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
[Not answered]
Full ingredients, online database
[Not answered]
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
[Not answered]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Top 9 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Other
Cornell Dining offers detailed nutrition information on NetNutrition for several of our cafés. Ingredient information is available on request - guests can ask to connect with a person in charge for support.
Specific areas
Top allergens (Egg, Milk, Soy, Fish, Shellfish, Peanut, Tree Nut, Coconut, Gluten & Sesame) are labelled at the point of service in our dining rooms. Allergen and ingredient information are available in an online database for some of our retail locations: https://netnutrition.dining.cornell.edu/NetNutrition/1
Additional Information
We have additional allergy-friendly options available upon request at many of our locations (ex: gluten-free bread, vegan cheese, milk alternatives).
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
[Yes]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
[No]
Top 9 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Not answered]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Top 9 Allergens
Full Ingredients
Additional Information
Specific ingredient information can be made available upon request within dining rooms as needed.
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]
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]
Additional information
Students with food allergies or medically diagnosed dietary needs who would like to request dietary accommodations should register with Student Disability Services (SDS). To register, please visit sds.cornell.edu/get-started.
Pre-ordered meals are available to SDS-registered students through the INDIGO Kitchen. To learn more about INDIGO Kitchen or schedule an informational meeting to learn about how your dietary needs could be met on campus, contact the Dining Nutrition Office by emailing diningnutrition@cornell.edu.
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
Wheat
Gluten
Additional Information
We have a certified peanut-, tree nut- and gluten-free dining room. We produce sandwiches and salads at this unit for sale at our cafes as well.
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
We developed our own food allergy training.
Additional information
All staff are required to complete an AllerTrain course annually. The Nutrition Office also provides regular trainings on Cornell-specific practices.
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?
[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
[Yes]
How does the school provide accommodations?
Working with students to change roommate assignments if it becomes necessary
Students can request accommodations related to housing based on their specific disability-related needs.
Does the housing office process requests?
No, another office on campus processes these requests (please specify)
Housing accomodations are managed collaboratively between the Student Disability Services Office and the Housing Office. Please start by contacting the Student Disability Services office.
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
[Yes]
How can students submit an accommodations request?
Please review the Student Disability Services Dietary Accomodation Webpage for more details.
12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.
Health Services
What health services are offered?
Prescriptions for epinephrine
Fulfill epinephrine prescriptions in our pharmacy
See what health services we offer >
Emergency Response
Stock, Undesignated Epinephrine Available for Emergency Response
Stock, undesignated epinephrine for emergencies
[Yes]
Where?
Healthcare facilities
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
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