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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

All stations have ingredient information available.

Additional Information

Our products are organic when possible, minimum of 20% of produce is locally sourced (less than 150miles of campus), seafood is sustainably sourced based off Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch List, and meat sources are antibiotic free, hormone free, and third party certified.

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
Additional Information

Grab n Go packaged items should have their nutritional information directly on the packaging for viewing. Additionally, all recipes across campus will have digital nutritional information available online.

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 some stations]
Specific areas

We have two stations in particular that are held to the highest level of strictness in terms of cross contact. Our allergen station is free from the top 9 allergens and all cooking is done using separate equipment from the rest of our facility. Halal is our other station, which in consultation with an expert, has been approved as a Halal-acceptable station. Ingredients and equipment are handled accordingly.

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]
Additional Information

We keep the buffet sections clean and we try to keep the allergen containing food items closer to the front or in sections of the buffet to help reduce risk of accident allergens dropping into other dishes.

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

We have a new meal delivery system for students and can accommodate dietary preferences/needs if they alert us of their allergen.

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
Sesame
Additional Information

Our allergen station is free from the top 9 allergens and all cooking is done using separate equipment from the rest of our facility. In addition, our registered dietitian does monthly audits on processing, ingredients, and continuing education for the station and those who work there.

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?
AllerTrain courses by MenuTrinfo
What topics are covered?

Food allergies, food handling, food safety, cross contact, and university policies.

Additional information

We take food allergies and accommodations very seriously here at Georgetown and have had our cooks, chefs, and dietitian work with students individually to keep them safe.

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
[Yes]
What training?
Basic First Aid, which should cover allergic reactions.
9. We train our RA's.
Inclusive Residence Life Programs Including Food
Inclusive residence life programs involving food?
[Yes]
How can students access safe foods for residence life programs?

Contact Residence Life who is in contact with the campus dietitian.

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
[Yes]
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
There may be a place to list food allergies in the roommate portal and the ARC assists with medical housing accommodations.
Does the housing office process requests?
Yes
Where can students get more information?
Academic Resource Center
(202) 687-8354
archousing@georgetown.edu
https://academicsupport.georgetown.edu/myarc/
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?

Our Counseling & Psychiatric Services also handles accommodations for eating disorders and psychological issues pertaining to food.

How can students submit an accommodations request?

Students can call or email the appropriate department on campus.

12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.
Health Services
What health services are offered?
Food allergy management care
Prescriptions for epinephrine
Fulfill epinephrine prescriptions in our pharmacy
Allergy testing and diagnosis
Seasonal allergy shots
This would go through Medstar Georgetown University Hospital.
See what health services we offer >
Emergency Response
Stock, Undesignated Epinephrine Available for Emergency Response
Stock, undesignated epinephrine for emergencies
[No]
Additional information

Our Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service (GERMS) is in charge of this type of incident and does carry epinephrine. We also have Georgetown Policy Department for added support.

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
[Yes]
Who are the emergency responders?
On-campus emergency responders
City emergency responders
GERMS (student run EMS)
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
On-campus emergency responders carry epinephrine for use in an emergency
See what our emergency response policy allows for >
Contact Info
Dining Services Staff Contact
Rae Kretzemr
rmk107@georgetown.edu
https://hoyaeats.com
Disability Staff Contact
Academic Resource Center
archousing@georgetown.edu
https://academicsupport.georg…
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