NYC FOOD SAFETY EXAM REVIEW
AND QUIZES QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
inspect a food service or food processing establishment as long as it is in
operation. Inspectors must be given access to all areas of the establishment
during an inspection.
A: ✔✔ True
Q: Health Inspectors are authorized to collect permit fees and fines on behalf
of the Department.
A: ✔✔ False
Q: Health Inspectors must show their photo identification and badge to the
person in charge of an establishment.
A: ✔✔ True
Q: According to the NYC Health Code, who is required to have a Food
Protection Certificate?
A: ✔✔ Supervisors
Q: The term "potentially hazardous food" refers to foods which do not
support rapid growth of microorganisms.
A: ✔✔ False
Q: Home canned food products are allowed in commercial food
establishments.
A: ✔✔ False
,The Temperature Danger Zone is between 41°F and 140°F. - ANSWERS✔✔True
Within the Temperature Danger Zone, most harmful microorganisms reproduce
rapidly. - ANSWERS✔✔True
Shellfish tags must be filed in order of delivery date and kept for a period of -
ANSWERS✔✔90 days.
Fresh shell eggs must be refrigerated at an ambient temperature of: -
ANSWERS✔✔41°F
Foods in Modified Atmosphere Packages provide ideal conditions for the growth
of: - ANSWERS✔✔clostridium botulinum
The recommended range of bi-metallic stem thermometer is: - ANSWERS✔✔0°F-
220°F
Meat inspected by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture must have a/an: -
ANSWERS✔✔inspection stamp.
Chicken and other poultry are most likely to be contaminated with: -
ANSWERS✔✔Salmonella
Smoked fish provide ideal conditions for the growth of Botulinum spores.
Therefore, this product must be stored at: - ANSWERS✔✔38°F
, Safe temperatures for holding potentially hazardous foods are: -
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? - ANSWERS✔✔rusted, dented, leaking, swollen
Which of the following is an indication that fish is not fresh?: -
ANSWERS✔✔fishy odor
The acronym FIFO means: - ANSWERS✔✔First in, First Out
The first step in implementing FIFO is to rotate the stock. - ANSWERS✔✔False.
Date products.
The New York City Health code requires that all food items must be stored at least
- ANSWERS✔✔6 inches off the floor.
In order to prevent cross-contamination, raw foods in a refrigerator must be stored
- ANSWERS✔✔below cooked foods.
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 cans and bottles. -
ANSWERS✔✔false
AND QUIZES QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED A+
inspect a food service or food processing establishment as long as it is in
operation. Inspectors must be given access to all areas of the establishment
during an inspection.
A: ✔✔ True
Q: Health Inspectors are authorized to collect permit fees and fines on behalf
of the Department.
A: ✔✔ False
Q: Health Inspectors must show their photo identification and badge to the
person in charge of an establishment.
A: ✔✔ True
Q: According to the NYC Health Code, who is required to have a Food
Protection Certificate?
A: ✔✔ Supervisors
Q: The term "potentially hazardous food" refers to foods which do not
support rapid growth of microorganisms.
A: ✔✔ False
Q: Home canned food products are allowed in commercial food
establishments.
A: ✔✔ False
,The Temperature Danger Zone is between 41°F and 140°F. - ANSWERS✔✔True
Within the Temperature Danger Zone, most harmful microorganisms reproduce
rapidly. - ANSWERS✔✔True
Shellfish tags must be filed in order of delivery date and kept for a period of -
ANSWERS✔✔90 days.
Fresh shell eggs must be refrigerated at an ambient temperature of: -
ANSWERS✔✔41°F
Foods in Modified Atmosphere Packages provide ideal conditions for the growth
of: - ANSWERS✔✔clostridium botulinum
The recommended range of bi-metallic stem thermometer is: - ANSWERS✔✔0°F-
220°F
Meat inspected by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture must have a/an: -
ANSWERS✔✔inspection stamp.
Chicken and other poultry are most likely to be contaminated with: -
ANSWERS✔✔Salmonella
Smoked fish provide ideal conditions for the growth of Botulinum spores.
Therefore, this product must be stored at: - ANSWERS✔✔38°F
, Safe temperatures for holding potentially hazardous foods are: -
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? - ANSWERS✔✔rusted, dented, leaking, swollen
Which of the following is an indication that fish is not fresh?: -
ANSWERS✔✔fishy odor
The acronym FIFO means: - ANSWERS✔✔First in, First Out
The first step in implementing FIFO is to rotate the stock. - ANSWERS✔✔False.
Date products.
The New York City Health code requires that all food items must be stored at least
- ANSWERS✔✔6 inches off the floor.
In order to prevent cross-contamination, raw foods in a refrigerator must be stored
- ANSWERS✔✔below cooked foods.
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 cans and bottles. -
ANSWERS✔✔false
