Review of CALI - Tampa Palms

I’ve eaten at Cali many times and felt safe UNTIL yesterday. I ordered one of my favorite GF/DF meals, the Big Italy with grilled chicken and spaghetti squash. I emphasized celiac and severe gluten allergy several times and asked the waiter to double check the ingredients with the kitchen staff. Within an hour my stomach was gurgling. Not long after, I was stopping at every gas station restroom on my way home. It’s been over 24 hours and I’m still sick with digestive issues and a migraine. Normally a small cross contamination causes my skin issues. The severity of this reaction has me convinced that there was a significant amount of gluten in my dish. Cali was the first and only meal I consumed yesterday. I’m very disappointed as I really liked this restaurant.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent