DePaul University

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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
[No]
Full ingredients, online database
[No]
Top 9 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
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

Any guests are always welcome to ask for an Allergen Expert, who are trained to share ingredient information and labels for any dishes we serve. We also label dishes as Avoiding Gluten, Vegetarian, Vegan, and Halal.

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
[No]
Full ingredients, online database
[No]
Top 9 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
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

Any guests are always welcome to ask for an Allergen Expert, who are trained to share ingredient information and labels for any dishes we serve. We also label dishes as Avoiding Gluten, Vegetarian, Vegan, and Halal.

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]
Additional information

Staff are trained to clean the grill, as well as use clean utensils and clean gloves. For Build Your Own omelets for example, a clean and sanitized pan can be used for allergy orders.

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

Common allergens are grouped together in self-serve areas, and each dish or ingredient has its own designated utensil. Staff monitor self-serve areas as well.

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 can pre-order meals as needed. Students must first reach out to the Executive Chef to set up an initial meeting, tour the dining facilities, and determine whether pre-ordered custom meals are needed.

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?
Wheat
Gluten
Additional Information

We have an Avoiding Gluten station in a dedicated area of the dining facility with its own segregated bread, toaster, and cereal options.

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, some staff]
Who?
Managers
Chefs
Which course(s) are used?
FARECheck Certified course
Additional information

FARECheck Training is completed annually by campus culinarians and supervisors.

7. We train dining services staff members.
Registered Dietitian on Staff?
Do you have a registered dietitian on staff?
[No]
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]
Additional information

Larger catered events (e.g. Welcome Back Picnic), Dining at DePaul aims to engineer menus for inclusivity. Every dish is labeled as well.

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
[Not answered]
Does the housing office process requests?
Yes
Where can students get more information?
Additional information

The Center for Students with Disabilities works collaboratively with the Department of Housing & Residence Life (a.k.a. DePaul Housing) to provide accommodations to students with documented need. Students should complete the CSD enrollment paperwork and provide documentation that directly connects their disability with the need for accommodated housing. Please note that housing at DePaul is limited. CSD will provide recommended accommodations to DePaul Housing, and then DePaul Housing will make the final housing placement based on availability. 

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?

On-Campus Dining Accommodations
-Students who have dietary restrictions due to allergies/disabilities, must submit to the CSD the Disability Information and Verification Form (DIVF).  Please contact the CSD to obtain the form.
-Upon receipt and review of the DIVF, the CSD will confirm with Dining Services any need for accommodations.
-Dining Services will work directly with the student to discuss and finalize meal plans.

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]
Who are the emergency responders?
On-campus emergency responders
City emergency responders
14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.
Contact Info
Dining Services Staff Contact
Disability Staff Contact
Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD)
773-325-1677
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