Chicago Food Violation Code 39: Contamination Prevention — Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Severity: critical | Category: Sanitation

What This Means

Food contact surfaces must be free from contamination including mold, slime, and chemical residue. Non-food surfaces must not be a source of contamination.

Health Risk

Mold produces mycotoxins. Slime indicates bacterial biofilm. Chemical contamination can cause poisoning.

Common Examples

• Black mold in ice machine
• Slime buildup on cutting boards
• Chemical spray near food prep areas

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