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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
Other
We list all of our ingredient information on our Florida Fresh Dining website under the "What's on the Menu?" tab.
Specific areas

The made-to-order stations with ingredient information available include the Omelet, Vegan, Sauté, Grill, and World Stations.

Additional Information

Our website and app display ingredients for all menu items. Students with food allergies or Celiac Disease are encouraged to speak with the ingredient expert (manager or chef) for verification. We can provide ingredient, recipe, and preparation information upon request to help students make informed decisions.

 

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

The self-serve stations with ingredient information available include the Salad Bar, Bakery, and Pizza station. Our website and app display ingredients for all menu items. Students with food allergies or Celiac Disease are encouraged to speak with the Ingredient Expert (manager or chef) for verification. We can provide ingredient, recipe, and preparation information upon request to help students make informed decisions.

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

There are cleaning/sanitation and food handling procedures in place should a student bring an allergy to the attention of the dining hall.  Students are able to visit the True Balance allergy station or notify appropriate staff who will review the foods available with the student based on their dietary needs.

Additional information

All of our resident dining team members go through yearly allergen trainings with our campus dietitian. There are food handling, cleaning, and sanitation procedures in place should a student bring an allergy to the attention of the dining staff.  If students have a question about an ingredient or allergen they can notify a staff member and will be directed to the executive chef and/or dining hall director to review the information and answer any other questions they may have.

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

Self-serve areas such as the salad bar have their own tongs/utensils, with an established procedure for the layout of these areas.  Cleaning and sanitation procedures are also in place for these stations.  However, with current COVID precautions, all self-serve areas are suspended.

Additional Information

Self-serve areas such as the salad bar have their own tongs/utensils, with an established procedure for the layout of these areas. Associates are also monitoring these areas and will intervene if any cross contact occurs.

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

Students with diagnosed food allergies are encouraged to meet with the campus dietitian to go over a static alternate menu available for allergen students. With this system, students are able to order their meal ahead of time, have it prepared by the executive chef, and delivered to them upon arrival to the dining hall. 

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

Both of our resident dining locations have a dedicated station, Delicious Without, that avoids the top nine allergens as well as gluten. This station has dedicated equipment (lined in purple to emphasize designation) as well as a dedicated prep area. Associates who work in this station have also completed FARE check allergen training. 

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
all resident dining staff members are trained in food allergies
How often?
At least once a year
Which course(s) are used?
FARECheck Certified course
ServSafe Allergen by National Restaurant Association
We developed our own food allergy training.
Also conduct a Chartwells Avoiding Gluten training
What topics are covered?

All dining team members are trained on food allergies at least once a year.

Trainings cover: Understanding food allergies, the top allergens, allergic reaction

signs and symptoms, peanuts and tree nuts, food allergy emergencies, celiac

disease & gluten intolerance, and mitigating risk for cross contact.

- FARECheck Certified Food Allergies & Celiac Disease Training

- Weekly pre-service allergen training (CHATS)

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

While UF is a voluntary campus, where students can select if they would like to have a meal plan or not, they can also select if they would like to live on campus or not. Because of this, we do work separately from the housing department, but are always happy to help out and assist in any way that we can. 

Additional information

Our inclusive resident life programs offer students with food allergies the opportunity to request safe food alternatives for events. Our dining program hosts inclusive events such as tabling events, teaching kitchens, etc

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?
No, another office on campus processes these requests (please specify)
Disability Resource Center
Additional information

The Disability Resource Center facilitates all housing accommodation requests. We meet with the student, discuss their diagnosis, they send in specific documentation, and then we inform housing of our recommendations for housing accommodations. Housing accommodations are not guaranteed on our campus, due to the fact we don't have a live on requirement. Our housing department does a fantastic job to ensure everyone's needs are met, when possible.

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?

Visiting the DRC website to begin the accommodations process

Additional Information

The DRC meets with students and works with them on accommodations based on the student, the severity, and the barriers they experience in the classroom due to their food allergy.

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]
Where?
Healthcare facilities
Additional information

We do not keep epinephrine in dining areas or train our associates to use. However, our campus Health Services office and Emergency

services carry epinephrine.

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
County emergency responders
UFPD, EMTs, and GEMRU
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
Disability Staff Contact
Disability Resource Center
(352)-392-8565
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