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.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.