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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 9 allergens, online database
[Yes]
Full ingredients, online database
[Yes]
Top 9 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Top 9 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
 
Top 9 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Specific areas

Tomato Street Grill

Go Live

Saucey

Bistro

Pacific Fusion

Fresh Inspirations

Harvest Bakery (when available)

 

Additional Information

Comprehensive menu information for our three dining commons (Segundo, Tercero, and Cuarto DC) may be found on our online menus. Point-of-service menu signage identifies the top 9 major allergens as well as several community specific ingredients of concern. More information regarding our allergen labeling process may be found on our Food Allergens and Ingredients of Concern website. 

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 9 allergens, online database
[Yes]
Full ingredients, online database
[Yes]
Top 9 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Top 9 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
 
Top 9 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Specific areas

Harvest bakery

Fresh inspirations (dressings available upon request)

Deli Bar (available upon request)

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

The Bistro is a dining platform located in Segundo, Tercero, and Cuarto Dining Commons that is dedicated to serving spontaneous allergy-friendly lunches and dinners that cater to the diverse dietary needs of our dining patrons without the need for advanced planning or special requests. Bistro meals are made without top major allergens (wheat, dairy, egg, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, or sesame), select ingredients of concern (including gluten, soybean oil, peanut oil, and soy lecithin), and are not prepared in shared fryer oil. Our rotating menu of allergy-friendly lunches and dinners at the Bistro can be found on the online menus.

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]
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]
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
Eggs
Wheat
Soy
Milk
Gluten
soybean oil, soy lecithin, peanut oil
Additional Information

The Bistro is a dining platform located in Segundo, Tercero, and Cuarto Dining Commons that is dedicated to serving spontaneous allergy-friendly lunches and dinners that cater to the diverse dietary needs of our dining patrons without the need for advanced planning or special requests. Bistro meals are made without top major allergens (wheat, dairy, egg, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, or sesame), select ingredients of concern (including gluten, soybean oil, peanut oil, and soy lecithin), and are not prepared in shared fryer oil. Our rotating menu of allergy-friendly lunches and dinners at the Bistro can be found on the online menus.

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]
How often?
At least once a year
Which course(s) are used?
We developed our own food allergy training.
What topics are covered?

Top 8 allergens, food allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, what to do in an emergency, avoiding cross contact & food allergy 101

Additional information

At UC Davis Dining Services, all staff undergo comprehensive training to prevent cross-contact and ensure the safe preparation and service of meals for students with dietary restrictions.

As part of our in-house New Hire Food Safety Program, all Dining employees receive training on:

  • Allergen Awareness and Cross-Contact Prevention: Staff learn how to minimize the risk of cross-contact through proper cleaning, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
  • Personal Hygiene Standards: Proper handwashing, glove use, and uniform policies are emphasized to prevent unintentional allergen exposure.
  • Safe Food Handling and Preparation: Employees are trained on using dedicated equipment, such as purple-handled tools for allergen-friendly stations, and following strict protocols when preparing meals for students with dietary restrictions.

In addition, our staff receive ongoing education and reinforcement of allergen safety protocols to maintain the highest standards of food safety.

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
[Not answered]
9. We train our RA's.
Inclusive Residence Life Programs Including Food
Inclusive residence life programs involving food?
[Not answered]
10. We have inclusive residence life programs* including food. *Inclusive residence life programs - Programs in the resident halls often include food. Inclusive residence 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
 
Does the housing office process requests?
Yes
Where can students get more information?
Accessible Housing and Dining
https://housing.ucdavis.edu/accessible-housing?src=nutrition
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]
How can students submit an accommodations request?

Students may start by disclosing their need for dietary accommodations to the Student Disability Center (SDC). Create a profile on the MySDCOnline portal to disclose your need for alternative meal options in Residential Dining. Comprehensive instructions on how to access and apply via this portal may be found on the Accessible Housing and Dining webpage. After submitting your application, an SDC specialist will be assigned to review your request and reach out to you via the portal for additional information as needed. You may be prompted to schedule an appointment with your assigned SDC specialist to review the terms of your request. Once your request is approved, the specialist will provide your information to Student Housing and Dining Services.

Additional Information

The disclosure process to request meal accommodations is outlined on our Residential Dining Dietary Support Program website. 

12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.
Emergency Response
Stock, Undesignated Epinephrine Available for Emergency Response
Stock, undesignated epinephrine for emergencies
[No]
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
[Not answered]
14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.
Emergency Response Policy
What does the policy allow for?
Staff is trained to recognize anaphylaxis and call emergency responders
See what our emergency response policy allows for >
Contact Info
Dining Services Staff Contact
Emily Ortega
DSP@ucdavis.edu
http://housing.ucdavis.edu/dining/nutrition/
Disability Staff Contact
UC Davis Student Disability Center
SDC@ucdavis.edu
https://sdc.ucdavis.edu/stude…
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