Spectators Sports Bar & Grill

My daughter went there on Saturday 8/15/2020 because the reviews are all good say they have a gluten free menu & dedicates space. 45 minutes later she had to stop at a gas station with severe vomiting. Had to be taken by ambulance to Blanke Park Hospital. Later that night she had to be transported to the Children’s Hospital in Iowa City. My daughter is a type 1 diabetic with Celiac. The reaction to the severe reaction to the gluten affects her diabetes. The vomiting & other effects from the gluten put her in a DKA state with her diabetes. They had to put her on oxygen Becayse she quit breathing twice. When her Aunt called the manager they said they flour there chicken before they grill it even though the waitress made a note not to do that. The manager then got really short & rude, he stated that they may have a gluten free menu but they are not a gluten free restaurant. I think it was lack of training for the kitchen staff. They may have everything in place to be gluten free they just don’t have the proper training or knowledge.

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

— Not at all

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

I used to work here and they are extremely careful if you order gluten free food and tell them you have celiac!

They have gluten free buns for all sandwiches and offer a lot of gluten free options

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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?

— Excellent

Been here a few times and the pizza is amazing! Very sensitive celiac and never been sick.