Lesson 15 Flashcards by anna Ye

When were the amendments to smoke free air act enforced?

March 30 2003

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Describe the smoke free air act

requires virtually all establishments w/employees to be smoke free

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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

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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

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What action must be taken by the exceptions to the smoke free air act to be valid exceptions?

apply for exemption

- register w/ NYCDOHMH

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What percentage of outdoor seating can be designated for smoking?

25%

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Fine Range for 1st violation

200-400

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Fine Range for 2nd violation

500-1000

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Fine Range for 3rd violation

1000-2000

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What happens to establishment if it is found in violation of the law 3 times w/in 12 months?

NYCDOHMH can revoke permit

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Which office in the NYCDOHMH is responsible for the enforcement of law?

Bureau of Food Safety and Community Sanitation

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What is the local law 47 and when was it signed into action?

smoke free air ac

- dec 30 2002

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When did the smoke free air act start being enforced?

march 30 2003

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How many people does tobacco kill nationwide per year?

more than 440,000

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How many NY-ers died last year because of 2nd hand smoking?

about 1000

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Distribution of tobacco products thru vending machines is prohibited in all food businesses except for…

taverns

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In which case will ‘service of food’ be considered incidental in taverns?

if food generations less tan 40% of total annual gross sales

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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?

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