NYC FOOD PROTECTION COURSE EXAM
ACTUAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Health Inspectors have the right to inspect a food service or food
processing establishment as long as it it in operation. Inspectors
must be given access to all areas of establishment during an
inspection. 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. Answer: True
◉ Health Inspectors are authorized to collect permit fees and fines
on behalf of the department Answer: False
◉ Health Inspectors must show their photo identification and badge
to the person in charge of an establishment when requested.
Answer: True
◉ The term "Potentially Hazardous Food" refers to: Answer: Any
food that will support the growth of microorganisms
,◉ Home canned food products are allowed in commercial food
establishments. Answer: False
◉ The temperature Danger Zone is between 41'F and 140'F Answer:
True
◉ Within the Temperature Danger Zone most harmful
microorganism: Answer: Reproduce Rapidly
◉ The sensing portion of a bi-metallic stem thermometer is:
Answer: a the dimple and downward
◉ 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: Answer:
When the Product is used up
◉ Fresh Shelled eggs must be refrigerated up receipt, at an ambient
temperature of: Answer: 45F
◉ Foods in modified atmosphere packages provide ideal conditions
for the growth of : Answer: Clostridium Botulinum
◉ Chicken and other poultry are most likely to be contaminated
with: Answer: Salmonella
, ◉ Smoked Fish provided ideal conditions for the growth of
botulinum spores. Therefore, this product must be stored at:
Answer: 38'F
◉ Which of the following cans MUST be removed from circulation?
Answer: A can with a dent on the seam
◉ All of the following are indications that fish is fresh except:
Answer: There is a fishy odor
◉ The acronym FIFO means "First In First Out" Answer: True
◉ The New York City Health Code requires that all food items must
be stored at least Answer: 6 Inches from the floor
◉ In order to avoid cross-contamination, raw foods in a refrigerator
must be stored Answer: Below Cooked Food
◉ Cold Temperatures slow down the growth of microorganisms
Answer: True
◉ Food for storage must be kept covered and/or stored in vermin-
proof containers Answer: True
ACTUAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Health Inspectors have the right to inspect a food service or food
processing establishment as long as it it in operation. Inspectors
must be given access to all areas of establishment during an
inspection. 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. Answer: True
◉ Health Inspectors are authorized to collect permit fees and fines
on behalf of the department Answer: False
◉ Health Inspectors must show their photo identification and badge
to the person in charge of an establishment when requested.
Answer: True
◉ The term "Potentially Hazardous Food" refers to: Answer: Any
food that will support the growth of microorganisms
,◉ Home canned food products are allowed in commercial food
establishments. Answer: False
◉ The temperature Danger Zone is between 41'F and 140'F Answer:
True
◉ Within the Temperature Danger Zone most harmful
microorganism: Answer: Reproduce Rapidly
◉ The sensing portion of a bi-metallic stem thermometer is:
Answer: a the dimple and downward
◉ 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: Answer:
When the Product is used up
◉ Fresh Shelled eggs must be refrigerated up receipt, at an ambient
temperature of: Answer: 45F
◉ Foods in modified atmosphere packages provide ideal conditions
for the growth of : Answer: Clostridium Botulinum
◉ Chicken and other poultry are most likely to be contaminated
with: Answer: Salmonella
, ◉ Smoked Fish provided ideal conditions for the growth of
botulinum spores. Therefore, this product must be stored at:
Answer: 38'F
◉ Which of the following cans MUST be removed from circulation?
Answer: A can with a dent on the seam
◉ All of the following are indications that fish is fresh except:
Answer: There is a fishy odor
◉ The acronym FIFO means "First In First Out" Answer: True
◉ The New York City Health Code requires that all food items must
be stored at least Answer: 6 Inches from the floor
◉ In order to avoid cross-contamination, raw foods in a refrigerator
must be stored Answer: Below Cooked Food
◉ Cold Temperatures slow down the growth of microorganisms
Answer: True
◉ Food for storage must be kept covered and/or stored in vermin-
proof containers Answer: True
