Chick-fil-A

2 recent ratings
$ • Fast Food Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Chicken Fingers/Nuggets, Fries

Warning

This is a chain, which typically means a high risk of cross-contact. It may not be possible to dine safely at this establishment.

Safety Rating
2 ratings

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5384 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232

Most Recent Reviews


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I ate at this location 4 weeks in a row (once a week). I was never sick. I only ordered the grilled chicken sandwich & fries. The 1st three times, I was lucky enough to get the same cashier who remembered me. During my initial visit, she verified with her superior about gluten free items and got the manager booklet which had a list of all available gluten free items (which was good to know). After placing my order, she went to the kitchen line to tell them about my GF order. Upon receiving the order, my food was in the same bag as my family's, which I didn't feel very comfortable about---but, again, I did not get ill. At following visits, I ordered completely separately from my family, and it worked well.

During my 4th visit, I had a different cashier (name tag said Team Leader). First thing, I said that I require GF, which she nodded and continued with my order, saying she was entering to change gloves. She, too, went to the kitchen line regarding my order, but I did not hear what she said. While my family was ordering, I looked at my receipt, which did not mention GF or any allergy. When I mentioned it, she only said that she forgot to charge me for the GF bun (which was almost $2!!!). When I received my food, I could tell it wasn't GF. The sandwich was in a regular box---so, basically, they changed gloves to prepare my food but prepared it exactly the same as any other sandwich (the GF bun was not included). I mentioned to the person that it was suppose to be GF, and she happily re-did my order (the cashier heard me and mentioned that she forgot to include that). I was a bit nervous about eating my food (wondering if they just removed the bread), but I am guessing they didn't as I did not get ill.

I would return to this location but verify before completing my order that GF was added to my order. I wish ordering GF was simpler!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Havent had a problem at this location. Good service

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Grilled chicken nuggets don't taste that awesome, but the salads are pretty good. Decent gf items available. Just make sure they hear that your gluten intolerant'

Updated 11 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Allergen List
  • Bread/Buns
  • Chicken Fingers/Nuggets
  • Fries

Categories

  • Fast Food
  • Kid Friendly
  • Takeout

Notes


Chick-fil-A offers gluten free grilled chicken nuggets and many locations have dedicated fryers for fries. Check with your location if cross-contamination is a concern for you.

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Reviews of this Chain

Asymptomatic Celiac

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My server showed real attention to my celiac needs, making a trip to the kitchen on my behalf to make sure they followed GF protocols. I had the grilled chicken sandwich with a gluten-free bun. The bun was surprisingly good, and comes sealed in cellophane, so you can assemble yourself. No problem with fries, as they do come from a dedicated fryer.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Always enjoy getting chick fi la. They have a dedicated fryer for the fries. They know to change gloves and put in a gluten allergy alert.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Hashimoto's

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I have eaten here and have told them I have celiacs snd they took a special precaution

Celiac

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Review


They have a separate fryer for their fries which is great to have more a variety when ordering! I always get their grilled nuggets with fries and I have never had a problem.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I have successfully eaten at Chick-Fil-A in a number of places while traveling. I order grilled nuggets and fruit cup or a grilled sandwich with gluten free bun. Today I ordered the grilled nuggets and fruit cup only to find a small piece of fried chicken in my fruit cup at the very bottom. I would never eat here again.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

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