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
Show answer and reasoning
Correct answer: A. Complete a Department-approved course in food protection and pass an examination administered by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- B: Business registration with NYSDOH does not satisfy §81.15, which requires the individual supervisor to complete the NYC course and exam.
- C: §81.15 requires successful completion of a course and passage of an examination, not a fee-only licensing arrangement.
- D: NYC Health Code §81.15 requires its own Department-administered course and exam; it does not designate ServSafe as the qualifying credential.
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
Show answer and reasoning
Correct answer: B. Any time the establishment is receiving, preparing, storing, or serving food, or is open to the public
- A: The requirement is not tied to inspection visits; it applies to all normal hours of operation, not just when an inspector happens to be present.
- C: There is no 90-day grace period in the on-site supervisor requirement; it applies for as long as the establishment operates.
- D: The requirement is not limited to weekends or holidays; it applies whenever the establishment is receiving, preparing, storing, or serving food, or open to the public.
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
Show answer and reasoning
Correct answer: C. 50 multiple-choice questions with a 70% passing score
- A: The NYC exam is not a 25-question, 60%-threshold test.
- B: The NYC exam is not a 100-question, 80%-threshold test.
- D: The NYC exam uses multiple-choice questions, not true/false, and the passing threshold is 70%, not 75%.
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
Show answer and reasoning
Correct answer: D. $114 in-person and $24 online
- A: The classroom and online fees are not equal; the classroom option costs substantially more than online.
- B: The in-person fee is not $200, and the online option is not free.
- C: Neither figure matches the published fees.
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
Show answer and reasoning
Correct answer: B. It does not expire and does not need to be renewed
- A: The NYC Food Protection Certificate is not on a 3-year renewal cycle.
- C: Unlike some nationally accredited food manager certifications that run on a 5-year renewal cycle, NYC's own Food Protection Certificate has no such expiration.
- D: The NYC certificate is not a 1-year credential; it is issued once and does not expire.
Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Food Protection Certificate program (NYC Health Code Article 81, §81.15)
