Celiac safety profile

McAlister's Deli

Sandwich Shop · Catering Service

1233 W Morton Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650

🍽️ What you can eat here

Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.

✅ Reported safe options

  • Any sandwich on gluten-free bread (GF bread can be used for sandwiches)
  • Baked potatoes (including spud options)
  • Salads
  • Nachos (GF version, with careful prep)
  • Potato salad
  • Potato chips

⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination

  • Not a dedicated gluten-free facility. This means cross-contact is possible despite precautions.
  • While many staff are described as knowledgeable and proactive (changing gloves, notifying the kitchen, using separate prep when asked), there are occasional reports of miscommunication or uncertain knowledge at certain times or locations.
  • A few historical incidents across different visits and locations suggest that, in practice, realities can vary by staff training and moment-to-moment vigilance.
  • As with many chain options, the safest approach is to explicitly communicate your allergy as an allergy, request glove changes and separate prep, and confirm that the kitchen is alerted to avoid cross-contact before your food is prepared.

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