Under New York City Health Code §81.15, what must a person do before being permitted to manage or supervise food operations at a food service establishment or non-retail food processing establishment in NYC?
A. Complete a Department-approved course in food protection and pass an examination administered by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
B. Simply register the business with the New York State Department of Health
C. Pay an annual supervisor licensing fee with no coursework or exam required
D. Hold a national ServSafe Manager credential, since NYC accepts only that certification
Source: NYC Health Code, Article 81, §81.15 (Food Protection Course)
Under NYC Health Code §81.15, during which periods must a supervisor holding a valid Food Protection Certificate be physically present at the establishment?
A. Only during the health inspector's scheduled visit
B. Any time the establishment is receiving, preparing, storing, or serving food, or is open to the public
C. Only during the first 90 days after the establishment opens
D. Only during weekend and holiday shifts
Source: NYC Health Code, Article 81, §81.15 (Food Protection Course)
How is the NYC Food Protection Course final exam structured, and what score is required to pass it?
A. 25 multiple-choice questions with a 60% passing score
B. 100 multiple-choice questions with an 80% passing score
C. 50 multiple-choice questions with a 70% passing score
D. 40 true/false questions with a 75% passing score
Source: NYC DOHMH Health Academy, Food Protection Course exam requirements (NYC Health Code Article 81, §81.15)
Per the NYC DOHMH Health Academy fee schedule for the Food Protection Course, what is the fee difference between taking the course in a classroom versus online?
A. $50 for either format
B. $200 in-person and the online option is free
C. $75 in-person and $10 online
D. $114 in-person and $24 online
Source: NYC DOHMH Health Academy, Food Protection Course fee schedule (NYC Health Code Article 81, §81.15)
Once a person is issued a Food Protection Certificate under NYC Health Code §81.15, how long does that certificate remain valid?
A. It expires after 3 years and must be retaken
B. It does not expire and does not need to be renewed
C. It expires after 5 years, mirroring the national ANAB-CFP standard
D. It expires after 1 year, similar to a basic food handler card
Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Food Protection Certificate program (NYC Health Code Article 81, §81.15)
