Our Place · Grill & Oven Mats
Our Place Pro Our Place Large 20.9-Inch Griddle Pan With Oven Mat – 5 Qt Non-Stick Ceramic (Blue Salt) Our Table Cookware
Lower concern. Ceramic non-stick avoids Teflon-family coating chemistry entirely, though real-world durability and recoating longevity vary by use.
Our Place's ceramic non-stick coating does not rely on Teflon-type coating, Teflon-family coating, or PFAS chemistry by design. The brand's marketing aligns with ceramic technology.
Brand says: “Our Place explicitly markets this as ceramic non-stick, which is PFAS-free and does not use PTFE or fluoropolymers.”
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Non-stick ceramic coating
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
Brand-stated PFAS-free
The brand states the product is PFAS-free (self-declared).
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This griddle uses a ceramic non-stick coating rather than traditional Teflon-type coating (Teflon) Teflon-family coating. Ceramic coatings are inorganic mineral-based finishes that bond to metal, avoiding the fluorine chemistry that carries PFAS contamination risk. Our Place's ceramic formula appears to be proprietary but follows the class standard of ceramic-type or silica-based application. The underlying cookware is cast aluminum, which requires the non-stick coating both for performance and to prevent direct aluminum contact with acidic or alkaline foods.
The brand's record and disclosure
Our Place has publicly committed to PFAS-free formulations and markets this product explicitly as such. The brand provides basic care instructions but limited independent third-party certification of coating safety (no NSF, CPSIA, or similar mark visible in product spec). No recalls, lead/cadmium violations, or fume incidents have been reported for this line in publicly available databases. Transparency on exact coating composition and manufacturing source is typical for this price tier but not exhaustive.
How it compares in its category
Ceramic non-stick cookware sits between traditional Teflon-type coating pans (lower cost, established PFAS concern) and uncoated cast iron or stainless steel (no coating risk, steeper learning curve). Our Place's ceramic offering is mid-market and directly competes with GreenPan, Caraway, and Hex Performance, all of which also use ceramic. Ceramic coatings degrade faster than Teflon-type coating under heavy use, so actual durability and user maintenance habits matter more than material choice alone.
If you buy it
Hand-wash or gentle dishwasher cycles only; abrasive scrubbers and high-heat dishwashers accelerate coating wear. Use over low to medium heat; sustained high heat does not release PFAS fumes but can degrade the ceramic bond. Inspect the surface every 6-12 months for visible flaking, pitting, or bare metal spots. Once coating integrity fails noticeably, re-seasoning is not practical for ceramic; replacement is the safe option to avoid aluminum leaching into food.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Ceramic coating degradation over time
Ceramic non-stick coatings are inherently less durable than Teflon-type coating. Flaking or wear exposes the aluminum substrate; no established recall threshold exists, but visible damage warrants replacement.
Aluminum leaching
When the ceramic coating wears, direct contact between cast aluminum and acidic foods (tomatoes, vinegar, citrus) can promote migration. This is not unique to Our Place but a general risk of aluminum cookware once coatings fail.
Lead or cadmium in ceramic glaze
No recalls, testing reports, or regulatory findings document lead or cadmium contamination in Our Place ceramic cookware. Ceramic cookware sold in the US is subject to FDA lead limits, but independent verification is not always public.
Teflon-type coating fume risk
This product is explicitly ceramic-coated, not Teflon-type coating-based, so toxic fume release from overheating Teflon-family coating does not apply.
Oven mat material hazards
The included oven mat material composition is not detailed in available product specs. If silicone-based, no established risk; if fiberglass or untested fabric, request clarification from brand before use under high sustained heat.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 82% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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