"A lawsuit waiting to happen"— Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service fans react to cross-contamination in MacGregor's kitchen

Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service season 1 episode 4 saw the famed chef and his team head to Maryland's MacGregor restaurant, situated in Havre de Grace, and open since 1987. The current owner. Stephanie purchased the establishment in 2023, and her boyfriend, Mike, took on the role of Head Chef.

However, an insider contacted Chef Ramsay to let him know about how much the restaurant was struggling, which prompted the television personality's team to go undercover to discover what was causing the restaurant's downfall.

When Gordon entered the establishment undetected, he discovered several problematic things, including the chicken and the shrimp being cooked on the same grill, which could have life-threatening consequences.

Fans of Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service reacted to the secret examination and the cross-contamination online.

"Chicken hitting the shrimp, tha's a lawsuit waiting to happen," one person wrote on X.

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"Last time I was in Havre de Grace I walked past MacGregor’s and went to Tidewater. Man, what a great decision," a fan commented.

"CROSS CONTAMINATION ALERT!" a tweet read.

Fans of Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service season 1 chimed in on Chef Mike not knowing what a shellfish allergy was.

"How do you not know what a shellfish allergy is? You can be allergic to anything. To be a chef and not know that isn't a good look," a person wrote.

"OMG! The fact that he doesn't know what a shellfish allergy is? and he's a head chef? Just bad!" a fan commented.

"Pretty sure even the most basic food handlers permit class talks a bit about cross contamination," a tweet read.

Fans of Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service season 1 further said:

"How in the hell, they even cooking on this nasty a** grill??" a person wrote.

"I'm sure that multiple things are not supposed to be on one grill there," a fan commented.

"Watching my five-year-old son putting Lego together"— Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service's Chef Ramsay criticizes Chef Mike

In Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service season 1 episode 4, Gordon Ramsey entered the MacGregor's restaurant undercover through the basement and walked into the refrigerator. He found chili that had developed mold along with frozen packs of mac and cheese, shrimps, and crabs.

The frozen seafood produce shocked Gordon Ramsay since the restaurant was seaside, and he continued his investigation. After finding out several health hazards, the Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service frontrunner surveilled the establishment through a dog grooming van parked outside.

Through cameras, the reality television personality saw that head chef Mike canceled a pasta dish, and the owner, Stephanie, failed to take control of the situation.

Gordon Ramsay also saw that Mike was using the same grill to cook chicken and shrimp, resulting in concerning cross-contamination. He confronted him about the same. He reminded the MacGregor's chef that he was the head chef as he criticized his working style.

"Watching you is like watching my five-year-old son putting Lego together," he said.

He reminded Mike that he was defrosting protein, cross-contaminating it, and serving it for the customers to consume. He asked the head chef if he knew what he was doing and whether he knew what a shellfish allergy was. Seeing Mike hesitate, Chef Ramsay explained what would typically happen to someone who had a shellfish allergy if they consumed shellfish.

"It means your throat could close up, heart palpitations, seizures. I'm just glad you haven't f*cking killed anybody," he added.

Fans online reacted to Chef Mike's negligent behavior and criticized him for cooking chicken and shrimp on the same grill.

New episodes of Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service air every Wednesday at 9 pm ET on Fox.

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Sukriti is a Reality TV writer for the pop culture division of Sportskeeda. A graduation in Political Science initially sparked her interest in journalism; however, over time, she found herself drawn to combining her passion for writing with her fascination for pop culture. With a diverse background spanning 4 years, she likes to maintain dignity and accuracy in her work, ensuring that sensitive matters are reported with integrity and using credible sources.

Sukriti appreciates how reality television offers unique insights into the lives of celebrities and influential personalities, showcasing both their triumphs and vulnerabilities. She is a big fan of Ariana Madix from Vanderpump Rules, for her ability to navigate challenging situations gracefully.

She has had the privilege of interviewing prominent cast members from popular shows like Squid Game: The Challenge such as Charles ‘Chaz’ Roquemore, Jinwoo Oak, Radhika, Mutty B. Mark Gilloffo, along with the cast members from Love at First Lie - Monica Bulnes and Josh Riquelme.

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