FDACS Citation 2-301.15: Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic
FDACS citation 2-301.15 (Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code, with 91 citations in the past 12 months across 245 Florida facilities. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
FDACS citation 2-301.15 (Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic) is a priority foundation food safety violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code.
What the Code Says
2-301.15 — Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic
Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
handwashing facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or
in a service sink.
Priority Classification
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.
Florida FDACS uses the FDA Food Code priority system — Priority (P) violations have a direct link to foodborne illness; Priority Foundation (Pf) violations support food safety systems; Core (C) violations are good retail practices with no direct illness link.
Citations by County
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 25 |
| Pinellas | 12 |
| Pasco | 9 |
| Broward | 8 |
| Palm Beach | 8 |
| Volusia | 7 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Smoothie | Lake Mary | 2 | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Julie Food Market | Tampa | 2 | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Presidente Supermarket # 0037 | Mangonia Park | 2 | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Acropolis Meats II INC | Hudson | 1 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Thrifty Specialty Produce of Palm Bay Incorporated | Palm Bay | 1 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Foodtown # 0802 | West Palm Beach | 1 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Golfeados 900 | Medley | 1 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Treehouse Mercantile | Dade City | 1 | Mar 16, 2026 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Acropolis Meats II INC, Hudson—
Prep area: observed employee wash hands at the 3 compartment sink. COS: Employee was directed to the hand washing sink, behavior was not repeated during the inspection.
Thrifty Specialty Produce of Palm Bay Incorporated, Palm Bay—
Deli- Employee washed hands in food prep sink before handing foods. COS- Discussed correct sink for hand washing and employee washed hands in hand washing sink.
Foodtown # 0802, West Palm Beach—
Juice Bar: Employee washed hands at three compartment sink. COS: Employee re-wash hands at hand sink and donned clean gloves to work on foods.
Golfeados 900, Medley—
Kitchen - Food employee washed hands at ware wash sink. COS, employee re-washed hands at hand wash sink.
Treehouse Mercantile, Dade City—
Back area: Employee washed hands in middle compartment of three compartment sink. COS: Employee washed hands at handwash sink.
Canteen @ Costco #93, Palm Beach Gardens—
Cold Prep room- Employee washed hands in the three compartment sink. COS- After discussion, employee properly washed hands in Hand washing sink before continuing to work with exposed foods.
Frequently Cited Alongside 2-301.15
6-501.11
2-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
3-302.11(A)(1)
5-205.11
3-501.16(A)(1)
References
- Florida FDACS Food Establishment Inspections
- FDA Food Code (Current Edition)
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5K-4
- All FDACS Citation Codes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is FDACS citation code 2-301.15?
- FDACS citation 2-301.15 (Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code. Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic handwashing facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink.
- How serious is FDACS violation 2-301.15 (Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic)?
- Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 252 times across 245 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 2-301.15?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 2-301.15 (Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic) has been cited at 245 such facilities across Florida, with 91 citations in the past 12 months.
- What does a Priority Foundation FDACS violation mean?
- A Priority Foundation FDACS violation means: Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. FDACS (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services) uses this classification system — Priority (P), Priority Foundation (Pf), and Core (C) — aligned with the FDA Food Code.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present. Exclusive archive — FDACS removes records after 4 years.
Citation Standard: FDA Food Code as adopted by Florida FDACS under Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and FAC 5K-4.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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