3717-1-03.2(N) Food: protection from contamination after receiving

Gloves - use limitation.

(1)

If used, single-use gloves are only to be used for one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation.

(2)

Except as specified in paragraph (N)(3) of this rule, slash-resistant gloves that are used to protect the hands when cutting are only to be used in direct contact with food that is subsequently cooked as specified under rule 3717-1-03.3 of the Administrative Code such as frozen food or a primal cut of meat.

(3)

Slash-resistant gloves may be used with ready-to-eat food that will not be subsequently cooked if the slash-resistant gloves have a smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent outer surface; or if the slash-resistant gloves are covered with a smooth, durable, nonabsorbent glove, or a single-use glove.

(4)

Cloth gloves cannot be used in direct contact with food unless the food is subsequently cooked as specified under rule 3717-1-03.3 of the Administrative Code such as frozen food or a primal cut of meat.

(5)

The use of latex gloves is not permitted in food service operations and retail food establishments. Types of non-latex gloves that are permitted for use in food service operations and retail food establishments include but are not limited to nitrile, polyethylene, and vinyl.