What must all food service establishments have?
All food service establishments must have a current and valid permit issued by the NYC Health
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Do health inspectors have the right to inspect, while it's in operation?
Health Inspectors have the right to inspect a food service or food processing establishment as long as it is in operation. Inspectors must be given access to all areas of the food establishment during an inspection.
Are supervisors required to have a Food Protection Certificate?
According to the NYC Health Code, supervisors of all food service establishments are required to have a Food Protection Certificate.
What is considered food?
Any edible substance, ice, beverage, or ingredient intended for use and used or sold for human consumption.
What does PHF stand for?
Potentially Hazardous Food (PHF) refers to foods which support rapid growth of microorganisms.
What are some examples of PHF?
all raw and cooked meats, poultry, milk and milk products, fish, shellfish, tofu, cooked rice, pasta, beans, potatoes, cut leafy greens, cut tomatoes and melons, garlic in oil etc. (Exceptions: Air-cooled hard-boiled eggs with intact shell, beef jerky, cheese pizza, crispy bacon)
What is the temperature danger zone?
between 41°F and 140°F. Within this range, most harmful microorganisms reproduce rapidly.
What are the three thermometers allowed to be used for measuring food temperatures?
Bi-metallic stem (range from 0°F to 220°F), thermocouple, and thermistor (digital). The use of glass thermometers in a food establishment is prohibited by law.
What stamp must meat inspected by the U.S Department of Agriculture have?
a USDA inspection stamp.
What temperature must raw shell eggs be stored in?
at a minimum temperature of 45°F.
What temperature must smoked fish be held at and why?
at 38°F or below because of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum.
What temperature should all food be held at?
must be held at or below 41°F (except raw shell eggs 45°F or below and smoked fish 38°F or below)
What should shellfish be received with? how long do they have to be kept in file for?
Shellfish must be received with the shellfish tags. These tags must be kept on file for at least 90 days after the product is used up.
What do milks and milk products have to be pasteurized with?
sell-by dates of 9 days or ultra-pasteurized with sell-by dates of 45 days.
What must be done with all fruits and vegetables served raw?
must be thoroughly washed before being served.
When are canned foods rejected?
if there are dents at the seam, swelling, severe rust, leakage or no label. Home canned foods are also unacceptable. (exception: slight dent on the body of the can)
How is commercial modified atmosphere packaged food to be used?
All commercial modified atmosphere packaged foods must be used per manufacture specifications
Is Vacuum packaging allowed?
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
What does FIDO stand for?
The acronym FIFO means First In First Out, and the first step in implementing FIFO is to date the products.
How many inches off the floor should food be stored?
6 inches
How should raw foods in refrigerators be stored to prevent cross-contamination?
raw foods in a refrigerator must be stored below cooked foods.
What slows down the growth of microorganisms?
Cold temperatures
At what temperature should cold foods be held at?
41°F or below (except smoked fish at 38°F) at all times.
How are dry storage areas supposed to be kept?
well lighted and ventilated
Where should you never store foods?
Under waste water lines
How should food for storage be kept?
covered and stored in vermin-proof containers
Ice intended for human consumption CANNOT be used for:
storing cans, bottles, or other food products.
When water is stored directly on ice what has to be done next?
the water from that ice must be drained constantly
What poster must be displayed conspicuously in each designated eating area?
"First Aid Choking" poster
If a food establishment serves alcoholic beverages what poster is required to be in display?
"Alcohol and Pregnancy Warning" sign. [Show Less]