University of South Florida

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Dining Services
Made-to-order items
Made-to-order items
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How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 9 allergens, online database
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Full ingredients, online database
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Top 9 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
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Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
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Top 9 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
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Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
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Top 9 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Specific areas

The vegan station, salad bar, grill, deli, and Mongolian grill have ingredient information available. 

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
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How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 9 allergens, online database
[Not answered]
Full ingredients, online database
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Top 9 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
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Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
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Top 9 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
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Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
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Top 9 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Specific areas

The pizza station, salad bar, waffles, and dessert stations have ingredient information available. 

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
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Specific areas

All employees are ServSafe certified and trained on a yearly basis. All new employees undergo allergen awareness training provided by the Registered Dietitian. 

3. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in made-to-order areas.
Self-Serve Areas
Self-Serve Areas
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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?
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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?
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What is the station free from?
Peanut
Tree nut
Fish
Shellfish
Eggs
Wheat
Soy
Milk
Gluten
Sesame
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?
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How often?
At least once a year
All employees must undergo an initial training when hired and then retraining once a year thereafter
Which course(s) are used?
AllerTrain courses by MenuTrinfo
We developed our own food allergy training.
Additional information

 

 

7. We train dining services staff members.
Registered Dietitian on Staff?
Do you have a registered dietitian on staff?
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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?
University-developed training
What topics are covered?

Food allergy 101, symptoms of anaphylaxis

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?

It must be requested in advance. However, we make sure we always offer a vegan and made-without-gluten option in our menus.

Additional information

We instruct the RAs and resident life staff to contact the Registered Dietitian with dining for any new students with dietary restrictions or allergies. 

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?
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
[No]
Additional Information

Other department to contact for accommodation requests: USF Dining (dining@usf.edu)

How can students submit an accommodation request? They should fill in our Special Dietary Request Form/Food Allergy Form found on our website under Health & Wellness > On Campus Resources. 

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
See what health services we offer >
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
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Who are the emergency responders?
City emergency responders
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
Disability Staff Contact
Deborah McCarthy
813-974-4309
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