FDACS Citation 2-301.15: Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic

Overview

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 45 citations in the past 12 months across 250 Florida facilities. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.

Priority FoundationPriority Level
Ch. 2Personnel
45Citations (12 mo)
257Total Citations
250Facilities Cited

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
handwashing facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or
in a service sink.

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

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

Florida counties with the most 2-301.15 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade25
Pinellas12
Pasco9
Broward8
Palm Beach8
Volusia7

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 2-301.15
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast 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
Greenhead Market Establishment #: 421715 Chipley 1 Mar 19, 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.

Greenhead Market Establishment #: 421715, Chipley—

Kitchen: Food employee washed hands in three compartment sink. COS: Employee re-washed hands in hand sink.

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.

Frequently Cited Alongside 2-301.15

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

254 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

148 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below

123 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from

121 co-citations

5-205.11

Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee

119 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(1)

Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,

117 co-citations

References

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 257 times across 250 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 250 such facilities across Florida, with 45 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.

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