Abstract: A shield that fits over the condiment dispenser protects the condiment dispenser from contamination. When using the condiment dispenser, a user contacts the shield rather than the condiment dispenser. A portion of the shield covers the dispensing hole(s) in the condiment dispenser the condiment is dispensed through. A covering portion of the shield is detached to expose the hole(s) and allow access to the condiments within the condiment dispenser. Perforations allow the covering portion to be detached from the remaining portions of the shield when the user manipulates the covering portion. A portion of the shield rests on a ledge portion of the condiment dispenser so that the shield remains relatively securely located around the condiment dispenser. A lip on an opening of the shield engages a ledge portion of the condiment dispenser to keep the shield on the condiment dispenser when the condiment dispenser and shield are picked up.