NYC Food Protection Course 2025
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 it 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 - a the
dimple and downward
Shellfish tags must be must be filled 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 Shelled eggs must be refrigerated up receipt, at an ambient temperature of: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 45F
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 provided 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 the 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 Food
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 can and bottles - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
When foods are stored directly in ice, the water from the ice must be drained constantly. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
The presence of the following in food constitutes a physical hazard:
Pieces of Glass - CORRECT ANSWER - True
The presence of the following in food constitutes a physical hazard:
Metal Shavings - CORRECT ANSWER - True
The presence of the following in food constitutes a physical hazard:
Pieces of Wood - CORRECT ANSWER - True
The presence of the following in food constitutes a physical hazard:
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 it 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 - a the
dimple and downward
Shellfish tags must be must be filled 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 Shelled eggs must be refrigerated up receipt, at an ambient temperature of: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 45F
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 provided 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 the 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 Food
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 can and bottles - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
When foods are stored directly in ice, the water from the ice must be drained constantly. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
The presence of the following in food constitutes a physical hazard:
Pieces of Glass - CORRECT ANSWER - True
The presence of the following in food constitutes a physical hazard:
Metal Shavings - CORRECT ANSWER - True
The presence of the following in food constitutes a physical hazard:
Pieces of Wood - CORRECT ANSWER - True
The presence of the following in food constitutes a physical hazard:
