Food Protection Course NYC
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,what is food
any edible substance, ice, beverage or ingredient intended for use, and used or sold for,
human consumption.
Exception to potentially hazardous food
foods with low water activity, highly acidic with pH of 4.6 or below, air-cooled hard-boiled
eggs with shells intact
"potentially hazardous" means
Any food that will support the growth of microorganisms
can you sell/use home-canned goods?
no
what is the temperature "danger zone" (numerically)?
between 41 and 140 degrees F where microorganisms replicate
foods in atmosphere packages provide ideal conditions for which microorganism?
clostridium botulinum
,what is ready-to-eat food
does not require additional heat or washing treatment
what is the only way to determine whether potentially hazardous foods are out of the
danger zone?
thermometers
three types of thermometers
bi-metallic stem, thermocouple, thermistor (digital)
2 methods to calibrate bi-metallic stem thermometer
boiling-point or ice-point method
steps to use thermometer
sanitize; measure internal product temp (entire sensing portion is inserted), wait 15
seconds until steady, clean and sanitize
what must all meats have?
USDA inspection stamp (located on side of carcass or on packaging - NOT to be
confused with the USDA grade stamp
, fresh meats must be received at ____ degrees F or ___ if frozen
41; 0
appearance of raw beef should be
bright to dark read, no smell
appearance of raw lamb should be
light red, firm, elastic, no smell
appearance of raw pork should be
light pink, fat white, no smell
appearance of raw chicken/poultry should be
white, not discolored or soft,
appearance of raw fresh fish should be
cold, clear/bulging eyes, bright red gills, firm and elastic flesh
Smoked fish must be stored at _____ because of the risk of _____
38 degrees F; Botulinum spores
what type of cans must be removed from circulation?
Cans dented on any seam, severely rusted, severely dented, leaking, or swollen must be
removed from circulation
Exam Questions Verified and
Provided with A+ Graded
Answers| Latest Updated 2026
,what is food
any edible substance, ice, beverage or ingredient intended for use, and used or sold for,
human consumption.
Exception to potentially hazardous food
foods with low water activity, highly acidic with pH of 4.6 or below, air-cooled hard-boiled
eggs with shells intact
"potentially hazardous" means
Any food that will support the growth of microorganisms
can you sell/use home-canned goods?
no
what is the temperature "danger zone" (numerically)?
between 41 and 140 degrees F where microorganisms replicate
foods in atmosphere packages provide ideal conditions for which microorganism?
clostridium botulinum
,what is ready-to-eat food
does not require additional heat or washing treatment
what is the only way to determine whether potentially hazardous foods are out of the
danger zone?
thermometers
three types of thermometers
bi-metallic stem, thermocouple, thermistor (digital)
2 methods to calibrate bi-metallic stem thermometer
boiling-point or ice-point method
steps to use thermometer
sanitize; measure internal product temp (entire sensing portion is inserted), wait 15
seconds until steady, clean and sanitize
what must all meats have?
USDA inspection stamp (located on side of carcass or on packaging - NOT to be
confused with the USDA grade stamp
, fresh meats must be received at ____ degrees F or ___ if frozen
41; 0
appearance of raw beef should be
bright to dark read, no smell
appearance of raw lamb should be
light red, firm, elastic, no smell
appearance of raw pork should be
light pink, fat white, no smell
appearance of raw chicken/poultry should be
white, not discolored or soft,
appearance of raw fresh fish should be
cold, clear/bulging eyes, bright red gills, firm and elastic flesh
Smoked fish must be stored at _____ because of the risk of _____
38 degrees F; Botulinum spores
what type of cans must be removed from circulation?
Cans dented on any seam, severely rusted, severely dented, leaking, or swollen must be
removed from circulation
