Food Protection NYC Flashcards
Which of the following is a sign of rodents or rodent infestation?
a) gnawing on wood
b) rat excreta
c) rat runs
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
Any food service establishment that allows onsite consumption of food must provide a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) kit in case of an emergency.
TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
Thick foods cool faster…
a) in small amounts in small containers
b) in large amounts in large containers
c) in large amounts in small containers
a) in small amounts in small containers
Pork must be cooked to an internal temperature of…
150°F
In insect control, which measures are useful in “building them out”?
a) promptly sealing up all holes or openings around pipelines
b) storing foods in rodent-proof containers
c) by installing screens on doors and windows
d) applying insecticides and traps
c) by installing screens on doors and windows
The presence of the following in the food constitutes a chemical hazard:
TRUE/FALSE
1) Ciguatoxin
2) prescription medicines
3) Roach spray
4) hair
5) false fingernails
6) hair dye
1) Ciguatoxin TRUE
2) prescription medicines TRUE
3) Roach spray TRUE
4) hair FALSE
5) false fingernails FALSE
6) hair dye TRUE
Which are potential sources of food for rodents?
a) garbage
b) spilled food
c) food residues on equipment
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
Hand sanitizers can be used in place of hand washing during busy periods.
TRUE/FALSE
FALSE
The presence of the following in food constitutes a physical hazard:
TRUE/FALSE
1) Piece of glass
2) metal shavings
3) piece of wood
4) pebbles and stones
5) MSG
6) toothpick
1) Piece of glass TRUE
2) metal shavings TRUE
3) piece of wood TRUE
4) pebbles and stones TRUE
5) MSG FALSE
6) toothpick TRUE
Use of MSG ( Monsodium Glutamate) in foods is a very dangerous practice and is not allowed under any circumstances.
TRUE/FALSE
FALSE
The reason for refrigerating potentially hazardous foods is to:
a) kill bacteria in the food
b) slow the growth of bacteria
c) improve the taste of the food
b) slow the growth of bacteria
Foods can be kept uncovered during the cooling step.
TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
When using disposable gloves, they must be changed often to prevent contamination of food under what circumstances?
a) after handling raw foods
b) after leaving the food preparation area
c) after being torn
d) all of the above
e) A and B only
d) all of the above
What are the three types of Thermometers used?
BiMetallic Stem, Thermocouple, Thermistor
To hot-water sanitize, immerse utensils in ___°F water for at least __ seconds.
170°F for 30 seconds
The NYC Health Code requires that all food workers wear proper hair restraints.
TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
Between each use, cutting boards must be:
a) washed
b) rinsed
c) sanitized
d) A and C
e) A and B and C
e) A and B and C
Artificial trans fat is allowed in all restaurant foods.
TRUE/FALSE
FALSE
Health Inspectors are authorized to collect permit fees and fines on behalf of the Department.
TRUE/FALSE
FALSE
When foods are stored directly in ice, the water from that ice must be drained constantly.
TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
Which of the following statements regarding bacteria is true?
a) all bacteria are dangerous and must be destroyed
b) foods which have pathogenic bacteria will have a musky taste
c) beneficial bacteria will always cause spoilage of foods
d) pathogenic bacteria cause disease in man
d) Pathogenic bacteria cause disease in man.
Artificial trans fat increases LDL (the “bad” cholesterol), leading to heart disease.
TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
To prevent illness, pork must be cooked to an internal temperature of:
a) 130 F
b) 145 F
c) 150 F
c) 150 F
An air break provides indirect waste for sinks. What is the benefit of the indirect waste at culinary sinks?
a) it prevents the sewage back-up
b) it relieves the pressure at the outlet
c) it prevents sewage from reaching the sinks
d) it aerates drinking water
c) it prevents sewage from reaching the sinks
The Health Code requires that frozen foods be properly thawed before being cooked. The exception to this rule is:
a) a whole frozen turkey
b) a frozen chicken
c) a frozen hamburger patty
c) a frozen hamburger patty
The microorganism Clostridium botulinum is mainly associated with the following:
a) home-canned or jarred foods
b) smoked fish
c) garlic in oil
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
Fresh rat droppings in a food establishment …
a) is a general violation
b) is not a violation
c) is a critical violation
c) is a critical violation
Carbon monoxide poisoning can result from a faulty gas-fired hot water unit.
TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
Three of the following are common injuries among restaurant workers:
a) slips, trips, and falls
b) trichinosis
c) cuts and lacerations
d) muscular dystrophy
e) muscle strains and sprains
f) A, B, C, D, and E
g) A, C, and E
g) A, C, and E
Which of the following combination of fixtures must be fitted with an air break?
a) handwash and pot wash sinks
b) pot wash and culinary sinks
c) culinary and high pressure hoses
b) pot wash and culinary sinks
Which of the following is not a sign of rodent infestation?
a) shredded paper and sawdust
b) rodent excreta
c) rat runs
d) decaying vegetables
d) decaying vegetables
HACCP is an acronym that stands for:
a) hazards and critical care program
b) hazards and community care program
c) hazards analysis critical control point
d) health and cooking care program
c) hazards analysis critical control point
A food-borne parasite found in under-cooked pork is:
a) salmonella enteritides
b) trichinella spiralis
c) bacillus cereus
b) Trichinella spiralis
Mice are known to enter buildings through openings that are as small as:
a) one-eighth of an inch
b) one-sixteenth of an inch
c) one quarter of an inch
c) one quarter of an inch
Viruses can reproduce in food.
TRUE/FALSE
FALSE
If potentially hazardous foods are left in the Temperature Danger Zone for more than two hours, the following corrective action should be taken:
a) food should be discarded
b) food should be re-heated to 165F
c) food should be rapidly cooled to 41F or below
a) food should be discarded
Who should not be given access to facility food areas?
a) cooks
b) customers
c) contractors
b) customers
What are the six factors that affect the growth of bacteria?
(FATTOM)
Food Acidity Temperature Time Oxygen Moisture
Smoked fish provide ideal conditions for the growth of Botulinum spores. Therefore, this product must be stored at:
a) 45 degrees F
b) 41 degrees F
c) 38 degrees F
c) 38 Degrees F
Which of the hazards is HACCP mostly concerned with?
a) physical
b) chemical
c) biological
d) none of the above
c) biological
Foods in modified atmosphere packages provide ideal conditions for the growth of:
a) salmonella
b) clostridium botulinum
c) staphyloccocus aureus
b) Clostridium Botulinum
Food held under refrigeration must be at or below:
a) 41 degrees F
b) 45 degrees F
c) 50 degrees F
a) 41 degrees F
Food for storage must be kept covered and/or stored in vermin-proof containers.
TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
Which of the following cannot be applied in a restaurant by the supervisor of food operations?
a) baited traps
b) glue boards
c) chemical insecticides and rodenticides
c) chemical insecticides and rodenticides
The three key strategies of Integrated Pest Management are…
1) starve them
2) build them out
3) destroy them
All food on display must be protected by packaging, sneeze guards, display cases or through other means.
TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
All of the following except one may be used when working with ready-to-eat foods:
a) clean bare hands
b) tongs
c) spatulas
d) deli paper
a) clean bare hands
Toxic chemicals used for the destruction of pests must be applied only by:
a) restaurant staff only
b) food protection certificate holders
c) any adult as long as the label directions are followed
d) licensed pest control operator
d) licensed pest control operator
Which of the following is a safe method of storing potentially hazardous food?
a) potentially hazardous foods held atop a kitchen table at room temp. 60F-70F
b) potentially hazardous foods held in refrigeration at 50F
c) potentially hazardous foods held on a steam table at 130F
d) none of the above
d) none of the above
All hot foods stored in a hot holding unit must be held at …
140°F or higher
Heat is effective in destroying microorganisms when the following factors are considered:
a) time and temperature
b) time and money
c) temperature and volume
a) time and temperature
Bacteria and viruses can be seen under intense source of light known as “candling”
TRUE/FALSE
FALSE
Poultry, stuffed meat and stuffing must be cooked to an internal temperature of…
165°F
What causes muscle strains and sprains among restaurant workers:
a) lifting heavy loads and awkward reaches
b) dealing with irate customers
c) hot pots and pans
d) faulty machinery
a) lifting heavy loads and awkward reaches
Meat inspected by the Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA) must have a USDA inspection stamp.
TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
To prevent backflow at the hose attachment of an equipment sink, which of the following must be installed?
a) air break
b) check valve
c) hose-bib vacuum breaker
d) immersion basket
c) hose-bib vacuum breaker
Which of the following is true?
a) fresh rat droppings indicates live rats are present in an establishment
b) rat excreta when present, will often be found in the darkened areas of storage rooms
c) a flashlight is useful in discovering rat excreta
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
Health Inspectors must show their photo identification and badge to the person in charge of an establishment when requested.
TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
Ground meat and foods containing ground meat must be cooked to an internal temperature of…
158°F
Which of the following food is the least shelf stable?
a) cured meats
b) fresh fruits
c) instant coffee
d) fresh meats
d) Fresh meats
Equipment, including ice makers and ice storage equipment, should not be located under exposed or unprotected sewer lines, open stairwells or other sources of contamination.
TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
Viral Hepatitis is caused by Bacillus cereus.
TRUE/FALSE
FALSE
Hand wash sinks must be provided in or near all of the following areas except:
a) food preparation areas
b) utensil washing areas
c) customer areas
d) toilet areas
c) customer areas
Which of the following steps is a Critical Control Point (CCP) during the food flow for fried chicken?
a) preparation
b) storage
c) cooking
d) receiving
c) cooking
Anisakis simplex is a food-borne parasite typically found in
a) poultry
b) beef
c) fish
d) pork
c) Fish
What type of bacteria grows best at temperatures between 50°-110°F?
a) mesophilic bacteria
b) thermophilic bacteria
c) psychrophilic bacteria
a) Mesophilic Bacteria
“No Smoking” signs must be displayed throughout each facility.
TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
Which of the following is true regarding water activity level?
a) water activity is the measure of total water in food
b) foods with a water activity below .85 can support the rapid growth of bacteria
c) water activity is a measure of the available water in the food for biological activity
c) Water activity is a measure of the available water in the food for biological activity.
Fresh shell eggs must be refrigerated upon receipt, at an ambient temperature of:
a) 50 degrees F
b) 41 degrees F
c) 45 degrees F
c) 45 Degrees F
Viruses can be transmitted to people if they get into food.
TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
Store knives in _______ to prevent accidental cuts.
a) designated drawer or racks
b) kitchen sinks
a) designated drawer or racks
What are the four phases of bacterial growth?
lag, log, stationary and death.
Which of the following statement is false?
a) the presence of rodents in a food area is a critical violation
b) food must always be protected against contamination from pests
c) food that has been exposed to rodents must be thoroughly cleaned
d) mice cause destruction of property and contamination of food stores
c) food that has been exposed to rodents must be thoroughly cleaned
What are two common food-borne viruses transmitted when someone eats food contaminated by feces of an infected person?
Hepatitis A and Norovirus
In which growth phase does bacteria grow the most?
log phase
Home canned food products are allowed in commercial food establishments.
TRUE/FALSE
FALSE