Lesson 14 Flashcards
What is the purpose of the ‘First Aid Choking’ poster, and where must it be posted?
The purpose of the ‘First Aid Choking’ poster is to detail the Heimlich maneuver, an emergency procedure for removing a foreign object lodged in a person’s airway. It must be conspicuously posted in each dining area of food service establishments.
What information must be included on the ‘Alcohol and Pregnancy Warning’ sign, and where should it be displayed?
The ‘Alcohol and Pregnancy Warning’ sign must inform that drinking alcohol during pregnancy is associated with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and must be conspicuously posted at each establishment that serves alcoholic beverages.
What is the function of the ‘How Are We Doing?’ sign in food service establishments?
The ‘How Are We Doing?’ sign provides a phone number for the public to call to obtain copies of the last inspection report of any restaurant in NYC. It also gives the website address to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s restaurant information page, where the public can find significant violation details and information about the restaurant inspection process.
What signs must be posted in taverns that operate a cigarette vending machine or distribute tobacco products?
Taverns must display a sign stating that the sale of cigarettes to minors is prohibited, which must be in red lettering on a white card. Additionally, the cigarette vending machine must have a sign affixed to it that identifies the wholesale or retail dealer’s cigarette license number, expiration date, place of business, and phone number.
Where are ‘No Smoking’ signs required to be posted, and what does this rule entail?
‘No Smoking’ signs must be posted wherever smoking is prohibited, which includes the indoor areas of all food service establishments, such as restaurants, bars, pool halls, and bingo halls. This rule generally prohibits smoking in these areas with a few rare exceptions.
What sign must be provided at every hand wash sink in food service establishments, and why is it important?
Every hand wash sink must be provided with a ‘Hand Wash’ sign to remind and ensure that employees maintain proper hand hygiene, which is crucial for preventing the spread of contaminants and maintaining food safety.
