Florida Violation V07: No bare hand contact

Overview

Violation V07 (No bare hand contact) is a High Priority food safety violation in the Food Handling category with 41 citations in the past 12 months. DIRECT CONTAMINATION: Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food is the primary transmission route for Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A, and Staphylococcus aureus.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records and CDC food safety data.

High PrioritySeverity
Food HandlingCategory
41Citations (12 mo)
Codes 01–28Classification

Violation V07 — No bare hand contact — is classified as a high priority violation in Florida's food safety code under the Food Handling category.

Reference: 61C-4.023(3), FDA Food Code 3-301.11

What the Code Says

V07 — No bare hand contact

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

— Florida Administrative Code 61C-4, FDA Food Code

Why This Matters

DIRECT CONTAMINATION: Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food is the primary transmission route for Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A, and Staphylococcus aureus. Even freshly washed hands carry 80+ bacterial species. Ready-to-eat food receives no subsequent kill step — any pathogens transferred are consumed directly. CDC identifies this as a leading cause of foodborne outbreaks.

CDC Risk Factor Classification: Poor Personal Hygiene - CDC Risk Factor #5

The CDC identifies five major contributing factors to foodborne illness outbreaks: food from unsafe sources, inadequate cooking, improper holding temperatures, contaminated equipment, and poor personal hygiene. Source: CDC Contributing Factors

Real-World Impact

In 2014, a Florida restaurant worker diagnosed with Hepatitis A continued handling food without disclosure, potentially exposing hundreds of customers. The Florida DOH issued a public health alert and offered free vaccinations to patrons who had eaten at the establishment.

Source: CDC — Hepatitis A Information

Code Requirements

NO bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Use: single-use gloves (change hourly and between tasks), tongs, spatulas, spoons, deli tissue, or dispensing equipment. Wash hands BEFORE donning gloves. Gloves are not a substitute for handwashing. Document no-bare-hand-contact policy and train all food handlers.

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florida food safety violation V07?
Florida DBPR violation V07 (No bare hand contact) is a High Priority violation in the Food Handling category. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
Why is violation V07 (No bare hand contact) dangerous?
DIRECT CONTAMINATION: Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food is the primary transmission route for Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A, and Staphylococcus aureus. Even freshly washed hands carry 80+ bacterial species. Ready-to-eat food receives no subsequent kill step — any pathogens transferred are consumed directly. CDC identifies this as a leading cause of foodborne outbreaks.
What are the requirements to correct violation V07?
NO bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Use: single-use gloves (change hourly and between tasks), tongs, spatulas, spoons, deli tissue, or dispensing equipment. Wash hands BEFORE donning gloves. Gloves are not a substitute for handwashing. Document no-bare-hand-contact policy and train all food handlers.
What CDC risk factor does violation V07 fall under?
Violation V07 (No bare hand contact) is classified under: Poor Personal Hygiene - CDC Risk Factor #5. The CDC identifies five major risk factors contributing to foodborne illness outbreaks in food service establishments.

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