Lesson 15 Flashcards
When were the amendments to smoke free air act enforced?
March 30 2003
Describe the smoke free air act
requires virtually all establishments w/employees to be smoke free
5 steps to comply to the smoke free air act
1) talk w/ customers
2) talk w/ employees
3) post signs at all entrances
4) remove all ashtrays from premises
5) contact NYCDOHMH for further info
Name 2 exceptions to the smoke free air act
1) tobacco/cigar bars in existence on Dec 31 2001 that derive at least 10% of income from these sales
2) non profit membership associations with no employees
What action must be taken by the exceptions to the smoke free air act to be valid exceptions?
- apply for exemption
- register w/ NYCDOHMH
What percentage of outdoor seating can be designated for smoking?
25%
Fine Range for 1st violation
200-400
Fine Range for 2nd violation
500-1000
Fine Range for 3rd violation
1000-2000
What happens to establishment if it is found in violation of the law 3 times w/in 12 months?
NYCDOHMH can revoke permit
Which office in the NYCDOHMH is responsible for the enforcement of law?
Bureau of Food Safety and Community Sanitation
What is the local law 47 and when was it signed into action?
- smoke free air ac
- dec 30 2002
When did the smoke free air act start being enforced?
march 30 2003
How many people does tobacco kill nationwide per year?
more than 440,000
How many NY-ers died last year because of 2nd hand smoking?
about 1000
Distribution of tobacco products thru vending machines is prohibited in all food businesses except for…
taverns
In which case will ‘service of food’ be considered incidental in taverns?
if food generations less tan 40% of total annual gross sales
How far away from entrance must taverns place tobacco vending machine (if they choose to have it)
at least 25 feet
What info must the sign fixed to the vending machine contain?
- cig license no
- expiration date of license no
- license holder’s name
- place of business
- phone no
True or false - person under 18 cannot under any circumstances sell tobacco
- false
- can sell if under direct supervision by employee over 18
True or false - taverns and restaurants that sell food for onsite consumption are required to have resuscitation equipment on premises
true
Name the 4 components of resuscitation equipment
- 2 pairs of latex gloves
- one adult exhaled resuscitation mask
- one pediatric exhaled air resuscitation mask
- sign notifying customers of where this equipment is kept
True or false - the owners/staff of a business are required to give medical help to victim
false
3 basic steps to self assessment
1) document operation
2) compare to recommended practices/standards
3) get help
5 security strategies
- outside lighting
- police patrols
- surveillance cam
- walk through inspection
- fencing/barrier
What effect does trans fat have on cholesterol?
raises ‘bad cholesterol’ (LDL)
What is made when hydrogen is added to veg oil?
- partially hydrogenated oil
- artificial trans fat
True or false - the FDA now requires that Nutrition Facts panels on all packaged foods sold to customers must list trans fat ingredients
true
Do foods sold only to restaurant owners have to display the trans fat ingredients?
no
True or false - from July 2007, it was prohibited for food business to serve as spread/cook with artificial trans fat unless documents from the manufacturer show that there is less than 0.5 g/serving
true
True or false - from July 2008 it was prohibited for food businesses to use/store artificial trans fat if more than 0.5 g/serving
true
What is the exception to the law passed in 2008 about the forbidden use of artificial trans fat if more than 0.5 g/serving?
if the food is served in original bag sealed by manufacturer eg. potato chips
How to check if product is under regulation
1) check ingredient list to see if ‘partially hydrogenated’ margarine’ or ‘shortening’ appear
2) If they do check the nutrition facts to see if too much (only less than 0.5 g/serving can be used)
3) If no nutrition facts, ask your supplier for letter from manufacturer w/ ingredients
What does the NYC Health Code Section 81.15 say about posting calorie information?
must be posted prominently on :
- menus
- menu boards
- item tags
What is the exception to the ‘posting calorie info’ law?
items on the menu for less than 30 days a year do not have to have calorie info described
To which businesses does the ‘posting calorie info’ law apply?
- NYCDOHMH permit holders
- businesses part of a franchise which has at least 15 members
- offers standardized portion sizes
When did the requirement to post calorie info become effective?
March 31 2008
Why was there a delay of enforcement for the ‘posting calorie info’ law? and when did it start being enforced?
- litigation
- may 5 2008
True or false - calorie info doesn’t have to be posted on beverages
false
How should calorie counts be rounded?
- nearest 10 if above 50
- nearest 5 if below 50
calorie posting violations - general or critical?
neither but will count towards inspection score
Range of fines for calorie posting violations
200-2000
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational
Health and Safety
Administration