NYC FOOD PROTECTION COURSE QUIZ
QUESTIONS WITH 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 Answers -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. - Correct Answers –True
All food establishments must display an "Alcohol and Pregnancy Warning" sign. -
Correct Answers -False
A "Wash Hands" sign must be displayed at all hand washing sinks. - Correct Answers -
True
Smoking may be permitted only at the bars. - Correct Answers -False
"No Smoking" signs must be posted at all smoke free areas. - Correct Answers -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
Answers -True
Health Inspectors are authorized to collect permit fees and fines on behalf of the
Department. - Correct Answers -False
Health Inspectors must show their photo identification and badge to the person in
charge of an establishment when requested. - Correct Answers -True
The term "potentially hazardous food" refers to: - Correct Answers -Any food that will
support the growth of microorganisms
Home canned food products are allowed in commercial food establishments. - Correct
Answers -False
The Temperature Danger Zone is between 41°F and 140°F - Correct Answers -True
, Within the Temperature Danger Zone most harmful microorganism: - Correct Answers -
Reproduce rapidly
The sensing portion of a bi-metallic stem thermometer is: - Correct Answers -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: - Correct Answers -When the product is used up
Fresh shell eggs must be refrigerated upon receipt, at an ambient temperature of: -
Correct Answers -45°F
Foods in modified atmosphere packages provide ideal conditions for the growth of: -
Correct Answers -Clostridium botulinum
Chicken and other poultry are most likely to be contaminated with: - Correct Answers -
Salmonella
Smoked fish provide ideal conditions for the growth of Botulinum spores. Therefore, this
product must be stored at: - Correct Answers -38°F
Which of the following cans MUST be removed from circulation? - Correct Answers -A
can with a dent on a seam
All of the following are indications that fish is fresh except: - Correct Answers -There is a
fishy odor
The acronym FIFO means "First In First Out" - Correct Answers -True
The New York City Health code requires that all food items must be stored at least -
Correct Answers -6 inches from the floor
In order to avoid cross-contamination, raw foods in a refrigerator must be stored -
Correct Answers -Below cooked foods
Cold temperatures slow down the growth of microorganisms. - Correct Answers -True
Food for storage must be kept covered and/or stored in vermin-proof containers. -
Correct Answers -True
Ice intended for human consumption can be used for storing cans and bottles. - Correct
Answers -False
When foods are stored directly in ice, the water from that ice must be drained
constantly. - Correct Answers -True
QUESTIONS WITH 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 Answers -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. - Correct Answers –True
All food establishments must display an "Alcohol and Pregnancy Warning" sign. -
Correct Answers -False
A "Wash Hands" sign must be displayed at all hand washing sinks. - Correct Answers -
True
Smoking may be permitted only at the bars. - Correct Answers -False
"No Smoking" signs must be posted at all smoke free areas. - Correct Answers -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
Answers -True
Health Inspectors are authorized to collect permit fees and fines on behalf of the
Department. - Correct Answers -False
Health Inspectors must show their photo identification and badge to the person in
charge of an establishment when requested. - Correct Answers -True
The term "potentially hazardous food" refers to: - Correct Answers -Any food that will
support the growth of microorganisms
Home canned food products are allowed in commercial food establishments. - Correct
Answers -False
The Temperature Danger Zone is between 41°F and 140°F - Correct Answers -True
, Within the Temperature Danger Zone most harmful microorganism: - Correct Answers -
Reproduce rapidly
The sensing portion of a bi-metallic stem thermometer is: - Correct Answers -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: - Correct Answers -When the product is used up
Fresh shell eggs must be refrigerated upon receipt, at an ambient temperature of: -
Correct Answers -45°F
Foods in modified atmosphere packages provide ideal conditions for the growth of: -
Correct Answers -Clostridium botulinum
Chicken and other poultry are most likely to be contaminated with: - Correct Answers -
Salmonella
Smoked fish provide ideal conditions for the growth of Botulinum spores. Therefore, this
product must be stored at: - Correct Answers -38°F
Which of the following cans MUST be removed from circulation? - Correct Answers -A
can with a dent on a seam
All of the following are indications that fish is fresh except: - Correct Answers -There is a
fishy odor
The acronym FIFO means "First In First Out" - Correct Answers -True
The New York City Health code requires that all food items must be stored at least -
Correct Answers -6 inches from the floor
In order to avoid cross-contamination, raw foods in a refrigerator must be stored -
Correct Answers -Below cooked foods
Cold temperatures slow down the growth of microorganisms. - Correct Answers -True
Food for storage must be kept covered and/or stored in vermin-proof containers. -
Correct Answers -True
Ice intended for human consumption can be used for storing cans and bottles. - Correct
Answers -False
When foods are stored directly in ice, the water from that ice must be drained
constantly. - Correct Answers -True
