Where to find food handling gloves?

Hi, just what the title says...just need a single box. I don't have access to Restaurant Depot or anything like that. Is there a place to find restaurant-type goods for "civilians" like me?

Thanks!

Krasny on Clybourn & Diversey probably has them, as would some of the larger Asian wholesalers (Jong-Boo, the Korean place on Pulaski near Peterson).

I'm assuming you mean those loose fitting poly gloves that look like baggies with fingers?

spinynorman99 wrote:Krasny on Clybourn & Diversey probably has them, as would some of the larger Asian wholesalers (Jong-Boo, the Korean place on Pulaski near Peterson).

I'm assuming you mean those loose fitting poly gloves that look like baggies with fingers?

Yes, those plastic-baggy looking things. I need to chop a bunch of chiles...

I'll try Krasny first, it looks like it fits the bill. Thanks!

You could also pick up a box from Amazon...though you'd have to throw another $10 worth of stuff in your cart to qualify for the free shipping (unless you're a Prime member).

Edit: just saw that your second post in this thread...500 gloves is probably a bit excessive if you just "need to chop a bunch of chiles"

Khaopaat wrote:You could also pick up a box from Amazon...though you'd have to throw another $10 worth of stuff in your cart to qualify for the free shipping (unless you're a Prime member).

Yeah, I did see that...and I am a Prime member (I order so much crap because of that, I have to admit), but I want to get this done today...thanks though!


on edit: yeah 500 is a lot, but I'm also doing some other stuff, and I just cut the hell out of my finger (yes I am a newbie.)

Hi,

Costco offers those gloves. too.

Regards,

I bought that box of 500 on Amazon a couple years ago. Not sure how many I've used, but I know it'll be a long time before I need to get more.

Cathy2 wrote:Hi,

Costco offers those gloves. too.

Regards,

That was my backup plan...I don't have a membership yet though.

Thank you!

I just use baggies. Work just fine.

You could also try a drug store, like CVS

spinynorman99 wrote:I just use baggies. Work just fine.

I tried that as well...I guess I am too clumsy, I kept cutting the bag...also I had some other uses in mind for the gloves.

rickster wrote:You could also try a drug store, like CVS

They have surgical-type latex gloves, which have a plasticky chemical smell (and, I assume, taste)...last resort.

scoobert wrote:Hi, just what the title says...just need a single box. I don't have access to Restaurant Depot or anything like that. Is there a place to find restaurant-type goods for "civilians" like me?

Thanks!

GFS Marketplace carries them and there are no membership requirements. It is cash and carry.

well...

I now have a white glove. I feel like Michael Jackson, thanks to LTHForum.

(I ended up going to Krasny. The box of 1000 was $15 bucks, so I opted for the cheap-o latex for $7, which smell like plastic, which I could've gotten at CVS. Oh well, I will listen more to my LTH elders next time.)

Time to do something with those poor Serranos that are about to go bad.



Thanks everyone!

If you tend to cut yourself I recommend getting a cut glove from a store like Northwest Cutlery. For $10-$20 you'll save those precious fingers. You can easily put those plastic gloves over them so that it doesn't get dirty. The speedy prep cooks at Chipotle use the cut glove. It works wonders for novices and cooks that want to work with no worries. And no, it doesn't limit mobility. The gloves are rather thin and still allow you to work efficiently.

http://www.amazon.com/Kapoosh-CR10G1-Cu ... 108&sr=8-1

Jayz wrote:If you tend to cut yourself I recommend getting a cut glove from a store like Northwest Cutlery. For $10-$20 you'll save those precious fingers. You can easily put those plastic gloves over them so that it doesn't get dirty. The speedy prep cooks at Chipotle use the cut glove. It works wonders for novices and cooks that want to work with no worries. And no, it doesn't limit mobility. The gloves are rather thin and still allow you to work efficiently.

http://www.amazon.com/Kapoosh-CR10G1-Cu ... 108&sr=8-1

Impressive! Added that to my "wish list"!

Lots of good advice on this thread...

wally world= walmart

i'm more worried about your finger cutting Chopping block offers a great knife skills class...I've been cooking for years and consider myself fairly accomplished but I could never get the hang of how to use knives properly. One class at Chopping Block and I was cured. Made all the difference. Fingers are safe, food looks a lot prettier (and cooks better since I can now chop evenly) and it's so much faster!!! Money very well spent!

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If preparing food for others, bear in mind that some people may be allergic to latex. It's better to spend a little more for Nitrile gloves (usually purple but I've seen them in black and other colors). This was brought to my attention by a friend who is a nurse.

jpreiser wrote:If preparing food for others, bear in mind that some people may be allergic to latex. It's better to spend a little more for Nitrile gloves (usually purple but I've seen them in black and other colors). This was brought to my attention by a friend who is a nurse.

This is a good point. Some people have extreme reactions to latex. However, as my culinary skills are still in the "experimental" stage, I'm mostly cooking for one at this point...


Thanks, boudreaulicious, for the Chopping Block tip. I'll check that out! (Although, as it happened, I cut myself trying to cut off a plastic tag...they probably don't cover that in the class...)

I think they'll help you NOT do whatever you're doing Sounds like you're dangerous with a steak knife LOL!!