NYC Regulations (Article 81)Question 215 of 240
A worker at a NYC bakery is diagnosed with a foodborne illness. What must the supervisor do?
a.Simply move the worker to a different station
b.Keep it secret to protect the business
c.Ask the worker to keep working carefully
d.Report the condition to the DOHMH and keep the worker away from food
Explanation
A diagnosed foodborne illness in a food worker is a reportable condition that must be reported to the DOHMH, and the worker must be kept away from food. Hiding it or letting the worker continue handling food risks an outbreak.
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