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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
[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

While made-to-order items are not listed on the website, information can be obtained from the location. 

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
[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

Online menus can be found at: https://www.ohio.edu/food/menus

Each item has full ingredient information available online. In locations, allergen information is available at each food station. 

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]
Additional information

Margaret's Unique for You features a made-to-order station where cross-contact procedures are in place, including no gluten ingredients in the station, no peanuts or tree nuts at The District Dining Court. 

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 some areas]
Specific areas

Peanuts and Tree Nuts are found at designated location on Nelson Court salad bar-kept in contained self-service dispensers.

Additional Information

Items are grouped in dining court salad bars to help mitigate risk of cross contact. Bread is kept in a case. Students may request condiments such as cream cheese, butter, jams, ect. directly from staff to further reduce risk of cross-contact. 

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

Yes, students may call Nelson Court or The District in Boyd Hall to pre-order customized made-to-order meals. 

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

The District on West Green offers “Margaret’s Made for You” concept where students with a special dietary need can go to receive a fresh meal made to order by a trained member of our staff. The District is supporting our Bobcats who have nut allergies!  We offer a nut free menu and ask for your assistance in creating an inclusive environment for all.  If you cannot make it to the District, no problem. Nelson Court offers meals to any student with a special dietary need as well. 

Our Central Food Facility has a gluten-free kitchen where a trained member of our team produces a variety of gluten-free baked goods which are sealed and sent to all of our facilities.  Items are available in all our dining courts and retail venues. 

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
Registered dietitian
Hourly staff
How often?
When hired
When hired and every 5 years.
What topics are covered?

Current training is in-house developed for all new staff + annual refresher course. Covers identification of Top Allergens, risk reduction for cross contact, recognizing anaphylaxis, steps to take in an emergency. 

Additional information

Coming Fall 2025-All Management and Chef Team + select hourly staff to be trained with AllerTrain. 

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?

RAs are required to submit a food permit to prepare or serve food at programs. Not every event is guaranteed to provide a variety of options to meet every need, but many are taken into consideration and accommodated when options/vendor/ budgets allow.

Additional information

Students may self-disclose food allergies and celiac disease to make in-house staff aware of any requests to accommodate students. It is encouraged for students to have conversations with housing staff to communicate food 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
[Not answered]
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
Does the housing office process requests?
Yes
Where can students get more information?
Andrew Rowe
740.593.4090
housing@ohio.edu
https://www.ohio.edu/housing
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?

Students can meet with Culinary Services Registered Dietitian at any time via phone call, Teams, or in-person. 

How can students submit an accommodations request?

Via online portal.

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
Seasonal allergy shots
See what health services we offer >
Emergency Response
Stock, Undesignated Epinephrine Available for Emergency Response
Stock, undesignated epinephrine for emergencies
[Yes]
Where?
Dining halls
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.
Emergency Response Policy
What does the policy allow for?
Designated, trained staff to help administer a student’s epinephrine or stock, undesignated epinephrine in an emergency
Staff is trained to recognize anaphylaxis and call emergency responders
See what our emergency response policy allows for >
Contact Info
Dining Services Staff Contact
Kari Saunders, MS, RD, LD
culinarydietitian@ohio.edu
740-593-1165
https://www.ohio.edu/food
Disability Staff Contact
Kristi Kozma
740.593.2620
kozma@ohio.edu
https://www.ohio.edu/accessib…
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