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NYC Food Protection Final Exam 2026-2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
QUESTION: 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. - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: Health Inspectors are authorized to collect permit fees and fines on behalf of the
department - ANSWER-False
Q; 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
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QUESTION: Health Inspectors must show their photo identification and badge to the person in
charge of an establishment when requested. - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: The term "Potentially Hazardous Food" refers to: - ANSWER-Any food that will
support the growth of microorganisms
QUESTION: Home canned food products are allowed in commercial food establishments. -
ANSWER-False
QUESTION: The temperature Danger Zone is between 41'F and 140'F - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: Within the Temperature Danger Zone most harmful microorganism: - ANSWER-
Reproduce Rapidly
QUESTION: The sensing portion of a bi-metallic stem thermometer is: - ANSWER-a the dimple
and downward
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QUESTION: 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: - ANSWER-When the Product is used up
QUESTION: Fresh Shelled eggs must be refrigerated up receipt, at an ambient temperature of: -
ANSWER-45F
QUESTION: Foods in modified atmosphere packages provide ideal conditions for the growth of :
- ANSWER-Clostridium Botulinum
QUESTION: Chicken and other poultry are most likely to be contaminated with: - ANSWER-
Salmonella
QUESTION: Smoked Fish provided ideal conditions for the growth of botulinum spores.
Therefore, this product must be stored at: - ANSWER-38'F
QUESTION: Which of the following cans MUST be removed from circulation? - ANSWER-A can
with a dent on the seam
NYC Food Protection Final Exam 2026-2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
QUESTION: 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. - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: 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
QUESTION: Health Inspectors are authorized to collect permit fees and fines on behalf of the
department - ANSWER-False
Q; 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
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QUESTION: Health Inspectors must show their photo identification and badge to the person in
charge of an establishment when requested. - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: The term "Potentially Hazardous Food" refers to: - ANSWER-Any food that will
support the growth of microorganisms
QUESTION: Home canned food products are allowed in commercial food establishments. -
ANSWER-False
QUESTION: The temperature Danger Zone is between 41'F and 140'F - ANSWER-True
QUESTION: Within the Temperature Danger Zone most harmful microorganism: - ANSWER-
Reproduce Rapidly
QUESTION: The sensing portion of a bi-metallic stem thermometer is: - ANSWER-a the dimple
and downward
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QUESTION: 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: - ANSWER-When the Product is used up
QUESTION: Fresh Shelled eggs must be refrigerated up receipt, at an ambient temperature of: -
ANSWER-45F
QUESTION: Foods in modified atmosphere packages provide ideal conditions for the growth of :
- ANSWER-Clostridium Botulinum
QUESTION: Chicken and other poultry are most likely to be contaminated with: - ANSWER-
Salmonella
QUESTION: Smoked Fish provided ideal conditions for the growth of botulinum spores.
Therefore, this product must be stored at: - ANSWER-38'F
QUESTION: Which of the following cans MUST be removed from circulation? - ANSWER-A can
with a dent on the seam
