Nyc Food Protection Course Quiz 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 is 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 - 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 ANSWER - When the product is used up
Fresh shell eggs must be refrigerated upon receipt, at an ambient temperature of: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 45°F
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 provide 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 a 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
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 is 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 - 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 ANSWER - When the product is used up
Fresh shell eggs must be refrigerated upon receipt, at an ambient temperature of: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 45°F
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 provide 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 a 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
