NYC FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION
TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥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. (T/F).
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. (T/F).
Answer: True
⩥Health Inspectors are authorized to collect permit fees and fines on
behalf of the Department. (T/F).
Answer: False
⩥Health inspectors must show their photo identification and badge to
the person in charge of an establishment when requested (T/F).
Answer: True
⩥What are Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHF)?.
,Answer: Any food that will support the growth of microorganisms
⩥Home canned food products are allowed in commerical food
establishments (T/F).
Answer: False
⩥Temperature Danger Zone.
Answer: Between 41F and 140F
⩥Within the Temperature Danger Zone, most harmful microorganisms
_________.
Answer: Reproduce rapidly
⩥The sensing portion of a bi-metallic stem thermometer is _________
a) at the dimple and downward
b) at the dimple and upward
c) on the temperature dial.
Answer: A. At the dimple and downward
⩥Shellfish tags must be filed in order or delivery date and kept for a
period of ______ days. The time period begins from ________..
Answer: 90
,When the product is used up
⩥Fresh shell eggs must be refrigerated upon receipt, at an ambient
temperature of:.
Answer: 45F
⩥Foods in Modified Atmosphere Packages provide ideal conditions for
the growth of:.
Answer: Clostridium botulinum
⩥Chicken and other poultry are most likely to be contaminated with:.
Answer: Salmonella
⩥Smoked fish provide ideal conditions for the growth of Botulinum
spores. Therefore, this product must be stored at:.
Answer: 38F
⩥What are the four types of defective canned products that must be
removed from circulation?.
Answer: severely dented, severely rusted, leaking, and cans with swollen
ends
⩥What indicates that fish is fresh?.
, Answer: clear and bulging eyes, bright red gills, and firm and elastic
flesh
⩥What indicates that fish is spoiled?.
Answer: fishy odor, cloudy eyes, grey or greenish gills, flesh will easily
pull away from bones, and loose scales
⩥The acronym FIFO means:.
Answer: First In First Out
⩥The NYC Health code requires that all food items must be stored at
least:.
Answer: 6 inches from the floor
⩥In order to avoid cross-contamination, raw foods in a refrigerator must
be stored:.
Answer: Below cooked foods
⩥Cold temperatures slow down the growth of microorganisms. (T/F).
Answer: True
⩥Food for storage must be kept covered and/or stored in vermin-proof
containers. (T/F).
TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥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. (T/F).
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. (T/F).
Answer: True
⩥Health Inspectors are authorized to collect permit fees and fines on
behalf of the Department. (T/F).
Answer: False
⩥Health inspectors must show their photo identification and badge to
the person in charge of an establishment when requested (T/F).
Answer: True
⩥What are Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHF)?.
,Answer: Any food that will support the growth of microorganisms
⩥Home canned food products are allowed in commerical food
establishments (T/F).
Answer: False
⩥Temperature Danger Zone.
Answer: Between 41F and 140F
⩥Within the Temperature Danger Zone, most harmful microorganisms
_________.
Answer: Reproduce rapidly
⩥The sensing portion of a bi-metallic stem thermometer is _________
a) at the dimple and downward
b) at the dimple and upward
c) on the temperature dial.
Answer: A. At the dimple and downward
⩥Shellfish tags must be filed in order or delivery date and kept for a
period of ______ days. The time period begins from ________..
Answer: 90
,When the product is used up
⩥Fresh shell eggs must be refrigerated upon receipt, at an ambient
temperature of:.
Answer: 45F
⩥Foods in Modified Atmosphere Packages provide ideal conditions for
the growth of:.
Answer: Clostridium botulinum
⩥Chicken and other poultry are most likely to be contaminated with:.
Answer: Salmonella
⩥Smoked fish provide ideal conditions for the growth of Botulinum
spores. Therefore, this product must be stored at:.
Answer: 38F
⩥What are the four types of defective canned products that must be
removed from circulation?.
Answer: severely dented, severely rusted, leaking, and cans with swollen
ends
⩥What indicates that fish is fresh?.
, Answer: clear and bulging eyes, bright red gills, and firm and elastic
flesh
⩥What indicates that fish is spoiled?.
Answer: fishy odor, cloudy eyes, grey or greenish gills, flesh will easily
pull away from bones, and loose scales
⩥The acronym FIFO means:.
Answer: First In First Out
⩥The NYC Health code requires that all food items must be stored at
least:.
Answer: 6 inches from the floor
⩥In order to avoid cross-contamination, raw foods in a refrigerator must
be stored:.
Answer: Below cooked foods
⩥Cold temperatures slow down the growth of microorganisms. (T/F).
Answer: True
⩥Food for storage must be kept covered and/or stored in vermin-proof
containers. (T/F).
