Xavier University
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Cincinnati
OH
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
- 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.
- 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 some 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
[Not answered]
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
Specific areas
- 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
- Team members are trained to take precautions in order minimize the risk of cross contact in made to order areas
- This includes proper hand washing, changing gloves and apron as well as cleaning and sanitation procedures.
Additional information
- Team members are trained to take precautions in order minimize the risk of cross contact in made to order areas
- This includes proper hand washing, changing gloves and apron as well as cleaning and sanitation procedures.
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
- Bi-Weekly Training
- Frequent Changing of Utensils
- Safety Committee with Monthly Meetings
- Small Batch Cooking
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?
[No]
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
At Hoff Dining Commons, we are proud to offer our Delicious Without station, designed to meet the needs of those seeking meals made without the top nine allergens and gluten. Our chefs and cooks undergo rigorous FARE allergen training before working at this station, ensuring the highest standards of safety and care. To prevent cross-contact, we maintain separate utensils, cookware, ovens, plates, and serving tongs dedicated solely to this station. Delicious Without features a variety of options, including avoiding gluten pizzas with dairy-free cheese, avoiding gluten sandwiches, a self-contained salad bar, avoiding gluten and dairy-free desserts, as well as avoiding gluten cereals, oatmeal, and muffins. Guests can also enjoy hot breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, with a rotating menu of entrées that always includes freshly prepared starch, vegetables, and protein. The station is conveniently located next to the salad bar and is the first station you’ll see when you enter Hoff Dining Commons. You can explore our daily menus and ingredients online through our Dine on Campus website. We also pride ourselves in offering tree-nut friendly menus meaning no tree nuts are used in any recipes across all our stations, including the bakery. While we do have some products made in
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
Hourly staff
Hourly Staff at our Delicious Without Station
How often?
At least once a year
Which course(s) are used?
FARECheck Certified course
What topics are covered?
- Select Dining Team Members and all Managers/Chefs/Supervisors/Leads are trained on food allergies at least once a year. Areas covered include: 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)
Additional information
- Select Dining Team Members and all Managers/Chefs/Supervisors/Leads are trained on food allergies at least once a year. Areas covered include: 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?
[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]
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?
Not Answered
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
[Not answered]
12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.
Health Services
What health services are offered?
Seasonal allergy shots
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Emergency Response
Stock, Undesignated Epinephrine Available for Emergency Response
Stock, undesignated epinephrine for emergencies
[Not answered]
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
14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.
Contact Info
Dining Services Staff Contact
Justin Messina, Residential Dining Manager
(513) 745 - 4216
Disability Staff Contact