Blaze Pizza

9 ratings
$ • Pizza Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Pizza

Warning

This is a chain, which typically means a high risk of cross-contact. It may not be possible to dine safely at this establishment.

Safety Rating
6 ratings

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275 Park Terrace Dr
Columbia, SC 29212
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Symptomatic Celiac

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Always have a great experience at Blaze! Never get sick!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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This is the second time I've gotten sick from eating here. They made major changes to the crusts and really don't understand the severity of Celiac disease. The level of cross-contaminaton has gotten worse, which is especially disappointing after the many times they provided great care with my food. I wish I didn't have to write this review.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The staff is so so professional when it comes to gluten free safety. They make sure to change gloves, have a separate sauce just for gluten free pizzas, a tray so the dough doesn’t touch any surface, and a clean pizza slicer. There is no separate oven to cook the pizza in if you’re really paranoid, but it’s on a tray so there shouldn’t be any cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Allergen List
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Late Night
  • Lunch
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Celiac

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I have eaten here 2-3 times without getting sick. With much apprehension too. They seem unsure of what is designated gluten free. Once they threw away an entire pizza I ordered because of uncertainty and started over. They do try very hard(change gloves, check labels, etc) just watch them very carefully as they prepare your pizza and constantly remind them you have Celiac.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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The staff was helpful - they asked if it was for preference or allergy and will change gloves, etc. if you ask, and the gf crust is on its own mat when they put it on the paddle. The GF pizza is yummy as well!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Great experience. They immediately called out that they needed a glove change and prepared my pizza away from the regular line of pizzas to avoid cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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The staff was very helpful and understanding. They changed their gloves without me asking and they have the Gf crust on its own mat. They changed gloves before adding my toppings & before cutting the pizza on its own tray with a separate cutter. Delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Great GF pizza crust. The manager checked and said that all toppings are GF except for the beef and turkey meat balls. You just have to ask the staff to change their gloves and clean the pizza cutter.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Symptomatic Celiac

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They always do glove changes for my two celiac kids. One has a dairy allergy too and they have never gotten sick!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
Gluten Intolerant

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Typically staff will comply with a glove change and use separate utensils and ingredients from below, but I've had a couple of instances where I've communicated my intolerance and staff have looked me in the face and asked "Is it ok if I don't actually accommodate" or "do you actually need this"? Needless to say, I got sick. More recently even when they followed protocol I still got glutenated.

Safety


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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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/All

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

— Good

Celiac

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Good experience here - person who took order made the person who made my GF crust pizza change gloves, and they used a special mat under the pizza in the oven. But of course he had the usual “we cannot guarantee …” disclaimer. No GF dessert options though.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Symptomatic Celiac

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Don’t trust this place!!!! SO MUCH CROSS CONTAMINATION it’s a nightmare. And if you tell them it’s an allergy: prepare for a staff temper tantrum. Unreal. I threw my pizza away rather than risk getting sick.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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

Symptomatic Celiac

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Pizza was great however, cross contamination has me nervous. I saw the employee handling regular dough hand the gal that was going to make my GF pizza the black liner. I called it out and asked to please have a glove change with a new liner. They did it with no questions asked. Gal got sauce from a different area. All seemed great. Then the employee that got my pizza out of the oven placed my pizza down. When he moved it the black liner wasn't completely covering the table where part of my pizza was placed. Unfortunately, I will be the next test subject of possible cross contamination at Blaze Pizza.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

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