Violation 12A
Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices
Florida classes most of this family as high priority — the tier the state says can directly cause illness. It has been recorded 40,719 times, across 28 separate citation codes.
Times recorded40,719
High priority37,592
Citation codes28
Restaurants34,795
| Code | What it says | Severity | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12A-07-5 | Employee washed hands with gloves on. | High priority | 7,106 |
| 12A-09-4 | Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks. | High priority | 4,524 |
| 12A-13-4 | Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment. | High priority | 4,060 |
| 12A-16-4 | Employee began handling clean equipment without first washing hands. | High priority | 3,456 |
| 12A-03-4 | Employee washed hands in three compartments sink | Intermediate | 3,007 |
| 12A-29-4 | Employee touched soiled dishes and then made a drink without washing hands. | High priority | 2,968 |
| 12A-27-4 | Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean utensils | High priority | 2,671 |
| 12A-25-4 | Employee touched hair and then handled food without washing hands at the front counter. | High priority | 1,931 |
| 12A-12-4 | Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. | High priority | 1,644 |
| 12A-28-4 | Employee touched cordless phone and then continued making smoothie without washing hands. | High priority | 1,591 |
| 12A-10-4 | Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation. | High priority | 1,477 |
| 12A-02-4 | Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean plates. | High priority | 1,300 |
| 12A-17-4 | Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. | High priority | 1,214 |
| 12A-20-4 | Employee washed hands with no soap. | High priority | 1,130 |
| 12A-05-4 | Employee ate then handled clean equipment without washing hands. | High priority | 730 |
| 12A-19-4 | Employee washed hands with cold water. | High priority | 621 |
| 12A-18-4 | Employee dried hands on apron | High priority | 511 |
| 12A-11-4 | At todays callback : hands washed adequately | High priority | 366 |
| 12A-14-4 | Employee coughed then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils. | High priority | 135 |
| 12A-08-4 | No hot water in handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. | High priority | 127 |
| 12A-01-4 | Manager applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. | Intermediate | 117 |
| 12A-21-4 | Employee working with food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items has visibly soiled fingernails. | High priority | 19 |
| 12A-26-4 | Employee did not use paper towels after washing to turn off water | High priority | 8 |
| 12A-24-5 | Employee did not allow hand antiseptic to dry on hands before handling food/equipment/utensils. | High priority | 2 |
| 12A-07-6 | Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. | Basic | 1 |
| 12A-22-4 | Employee handled personal animal and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrappe… | High priority | 1 |
| 12A-23-4 | Chemical hand dip not maintained clean or at proper strength. | Intermediate | 1 |
| 12A-24-4 | Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. | Intermediate | 1 |
The same code, written up by different inspectors in different kitchens. Exactly as filed — spelling, punctuation and all.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -dishwasher was handling dirty dishes and feeding into dish machine, then handled the clean dishes coming out of the dish machine.
12A-13-4GROVE HOUSE →Aug 26, 2026
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs then changed gloves and scooped cooked potatoes, explained to him and he washed hands
12A-27-4RISE N SHINE FOOD TRUCK →Aug 26, 2026
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Operator grabbed raw fish then changed gloves and grabbed fries to cook, explained to him, fries got to 168 and he washed hands
12A-12-4FOX'S SPUDS AND MORE →Aug 26, 2026
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator grabbed a paper that dropped on floor, changed gloves and grabbed deli paper, explained to him and he washed hands, discarded deli paper
12A-29-4FOX'S SPUDS AND MORE →Aug 26, 2026
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank water a processed to engage in food preparation. no gloves changed or hand washing observed. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and gloves use.
12A-05-4EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS →Aug 26, 2026
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle soiled wiping cloth with bare hands then proceed to put on gloves and handle packaged food. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands
12A-07-55TH ELEMENT INDIAN GRILL →Aug 26, 2026
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. An employee rinsed off their dirty gloves at the hand washing sink by the walk in freezer.
12A-09-4GRAND BUFFET →Aug 26, 2026
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At cook line, employee cracked multiple shell eggs, changed gloves but did not wash hands before handling utensils and shredded cheese.
12A-27-4CANOPY ROAD CAFÉ →Aug 26, 2026
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee cashiering handling order entry, point of sale system customer payment/change then prepared drinks, picked up/served plated food for/to customers without washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside/dining room and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing/requirements.
12A-16-4MIYI LA CUBANITA CUBAN CAFE CHOLA WENGUE INC →Aug 26, 2026
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then continued preparing/plating ready to eat/cooked food without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing/requirements.
12A-27-4MIYI LA CUBANITA CUBAN CAFE CHOLA WENGUE INC →Aug 26, 2026