NYC Regulations (Article 81)Question 225 of 240
A bodega owner wants to sell homemade food a relative cooked at home. Under NYC rules, this is:
a.Allowed on weekends only
b.Allowed if the relative is a good cook
c.Allowed if the price is low
d.Not allowed, because food must come from approved, licensed sources
Explanation
Serving home-prepared food to the public is not allowed because all food must come from approved, licensed sources that have been inspected. The quality of the home cook or the price does not change this rule.
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