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All food service establishments must have a current and valid permit issued by the NYC Health Department.
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Health Inspectors have the right to inspect a food service or food processing establishment as long as it is in operation.
True
According to the NYC Health Code, supervisors of all food service establishments are required to have a Food Protection Certificate.
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Food is any edible substance, ice, beverage, or ingredient intended for use and used or sold for human consumption.
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Potentially Hazardous Food (PHF) refers to foods which support rapid growth of microorganisms.
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What are examples of Potentially Hazardous Foods?
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The Temperature Danger Zone is between _____ and _____.
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What are the three thermometers allowed for measuring food temperatures?
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Meat inspected by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture must have a _____ stamp.
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Raw shell eggs must be stored at a minimum temperature of _____
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Smoked fish must be held at what temperature?
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All refrigerated food must be held at or below _____
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Shellfish must be received with the shellfish tags kept on file for at least 90 days after the product is used up.
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Milk and milk products must be pasteurized with sell-by dates of 9 days or ultra-pasteurized with sell-by dates of 45 days.
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All fruits and vegetables served raw must be thoroughly washed before being served.
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What must be rejected when inspecting canned products?
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All commercial modified atmosphere packaged foods must be used per manufacturer specifications.
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Vacuum Packaging of any food product in a retail food establishment is prohibited by law unless special authorization is obtained through the Department of Health.
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What does the acronym FIFO mean?
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The New York City Health Code requires that all food items must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
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In order to prevent cross-contamination, raw foods in a refrigerator must be stored below cooked foods.
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Cold temperatures slow down the growth of microorganisms.
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All cold foods must be held at 41°F or below at all times.
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We should keep dry storage areas well lighted and ventilated.
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We should store foods under waste water lines.
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Food for storage must be kept uncovered and stored in vermin-proof containers.
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Ice intended for human consumption cannot be used for storing cans, bottles, or other food products.
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When foods are stored directly in ice, the water from that ice must be drained constantly.
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Food for storage must be kept covered and stored in vermin-proof containers.
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First Aid Choking poster must be displayed conspicuously in each designated eating area.
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Study Notes
Permits and Inspections
- All food service establishments need a valid permit from the NYC Health Department.
- Health Inspectors can access all areas of food establishments during inspections while they are in operation.
- Supervisors of all food service establishments must possess a Food Protection Certificate as per NYC Health Code.
Food Definitions and Safety
- Food encompasses all edible substances, including beverages and ingredients meant for human consumption.
- Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHF) are those that support rapid microorganism growth.
- Common PHF examples: raw and cooked meats, poultry, milk, fish, shellfish, tofu, cooked rice, beans, potatoes, cut leafy greens, cut tomatoes, and melons, garlic in oil (with exceptions).
Temperature Control
- The Temperature Danger Zone is defined as 41°F to 140°F, where bacteria can proliferate.
- Three approved thermometers for checking food temperatures: bi-metallic stem (0°F to 220°F), thermocouple, and thermistor (digital).
- Glass thermometers are prohibited by law in food establishments.
Food Storage Regulations
- Meat must be USDA inspected and display an inspection stamp.
- Raw shell eggs require storage at a minimum temperature of 45°F.
- Smoked fish must be held at 38°F or below to prevent bacterial growth from Clostridium botulinum.
- Refrigerated food must be maintained at or below 41°F, with specific exceptions for shell eggs and smoked fish.
Handling Shellfish and Dairy
- Shellfish must arrive with tags and those tags should be kept for at least 90 days post-use.
- Milk and milk products should be pasteurized with appropriate sell-by dates: 9 days for regular pasteurization and 45 days for ultra-pasteurization.
- All fresh fruits and vegetables served raw must be thoroughly washed.
Canned Goods and Packaging
- Canned goods should be rejected if they have dents, swelling, severe rust, leakage, or lack labeling; home-canned foods are not accepted.
- Modified atmosphere packaged foods must comply with manufacturer specifications.
- Vacuum packaging of food in retail settings is restricted without Department of Health authorization.
Storage Practices
- FIFO (First In, First Out) protocol helps manage food inventory by requiring products to be dated.
- Food items must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor as per health codes.
- To avoid cross-contamination, raw foods should be stored below cooked foods in refrigerators.
- Cold foods must consistently be held at 41°F or less.
General Safety Practices
- Cold temperatures inhibit microorganisms' growth.
- Dry storage areas should be well-lighted and ventilated.
- Ice intended for human consumption must not be used for storing cans, bottles, or other food products.
- When food is stored in ice, it’s essential to constantly drain the water from melted ice.
- Food storage must be covered and contained in vermin-proof containers to ensure safety.
- A conspicuous First Aid Choking poster must be displayed in designated eating areas.
- Food establishments serving alcoholic beverages have specific display requirements.
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