Review of Brassica in Upper Arlington

NOT SAFE FOR CELIAC!!

The food is absolutely delicious and up until today, I always felt safe eating there but I likely won’t be back.

Like I have done many times before, I informed the initial guy in the line that I had a gluten allergy (I have celiac but find this is the best way to convey my reaction to gluten). He immediately washed his hands, and made a new bowl of greens. While he was mixing the greens, I saw him inform the gal on the toppings station that he would be topping my order. She even said…”oh…gluten allergy?” to which he confirmed.

I then watched as the girl proceeded to mix all of the toppings containers with their respective (contaminated) tongs.

When the initial guy showed back up with new tongs ready to top my order, I asked if he could take from new toppings containers because I had just watched her mix them all up with tongs that likely had gluten on them and he snidely said they didn’t have other containers (bull crap) and that they would have to make all new batches. I relented and asked for him to take from the bottom of the containers.

When I got to the cashier, I asked if there was by chance a manger available and she informed me that the man who had helped me was the manager. 😳

I do not necessarily fault the girl. Not every worker is going to understand all the food safety that goes along with celiac, but the attitude I received from the supposed manager is just simply not acceptable. Their salads are 16 friggin dollars….I expect more.

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

— 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/None

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

— Poor