NYC Regulations (Article 81)Question 221 of 240
During a NYC inspection, an inspector finds food held at an unsafe temperature and evidence of mice. These are examples of:
a.Critical violations that carry higher points
b.Reasons for an automatic A grade
c.Minor issues that carry no points
d.Items that are never inspected
Explanation
Unsafe holding temperatures and evidence of pests are critical violations that carry higher points because they directly threaten food safety. Higher points move an establishment toward a lower letter grade.
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