Food Handler's Test for NYC Dept of
Health
What temperature should refrigerated foods be held at? And what are the exceptions? -
correct answer-41 F or below.
Exceptions include:
smoked fish which should be held at 38 F or below.
Raw shell eggs which should be held at 45 F or below.
What should shellfish have upon arrival in store? - correct answer-Shellfish tags.
How long should shellfish tags be kept? - correct answer-Shellfish tags should be kept 90
days AFTER the product has been used up.
Milk and Milk products should have what? - correct answer-Must be pasteurized with sell by
dates of 9 days.
Or:
Must be ultra pasteurized with sell by dates of 45 days.
Before serving raw fruits and vegetables what must take place? - correct answer-They must
be thoroughly washed.
WHen should canned products be rejected from use? - correct answer-If there are dents at
the seams, swelling, severe rust, leakage, no label, home canned.
Exceptions: slight dent on SIDE of can.
Special authorization from the DOH is needed to use what kind of food in a retail food
establishment? - correct answer-Vacuum packaged food.
What does the acronym FIFO mean? - correct answer-First in, first out.
What is the first rule of FIFO? - correct answer-Date the products when received.
How high off the floor does the NYC DOH require all food items to be? - correct
answer-atleast 6 inches.
How should food be stored in a refrigerator? - correct answer-Raw foods on bottom, cooked
foods on top.
How do cold temperatures affect microorganisms? - correct answer-Cold temperatures slow
down the growth of microorganisms.
What temperature should ALL cold foods be kept at? - correct answer-41 F or below.
Smoked fish should be at 38 F or below.
, Dry storage areas are to be kept how? - correct answer-Well lighted and ventilated.
Food can never be stored under what types of water lines? - correct answer-Waste water
lines.
Ice intended for use of human consumption cannot be used for what? - correct
answer-Storing cans, bottles, or other food products.
When foods are stored directly in ice, it is imperative that the ice be what? - correct
answer-Drained constantly.
What kind of a sign should be displayed conspicuously in every eating area? - correct
answer-First Aid Choking sign.
All food service establishments must have what from the NYC DOH? - correct answer-A
valid permit issued by the NYC DOH.
DOH inspectors have the right to what areas of the food establishment during inspections? -
correct answer-All areas.
Health inspectors have the right to inspect the food service or food processing establishment
as long as what? - correct answer-As long as it is in operation.
According to the NYC Health Code supervisors of all food establishments must have what? -
correct answer-Food protection Certificate.
What is food? - correct answer-Food is any edible substance, ice, beverage, or ingredient
intended for use and used or sold for human consumption.
What does PHF mean? - correct answer-Potentially Hazardous Food
What refers to food that supports the rapid growth of microorganisms? - correct
answer-Potentially hazardous food
Examples of PHF: - correct answer-Raw and cooked meats
Poultry
Milk and milk products
Fish and shellfish
Tofu
Cooked rice and pasta
Beans
Potatoes
Cut leafy greens, tomatoes, and melons
Garlic in oil
Exceptions:
Air cooled hard boiled eggs with intact shell
Beef jerky
Health
What temperature should refrigerated foods be held at? And what are the exceptions? -
correct answer-41 F or below.
Exceptions include:
smoked fish which should be held at 38 F or below.
Raw shell eggs which should be held at 45 F or below.
What should shellfish have upon arrival in store? - correct answer-Shellfish tags.
How long should shellfish tags be kept? - correct answer-Shellfish tags should be kept 90
days AFTER the product has been used up.
Milk and Milk products should have what? - correct answer-Must be pasteurized with sell by
dates of 9 days.
Or:
Must be ultra pasteurized with sell by dates of 45 days.
Before serving raw fruits and vegetables what must take place? - correct answer-They must
be thoroughly washed.
WHen should canned products be rejected from use? - correct answer-If there are dents at
the seams, swelling, severe rust, leakage, no label, home canned.
Exceptions: slight dent on SIDE of can.
Special authorization from the DOH is needed to use what kind of food in a retail food
establishment? - correct answer-Vacuum packaged food.
What does the acronym FIFO mean? - correct answer-First in, first out.
What is the first rule of FIFO? - correct answer-Date the products when received.
How high off the floor does the NYC DOH require all food items to be? - correct
answer-atleast 6 inches.
How should food be stored in a refrigerator? - correct answer-Raw foods on bottom, cooked
foods on top.
How do cold temperatures affect microorganisms? - correct answer-Cold temperatures slow
down the growth of microorganisms.
What temperature should ALL cold foods be kept at? - correct answer-41 F or below.
Smoked fish should be at 38 F or below.
, Dry storage areas are to be kept how? - correct answer-Well lighted and ventilated.
Food can never be stored under what types of water lines? - correct answer-Waste water
lines.
Ice intended for use of human consumption cannot be used for what? - correct
answer-Storing cans, bottles, or other food products.
When foods are stored directly in ice, it is imperative that the ice be what? - correct
answer-Drained constantly.
What kind of a sign should be displayed conspicuously in every eating area? - correct
answer-First Aid Choking sign.
All food service establishments must have what from the NYC DOH? - correct answer-A
valid permit issued by the NYC DOH.
DOH inspectors have the right to what areas of the food establishment during inspections? -
correct answer-All areas.
Health inspectors have the right to inspect the food service or food processing establishment
as long as what? - correct answer-As long as it is in operation.
According to the NYC Health Code supervisors of all food establishments must have what? -
correct answer-Food protection Certificate.
What is food? - correct answer-Food is any edible substance, ice, beverage, or ingredient
intended for use and used or sold for human consumption.
What does PHF mean? - correct answer-Potentially Hazardous Food
What refers to food that supports the rapid growth of microorganisms? - correct
answer-Potentially hazardous food
Examples of PHF: - correct answer-Raw and cooked meats
Poultry
Milk and milk products
Fish and shellfish
Tofu
Cooked rice and pasta
Beans
Potatoes
Cut leafy greens, tomatoes, and melons
Garlic in oil
Exceptions:
Air cooled hard boiled eggs with intact shell
Beef jerky
