Pizza Delivery / Takeout

[dewilson58]

I see national chains coming out and indicating they never touch the pizza.




Wish the local pizza joints did that, I have a craving.



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[retiredguy123]

Papa John's. They claim that they don't touch it after it comes out of a 450 degree oven.

[Buckeyephan]

Ordered from them last week because of their ads. What they don’t tell you is that if you pay by credit card, they put a slip and pen on top of the box and require a signature. If we order again, I’ll make sure I have my own pen ready.

[villagetinker]

I have wondered. do they CUT the pizza before it is cooked?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I have to wonder, do they touch the box?

[dewilson58]

I have to wonder, do they touch the box?




Have to assume: Absolutely.

[Michael Charles]

I have to wonder, do they touch the box?

Most likely they do touch the box. I formerly owned a busy pizza establishment which did a fair amount of deliveries to the local college. Most of these large franchise pizza places use a rolling wheel pizza cutter once the pizza is in the box. Then the box is closed, then kept warm until pick up or delivery. I imagine its still as safe today as it was 35 years ago. Now the cardboard box is another story. I suggest keeping your gloves on once your pick-up or delivery is done, open the box while still gloved up, then use a spatula to remove your pizza pie then take the now empty box to the garage. Wash your hands and enjoy the pizza. If your a bit reluctant try putting the pizza on cookie sheets in your oven for a few minutes. Try ordering ahead of your desired time then simply reheat when wanted. Remain safe.

[Klatu]

Can't get it to you if they don't touch it. Just have your sanitizer, spray the box and wipe it down. (As we do with Publix food deliveries.) Then wash your hands, open the box and enjoy.

[coffeebean]

I have wondered. do they CUT the pizza before it is cooked?

Yes, Pappa John's does cut the slices. Hubby and I tried Sam's Club pizza that you have to cook and that is not sliced.

[queasy27]

Tugging this thread sideways a bit, I tried frozen supermarket pizza for the first time earlier this year and it's actually decent. On par with franchise joints, imo. The pies can be kind of stingy with toppings but that's easily rectified. I like Freschetta brand self rising crust.

Since manufacturing is automated it might pose slightly less of a risk than locally made products. Even being frozen, the box should probably be sanitized the same way as other products being brought into the house.

[coffeebean]

I have to wonder, do they touch the box?

Of course they touch the box. You must assume there is virus on the outside of the box, maybe even the inside of the box. This is what I do........

Place the box on the dedicated part of the kitchen counter for all groceries and take out food. (to be sanitized after all groceries and take out food is removed)

Open the box.

WASH MY HANDS.

Remove the pizza and place it on a tray to be heated in the oven. (it is never hot enough by the time we get it home and I want to heat up the food more to kill any potential virus).

Pick up the box and carefully place it in a clear plastic bag (with the help of my husband who keeps the bag open for me).

Place the box in the plastic bag on the floor of the garage where it will sit for over 24 hours.

WASH MY HANDS.

SANITIZE the surface the box sat on while I removed the pizza from the box.

Enjoy piping hot pizza when it comes out of the oven.

[coffeebean]

Reading other posts......why bother sanitizing a pizza box you are only going to throw away? That is a waste of precious sanitizer. I do sanitize boxes before they go into my pantry such as cracker boxes. Actually, I sanitize every single item that comes out of my grocery bags. I have my sanitizing station on my kitchen counter. One side of my island is for the items to be sanitized and the other end of the island is for the items that have been sanitized. I saw that process in a video. Even Dr. Gupta from CNN does it this way in his kitchen.

[vintageogauge]

I'm more concerned about someone sneezing or coughing while placing it inside the box.

[coffeebean]

I'm more concerned about someone sneezing or coughing while placing it inside the box.

That is the reason for heating food from take out or delivery. I've heard the experts say at this time, it is best not to order cold food such as a sandwich. Order hot food and either heat it in the oven or heat it in the microwave for at least 30 seconds.

[Fredman]

I have to wonder, do they touch the box?

Surely u r kidding

[Yung Dum]

Papa John's. They claim that they don't touch it after it comes out of a 450 degree oven.

Papa John's would be better if they never touched it at all.

[dewilson58]

Papa John's would be better if they never touched it at all.




Would be nice to have a Papa Murphy around here.




(almost done painting)

[Cheese]

We ordered from Papa Johns - sealed box and no contact with driver. Good Pizza too!

[Bobcuse]

I laugh every time I see the commercial that says " we cook our pizza in a 475 degree oven and never touch it again"....who is their right mind would want to touch anything that is 475 degrees hot? Pizza cooks know better for sure after trying it once.

[Kerry Azz]

I have wondered. do they CUT the pizza before it is cooked?
Having owned a Pizza restaurant I can tell you pizzas go from the oven to the box and then it’s sliced. There’s only 2 place’s to get a decent pizza Bravos in LSL and Piesano’s.

[bjd0105]

I have been ordering from NYPD Pizza 352-750-1994 located on 466 in the strip mall in front of Wal-Mart. They are taking every precaution possible to keep you and them safe. Support local business please. Thank you

[Travelingal702]

This is going from the sublime to the ridiculous.

[elevatorman]

We used Grub Hub and got Flippers.

[Alana33]

I boycott Papa John's as he is a wildlife trophy hunter.
I order Pizza from Pizza Hut.
They often have specials and offer "no contact delivery.

[Saluce]

I picked up a pizza from Flippers off Powell and there were 2 cups with pens. The cashier advised that the front cup of pens were sanitized once it’s put in other cup to be re-sanitized. I think out local restaurants are doing everything possible to keep you safe. The bigger chains have the ability to pay for big advertising. On a side note, they can all advertise, but the quality depends on each person working their shift to also be vigilant. 🤷🏻*♀️

[davem4616]

I see national chains coming out and indicating they never touch the pizza.




Which the local pizza joints did that, I have a craving.



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so go to Publix or WD, buy some premade pizza dough and make your own

it's not that difficult

[davem4616]

I boycott Papa John's as he is a wildlife trophy hunter.
I order Pizza from Pizza Hut.
They often have specials and offer "no contact delivery.



John is no longer on the team...so you can resume buying that pizza

[dewilson58]

so go to Publix or WD, buy some premade pizza dough and make your own

it's not that difficult




i kno
trying to support local shops

[fdpaq0580]

John is no longer on the team...so you can resume buying that pizza

No thanks. Never bought the hype. Never had one that that I thought was very good. Just my opinion.

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

Not sure how you can make pizza and not touch it. How do you make the dough. How do you spread it out. How do you add sauce. How do you add toppings all these things are fone by hand. Ok so after they get all done they put it into a very very hot oven. Use a special tool to remove the pizza. Drop it into a box a use a cutterto slice it. So if you listen the ads they say they do not touch the pizza once it comes out of the oven. Well of course not it's too hot to handle. So I think every pizzeria can say we do not touch the pizza once it comes out of the oven.

[Topspinmo]

Not sure how you can make pizza and not touch it. How do you make the dough. How do you spread it out. How do you add sauce. How do you add toppings all these things are fone by hand. Ok so after they get all done they put it into a very very hot oven. Use a special tool to remove the pizza. Drop it into a box a use a cutterto slice it. So if you listen the ads they say they do not touch the pizza once it comes out of the oven. Well of course not it's too hot to handle. So I think every pizzeria can say we do not touch the pizza once it comes out of the oven.

Yes, sales hype! Once it’s In The oven it cooks everything, it when it comes out of the oven that can be passed on

[Inexes@aol.com]

Ordered from them last week because of their ads. What they don’t tell you is that if you pay by credit card, they put a slip and pen on top of the box and require a signature. If we order again, I’ll make sure I have my own pen ready.

Pay with card over the phone, they now allow you to add tip over the phone and request contact free delivery...... I did this with Pizza Hut the other night and had no contact at all..... not sure if the other places will do this or not. I am finding all restaurants quite accommodating with "no contact" delivery or curbside pick-up. Sonny's BBQ will even bring it out to your car..... just ask these restaurants when you call...... they want your business.

[coffeebean]

Not sure how you can make pizza and not touch it. How do you make the dough. How do you spread it out. How do you add sauce. How do you add toppings all these things are fone by hand. Ok so after they get all done they put it into a very very hot oven. Use a special tool to remove the pizza. Drop it into a box a use a cutterto slice it. So if you listen the ads they say they do not touch the pizza once it comes out of the oven. Well of course not it's too hot to handle. So I think every pizzeria can say we do not touch the pizza once it comes out of the oven.

Bottom line is the pizza is safe to eat.

[bilcon]

I have been taking out pizza from Piesano's for the last two or three weeks and I haven't died yet! Just enjoy it.

[coffeebean]

How is "No Contact Delivery" actually done? Is the food left on your door step protected in bags? Does the driver then ring the door bell then leave before you open the door? We haven't tried this yet.

[beachgirl]

My husband and I have always frequented Stavros in Fruitland Park for pizza. It is a great, local family-run business. They are taking the precautions, gloves and masks, etc. We have done two pickups. We are trying to do business with locals when we can.

[Medtrans]

I have been taking out pizza from Piesano's for the last two or three weeks and I haven't died yet! Just enjoy it.

I love Piesano’s but I have to say our carry out experience seemed a little sketchy. Table outside with register. One gal handling both the ordering (for people who did not call in such as several construction guys), and getting the pizza boxes out of the restaurant. This was our first carryout since this started. She took cash and then got the boxes, no gloves, no cleaning her hands after taking cash. Construction guys stood around with no social distancing whatsoever. We had to keep moving while waiting. They were touching everything. The table, the rack that holds the bags, etc. then the bags need replacing and she hooked more on while touching the rack they just touched. Now back to getting more pizza boxes, again no sanitizer in between. She was busy and trying to handle way too much. I just think there could have been a few more steps in the process. She had no idea these guys were touching everything but more hand sanitizer on her part was in order. Then there was the guy who picked up the menu, had it for awhile and then set it back down for the next person. That was a week ago. Maybe things are better now than that day. I know some will say how great their experience was but I felt my need to share what we need to be on the lookout for.

[wisbad1]

Yes, Pappa John's does cut the slices. Hubby and I tried Sam's Club pizza that you have to cook and that is not sliced.
Too bad they make a poor pizza, lacking flavour.

[coffeebean]

Too bad they make a poor pizza, lacking flavour.

Which pizza are you referring to as "lacking flavor"? Sam's Club or Pappa John's?

[Kerry Azz]

Not sure how you can make pizza and not touch it. How do you make the dough. How do you spread it out. How do you add sauce. How do you add toppings all these things are fone by hand. Ok so after they get all done they put it into a very very hot oven. Use a special tool to remove the pizza. Drop it into a box a use a cutterto slice it. So if you listen the ads they say they do not touch the pizza once it comes out of the oven. Well of course not it's too hot to handle. So I think every pizzeria can say we do not touch the pizza once it comes out of the oven.
I’d be surprised if any pizza was put together without glove being used, of course in the old days no one used gloves. It has become a serious health code violation not to use gloves.:coolsmiley: