Celiac safety profile

Firehouse Subs

Sandwich Shop · Catering Service

200 N 66th St #201, Lincoln, NE 68505

🍽️ What you can eat here

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

✅ Reported safe options

  • Salads: All chopped salads are gluten-free by default, making items like Hook & Ladder Salad, Italian with Grilled Chicken Salad, and Firehouse Salad solid options (assuming no croutons).
  • Medium subs on gluten-free bun: When GF buns are in stock, many sandwiches can be served on a Schär GF roll for an additional charge. Examples of hot subs commonly prepared this way include Hook & Ladder and Italian (and other fan favorites when requested), with staff typically ensuring fresh gloves and surfaces for the GF prep.
  • Cold options: Tuna Salad can be prepared on a gluten-free roll, if available.
  • General caution: Desserts, most soups, and many other sides are not reliably GF at all locations; cross-contact risk remains and not all items are guaranteed safe.

⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination

  • Not a dedicated gluten-free facility, so cross-contamination is a persistent concern. Staff regularly change gloves and use separate prep steps for GF items, but there is still shared equipment and surfaces in a deli setting.
  • Some items (like certain breads or toasting methods) can still pose risks if not handled properly; diners are advised to explicitly request fresh gloves, foil-wrapped toasters, and careful surface cleaning.
  • Occasional bread recalls or shortages can impact availability, requiring a caller-ahead check or a bit of flexibility.
  • The strongest gauge of risk comes from personal experience and the restaurant’s ongoing practices; many diners report safe experiences when precautions are followed, but others have had concerns or mild reactions when best practices weren’t consistently applied.

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