Blaze Pizza

My son was recently diagnosed with Celiac, so I went into this particular blaze because my niece (who is celiac) said the franchise is very careful about cross contamination. I wanted to see how they handle the seriousness of celiac. Unfortunately, this particular one was not. Gloves were changed and a special silicone pad was used on the board, but that felt like the extent of it. Although my paper was labeled for an allergy, the employee was about to use the same sauce she used on the line of regular crusts before. When I asked if she had a sauce for people with allergies, she said yes. Then she proceeded to put all the same toppings that had been used on all the regular pizzas on mine. Finally, when the pizza came out of the oven, they used the same pizza cutter that they had been using on all the regular pizzas. I was so disappointed. I definitely do not feel safe recommending this Blaze unless you are ready to be vocal at every step of the process. If you are just intolerant to gluten, it’s probably ok. But for someone with Celiac, I would be very cautious at this Blaze.

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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Staff was not super careful with the gf pizza. After pizza came out of oven it was placed on same rack as regulars pizza so it was cross contaminated. Watch your food carefully!!! Toppings are scarce especially after having to pay extra for a gf crust. Won’t be back. Super bummed.

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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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?

— Poor

Got gluten free pizza and they use a different ladle if you tell them that you are gluten free because of an allergy. Dad is dairy free can also eat here!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Their GF crust and sauces are good but they appear to do very little for cross contamination. Goes in the same oven with gluten crust, uses the same pizza cutter for everything.

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

— Not very

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

I don’t have celiac and understand eating out at non-dedicated facilities carries some risk, but I’m rarely so uncomfortable with the environment that I consider not eating my food, like I was here. I’ve been to other Blaze locations and had a fine experience, but they made my pizza right on the line, only changes gloves because I asked, and would have used the same knife to cut it had I not been paying attention and stopped them. Could have just been an off night as they were pretty busy, but exercise caution.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Good

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main 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