University of Wisconsin-Platteville

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Dining Services
Made-to-order items
Made-to-order items
[Yes, for all stations]
How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 8 allergens, online database
[Yes]
Full ingredients, online database
[Yes]
Top 8 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Top 8 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]

 
Top 8 Allergens
Full Ingredients

Specific areas

Stations: Sizzle, Sear, or Savor

Pioneer Crossing: Calientes, Subsational, The Grill, Strictly Delicious

Pioneer Haus

Greenwood Avenue Market: Miners Cafe

Kristine's Kafe

 

Additional Information

Students can access ingredient information using our Menu System accessible online. Digital menus on-site provide top 8 allergen information as well as sesame. Ingredient lists can also be obtained by asking a staff member on-site or emailing the registered dietitian.

1. We provide access to ingredient information for made-to-order* items. *Made-to-order - Meals that are prepared on request and to your specification in the dining hall. Examples include a sandwich station, omelet station, burrito station, etc.

Self-Serve Items
Self-Serve Items
[Yes, for all stations]
How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 8 allergens, online database
[Yes]
Full ingredients, online database
[Yes]
Top 8 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Top 8 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]

 
Top 8 Allergens
Full Ingredients

Specific areas

Stations: Sizzle, Sear, Savor, Snap, Slice, Sweet

Pioneer Crossing: The Bowl

Additional Information

Students can access ingredient information using our Menu System accessible online. Digital menus on-site provide top 8 allergen information as well as sesame. Ingredient lists can also be obtained by asking a staff member on-site or emailing the registered dietitian.

2. We provide access to ingredient information for self-serve* items. *Self-serve - Meals that are served buffet-style in a dining hall. These are typically high risk for cross-contact and are best avoided by diners with food allergies.

Made-To-Order Areas
Made-to-order areas
[Yes, in all stations]
Specific areas

Stations: Sizzle, Sear, or Savor

Pioneer Crossing: Calientes, Subsational, Strictly Delicious

Pioneer Haus

Greenwood Avenue Market: Miners Cafe

Kristine's Kafe

Additional information

Our managers, chefs, cooks, and some student managers are trained to follow special procedures using clean and/or designated equipment.

3. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in made-to-order areas.

Self-Serve Areas
Self-Serve Areas
[Yes, in all areas]
Specific areas

Stations: Sizzle, Sear, Savor, Snap

Pioneer Crossing: The Garden

 

 

Additional Information

Students may request items from back-up and/or unopened containers using clean and/or designated equipment.  

4. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in self-serve areas.

Pre-Order Meals
Do students have access to pre-order meals free from their allergens?
[Yes]
Additional information

An online request form can be filled out to pre-order a meal free of allergens located on our intranet website.  Students can also use our mobile ordering app to pre-order meals free of allergens at locations utilizing the mobile app.  This will soon be available for use at our all-you-care-to-eat location as well for dietary requests only.

5. We have pre-order meals* available. *Pre-order meals - Custom meals that can be ordered in advance by a diner so they are ready for pick up at a specific time. Typically these can be ordered online or by phone/text.

Allergy-Friendly Station
Do students have access to an allergy-friendly station(s) that is free from specific allergens?
[Yes]
What is the station free from?
Peanut
Tree nut
Fish
Shellfish
Wheat
Gluten
Additional Information

Stations at Bridgeway Commons has a separate self-serve pantry that houses designated equipment, clean service-ware, and allergen-friendly products and condiments.

6. We have an allergy-friendly station*. *Allergy-friendly station - A food station where specific ingredients are banned, typically including many or all items in the Top 8 allergens and gluten.

Dining Services Staff Member Trained?
Dining services staff trained?
[Yes, all staff]
Who?
Managers
Chefs
Registered dietitian
Hourly staff
Student staff
How often?
At least once a year
Which course(s) are used?
ServSafe Allergen by National Restaurant Association
We developed our own food allergy training.
What topics are covered?

Food allergy 101

Anaphylaxis

Avoiding cross-contact

Special requests and procedures

Allergen mapping

Label reading

Bias and empathy

Additional information

Food Allergy and Celiac Disease Basics

Recognizing and Responding to Anaphylaxis

Emergency Response

Label Reading

Identifying Top 8 Allergens

Recipe Development

Allergen Mapping

Serving Solution Options

Cross Contact and Cross Contamination

Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedures

Minimizing Cross Contact Procedures

Station Redesign to Reduce Cross Contact

7. We train dining services staff members.

Registered Dietitian on Staff?
Do you have a registered dietitian on staff?
[Yes]

8. We have a registered dietitian* on staff. *Registered dietitian - Registered dietitians are food and nutrition experts who are often tasked with helping students with food allergies navigate the dining halls.

Campus Life & Disabilities
RAs Trained
RA’s trained
[No]

9. We train our RA's.

Inclusive Resident Life Programs Including Food
Inclusive resident life programs involving food?
[Yes]
How can students access safe foods for resident life programs?

Students can contact the organizer of resident life programs to discuss special dietary needs.  

10. We have inclusive resident life programs* including food. *Inclusive resident life programs - Programs in the resident halls often include food. Inclusive resident life programs will offer students with food allergies the opportunity to request safe food alternatives for events they attend in the dorms.

Accommodations for Roommate Assignments
ROLLUP - Accommodations for roommate assignments
 
How does the school provide accommodations?
Trying to match students with food allergies for room assignments upon request
Facilitating roommate agreements involving food allergies upon request
Working with students to change roommate assignments if it becomes necessary
Does the housing office process requests?
Yes
Where can students get more information?

11. We offer accommodations for roommate assignments. *Every accommodation request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. A housing accommodation cannot be guaranteed prior to an individual evaluation.

Disability Services Office Processes Food Allergy and Celiac Disease Accommodation Requests
Disability services office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests
[Yes]
Other departments a student should contact?

We recommend that all students with food allergies contact the campus dietitian, and consider providing medical records to Student Health Services (especially if allergies are severe).  

How can students submit an accommodations request?

12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.

Health Services
What health services are offered?
Prescriptions for epinephrine
Seasonal allergy shots

See what health services we offer >

Emergency Response
Stock, Undesignated Epinephrine Available for Emergency Response
Stock, undesignated epinephrine for emergencies
[No]
Where?
Healthcare facilities
Additional information

Students with food allergies are encouraged to carry epinephrine with them on campus and to inform resident assistants, roommates, and employers of their needs.  

13. We have stock, undesignated epinephrine* available for emergency response. *Stock, undesignated epinephrine - Epinephrine that is prescribed to a college or university rather than to a particular student. This epinephrine is kept on hand to use for any student that experiences anaphylaxis.

Campus Emergency Responders Carry Epinephrine
Campus emergency responders carry epinephrine
[No]
Who are the emergency responders?
City emergency responders
County emergency responders
Additional information

Staff are trained to inform emergency responders that anaphylaxis is occurring and epinephrine may be needed when they call.  

14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.

Emergency Response Policy
What does the policy allow for?
Designated, trained staff to help administer a student’s epinephrine or stock, undesignated epinephrine in an emergency
Staff is trained to recognize anaphylaxis and call emergency responders
Additional Information

Staff are trained and can help administer a student's epinephrine, if available.

See what our emergency response policy allows for >

Contact Info
Dining Services Staff Contact
Disability Staff Contact
Services for Students with Disabilities
608-342-1818
Last updated on:
January 4, 2022
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