United States Virgin Islands 
Department of Health 
Division of Environmental Health 
https://doh.vi.gov/programs/environmental-health 
   NO BAREHAND CONTACT 
With Ready-To-Eat Food 
Ready-To-Eat Food is food that is going directly to the         
consumer without further cooking or preparation. Use the       
appropriate utensils to avoid bare hand contact and                 
contamination.  
Single-use glove guidelines 
Gloves are a great tool to use when needed but it is not to replace   
frequent handwashing. They should always be for single-use only, and   
never washed or reused. Food employees must change their gloves 
when:  
• Changing tasks such as going from prepping food to handling 
money  
• After touching raw meat  
• Before handling cooked or ready-to-eat food  
• After touching the mouth when sneezing or coughing  
• After touching face or hair  
• When they become soiled or torn  
• After every four (4) hours 
Deli tissue 
Spatula 
Tongs 
Forks & 
Spoons 
Gloves 
Other methods include: