FDACS Citation 2-401.13: Bandage, finger cot or finger stall located on the wrist, hand or finger of a food employee

Overview

FDACS citation 2-401.13 (Bandage, finger cot or finger stall located on the wrist, hand or finger of a food employee) is a General violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 2 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 2Personnel
0Citations (12 mo)
2Total Citations
2Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 2-401.13 (Bandage, finger cot or finger stall located on the wrist, hand or finger of a food employee) is a general violation addressing Personnel standards.

What the Code Says

2-401.13 — Bandage, finger cot or finger stall located on the wrist, hand or finger of a food employee

Bandage, finger cot or finger stall located on the wrist, hand or finger of a food employee
working with exposed food not covered with a single-use glove.

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

Priority Classification

General (General): General food safety requirement.

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 2-401.13 citations
CountyCitations
Polk1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 2-401.13
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Publix # 0027 Clermont 1 Mar 13, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Publix # 0027, Clermont—

Bakery: Observed food service employee handling food with a bandage on hand, without a glove or secondary barrier. COS: The employee washed hands, and put on a glove. x

Frequently Cited Alongside 2-401.13

3-304.15(A)

Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not

2 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

2 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

2 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(4)

Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered

1 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6

1 co-citations

4-602.11(A)

Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not cleaned before each use with a

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 2-401.13?
FDACS citation 2-401.13 (Bandage, finger cot or finger stall located on the wrist, hand or finger of a food employee) is a General violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code. Bandage, finger cot or finger stall located on the wrist, hand or finger of a food employee working with exposed food not covered with a single-use glove.
How serious is FDACS violation 2-401.13 (Bandage, finger cot or finger stall located on the wrist, hand or finger of a food employee)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 2 times across 2 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 2-401.13?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 2-401.13 (Bandage, finger cot or finger stall located on the wrist, hand or finger of a food employee) has been cited at 2 such facilities across Florida, with 0 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a General FDACS violation mean?
A General FDACS violation means: General food safety requirement. 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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