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NYC Food Protection Certificate Exam Prep
Free practice tests for the New York City Food Protection Certificate (DOHMH) — required for a supervisor on site at every NYC food establishment. In English and Español.
The NYC Food Protection Certificate exam is a proctored, in-person multiple-choice test at the NYC Health Academy — commonly cited as about 50 questions needing roughly 70% to pass, though DOHMH does not officially publish the count or cutoff — and once earned the certificate never expires.
Registration Guide
Know exactly how to register, request a translator, and what to bring on exam day.
Study Materials
Topic chapters covering every area of the exam, in plain English, Chinese, Spanish, or Vietnamese.
Practice Tests
Daily questions + weekly full mock exams. Track your weak spots and improve fast.
Try a sample question
The NYC DOHMH food protection course identifies several highly contagious pathogens that an establishment must report and for which it must exclude workers. What does the 'Big 6' refer to?
Free forever · English · Español · more languages coming
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Frequently asked questions
Is PrepPass's NYC Food Protection Certificate practice free?
Yes — every NYC Food Protection Certificate practice question, study guide, and lesson on PrepPass is free. A full timed mock exam is also included at no cost.
How many NYC Food Protection Certificate practice questions does PrepPass have?
PrepPass currently has 240 original NYC Food Protection Certificate practice questions across 6 topic areas, and every question comes with a written answer explanation.
What languages is PrepPass's NYC Food Protection Certificate prep available in?
English, 中文 (Chinese), Español (Spanish), and Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese).
How are PrepPass's NYC Food Protection Certificate questions written?
They are original questions written by PrepPass from public-domain statutes and official exam blueprints — never copied from the real exam. Read our question methodology →
Is PrepPass affiliated with the licensing board or exam provider?
No. PrepPass is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any licensing board or official exam provider.
Can I practice NYC Food Protection Certificate on my phone?
Yes — PrepPass runs in any mobile or desktop web browser, with no app to download.
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