NYC FOOD PROTECTION COURSE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+
Q: All food service businesses must have a valid permit issued by the NYC
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
A: True ✔✔
Q: Health inspectors have the legal authority to inspect any food service or
food processing facility while it is operating. They must be allowed access to
all areas.
A: True ✔✔
Q: Blocking or interfering with a health inspector during an inspection can
lead to a shutdown and permit revocation.
A: True ✔✔
Q: Health inspectors are allowed to collect permit payments and fines directly
from businesses.
A: False ✔✔
Q: Upon request, health inspectors must show their photo ID and badge to the
person in charge.
A: True ✔✔
Q: What does the term "potentially hazardous food" refer to?
A: Any food capable of supporting the growth of harmful microorganisms ✔✔
,Q: Can home-canned foods be used in commercial food service operations?
A: False ✔✔
Q: What is the temperature range known as the Danger Zone for food safety?
A: Between 41°F and 140°F ✔✔
Q: What happens to harmful microorganisms when food is kept in the Danger
Zone?
A: They reproduce quickly ✔✔
Q: On a bi-metallic stem thermometer, which part is used to sense the
temperature?
A: From the dimple to the tip ✔✔
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: - ANSWERS✔✔When the Product is
used up
Fresh Shelled eggs must be refrigerated up receipt, at an ambient temperature of: -
ANSWERS✔✔45F
Foods in modified atmosphere packages provide ideal conditions for the growth of
: - ANSWERS✔✔Clostridium Botulinum
Chicken and other poultry are most likely to be contaminated with: -
ANSWERS✔✔Salmonella
, Smoked Fish provided ideal conditions for the growth of botulinum spores.
Therefore, this product must be stored at: - ANSWERS✔✔38'F
Which of the following cans MUST be removed from circulation? -
ANSWERS✔✔A can with a dent on the seam
All of the following are indications that fish is fresh except: - ANSWERS✔✔There
is a fishy odor
The acronym FIFO means "First In First Out" - ANSWERS✔✔True
The New York City Health Code requires that all food items must be stored at least
- ANSWERS✔✔6 Inches from the floor
In order to avoid cross-contamination, raw foods in a refrigerator must be stored -
ANSWERS✔✔Below Cooked Food
Cold Temperatures slow down the growth of microorganisms -
ANSWERS✔✔True
Food for storage must be kept covered and/or stored in vermin-proof containers -
ANSWERS✔✔True
Ice intended for human consumption can be used for storing can and bottles -
ANSWERS✔✔False
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+
Q: All food service businesses must have a valid permit issued by the NYC
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
A: True ✔✔
Q: Health inspectors have the legal authority to inspect any food service or
food processing facility while it is operating. They must be allowed access to
all areas.
A: True ✔✔
Q: Blocking or interfering with a health inspector during an inspection can
lead to a shutdown and permit revocation.
A: True ✔✔
Q: Health inspectors are allowed to collect permit payments and fines directly
from businesses.
A: False ✔✔
Q: Upon request, health inspectors must show their photo ID and badge to the
person in charge.
A: True ✔✔
Q: What does the term "potentially hazardous food" refer to?
A: Any food capable of supporting the growth of harmful microorganisms ✔✔
,Q: Can home-canned foods be used in commercial food service operations?
A: False ✔✔
Q: What is the temperature range known as the Danger Zone for food safety?
A: Between 41°F and 140°F ✔✔
Q: What happens to harmful microorganisms when food is kept in the Danger
Zone?
A: They reproduce quickly ✔✔
Q: On a bi-metallic stem thermometer, which part is used to sense the
temperature?
A: From the dimple to the tip ✔✔
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: - ANSWERS✔✔When the Product is
used up
Fresh Shelled eggs must be refrigerated up receipt, at an ambient temperature of: -
ANSWERS✔✔45F
Foods in modified atmosphere packages provide ideal conditions for the growth of
: - ANSWERS✔✔Clostridium Botulinum
Chicken and other poultry are most likely to be contaminated with: -
ANSWERS✔✔Salmonella
, Smoked Fish provided ideal conditions for the growth of botulinum spores.
Therefore, this product must be stored at: - ANSWERS✔✔38'F
Which of the following cans MUST be removed from circulation? -
ANSWERS✔✔A can with a dent on the seam
All of the following are indications that fish is fresh except: - ANSWERS✔✔There
is a fishy odor
The acronym FIFO means "First In First Out" - ANSWERS✔✔True
The New York City Health Code requires that all food items must be stored at least
- ANSWERS✔✔6 Inches from the floor
In order to avoid cross-contamination, raw foods in a refrigerator must be stored -
ANSWERS✔✔Below Cooked Food
Cold Temperatures slow down the growth of microorganisms -
ANSWERS✔✔True
Food for storage must be kept covered and/or stored in vermin-proof containers -
ANSWERS✔✔True
Ice intended for human consumption can be used for storing can and bottles -
ANSWERS✔✔False
