NYC Food Protective Course UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

NYC Food Protective Course UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and 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 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°F


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°F


Which of the following cans MUST be removed from circulation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A can with a dent on a seam



All of the following are indications that fish is fresh except: - CORRECT ANSWER -
There is a fishy odor


The acronym FIFO means "First In First Out" - CORRECT ANSWER - True

, 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 Piece of Glass - CORRECT
ANSWER - True


The presence of the following in food constitutes a physical hazard Metal Shaving - CORRECT
ANSWER - True


The presence of the following in food constitutes a physical hazard Piece of Wood - CORRECT
ANSWER - True


The presence of the following in food constitutes a physical hazard Pebbles and Stones -
CORRECT ANSWER - True