NYC FOOD PROTECTION COURSE QUIZ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS

NYC FOOD PROTECTION COURSE QUIZ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS .All food service establishments must have a current and valid permit issued by the New York City Department Of Health and Mental Hygiene. - 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. - 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. - Answer-True .Health Inspectors are authorized to collect permit fees and fines on behalf of the Department. - Answer-False .Health Inspectors must show their photo identification and badge to the person in charge of an establishment when requested. - Answer-True .The term "potentially hazardous food" refers to: - Answer-Any food that will support the growth of microorganisms .Home canned food products are allowed in commercial food establishments. - Answer-False .The Temperature Danger Zone is between 41°F and 140°F - Answer-True .Within the Temperature Danger Zone most harmful microorganism: - Answer-Reproduce rapidly .The sensing portion of a bi-metallic stem thermometer is: - 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: - Answer-When the product is used up .Fresh shell eggs must be refrigerated upon receipt, at an ambient temperature of: - Answer-45°F .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-38°F .Which of the following cans MUST be removed from circulation? - Answer-A can with a dent on a seam .All of the following are indications that fish is fresh except: - Answer-There is a fishy odor .The acronym FIFO means "First In First Out" - Answer-True .The New York City 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. - Answer-True .Food for storage must be kept covered and/or stored in vermin-proof containers. - Answer-True .Ice intended for human consumption can be used for storing cans and bottles. - Answer-False .When foods are stored directly in ice, the water from that ice must be drained constantly. - Answer-True .The presence of the following in food constitutes a physical hazard: - Answer-Pieces of glass, Metal shavings, Piece of wood, Pebbles and stones, Toothpick .The presence of the following in the food constitutes a chemical hazard: - Answer-Ciguatoxin, Prescription medicines, Roach spray, Hair dye .The most significant threat to food safety is from: - Answer-Biological Hazard .Bacteria and viruses can be seen under intense source of light known as "candling". - Answer-False