Food Service Gloves

Commercial Food Service & Prep Gloves

In any commercial kitchen, deli, or food processing facility, maintaining hygiene is the top priority. Your gloves are the essential barrier that prevents cross-contamination and ensures food safety compliance. At Overstock Gloves, we supply restaurants, caterers, and food trucks with FDA-compliant food contact gloves. Whether you need the affordability of vinyl for frequent changes or the durability of nitrile for heavy prep work, our inventory helps you maintain a pristine sanitary environment without breaking your budget.

Choosing the Right Glove for the Kitchen

Different stations in a kitchen require different levels of protection. We stock the three primary materials used in the food industry:

• Vinyl Gloves: The industry standard for sandwich assembly, serving lines, and light tasks. Our 5 Mil Vinyl Gloves are a cost-effective solution for stations where gloves must be changed frequently to prevent cross-contamination between ingredients.

• Nitrile Gloves: When working with raw meats, acidic citrus, or hot peppers, you need a stronger barrier. Our Nitrile Gloves offer superior resistance to animal fats and oils that can break down other materials. They are not made with natural rubber latex, making them safe for staff and guests with latex allergies.

• Latex Gloves: Known for their comfort and fit, these are often used by chefs for intricate plating or knife work. However, care must be taken regarding potential allergen exposure to customers.

Powder-Free for Food Safety

All gloves in our food service collection are Powder-Free. This is critical in food preparation to ensure that no cornstarch or residue is left behind on the food, which could ruin the texture or presentation of your dishes.

Color-Coding Your Kitchen

Prevents cross-contamination by assigning specific glove colors to different tasks:

• Blue Nitrile: Ideal for handling raw seafood or general poultry prep.

• Black Nitrile: Perfect for front-of-house "open kitchen" concepts, BBQ stations, and plating, as they hide grease and stains for a professional look.

• Clear/White Vinyl: Standard for sandwich stations and ready-to-eat foods.

Heavy-Duty Options for Deep Cleaning

When the service is over and the deep clean begins, standard food gloves aren't enough. Our 6 Mil to 8 Mil Nitrile options provide the thickness needed to handle degreasers, bleach, and scrubbing pads while protecting your dishwashers and cleaning crew from harsh chemicals and hot water.

Why Buy Food Service Gloves from Overstock Gloves?

• Food Contact Safe: Our gloves meet FDA requirements for materials used in contact with food.

• Bulk Case Savings: Margins in the food industry are tight. Buying our gloves in cases of 1,000 helps you lower your overhead.

• Fast Shipping: We know you can't open for service without gloves. Most orders placed by 3 PM EST ship the same day.