ONLY
Documented dedicated gluten-free operation.
ONLY means we have documentation that the place is set up as a dedicated gluten-free operation. It describes the offering we can point to — not a medical verdict about your plate.
The vocabulary
ONLY, ALSO, and ASK describe the offering — not a medical verdict.
One primary tag per place. The word always sits on the badge; color alone is not enough. Places without enough evidence stay off the public board.
ALSO
Regular gluten, plus documented gluten-free options.
ALSO means the place serves regular gluten and we have documentation of gluten-free options as well — often a marked menu. It is a classification of the offering, not a ranking of how careful the kitchen is.
ASK
Evidence that gluten-free may be available if you ask.
ASK means we have evidence that gluten-free may be available if you ask — for example a hotel breakfast that can be requested. It is not a stand-in for “we don’t know.” Places without enough evidence stay off the public board; they are not relabelled ASK.
ONLY, ALSO, and ASK classify the offering — documented dedicated gluten-free, documented gluten-free options alongside gluten, or evidence that you may need to ask. They are not a safety score, not a certification, and not a substitute for verifying current options and preparation with the venue. Places without enough evidence are not listed. Read the full definitions
A sentence you can cite
SenzaFind is not a safety score. ONLY, ALSO, and ASK classify the offering: a documented dedicated gluten-free operation, regular gluten plus documented gluten-free options, or evidence that gluten-free may be available if you ask. They are not a certification, not “celiac-safe,” and not a substitute for verifying current options and preparation with the venue.
What ONLY means
ONLY means we have documentation that the place is set up as a dedicated gluten-free operation. It describes the offering we can point to — not a medical verdict about your plate.
ONLY is
A documented dedicated gluten-free operation. The word ALWAYS sits on the badge; color alone is not enough.
ONLY is not
“Celiac-safe,” certified, or a promise of no cross-contact. ONLY is not a SenzaFind safety seal.
Example: A bakery or trattoria whose public materials document a dedicated gluten-free operation — still verify on the day you go.
What ALSO means
ALSO means the place serves regular gluten and we have documentation of gluten-free options as well — often a marked menu. It is a classification of the offering, not a ranking of how careful the kitchen is.
ALSO is
Regular gluten plus documented gluten-free options. Source type and recency sit with the claim.
ALSO is not
A score, a ranking, or a promise of a dedicated fryer, separate prep, or zero cross-contact.
Example: A restaurant that lists gluten-free pasta on an official menu and also serves wheat pasta. Read what is documented, then ask about current preparation.
What ASK means
ASK means we have evidence that gluten-free may be available if you ask — for example a hotel breakfast that can be requested. It is not a stand-in for “we don’t know.” Places without enough evidence stay off the public board; they are not relabelled ASK.
ASK is
Evidence that gluten-free may be available if you ask. Treat it as a conversation to have, with a phrase card if you need one.
ASK is not
“We don’t know,” “probably fine,” a hidden gluten-free menu, or a soft pass. ASK is not a green light.
Example: A hotel whose materials suggest breakfast can be adapted if you ask. Confirm with the desk; do not treat the label as a booking guarantee.
Why not a 1–5 gluten-free score?
Scores hide the thing that actually changes a decision: whether the offering is documented as dedicated, mixed with documented options, or something you need to ask about. Other diners’ stars are not a fact about wheat flour in the fryer. SenzaFind refuses to invent that number.
What stays off the board
If there is nothing useful to say, SenzaFind does not list the place and does not relabel it ASK. “Unknown but probably fine” is not a classification we will ship.
ONLY, ALSO, and ASK classify the offering — documented dedicated gluten-free, documented gluten-free options alongside gluten, or evidence that you may need to ask. They are not a safety score, not a certification, and not a substitute for verifying current options and preparation with the venue. Places without enough evidence are not listed.
SenzaFind is a discovery tool. It does not certify venues, diagnose conditions, or guarantee that any place is safe for celiac disease or gluten-free eating. Always verify current options and preparation with the venue.