n In response to your editorial “Dining hall safety a big deal” (pg. 6, Feb. 24), I would like to make the following points.
The university administration is very concerned anytime a violation is received and strives to correct and prevent such occurrences in the future. We are looking into these issues and will take whatever steps are necessary to strengthen the programs already in place, which are formidable to begin with, but greater efforts will be undertaken as we identify where any weaknesses might exist.
Campus Dining Services welcomes the unannounced inspections conducted by the Boston Inspectional Services Department and will continue to work closely with city inspectors to ensure that the facilities are operating in compliance with food establishment regulations. Additionally, Campus Dining Services contracts with an independent, private food safety inspection service to conduct at least two random food safety inspections at each of the 12 dining facilities annually.
Although the Campus Dining Services staff strives for perfection, some violations are inevitable. It is imperative that any violation be corrected as soon as possible. To follow through on our commitment to provide high quality food and service, I am taking two steps. First, all future inspection reports will be sent directly to me for my review and intervention, if needed. Second, I will convene a working group that will include representatives from the administration, public health experts and the student body to review food safety practices.
Craig R. Hill Associate Vice President for Business Affairs
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