Blaze Pizza

Cross contamination nightmare, don’t do it

Celiac friendly?

No

Told them I had celiacs and couldn’t have gluten. Got the half pizza half salad and they gave me the gluten free crust, but then dumped croutons all over my salad. We explained again and the person behind the counter got frustrated and asked if they could just take the croutons off and give it back.

Celiac friendly?

No

I don’t recommend this place for highly sensitive people or celiacs. There is tons of errors that lead to cross contamination. The pizza is AMAZING don’t get me wrong, but not worth the feeling & pain afterwards.

Celiac friendly?

No

I told them gluten free and they changed their gloves for me, but there is a sign right where you order telling you that GF dough is made on the same equipment. I decided to give it a chance despite the sign because my sister eats at another location and never gets sick. The pizza is cooked on some kind of rubber sheet to prevent cross contamination in the oven, which is good...but I'm so sick now (a few hours later) I can't believe it. I don't recommend this place if you're celiac or cannot handle cross contamination!

Celiac friendly?

No

Great GF pizza! Staff was helpful...changed gloves, etc.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This pizza place is similar to chipotle where you can ask for the toppings you want and see them put it on. They have a gluten free dough that is delicious

Would not recommend this place. If they had dedicated gluten free areas it would be fine but they use the same utensils on GF pizzas that they do on other pizzas. Last time I went in the gave me a regular pizza instead of gluten free and when I went back to get it corrected they seemed annoyed with me. Cross contamination is everywhere, will not be going back.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Average

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

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