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Building 31 Cafeteria - Temporary Food Service Changes -- Effective Immediately

​Due to an urgent facilities maintenance repair in the kitchen of the Building 31 cafeteria, food service in the cafeteria will be temporarily modified.

Effective immediately through mid-March 2026, the Building 31 cafeteria will have a reduced service offering, providing only 'grab‑and‑go' food and beverages.

Available Options:

Breakfast (7:00 am - 10:00 am)

  • Hot bowls
  • Breakfast sandwiches
  • Packaged Fruit
  • Yogurt Parfait
  • Pastries

Lunch (11:00 am - 2:00 pm)

  • Packaged hot meals
  • Sandwiches
  • Pre-Packaged Salads
  • Sushi
  • Re-heatable meals
  • Packaged Fruit
  • Assorted Desserts

Alternative Full‑Service Cafeterias and dining options:

  • Building 12B
  • Building 10‑B1
  • Building 35

All locations are within walking distance or accessible by shuttle.

Please visit the DATS website food page for the most up‑to‑date information on menus, hours of operation and available services.

If you have any questions, please contact the Food Services Team at 301-827-3248 or ORSWEPB@ors.od.nih.gov. 

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Sincerely,


Food Services Team

Division of Amenities and Transportation Services

Office of Research Services



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