FDACS Citation 3-304.15(A): Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not

Overview

FDACS citation 3-304.15(A) (Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 65 citations in the past 12 months across 354 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.

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

PriorityPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
65Citations (12 mo)
379Total Citations
354Facilities Cited

Citation 3-304.15(A) — Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not — is classified as a priority violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.

What the Code Says

3-304.15(A) — Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not

Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not
discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.

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

Priority Classification

Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.

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 3-304.15(A) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade55
Pinellas16
St. Lucie14
St. Johns14
Palm Beach10
Polk6

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-304.15(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Moulin Rose & Bakery Shop Miami 3 Jul 21, 2022
Bagelicious Deli and Bakery Ocala 2 Feb 12, 2026
Canaveral Meats Cape Canaveral 2 Feb 4, 2026
Dominos Pizza 5168 Fort Pierce 2 Dec 3, 2025
Gonzalez Bakery & Meat Groveland 2 Nov 14, 2025
Wine Beer & Deli Hallandale Beach 2 Oct 24, 2025
Sunset Bakery Miami 2 Sep 19, 2025
Vw Bravo Supermarket Sunset Strip Sunrise 2 Aug 22, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Antojitos Mexicanos Bendicion, Fort Pierce—

Kitchen- Employees left area to perform other tasks then returned without changing gloves. Employees washed gloved hands after soiling them. COS- Employees removed gloves, washed hands, and donned fresh gloves. x

Hrj 5011 Food Corp, Broadway West Palm Beach—

Meat department: Employee washed utensils and working on foods with the same pair of gloves. COS: Employees washed hands and donned clean gloves. Y x

Panaderia La Real Panama, Panama City—

Kitchen/Retail - Employee opening kitchen door while donning gloves attempted to prepare food. COS, Manager had employee wash hands, then donned new gloves.

Thrifty Specialty Produce of Palm Bay Incorporated, Palm Bay—

Deli- Employee at grill handled raw foods then continued handling ready to eat foods without changing gloves and washing hands. COS- Employee washed hands and changed gloves. Y x

Greenhead Market Establishment #: 421715, Chipley—

Kitchen: Employee working with exposed foods touched radio with gloved hands then went back to working with exposed foods without changing gloves. COS: Person in charge had employee change gloves and wash hands before donning new gloves. x Print Date: 3/20/2026 Page 2 of 5 14 P Citation Description: Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers, is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions, or chlorine solution does not have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed: concentration 25-49 MG/L, pH 10 or less and minimum water temperature 120°F; concentration 50-99 MG/L, pH 10 or less and minimum water temperature 100°F or pH 8 or less and minimum water temperature 75°F; concentration 100 MG/L, pH 10 or less and minimum water temperature 55°F. 4-501.114(A) P Observation: Kitchen: Chlorine sanitizer solution in three compartment sink registered 10 parts per million when tested with inspector test strips. COS: Person in charge added more chlorine correcting sanitizer to 50 parts per million. x

Golfeados 900, Medley—

Kitchen - Food employees wearing single-use gloves to handle food items, then changing tasks, entering and exiting the preparation areas without changing their gloves. COS, employees washed hands and donned new gloves. x

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-304.15(A)

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-304.15(A)?
FDACS citation 3-304.15(A) (Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-304.15(A) (Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 379 times across 354 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-304.15(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-304.15(A) (Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not) has been cited at 354 such facilities across Florida, with 65 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a Priority FDACS violation mean?
A Priority FDACS violation means: Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. 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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