U.S. Colleges Directory: Comparing Food Allergy & GF Policies–Florida

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Published: November 22, 2016

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Florida State University

Disability Services
  1. Doctor’s note with medical documentation required for accommodations?
    Yes
  2. Paperwork filed with disabilities office required for accommodations?
    Yes. For accommodations such as custom meals or an apartment-style room, registering with the Student Disability Resouce Center is required. Seminole Dining and the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) work together to encourage students to first register with the SDRC to fill out all necessary paperwork before meeting with the dining team.
  3. Food allergy fair or similar event at start of year?
    Yes. Seminole Dining’s dietitian hosts a tabling event to promote the Simple Servings station, which is free of 7 top allergens and gluten (fish may be served).

Dining Services
  1. Dietitian or dining services staff available for a meeting before applying?
    The dietitian and at least one member from the culinary team is available to meet with students and/or parents who wish to discuss special meal accommodations.
  2. Is ingredient or allergen information listed onsite/online?
    Yes, this information is available on the Seminole Dining website and Sodexo Bite app. https://seminoledining.sodexomyway.com/
  3. Dining staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
    Yes. Every employee received food allergy training over the summer of 2017 and it is required for all new employees. Staff also receive monthly food allergy safety tips during huddles. The FSU dining management team is now AllerTrain-certified; and 30-plus staff members have taken the AllerTrain Lite course.
  4. Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
    Yes
  5. Ingredient substitutions available?
    Yes. While not encouraged, they can be made for special dietary needs.
  6. Separate utensils and separate area in kitchen for
    food allergy/celiac orders?
    Yes. Purple utensils and cutting boards, which signify allergy use-only, are available to prepare special orders. Only some dining locations have designated prep areas.
  7. All dining halls able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
    Yes
  8. All retail sites able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
    Yes; almost all.

Residential Housing
  1. Area on housing form to indicate food allergies/celiac disease?
    No
  2. Resident Assistants trained on allergic reactions, auto-injector administration?
    No
  3. On-campus residence required in first year?
    No
  4. Meal plans required if in on-campus housing?
    Some dining halls require meal plans, others do not.
  5. Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
    Yes. Most residents choose their roommates.
  6. Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
    Yes
  7. Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
    Yes

 

University of Central Florida

Disability Services
  1. Doctor’s note with medical documentation required for accommodations?
    Yes.
  2. Paperwork filed with disabilities office required for accommodations?
    Not at this time.
  3. Food allergy fair or similar event at start of year?
    Yes, campus dietitian has tabling events.

Dining Services
  1. Dietitian or dining services staff available for a meeting before applying?
    Yes, can meet with location managers and food production managers.
  2. Is ingredient or allergen information onsite/online?
    Yes. More info here.
  3. Dining staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
    Yes
  4. Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
    Not at this time.
  5. Ingredient substitutions available?
    Yes
  6. Separate utensils and separate area in kitchen for
    food allergy/celiac orders?
    Yes
  7. All dining halls able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
    Yes
  8. All retail sites able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
    Not at this time.

Residential Housing
  1. Area on housing form to indicate food allergies/celiac disease?
    Yes
  2. Resident Assistants trained on allergic reactions, auto-injector administration?
    Yes; RAs will be trained on EpiPen administering soon.
  3. On-campus residence required in first year?
    No
  4. Meal plans required if in on-campus housing?
    No
  5. Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
    Yes, not guaranteed.
  6. Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
    Yes
  7. Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
    Yes

 

University of Florida

Disability Services
  1. Doctor’s note with medical documentation required for accommodations?
    Yes
  2. Paperwork filed with disabilities office required for accommodations?
    Yes
  3. Food allergy fair or similar event at start of year?
    No

Dining Services
  1. Dietitian or dining services staff available for a meeting before applying?
    Yes
  2. Is ingredient or allergen information listed onsite/online?
    Onsite
  3. Dining staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
    Yes
  4. Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
    Yes
  5. Ingredient substitutions available?
    Yes
  6. Separate utensils and separate area in kitchen for
    food allergy/celiac orders?
    No
  7. All dining halls able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
    To an extent. At this time, we cannot assure no cross-contamination.
  8. All retail sites able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
    Yes

Residential Housing
  1. Area on housing form to indicate food allergies/celiac disease?
    Yes, however, all medical documentation is submitted to the UF Disability Resource Center.
  2. Resident Assistants trained on allergic reactions, auto-injector administration?
    No
  3. On-campus residence required in first year?
    No
  4. Meal plans required if in on-campus housing?
    No
  5. Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
    To an extent. Most residents choose their roommates.
  6. Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
    Yes
  7. Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
    Kitchens in floor lounges in traditional halls and suite style halls. Kitchens also available in apartments.

 

University of Miami

Disability Services
  1. Doctor’s note with medical documentation required for accommodations?
    No. UM dining services will accommodate any student enrolling with an allergy or intolerance. For more difficult concerns, students are requested to register with disability services.
  2. Paperwork filed with disabilities office required for accommodations?
    No
  3. Food allergy fair or similar event at start of year?
    Yes. The registered dietitian holds information sessions at the beginning of each semester.

Dining Services
  1. Dietitian or dining services staff available for a meeting before applying?
    Yes
  2. Is ingredient or allergen information listed onsite/online?
    Yes: https://dineoncampus.com/miami/whats-on-the-menu
  3. Dining staff trained regularly on food allergy, celiac disease, cross-contact?
    Yes
  4. Pre-made allergy-friendly meals available?
    Yes
  5. Ingredient substitutions available?
    Yes
  6. Separate utensils and separate area in kitchen for
    food allergy/celiac orders?
    Yes
  7. All dining halls able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
    Yes
  8. All retail sites able to accommodate allergies, gluten-free diet?
    Yes

Residential Housing
  1. Area on housing form to indicate food allergies/celiac disease?
    No
  2. Resident Assistants trained on allergic reactions, auto-injector administration?
    No
  3. On-campus residence required in first year?
    Yes
  4. Meal plans required if in on-campus housing?
    Yes
  5. Possible to group food allergy students as roommates?
    No
  6. Microwaves/mini-fridge allowed in rooms?
    No
  7. Room with kitchenette available, even if freshman?
    No
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