for human consumption can be used for storing cans and bottles. - correct
Answer-False
When foods are stored directly in ice, the water from that ice must be drained
constantly. - correct Answer-True
The presence of the following in food constitutes a physical hazard: 1.Pieces of glass
2.Metal shavings 3.Piece of wood 4.Pebbles and stones 5.Toothpick - correct Answer-
True
The presence of the following in the food constitutes a chemical hazard: 1.Ciguatoxin
2.Prescription medicines 3.Roach spray 4.Hair dye - correct Answer-True
The most significant threat to food safety is from: - correct Answer-Biological hazard
Bacteria and viruses can be seen under intense source of light known as "candling". -
correct Answer-False
Solutions
All food service establishments must have a current and valid permit issued by the New
York City Department Of Health and Mental Hygiene. - correct Answer-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 Answer-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
Answer-True
Health Inspectors are authorized to collect permit fees and fines on behalf of the
Department. - correct Answer-False
Health Inspectors must show their photo identification and badge to the person in
charge of an establishment when requested. - correct Answer-True
The term "potentially hazardous food" refers to: - correct Answer-Any food that will
support the growth of microorganisms
Home canned food products are allowed in commercial food establishments. - correct
Answer-False
The Temperature Danger Zone is between 41°F and 140°F - correct Answer-True
Within the Temperature Danger Zone most harmful microorganism: - correct Answer-
Reproduce rapidly
The sensing portion of a bi-metallic stem thermometer is: - correct Answer-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 Answer-When the product is used up
Fresh shell eggs must be refrigerated upon receipt, at an ambient temperature of: -
correct Answer-45 degrees fahrenheit
, Foods in modified atmosphere packages provide ideal conditions for the growth of: -
correct Answer-Clostridium botulinum
Chicken and other poultry are most likely to be contaminated with: - correct Answer-
Salmonella
Smoked fish provide ideal conditions for the growth of Botulinum spores. Therefore, this
product must be stored at: - correct Answer-38 degrees fahrenheit
Which of the following cans MUST be removed from circulation? - correct Answer-A can
with a dent on the seam
All of the following are indications that fish is fresh except: - correct Answer-Fishy odor
What does the term F.I.F.O mean - correct Answer-First-in first-out
The New York City Health code requires that all food items must be stored at least -
correct Answer-6 inches from the floor
In order to avoid cross-contamination, raw foods in a refrigerator must be stored -
correct Answer-Below cooked foods
Cold temperatures slow down the growth of microorganisms. - correct Answer-True
Food for storage must be kept covered and/or stored in vermin-proof containers. -
correct Answer-True
Ice intended for human consumption can be used for storing cans and bottles. - correct
Answer-False
When foods are stored directly in ice, the water from that ice must be drained
constantly. - correct Answer-True
The presence of the following in food constitutes a physical hazard: 1.Pieces of glass
2.Metal shavings 3.Piece of wood 4.Pebbles and stones 5.Toothpick - correct Answer-
True
The presence of the following in the food constitutes a chemical hazard: 1.Ciguatoxin
2.Prescription medicines 3.Roach spray 4.Hair dye - correct Answer-True
The most significant threat to food safety is from: - correct Answer-Biological hazard
Bacteria and viruses can be seen under intense source of light known as "candling". -
correct Answer-False
