Nyc Food Safety Exam Review And Quizes, Food Protection Course, Nyc Food Handling Permit Questions With Correct Answers

NYC FOOD SAFETY EXAM REVIEW AND
QUIZES, FOOD PROTECTION COURSE,
NYC FOOD HANDLING PERMIT



All food service establishments must have a current and valid permit issued by the NYC
Health Department. - 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

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. - Correct Answers –True


Rats are known to enter buildings through openings that are as small as the size of a
quarter. - Correct Answers -

The presence of fresh rat droppings in a food establishment is a _________
___________. - Correct Answers -critical violation

Insecticides and rodenticides can only be applied in a restaurant by a _____________
____________ ______________ ______________. - Correct Answers -licensed pest
control officer.

According to the NYC Health Code, who is required to have a Food Protection
Certificate? - Correct Answers -supervisors

The term "potentially hazardous food" refers to foods which do not support rapid growth
of microorganisms. - Correct Answers -false

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 microorganisms reproduce rapidly.
- Correct Answers -True

Shellfish tags must be filed in order of delivery date and kept for a period of _____ days.
- Correct Answers -90

Fresh shell eggs must be refrigerated at an ambient temperature of: ______°F. -
Correct Answers -41°F

Foods in Modified Atmosphere Packages provide ideal conditions for the growth of: -
Correct Answers -clostridium botulinum

The recommended range of bi-metallic stem thermometer is: - Correct Answers -0°F-
220°F

Meat inspected by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture must have a/an: ____________ stamp.
- Correct Answers -inspection

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:_____°F - Correct Answers -38°F

Safe temperatures for holding potentially hazardous foods are: _____°F or below and
_____°F or above - Correct Answers -41°F or below and 140°F or above

What are the four types of defective canned products that must be removed from
circulation? ______, ______, _____, _____ - Correct Answers -rusted, dented, leaking,
swollen

Which of the following is an indication that fish is not fresh?: _clear eyes _fishy odor
_firm flesh - Correct Answers -fishy odor

The acronym FIFO means: - Correct Answers -First in, First Out

The first step in implementing FIFO is to rotate the stock. - Correct Answers -False.
Date products.

The New York City Health code requires that all food items must be stored at least
______ off the floor. - Correct Answers -6 inches

In order to prevent cross-contamination, raw foods in a refrigerator must be stored
______ cooked foods. - Correct Answers -below

, 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

The presence of pieces of glass in food constitutes a physical hazard. - Correct
Answers -True

The presence of metal shavings in food constitutes a physical hazard. - Correct
Answers -true

The presence of a piece of wood in food constitutes a physical hazard. - Correct
Answers -true

The presence of pebbles and stones in food constitutes a physical hazard. - Correct
Answers -true

The presence of MSG in food constitutes a physical hazard. - Correct Answers -false

The presence of a toothpick in food constitutes a physical hazard. - Correct Answers -
true

The presence of ciguatoxin in food constitutes a chemical hazard. - Correct Answers -
true

The presence of prescription medicines in food constitutes a chemical hazard. - Correct
Answers -true

The presence of roach spray in food constitutes a chemical hazard. - Correct Answers -
true

The presence of hair in food constitutes a chemical hazard. - Correct Answers -false

The presence of false fingernails in food constitutes a chemical hazard. - Correct
Answers -false

The presence of hair dye in food constitutes a chemical hazard. - Correct Answers -true

Sulfites can be used in food preparation as long as their use is disclosed on the menu. -
Correct Answers -false