CC Industry Regulations & Compliance 3

Question 1

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), tipped employees must receive at least the federal tipped minimum wage from their employer, which is currently:

Accepted Answer

$2.13 per hour

Answer

The federal tipped minimum wage is $2.13 per hour, provided tips bring the employee's total earnings to at least the standard federal minimum wage of $7.25.

Question 2

A Certified Culinarian notices that the walk-in cooler is holding temperature at 43°F. According to the FDA Food Code, this is:

Accepted Answer

A violation, as the limit is 41°F

Answer

The FDA Food Code requires that cold potentially hazardous foods be held at 41°F (5°C) or below, making 43°F a violation.

Question 3

Which labeling requirement under the FDA Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) applies to packaged foods sold in the US?

Accepted Answer

The eight major food allergens must be clearly declared on the label

Answer

FALCPA requires that the eight major food allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans) be clearly declared on packaged food labels.

Question 4

EPA regulations regarding pest control in food service establishments require that:

Accepted Answer

Only licensed pest control operators may apply pesticides

Answer

EPA regulations and most state laws require that pesticide applications in food service settings be performed by licensed pest control operators to ensure safe and compliant use.

Question 5

The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) requires nutrition facts panels on food products. For restaurant chains with 20 or more locations, the ACA added requirements for:

Accepted Answer

Calorie counts to be posted on menus and menu boards

Answer

The Affordable Care Act's menu labeling provision, enforced by FDA, requires chain restaurants with 20+ locations to post calorie information on menus and menu boards.

(CC) Certified Culinarian Practice Test

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CC Industry Regulations & Compliance 3